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What a Spring!

It went from freezing, to rainy, to super hot! But I'm loving it! I've always been a sun lover. My kids and I have been outside as much as possible. We planted our garden, took swim lessons the last two months at Simpkins Swim Center, which is awesome! My son improved so much! And I got to swim with the baby while my son was in his lessons. (Love … [Read more...]



Top Nature Study Books for the Young Naturalist

Top Nature Study Books for the Young Naturalist | homeschoolling | forest schooling | kids books | nature books | nature crafts and nature activities | gifts for kids | gifts for teens |

If you've been here before, you know that nature is so important to me! Kids need to spend plenty of time out in nature, getting dirty, exploring their world, listening and watching the plants and creatures growing and moving around them. More time in nature leads to less stress, more focus, less problems with anxiety, ADD, health issues, greater … [Read more...]



Fantastic Field Trips in Santa Cruz, California

There are tons of great places in and around Santa Cruz, California. Here are some more wonderful places to take kids on field trips: The Museum of Art and History (MAH) in downtown Santa Cruz. We scheduled a field trip there with a group of kids for the Art Gallery Tour and Printmaking workshop. Our tour guides were wonderful, patient, and very … [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...]



4 Natural Ways Busy Moms Boost Energy and Immunity

Being a mom is hard! We need all the help we can get! Here are four natural ways to boost energy and boost your immune system. It's still cold season and having a strong immunity helps your body stay healthy to keep up with your kids

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...]



3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Easy crock pot chicken, one the easiest favorite family meal ideas. Eat as is or use to make your favorite chicken recipes like healthy chicken noodle soup to stay well. One of the most delicious cold remedies

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...]



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...]



Cigarette Butts Hurt the Environment. Know the Facts #NoMasButts #MondayMatters

Make California cleaner and healthier with Tobacco Free CA. #NoMasbutts is educating people on how cigarettes effects our environment. Share and join in the 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. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post. #NoMasButts is spreading education on the environmental impact of cigarettes We … [Read more...]



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About Me

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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I miss the days when the kids would freely play ou I miss the days when the kids would freely play outdoors. Rocks & streams, sticks & flowers, their toys of choice. They're older now and drawn and to technology. They still have a love of nature, but it takes a push to get them to go outside and their play is different now. How do you get your big kids or #teens outdoors? ⁠
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