So, we’re in the middle of March Madness. Even if “you” don’t like basketball, it can be a fun time in your homeschool. Let your kids use some of our March Madness party ideas to plan a family gathering. They’ll learn math, science, leadership, planning, and more. I found some cool March Madness party ideas… Continue Reading
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St Patricks Day Recipes – Irish Soda Bread {Monday Meals}
A few weeks ago, I tried a new bread recipe. I thought Irish Soda Bread would be one of a few St Patricks Day recipes to share with you. If I made this again, I would cook it about 5 minutes less. It wasn’t dry, but I’d like it to be a bit moist. I… Continue Reading
St Patricks Day Activities for Kids & Recipes
Well, St. Patricks Day is in 1 week…next Tuesday! How will you tie-in St Patricks Day activities for kids with your homeschool? Here are several St Patricks Day activities for kids and a few delicious recipes. Enjoy! St Patricks Day Activities for Kids (Reading, Writing, Math, Notebooking, Printables) St Patricks Day Activities: Lucky Charms Graph… Continue Reading
Southwest Chicken Enchilada Pie Recipe {Monday Meals}
During the winter months, I crave comfort food. What about you? This recipe is a family favorite . . . everyone (kids included) loves it. Right before I left for El Salvador, I planned to make chicken enchiladas. Only this time, I had a problem. I forgot to buy the tortillas and didn’t want to… Continue Reading
How To Make Tortillas for Cinco de Mayo {Monday Meals}
Cinco de Mayo is huge in Texas. In fact, I already have plan on Thursday to celebrate Cinco de Mayo – independence from Mexico. Even if you’re not from Texas, why not enjoy some fun Mexican activities. Try the homemade tortillas below. Get ready to make your own homemade tortillas. It’s fun & easy! This… Continue Reading
Easter Treats – Birds Nests {Monday Meals}
I still remember the first time we made Easter bird nests. Hunter & I were making them. He loved forming the mixture into nests . . . and eating them afterwards. Yesterday I told Hunter & Gentry I needed to make bird nests for my blog. They both grinned at me and reminded me how… Continue Reading
Easter Traditions – Resurrection Rolls {Monday Meals}
Most families have LOTS of Christmas traditions and very few Easter traditions. I find that interesting because the death & resurrection of Jesus Christ is paramount to being saved from our sin. As my kids grew up, I looked for creative ways to explain Jesus resurrection. Our absolute, favorite Easter tradition over the past 20… Continue Reading
Valentines Day Recipes
We’ve always celebrated Valentines Day as a family. I don’t like going out because it’s so crowded and not very romantic. Plus, my parents celebrated Valentines Day with us as a family. So, I followed their lead. Today, Steve & I started the day with a yummy Valentine breakfast of stuffed french toast. Since it… Continue Reading
Valentines Day Ideas for Kids {Round Up}
Valentines Day is next weekend. Are you looking for some fun & simple Valentines Day ideas for kids? Here are some of our favorites. 5 Ways to have a Family Valentines Day Fun Daddy Daughter Date Ideas {Valentines Ideas} 10 Fun Valentines Day Ideas for Young & Older Kids Fun Valentines Day Ideas for Kids… Continue Reading
3 Epiphany Traditions from our Family
Actually, I didn’t know what Epiphany was until our kids were older. Even so, we formed some family traditions that I’ve continued. We also had some Epiphany traditions that I didn’t even realize we were doing. Christmas Thank You Notes We used the time between Christmas & Epiphany to learn thankfulness. Our kids wrote thank… Continue Reading