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...]
Relaxed Homeschool Schedule
This past school year the kids were in a charter school that required we follow at least some curriculum, so we gave it a try. We are relaxed, eclectic, unschool type homeschoolers. I don't like to be labeled, but we use bits and pieces of curriculum as needed while most of our learning is through games, field trips, discussion, and everyday life. … [Read more...]
Make a Statement Beautiful Handmade DIY Gift Tags are Easy
I have horrific writing. I often can't even read my own notes! So, creating beautiful handmade gift tags is something I have tried and failed at and had given up as a lost cause. I'm better with drawing pictures than trying to create nice letters. However, I was invited to attend an event in Sacramento, California with some other fun bloggers to … [Read more...]
Awesome Olympics Themed Party Ideas Go for the Gold!
This post is sponsored by Hefty® Ultra Strong™ trash bags. All opinions are my own. I was invited to attend the Hefty® Ultra Strong™ Live Party last week with my daughter. It was an Olympics themed party for kids. The home was adorably decorated and decked out in all things Olympics. I gleaned some great kids birthday party ideas or ideas for my … [Read more...]
Creating a Plan to Reach Goals
It's a new year! I'm planning my schedule so I can be better about posting here consistently and reach those elusive goals I've been dreaming of for years now. I don't normally make new years resolutions, and I dislike being slave to a strict routine, but as busy as I am and with so much to keep track of, I'm finding it necessary to nail down … [Read more...]
e-cloth mop review and giveaway
Can we have natural cleaning and convenience? Over the last few years I have become more and more aware of the affects the products we use have on our environment. So much extra waste is dumped into our land fills with all the single use products that are so popular, such as the Swiffer dusters and mops. I still use a sponge mop with water and … [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...]
Pet Care During Busy School Seasons
I just admitted on my pet blog that I have neglected my dog. I am an avid animal lover and constantly promoting causes to make changes to help animals, so how can this be? It's an important topic and I wanted to share here as well. We've been so busy with school classes, field trips, work schedules, doctor appointments, etc, etc, that … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Independent Kids Bathroom Routine #LetsTalkBums
Do your kids know what is expected of them enough to take care of their own needs in the bathroom? Even young kids can handle it if they are set up for success. Make your kids bathroom routines doable for less mess, and greater efficiency. If you have young kids, leaving them alone in the bathroom can quickly spell disaster, yet eventually … [Read more...]
