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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...]



Homemade Immune Boosting Chicken Stock Recipe

Immune Boosting healthy chicken stock recipe. An ancient natural remedy to stay healthy and strong | natural cold remedy | homemade chicken broth | bone broth 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...]



Creating a Homeschool Schedule- Include Your Children

How to create a homeschool schedule with your kids | relaxed homeschooling | homeschool organization | homeed

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...]



Homeschooling Through Stressful Times

How to Homeschool in stressful times | homeshcooling tips | homeschool ideas | work and homeschool |

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...]



The Gentle Secret to Keeping Kids in Bed

the gentle SECRET to keeping kids in bed | bedtime struggles | bedtime tips | parenting hacks Natural Parent Gentle parenting Attachment parenting

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...]



Adorable Easter Craft – Spring Baby Chicks

Are you looking for a last minute DIY Easter craft you can actually do? Something that doesn't require a ton of time or obscure supplies? If you're like me, you waited till the last minute to decide, hey, lets do some Easter crafts together! And why not! Holidays are about spending time with family. Don't worry about perfection, but enjoy time … [Read more...]



Top Four Ways to Raise Grateful Kids

Top Four Tips to Raise Grateful Kids. These parenting tips have worked in my own and other homes to teach kids to be thankful, appreciate what they have, and give back to their family and community.

In our world of instant gratification and distraction, it can be hard for kids to take the time to realize how good they have it, how much they have, and to be grateful for it. And it can be hard for you as well, as a parent,  to be an example of gratitude.For Thanksgiving this year I wanted to share tips that I have learned along the way in … [Read more...]



Why “Me Time” is Over-Rated

How to cope with out Me Time. If you are like so many other moms without time or funds to take time away from your famiy, its OK! Stress Relief Parenting Homeschooling Babies Toddlers

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...]



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

Tips for an extraordinary family taco night. Healthy taco filling, tips for creative fun making tacos, burritos, nachos, taco salad, and other Mexican food with kids. Life hack for less mess eating with kids. Gluten free taco filling recipe and recipe to cook with your fresh seasonal vegetables. #FarmFreshtoYou

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...]



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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

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