My husband and I have been purposeful about having a weekly date night for a couple of years now - since our oldest kids got old enough to babysit and needed a way to earn their phones. We intentionally get away from the kids and spend time as a couple. Finding workable date night ideas for married couples with the responsibility of kids at home can be challenging, but it is doable. We Continue Reading >>
How to Homeschool and Work Full Time
I've seen this question come up frequently. Can you homeschool and work full-time? The answer is yes. That doesn't mean it will be easy, straightforward, or popular. However, it is definitely possible, and people are working full-time while homeschooling as we speak. Here's how to homeschool and work full-time without going crazy. Questions to Ask about Homeschooling and Working Full Continue Reading >>
Date Your Spouse: Tips for a Creative Date Night at Home
Hot marriage tip: If you want to stay married, Date Your Spouse. It's true the old adage that says "The couple that plays together stays together." Time together, without kids enjoying romance is incredibly important for a strong marriage. Regular date nights will help you connect with each other, communicate about topics you can't talk about in front of the kids, light that romantic spark and Continue Reading >>
100 Homemade Father’s Day Gifts for Kids to Make
Nothing says "I love you, Daddy" like a gift that kids can make. DIY Father's Day gifts are a very special way to help your kids show just how special Dad is to them. Whether you are looking for last-minute ideas, printable Father's Day gifts or unique homemade Father's Day gifts, we have something for you on our organized list of DIY Father's Day gift ideas. The quest for the perfect Father's Continue Reading >>
DIY Kids Light Sabers for Star Wars Party Ideas
My kids like the Star Wars movies. That's probably an understatement. It all started with my husband, and though I'm a bit galaxy-challenged myself, I still like to surprise my kids with crazy Star Wars Party ideas, especially on May the 4th Be With You and during all of the Star Wars birthday parties we seem to have. For the ultimate fan in the younger set, these DIY kids light sabers are the Continue Reading >>
Best Laundry System for Large Families
Whether you have three kids or six kids or ten kids, chances are good you've landed here because you have loads and loads of laundry and you feel like dirty clothes are taking over your world. Okay, maybe your situation is not as extreme as mine once was. Back in the day when we had six kids under fifteen in a 1200 square foot house, our family's laundry situation was a nightmare. With the help of Continue Reading >>
Free Minecraft Worksheets and Printable Minecraft Activities
My kids are in love with Minecraft and that put me on a path to find as many Minecraft worksheets and Printable Minecraft Activities as I possibly could. If your kids or students are also Minecraft fans, you will want to bookmark this post because it is jam-packed. As more and more natural resources and realistic animals are added to the game, we can create more educational Minecraft Continue Reading >>
Instant Pot Turkey Sloppy Joes – Weight Watchers 3 Smart Points with Bun
These Instant Pot Turkey Sloppy Joes take all the guilt out of this delicious walk down memory lane. Try my sloppy joes weight watchers style with a low-carb bun for zero guilt! Sloppy Joes are one of my favorite childhood memories of food. My mom made amazing sloppy joes, and she always let us make them sloppy on the bun too. My husband likes to serve "neat" sloppy joes so my kids get to Continue Reading >>
I’m Throwing Out My Essential Oils. Here’s Why.
Have you made up your mind between RMO vs Young Living or RMO vs DoTerra? I have. I’ve been using some of the best essential oil brands faithfully for six months or so. You might be surprised to know I am throwing out my essential oils. And you might be wondering "Why would anyone do that?" I'm glad you asked. Let's chat. Here's why I think Essential Oils Work I rub peppermint oil on an Continue Reading >>
Plant and Animal Cell Worksheets and Animal Cell Project Grade 6
Last month, my 6th grader studied plant and animal cells and their parts in science. We needed help, and I came up with a few worksheets. Our Plant and Animal Cell Worksheets will help your student recognize and remember the functions of the animal cell organelles and plant cell organelles. Our free printable worksheets for plant and animal cells include the perfect visuals for your animal Continue Reading >>