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. Shop for a cause this holiday season! Gorgeous handmade jewelry can keep someone free from slavery. Shop iSanctuary and give … [Read more...]
5 Simple Party Snacks and Chili Recipe
Whether you have birthday's coming up, are planning a family gathering or are throwing a Valentine's Day party this weekend and need some Valentine party food ideas, here are some great gluten free party snack recipes from Paulding & Company that your guests will be eating up! It doesn't always have to be all about the kids. I usually post only … [Read more...]
Perfect Valentine’s Gift for Dad and Canvas Print Giveaway
Dad's are hard to shop for. At least for things that are in budget! I mean he'll take any original Star Wars collectibles or a classic car any day. He'd even settle for a big screen TV. However, I wanted to not only get him something that wouldn't put me in sticker shock, but that was meaningful. A gift that my huband would truly love. The perfect … [Read more...]
Minecraft Gifts for Kids
If you have kids old enough for video games, you know that Minecraft is a huge hit! My son loves all things Minecraft and most of his Christmas wish list is Minecraft mods, Minecraft toys, Minecraft LEGOS... I also love the game because there are so many ways to play and it is great for learning. It's one of the top educational video games. There … [Read more...]
Gift Wrap Family Time for Christmas
All I want for Christmas is time with my family. And by family, I don't mean just those related to me. It seems that families are more diverse that ever. With blended families, adopted families, and tons more ways to make up a family, there is no recipe for a perfect one. The familiar image of one dad, one mom, two kids, and a dog is obsolete. … [Read more...]
Handmade Holiday Wreaths for a Cause
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. Extended Cyber Sale! 15% OFF through Saturday when you buy online with discount code: "MONDAY" 100% of profits go directly to a … [Read more...]
Best Educational Gifts on Educents
Do you like to give educational gifts for kids? I love finding unique learning games, books, and learning toys when possible. They make the best holiday gifts for kids or birthday gifts for kids because the kids get so much more out of them and can usually use them for quite a bit longer. I love online deals to plan and stock up on homeschooling … [Read more...]
Outstanding Vegetarian Holiday Dishes
Paleo, gluten free, and vegetarian holiday recipes These are holiday dishes I never thought I'd have to search for. But this year, having switched to a gluten-free diet and eating only whole, natural foods (paleo), my favorite Thanksgiving dinner recipes just will not do. I want delicious holiday dishes, but need to make some major adjustments to … [Read more...]
Beautiful Thanksgiving Turkey Fruit Platter
How did Thanksgiving get here so quick? The office, school, co-op is having a Thanksgiving party and you're supposed to bring something festive. You're not the type to grab a box of cookies on the way, you'd like to at least look like you put a little thought and effort in, but you don't have a lot of time. What is one thing that is easy to find … [Read more...]
Teaching Truth- Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving Season This time of year is filled with crafts of fat turkeys, pumpkin pie, and funny little pilgrim hats and shiny black shoes with buckles. Even those details are based on artist renditions of the fable of the first Thanksgiving feast, not on truth. One thing I love about homeschooling is we can dig deeper into the past together … [Read more...]