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Earth Day In Our Homeschool
Earth Day might not be a “church holiday,” but as a Christian, I believe it’s worth paying attention to. Why? Because creation care isn’t just for environmentalists, it’s for all of us who believe in a Creator. The very first job God gave humanity was to tend and keep the garden (Genesis 2:15). We were…
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Beauty in the Filler
The other day at the grocery store, as we passed the flower section, I noticed my eldest daughter’s eyes light up. On a whim, I told her she could pick out a bouquet for us to bring home. She took her time, looking over all the vibrant, showy blooms—the roses, the lilies, the bright bursts…
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Read-Aloud Master List
This list will be updated as we continue to read, but here is a very detailed and thorough list of all the chapter books my husband and I have read to our girls. We begin reading chapter books to our kids around age four, usually for 20-30 minutes at a time or during meals. Mr.…
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Free April Dinner Plan
Here it is, friends! The seventh straight month that I’ve done the meal planning so you don’t have to. I did a more seafood this month, keeping in mind that some of you might be observing Lent.
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March Photo Dump
I used to do these when I had a different, more diary-ish blog, back in my very early twenties. Truth be told, these are all pictures from the last week; it’s been a busy month for us. How have you all been?
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Transform Leftover Oatmeal into Tasty Muffins
Do you lovingly make your kids a beautiful pot of homemade stovetop oatmeal? Do they sometimes spurn your efforts, leaving said pot of oatmeal nearly full? If so, this kinda-recipe is for you! Ingredients Instructions Make oatmeal for someone you love. Make way too much. Set aside one cup of the cooked, leftover oatmeal. When…
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Free Printable March Dinner Plan
I planned dinner so you don’t have to! If you need more ideas, check out the link at the top of the blog.
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Wednesday Whimsy
Today I want to give you something: a bit of writing that took over my brain as I was trying to work on an actual writing project. But, if you’re an artist, you know that those brain worms can’t be denied, and so here it is, a bit of whimsy and something unfinished but still…
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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 liquid is bubbling, lower the heat and let it until the syrup is reduced by half, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently. Strain and add the raw honey, mixing…
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Blueberry-Orange Crisp
This is the perfect winter dessert because it uses frozen blueberries and in-season citrus. We all adored it. Ingredients (For the filling) Ingredients (For the topping) Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 375. In a saucepan, bring the filling ingredients up to a boil, then lower to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let it simmer for 20…
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