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Our Favorite Apple Recipes
Fall has always been my favorite season. Cooler weather (hello, chunky sweaters, and boots), leaves changing to a brilliant tapestry, and apples. Yes, apples. Sorry, pumpkin spice, you’re great and all, but apple pie,...
School Year 2020 Hacks:: In-Person, Remote, Homeschool
As the school year 2020 ramps up, many of us are finding it looks a little different than previous years.
Whether you are homeschooling (new or veteran), doing fulltime or hybrid remote learning, or are...
Pebble Art:: Instructions and Tips for Your Child’s Rock Collection
Two years ago, while visiting family on the east shore of Lake Michigan, my children spent an afternoon knee-deep in warm lake water filling an ice cream bucket of rocks and pebbles—which later turned...
Intermittent Fasting:: Questions, Benefits, and More
At the beginning of the year, my husband and a good friend of mine decided (separately) to try intermittent fasting. It was getting a lot of hype, and after doing some research, they each...
The Cloth Facemask:: Reasons Why It’s My New Favorite Accessory
I know it's a bit controversial right now, especially how, after prolonged wear, it gets damp and moist and traps most of my germs. But beyond that, let me tell you why I LOVE...
May Day Baskets with Printable:: Socially Distant, but fun!
Every year on May 1st, my children drop off May Day baskets to neighbors. It's become a fun tradition that involves sneaking around, delivering baskets with speed and stealth while not getting caught, and...
Creating a School Space for Your Temporary Homeschool
I'm not an educator. I'm a writer and a stay-at-home mom who wears many hats. And now, like many of you, I have added a new job title to the resume: homeschooler.
Okay, I'm more...
Paint Color 101:: The Difference a Light Bulb Can Make
Recently, my sister decided to give the interior of her home a new coat of paint, something to freshen the space up. She wanted a color that would coordinate nicely with the furniture she...
American Girl Desk:: DIY for the budget-conscious mom
My middle child is my creative one. She loves crafts, dolls, and make-believe. And did I mention she also loves American Girl dolls? What I mean to say, she loves 18-inch dolls of the...
Thank you Mom: Making A Phone Call Home for Genuine Appreciation
I called my mother today. It was urgent. Dire. I needed to tell her something so important, it couldn’t wait.
“Thank you, mom.”
I’m 37. It’s finally safe to admit nearly two and a half decades...