Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man that helped the civil rights movement tremendously. His peaceful but firm approach to getting equal rights for African Americans is something I’ve always admired. His “I have a dream” speech gives me cold chills every time I hear it. Each January, when America celebrates MLK Day, […]
Crockpot Chili
January 2, 2018 by 1 Comment
When it is cold there’s nothing like a big bowl of homemade chili in the slow cooker. Pair it with a sprinkle of shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and corn chips or crackers and you’ve got a fantastic tasting dinner. No matter what you put on top of your chili, you really can’t […]
20 Must-Make Muffin Recipes
January 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
One of my kids’ favorite breakfasts is blueberry muffins. Sometimes I make them from scratch, but if my husband is making them they are usually from a packet. Blech. I guess I can’t complain seeing as he is making breakfast after all. I often get bored with the same ole’ thing. I like variety. I […]
Scrabble Tile Name Christmas Ornament
November 30, 2017 by 9 Comments
When I was a little girl my Grandmother would get me an ornament every single year. I’ve always loved this tradition and have all of my ornaments hanging on my tree. Often, they would have my name on them. These personalized ornaments are my favorite. This year I wanted to add some personalized ornaments to […]
Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments
November 29, 2017 by 7 Comments
I love to take the ordinary and turn it into something beautiful. That’s why I love these Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments so much. By using simple materials, my kids and I were able to make gorgeous ornaments that will hang on our tree for years to come. This ornament is a beautiful addition to any tree. *Affiliate […]
40 Creative Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments
November 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Wood slices are all the rage right now. They seem to be everywhere. They’re a rustic way to bring a little nature into your home. I’ve rounded up a list of 40 Creative Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments you can make this Christmas. If you’d like an afternoon of crafting with your kids, get them to […]
40 Fun Writing Tools for Kids
November 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When I was a kid I loved writing with fancy pens and paper. Oh, who am I kidding, I still do. Kids are the same way. Fun writing tools for kids make writing more desirable. Kids will choose the cool writing tools 9 times out of 10. Think about it. Why do you think Crayola […]
Africa Books for Kids
November 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
For our Africa unit study during our homeschool year’s theme of countries and cultures we read some really great books. We studied the grasslands and African animals as well. Some of our favorite books were the books about real people that have made the world a better place like Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and […]
Editable Chore Chart for Kids
November 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do your kids need help staying organized and knowing when to do their chores? Mine sure did! Even though the kids had the Editable Chore Cards for Kids to tell them how to do the chore, they were still needing guidance on when to complete their chores. To help them out, I made an Editable […]
100 Easy Random Acts of Kindness for Kids
November 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Performing random acts of kindness as a family is a great way to teach kids compassion, empathy, and kindness to others. So often, we think random acts of kindness have to be big things like leaving a big tip for the waiter or taking a meal to someone else, but they can be as simple as […]
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