Chicken Strips at a Fraction of the Cost My kids love chicken strips but they are so expensive to buy for my teens who eat like truck drivers. And I also like knowing exactly what goes into my food. I can buy 3 pounds of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts at our local store for…
Books are such a simple yet impactful way to introduce diversity into our families. I am always on the lookout for picture books that show diverse cultures, people, and traditions. I have been doing this since my firstborn was a baby. Chuck and I have always sought out dolls, books, and toys that show human…
All work and no play make Jack ad dull boy. And makes busy moms of large families and special needs kids a LITTLE BIT CRAZY. Thankfully, I have a friend, Sarah, who is way more fancy than me. She knows how to find a great deal on everything and belongs to all kinds of clubs…
Did you know that corn tortillas are made from two simple ingredients? Yup, just masa flour, and water. Corn tortillas are simple and easy to make from scratch. Hezekiah, Tucker, and I tried this out as a homeschooling project (Culinary Arts) and were thrilled with the results. We have also learned a few tips along…
Board Books Are Great for Introducing a Love of Reading Board books are a great way to introduce your little one to the joys of reading. Each of these books is chosen for their fun colors and stories. One of the sad parts of my children growing up is them outgrowing certain books. Apollo still…
I’m not sure if I have mentioned it here on my blog, but Chuck and Apollo are off on a Grand Adventure in New Zealand. Now that we have the three cutest grandsons in the world, Chuck and I are trying to make sure we each get to New Zealand once a year. Complicated family…
I quit going to church because of my special needs kids, but probably not for the reasons you think. It’s not because they couldn’t sit through a service or because their behaviors were outrageous or because it’s too hard to get out the door. In 2018 I wrote about how hard church has been for…
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Dr. Seuss’s birthday is coming up (March 2)! What a great excuse to pull out some favorite books and create some Dr. Seuss snacks. Is there a kid alive who doesn’t love at least one of his books? I doubt it. Fun Dr. Seuss Snacks Based on the Lorax This post…
Taste is a funny thing. I have disliked sweet potatoes for most of my life. Then about five years ago, I was at a friend’s house for dinner. She served roasted sweet potatoes and suddenly, I had a new favorite food! I did the same thing with mangos. I no longer like chocolate chip cookies…
I get asked frequently how we can afford to homeschool our large family. I now have over 20 years of homeschooling under my belt. Our journey has been rocky and we faced challenges I never dreamed of, but here we are. My grown children have graduated from high school with AA degrees thanks to dual…