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  • February 2026 Garden Tour and Plans

    February in my gardens is largely when the quiet work begins. Let’s call it what it is: a reset. I started the process of cleaning out all the dead plants from last season and pulling the opportunistic weeds that have already crept in. (I’m looking at you, cow parsley!). Let’s…

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  • Harry Potter Movie Night

    Harry Potter Movie Night

    Some childhood memories stick with you forever. For my husband and me, Harry Potter is one of those things—a story that shaped us, comforted us,…

  • Printable Free February Meal Plan

    I planned dinner so you don’t have to! Don’t forget, I have several months linked at the top of the page for more ideas if…

  • Elderberry Syrup Recipe

    Elderberry Syrup Recipe

    Ingredients Add the water to the elderberry, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and anise. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the…

  • First Grade Book List

    This list is ever-evolving. Feel free to message/comment and let me know what you think. If you’re looking for my other book lists, click HERE.…

About Me

Hello friend, my name is Katie and pizza is my favorite food. Yes, I’m in my thirties and yes, I have three daughters that I’m raising and homeschooling and nagging, but I think you’d be most interested to know that I would eat pizza for every meal of every day and never complain. There was a brief time (ages 8-11) when I thought that mashed potatoes was my favorite food, but I’ve since come around. That being said, I don’t only talk about pizza. Here you will find slices of homeschooling life, home decor, cooking, musings, and an occasional funny meme. In fact, I think you will find a shocking lack of pizza content as a whole, but now you know the truth: Pizza is always close to mind.