One of my favorite parts about homeschooling is the hands on creativity.  Fiona is using the Good and the Beautiful Curriculum and they had an activity where you could make flowers with fruit and the girls went above and beyond with the fruits and fresh herbs from our garden that I gave them to work […]

I love decorating for the Holidays, but over the years I have gotten tired of the excess.  Pulling things out of storage in the garage and then having to put it all back in again afterward, storing for almost an entire year again. Over the last few years I have simplified my holiday decor and […]

My children went to public school before we decided to homeschool last year.  Though there were definitely positives to attending public school, I felt a tug on my heart to educate them at home. There is something so special about one to one learning. I have gained so much knowledge and understanding about my children’s […]

When I began researching natural remedies for asthma to help my Ruby girl, I found a lot of information on artificial fragrance and how it contributes to asthma, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer and more.  I was shocked to learn that these chemicals are not regulated and in fact they are protected as “trade secrets.” The […]

When we bought our home three years ago it was contingent (at least in my mind) on being able to open up the kitchen wall to the dining room, add an island and a lot of additional counter and cupboard space.  After living here for two years though, Jeff and I had a heart to […]

I make bone broth about every other week. It’s just become a habit, it used to feel like a chore but now it seems easy! I love having it to heat up for a snack or add to recipes! It’s great to have on hand for sickness and is helpful for a healthy gut! I […]