Handling Homeschool Burnout
“I don’t want to do this anymore. I hate it.” As I looked in the mirror that morning, I barely recognized the woman staring back.
Make Social Studies Exciting
Imagine if you could draw your child into a world of sensory delight and wonder. You can surround them with the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of a different place and time. What if they could live the stories of people their age from all over the USA? Now you can do just that!
How to Stock an Allergy-Friendly Pantry
When I was in college we had a surprise snowstorm hit one New Year’s Day. It came on fast enough that the weathermen were caught
8 Great Allergy-Friendly Party Foods
It’s winter and you know what that means…parties! In the span of just a few months we see Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, The
3 Changes to Let Go of Mom Guilt
This fall I found myself racked with guilt. I’ve always made a big to-do over our first day of school with special signs for the
The Best Vegan Queso Recipe
Have you ever tasted something so good, so exciting, that you did a little dance? I’m not talking about twirling around to the music
Bring the Past to Life: Make History Exciting
History is the most exciting and fascinating subject we teach? I’m not crazy, I promise. It really is the most amazing subject in school! It’s
Holiday Leftovers Cottage Pie
What’s the best thing about holiday meals? Some might say the family time (which is amazing) or the special treats you only enjoy a
Raising Helpers: Guiding Kids to Care for Others
What is your favorite Christmas memory from childhood? I smile every time I remember freezing my rear-end off while living off of fast food and
Family-Friendly Fall Sangria Mocktail
Imagine waddling your way across the graduation stage, tired but proud. That was me when I got my master’s degree. Sure, I was only 5
Chronic Illness Part 3: How to Show Up with Help
How do you know your friend gets you? I mean, really gets you. For me it was when that thing I needed, but didn’t know
Creamy Dairy-Free Pumpkin Smoothie
I. Love. Fall. It is hands down my absolute favorite season. Bugs disappear and I don’t get all sweaty and grumpy when I’m outside. And
Chronic Illness Part 2: How to Show Up with Friendship
You know how they say whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? I don’t quite buy it. At least not when it comes to a
