How can I cope without ME TIME? I constantly hear moms complaining that they don't get away enough, they don't have time off from their kids, or they can't afford to go out with the girls, so they are miserable and feel like a horrible wife and parent. I want to extend some encouragement to these moms who are at their wits end and just can't … [Read more...]
The Gentle Secret to Keeping Kids in Bed
Snuggle Time Snug in bed, when it's quiet and still, that's when my kids want to talk to me about their worries, future plans, their day, all that is on their minds. I used to shush them and tell them it's time to sleep. Someone was always up 5 minutes later and I'd walk them back to bed. This would go on for hours! Now, each night I snuggle up … [Read more...]
End the Bedtime Struggle
Put a stop to the Bedtime Battle of Wills Sleeping kids are so sweet and calm, but before that calm, so many parents go through a nightly battle. By the time their precious kids finally pass out, they are angry and exhausted. Getting kids to go to bed doesn't have to be a war of wills, but it does take parents willing to stick to their word, stop … [Read more...]
Healthy Bok Choy Beef Taco Recipe
I've always wanted to get a CSA farm box full of fresh produce, but the pick up places were not very close by, so I have never gotten around to it. I do like to shop at the farmers market, but can't make it there every week, though I would love to. As fast as my family plows through fruit and, well, any food in our house, it's hard to keep my … [Read more...]
How to Create a Homeschool Community
Creating a Homeschooling Community When I started out on this journey to home school my kids, I didn't know anyone who was home schooling. I felt so isolated and alone. None of my current friends, who's kids where already in school, understood what I was doing. I joined a charter school to get to know people, but though that was great for my … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Through Stressful Times
For a long time now my little family has been living in survival mode. You could say I'm becoming an expert at homeschooling through stressful times. We're scraping by as I try to make enough to support my family and keep our home in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. on one small income. My husband is disabled so I had to take on … [Read more...]
How to Have Stress Free Back to School Mornings
Even a homeschool family feels the pressure of back to school time. Well, this family does anyway. My kids attend classes and getting up in the morning is not something we are used to as a daily routine. It can be especially hard to get going after the summer break! I'm not a morning person myself, so usually end up rushed. I don't have time to … [Read more...]
Can You Work and Homeschool? 5 Ways to Find Time
Yes, you can work and home school. As with most things, where there's a will, there's a way. If it's important to you, you find a way. Homeschooling was something I became passionate about once I understood that it is what is best for my kids and my family. Circumstances led me to have to work at least part time, so I did childcare … [Read more...]
4 Natural Ways Busy Moms Boost Energy and Immunity
Being a mom is exhausting. It's the hardest job there is. Being a working mom, mostly from home while homeschooling your kids, well that's just insane. I admit it, I'm completely insane. I not only keep track of one job, I'm working multiple jobs and caring for my disabled husband. It's not the ideal situation, it's certainly not the least … [Read more...]
New Comfort Food Delicious Chicken Recipes
Lunch out in the city? Yes, please! Anyone who knows me, knows I love to eat. My favorite foods are hearty comfort foods. When I think of the term "comfort food" I think heavy, filling meals that "stick to your ribs". But when I actually crave comfort foods, is this what I'm really looking for? This post is sponsored by Foster Farms Simply … [Read more...]
Creating a Homeschool Schedule- Include Your Children
Will I ever have a schedule that works that I can stick to? Probably not. Things are always changing; the kids needs, my needs, our goals... But, I can keep trying, right?! Since the over scheduling and then freaking out episodes of the fall... we've had no schedule at all! a very relaxed schedule as far as "school" type stuff. We have our … [Read more...]
Homemade Immune Boosting Chicken Stock Recipe
My family was sick for what seemed like forever. I needed to get them well and there are many natural ways to boost your immune system. I had already made 3 ingredient slow cooker chicken and used that for my favorite home made chicken noodle soup. I had saved the bones and what little chicken broth was left in the crock pot after cooking the crock … [Read more...]
Who are your kids? Do you really know them?
I'm usually a go, go, go, type of person, non-stop. I like to do things myself if I want to see them get done! However, I've had some health issues and have had to be home to attempt to rest. To be forced to relax was extremely difficult for me. It did help that anytime I tried to do anything, such as a load of laundry or put the dishes away, I … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
Drastic measures had to be made! We had switched to a gluten-free diet and began to eat mostly organic whole foods, with no artificial colors or flavorings. A Paleo diet, but with dairy. Not letting go of cheese and milk yet, if I can help it. My sons tummy troubles were almost immediately better just by going gluten free! I didn't know at the … [Read more...]
A Different Education: What School Does Not Teach
Things learned that school won't teach you. Where to start?! How much time do you have? I feel like school taught me nothing! Well, yes, I learned my ABC's and 1,2,3's, but now that I'm homeschooling my kids, I'm learning so much more! And sadly, learning how little I retained from a public school education. Read to the end for homeschooling … [Read more...]
Cocoa Frightening Facts! Choose Chocolate That Supports Cocoa Farmers #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters– Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post. Choose Better Chocolate Choose chocolate for those trick-or-treaters this … [Read more...]
Bikers Empowering Children #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters– Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post. "Jailhouse tattoos. Cold stares. Outlaw gangs. These are images to come to mind … [Read more...]
Stop the Extinction of Elephants #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post! Elephant numbers have dropped by 62% over the last decade. They could be … [Read more...]
Become a Poverty Fighter #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post! What image comes to mind when you think of poverty? Starving African … [Read more...]
Would You Know if Your Friend Lives in Fear? #WomensLives
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop after this post. How well do you know your friends home life? Would you know if your good friend or close … [Read more...]
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