There is just nothing like a good old-fashioned hamburger, right? Once you find a good hamburger recipe, it’s easy to just keep making it over and over again. But it’s also cool to try out new recipes every now and then, especially if they don’t take a lot of time to make. So I’m excited […]
Free Spelling Worksheet Makers and Activities
I have always loved words, and spelling for me was one of the easiest subjects to teach. Spelling can be stressful and frustrating, or it can be fun and exciting. I like it to be the latter. That’s why I love hands-on, simple but challenging spelling worksheets. This list of free spelling worksheet makers and […]
7 Kid-Friendly Things to Do in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels is a hot-spot for family fun! Deep in the heart of Texas, this little town offers a variety of kid friendly activities.
Spaghetti Squash Dessert Recipes
Spaghetti squash is an excellent low-carb substitute for pasta and other starches. You can even use a spiralizer to turn it into noodles! Plus, you can put spaghetti squash in soups, serve it roasted, or diced with other veggies! But have you ever thought about turning spaghetti squash into a dessert? It’s possible! This vegetable has […]
How to Teach Spelling
Teaching ELA includes several subjects: reading, writing, language arts, vocabulary, and spelling. But if you imagine spelling to require writing spelling words over and over again, think again! There are plenty of fun ways to introduce spelling concepts to your kids! Today I’m sharing over 20 ideas for how to teach spelling, including spelling curriculum, printables, […]
Kid Friendly Things to do in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson MS isn’t at the top of most people’s must visit family travel destination spots, but it is one of the most kid friendly places our family has been. We lived in Mississippi for about two years and it was so hard for me to leave when it came time to move. Beyond the nearly […]
Rotel Dip with Ground Beef Recipe
Do you have a recipe that is always a huge hit when you make it? This Rotel Dip with Ground Beef recipe is one of those. It’s stinking easy to prepare and people always go nuts over it. I’ve been making it for years. This is like a queso, but we have always called it […]
Frozen Asparagus Recipes
Asparagus is easily one of my very favorite vegetables. I love roasting fresh asparagus particularly, because it’s such an easy side dish to add to a main entree. Plus, my kids actually like it! Go figure. But if I’m able to score a lot of fresh asparagus bunches, then it can be tricky to use […]
3rd Grade Spelling Worksheets
It’s easy to think that spelling isn’t a subject we really need to teach kids anymore – what with auto-correct and all. But it’s still important for children to learn how to spell on their own. After all, most employers don’t accept resumes written in textspeak. 🙂 So I’m always on the lookout for 3rd grade […]
Hawaiian Main Dish Recipes
I have to admit: I’ve never been to Hawaii. (I would love to go, though, so if anyone wants to just invite me – that’s cool.) But I’ve eaten Hawaiian food several times in my life and it. is. delicious. I’m already a fan of pineapple and many Hawaiian recipes use it, so I will […]
How to Keep Homeschooling When Sick!
This time of year can be rough. It’s cold season. It’s flu season…and honestly, it seems like it should just be renamed “it’s everyone gets sick season”. Depending on the weather, the noses and coughs may be active one week, while the next week may have everyone disinfecting their homes and battling those flu germs. […]
Books About Roosters for Kids
There are enough Books about Roosters for kids here to last a couple weeks or to give you plenty of choices for the best fit(s) for your family. From cute stories to scientific education, these Books about Rooster are sure to help as you and your children learn about farm animals. As part of our farm animals unit […]
Peach Home Decor Accent Pieces
Pale Peach just screams Spring to me! With it’s soft, muted color, it can go with anything! It compliments and contrasts so nicely with a dark grey or a bright pink depending on your mood. Pair it with dark navy accent pieces to really wow. In this article, you will find over 27 Peach Home […]
Cupcake Theme Activities for Kindergarten
What child doesn’t love cupcakes? They’re fun, sweet, and an awesome snack at any time of year! So if you can weave cupcakes into your kindergarten lesson plan, then you’re already ahead…lol. Make your class lessons super fun with these adorable cupcake theme activities for kindergarten! You can use these to work on fine motor skills, […]
Blueberry Cake Mix Cobbler Recipe
By now you know that I am all about making something delicious very easily! I love to make recipes from boxed cake mixes because all of the dry ingredients are pre-measured, pre-sifted, and pre-mixed! This Blueberry Cake Mix Cobbler Recipe is a favorite eaten almost right out of the oven AND it makes the entire […]
Oregon State Books: Fun Facts about Oregon for Kids
These Oregon State Books for Kids are sure to please and fascinate your children as they learn Fun Facts about Oregon for Kids! These books contain so much information about the long and varied History of this great State as well as stories about people from Oregon. The following Oregon-themed books for kids cover all aspects […]
Cute Teacher Appreciation Kid Activities
My boys love making their teachers little appreciation gifts. It’s nice to share handmade kids’ crafts with your kids’ teachers, but it’s a bonus if they’re nice enough for teachers to actually make some use of, right? So when I’m searching for teacher appreciation kid activities, I try to go with crafts that are AFFORDABLE and […]
Ohio State Books for Kids
These Ohio State Books for Kids are sure to please and fascinate your children as they learn all about the state of Ohio. These books contain so much information about the long and varied History of this great State as well as stories about people from Ohio. The following Ohio State Books for Kids cover all aspects […]
Over 15 Muddy Buddies Snack Recipes
Muddy Buddies (or Puppy Chow, as it’s sometimes called) is a crunchy snack made with Chex cereal, chocolate, and powdered sugar! These days, the pinterest world of bloggers has taken liberties with the regular Muddy Buddies recipe and added in their own mixing and flavors creating an almost endless list of delicious snack recipes to try. […]
Michigan State Fact File Worksheets
These Michigan State Fact File Worksheets are the perfect worksheets to help you and your child record many facts about the state of Michigan. When doing your 50 states unit study this year, you can keep a complete notebook about the entire United States. Did you know? The Kellogg Company has made Battle Creek the Cereal Capital of […]