I've heard that many parents are wondering if they should be giving children the responsibility of chores. With the amount of schoolwork children are responsible for, as well as the extracurricular activities they often do, kids are exceptionally busy and parents sometimes wonder if they aren’t putting too much pressure on them. Well, don’t fret parents. As it turns out, chores are actually Continue Reading >>
Winter Essential Oil Diffuser Blends with Recipes
Winter is such a fun time of year; you get to celebrate holidays, bring trees inside and decorate them, send holiday cards, and more. One thing I love is creating winter essential oil blends to diffuse that remind me of the season. I love to have crisp scents that warm me up on a chilly day, and these winter essential oil diffuser blends below will do just that. There are a few Christmas blend Continue Reading >>
DIY: The Best Essential Oils Starter Kit for Holiday Gift Giving
With the holidays right around the corner, now is a great time for gift planning. If you’re searching for that perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, or something special for yourself, gifting someone the very best essential oil starter kit is an excellent choice. After all, what better way is there to show you care than with a gift that supports good health and well-being? If you Continue Reading >>
Pumpkin Spice Latte Bread – Quick Bread Recipe
Last year, I didn't even know that pumpkin spice latte was a thing. This year, I got in on the Pumpkin Spice Latte Rage - not because I like coffee ( I don't even like a PSL) but because I LOVE the smell and I love pretty much everything else pumpkin spice that I've ever tried, especially baked goods. So I had to try baking some Pumpkin Spice Latte Bread. Here it is. (And it's oh so Continue Reading >>
16 of the Best Christmas Diffuser Blends
With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning for the holidays. This time of year is filled with amazing aromas that remind you of special times spent with family and friends. Aromas also help create a festive environment that relieves some of the stress and helps make the holidays more fun and exciting. You can create many amazing aromas right in your own home by simply Continue Reading >>
The Best American Literature Curriculum for Homeschooling High School
This post has been sponsored by Apologia Educational Ministries for the purpose of reviewing the American Literature course. As you will see, this is the very real story of what happened when we used American Literature in our homeschool. Once my kids are ready for high school level work, my husband takes over the teaching. He writes up assignments on the weekends and goes over new lessons with Continue Reading >>