Are you a busy mom looking for easy toddler activities to make? Here are some toddler activities that don't require a glue gun or sewing machine. Try one today. I dare ya! As a mom I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest . As a homeschooling mom I have a love/resent relationship with Pinterest . You pin your hopes and dreams for the way you want your family to look. As stay at … [Read more...]
Homemade Ant Killer That Actually Works
I am so excited to share a homemade ant killer that actually works! I don't know about you, but I hate using those liquid ant baits about as much as I hate the ants I am trying to get rid of. However, I really thought that was the only option that would truly work. I decided to put them out when we went on vacation. I just knew they would be gone when we returned and I could just … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Encourage Your Young Chef
Many children love to help their parents cook and bake, but most of the time you don't want little helpers because they cause more work. I understand completely. There are some children who seem to have an extra special interest and talent in this area. Don't pass up an opportunity to foster a love of cooking and train a future cook to take over your kitchen duties! Doesn't that sound nice? When … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Encourage Your Young Artist
As a homeschool mom are you afraid of preventing your child from fulfilling his calling of being the next Rembrandt or Beethoven? Every homeschooling mom has struggled with the fear of not being capable of helping their student develop his true potential especially in these areas. Relax! A true artist is often an artist from birth. These are the children who are highly creative, and love to … [Read more...]
Homeschooling During the Terrible Twos
Tell the truth now… before you had kids, did you look at parents of toddlers and wonder why they couldn't make the little varmint behave? Did you look smugly at a parent struggling with their child in the grocery store and know that your child, once you had a child, wouldn't act that way? Maybe the line, "feed it or beat it", sounded in your head as you rolled your eyes. Well now that you … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe Ideas: Gluten Free Teriyaki Burgers
Looking for yummy and easy recipe ideas? Look no further! You have found it! Try this recipe for gluten free teriyaki burgers. photo credit toyohara DELICIOUS GLUTEN FREE TERIYAKI BURGERS (Serves 12) 3 pounds of ground beef or ground chuck Salt and pepper to taste 2 - 10 ½ ounce cans of condensed beef broth 2 tablespoons of gluten free soy sauce 4 teaspoons of brown sugar 1/2 … [Read more...]
How to Fit in Exercise With a Toddler
You read that right. You CAN fit in exercise with a toddler! I'm not talking about toting them to a gym to stay in the daycare. That involves preparing to leave your home, working around meal and nap times, and taking a chance that the daycare is FULL when you get there. That in itself is a workout. I'm not even talking about anything hard that involves changing into full workout gear or … [Read more...]
Look up, Mama
He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. Isaiah 40:11 Motherhood is hard! This is not meant to be news to you. This is meant to be a reminder to you. You have been entrusted with a remarkably, important task. Remember this especially when the days seem long and mundane … [Read more...]