Homeschooling + Homemaking: Getting It All Done
Let’s face it; homeschooling is a full-time job! Add to it all the other responsibilities,...
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Tag: homemaking
A Revision Of My Weekly Schedule
Every January, I always like to take time to really think about what works and what doesn’t work...
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Homemaking Habits
I have been a stay at home mom (SAHM) for over 10 years now. My mom was a SAHM after my twin...
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Teaching life skills – part 1
One of the most important things we can teach our children is life skills. It isn’t necessarily one thing but a collection of many things in one category.
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Go-to breakfast ideas
What does your breakfast routine look like? Is it a free for all, a mega-ordeal, or planned-to-the-T process? Regardless of your style, if you are looking for a bit of breakfast inspiration, here are several of my go-to ideas.
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3 important mindsets for getting housework done
I find sanity in knowing what is expected of me and getting it done. I like having all the checkmarks checked off a list so I can feel like I accomplished something. Then I became a mother. I quickly realized that there is no, “getting it all done.” Sometimes I just have to take a deep breath and remind myself of a few things.
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2 Easy Holiday Recipes
The holidays are in full swing. I have a few recipes that I only use this time of year. I wanted to share them with you. They are all easy and delicious. You can make these recipes any time of year though.
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Simple slow cooker recipes for beating the summer heat
Living in the south during the summer can be very brutal. I live in Virginia and can tell you that the heat index gets into the 120’s on the hottest of days. I don’t like running the oven in the summer unless absolutely necessary. So, I resort to using my slow cooker, electric pressure cooker, or the grill.
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What are the benefits of cooking once a month?
I don’t know about your schedule, but in my house, it’s run, run, run from first light to well into the night. We homeschool moms are just plain busy! And, if we don’t watch it, our family’s nutrition can suffer as a result.
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For the crock pot: potato soup
Busy lives, busy schedules! On days and nights like these, I am so thankful I can come home in between the craziness and feed my hungry family a delicious meal of slow cooker potato soup.
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For the crock pot: taco wednesdy
OK, OK, I knew most people call it Taco Tuesday, but work with me here. Remember Wednesdays are about easy and quick. What could be easier and faster than tacos?
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Slow Cooker Recipes for the Busy Mom
The holiday season provides a plethora of added activities. Christmas parties, volunteering, baking, activities for the kids, and the list goes on. As if the life of a homeschool mom isn’t busy enough. Just getting the weekly laundry, cooking and cleaning under control is enough to keep any mom hustling and bustling. Now add Christmas.
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