The challenge every parent faces each year: keeping kids engaged and learning during summer break. As a home school mom, I face this challenge year round as I don't have anyone making lesson plans or planning activities for me. If you ask my kids their favorite way to learn any subject it's through hands on, creative projects, especially when … [Read more...]
New Author in Cat Rescue Anthology Book
'Rescued' book released today I'm a published author! I actually saw my name, L. E. Mastilock, listed as an author on Amazon! I'm an author! I want to scream it from the rooftop and jump up and down for joy all day! I have yet to receive my physical copy, can hardly wait to hold that in my hand, but I have a digital … [Read more...]
Keeping New Year Resolutions
It's a new year! This is Monkey on the first day of the year. Can you tell he made it to midnight New Year's Eve? Not surprising, he's made it for the last few years, as has Boo. My kids are night owls like me. If there's anything to stay up for, there's no relaxing or falling asleep easily. Do you make resolutions for the start of a … [Read more...]
How to have #FinancialPeace Save and Get Out of Debt on a Small Budget
Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? I am! I don't splurge much, but it is so hard to save. When I have a little extra I feel my family deserves a treat, such as dinner out or buying items we definitely need, but could live a little longer without. With my small paycheck, I didn't think I could afford to put anything in savings while trying … [Read more...]
A Visit to My Dream Life
Notice the boy up there swinging through the trees? Just got home from two weeks in the beautiful redwoods of Aptos, CA. I house sat for a friend and it was heavenly! We were up in the mountains above the fog and the kids could run and play all day while I worked on making some cloth dolls and crochet for the Etsy shop. I really … [Read more...]
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