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Cucumber-Tomato Salad
This is just about the most simple salad I can think of, and barely needs a recipe. Summer is the optimal time to make it, when tomatoes are at their peak ripeness and cucumbers are extra- crunchy. It’s an easy side for pretty much any occasion and it never disappoints. If you add fresh mozzarella…
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Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas
Summer mornings should feel slow and sweet, not rushed and stressful. Whether you are wrangling kids, getting ready for work, or enjoying a more relaxed schedule, having a few go-to breakfasts that are simple and nourishing can make a big difference. Here are seven of our favorite summer breakfast ideas. Each one is easy to…
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Simple Fun: Smoothie Recipe Contest
🍓 The Great Smoothie Contest: A Secret Ingredient Showdown! 🍌 Need a fun and low-mess activity for kids that sparks creativity and ends in a tasty treat? We recently hosted a smoothie making contest with my kids and a friend and it was an absolute hit. Each child got to create their own custom smoothie…
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Required Reading for Rising 1st and 3rd Graders: Our Top Picks for Summer
As we lean into summer, I’m curating a gentle but enriching stack of books for my girls. I want stories that stretch their imaginations, build empathy, and fill their hearts with wonder. Here’s what we’re reading this season, divided by grade level with a little note on each one. Some are timeless classics, others are…
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Affordable Summer Boredom Busters: Easy Craft Setup for Happy Kids
There’s a certain magic to summer with your kids at home, even among homeschoolers. The pace slows down (a little), the days stretch longer, and suddenly there’s more space to just be together and explore interests. Sure, some days will be loud, messy, and full of snack requests, but they can also be filled with…
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Free Printable Summer Book Bingo for Kids
Welcome to the first post in my Simple Summer 2025 series, a collection of easy or easy-ish activities to help your family slow down, connect, and make the most of the summer months. Whether you’re homeschooling year-round or just looking to build a little rhythm into long summer days, these ideas are designed to be…
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Lazy Girl’s Galette
This dessert is so simple, it barely needs a recipe. In addition to that, it costs less than $4 to throw together and your family will think you’re amazing. I call it my cheater galette and it couldn’t be easier. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. Put some parchment paper on a sheet tray and…
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Embracing Messy Play: A Parenting Perspective
My kids are messy. Your kids are messy too, I’m sure. A tip I got long ago, when I was just a mom to one, was that there’s a price to pay for creativity. My kids are happiest when they’re elbow-deep in kinetic sand, fingertips stained with markers, or splashing in a shallow pool in…
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Homeschool Art Camp 2024
We took most of June completely off from homeschool, aside from a museum field trip (we went to the Perot in Dallas!) we have had a lazy, lovely summer vacation. Last week, I gently eased us back into an atmosphere of learning and structure with a Mama-made Summer 2024 Art Camp Palooza. Monday-Thursday I led…
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Two Grapevines and the Power of Community
Last week, my girls and I went out to my parent’s farm and picked grapes. It was all of our first times eating vine ripened and picked grapes-what a treat! They were a beautiful dusty pale green and had a sweetness similar to gummy candy, according to my five-year old. These grapes were intentionally cultivated…
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