Finished Nursery…Well, Almost.

The nursery is finally ready for the little girly one to come home. There are a few tiny details we still need to get done…like hanging the chandelier…but overall, I’m incredibly happy. And relieved. Here are some pics! (I also included the prices…honestly to show off my thrifting skills). First Pictures of how it looked … Continue reading →

Picking the Best Thrift Shop for Your Family

Sorry, I got distracted by baking and forgot that I’d promised to post some tips on thrift shopping in this post. By following a few tips, you can find some INCREDIBLE deals and even name-brands for pennies on the dollar. Location, Location, Location The number one rule in real-estate applies to being a thrift shopper, as … Continue reading →

1 Week of Preschool Sensory Play and First Grade Art Lessons for Homeschool Moms Who Aren’t Artistic

I realize I’ve posted a lot about art lessons lately, so I thought I’d compile things into a simple-to-use lesson plan that you guys could easily adapt and use. This is a HUGE post, but I wanted to show how activities between two age groups can work together to create a cohesive lesson plan. Bonus: All of … Continue reading →

Growing Something New: My Little Indoor Garden

I am an avid cook. I’ve also recently made a few folk remedies for use around the house, so I started to toss around the idea of a kitchen garden. I’ve never been very good with plants, unless you count my track record of killing them–that I’m pretty consistently good at. Mostly, I’ve just forgotten … Continue reading →

Completed Projects Make Me Feel Like a Genius.

The title pretty much says it all, but I guess I can elaborate. I love my Home Management Guide. I use it every day, but to be honest, the binder setup uses valuable counter space in our rather tiny kitchen. We have a total of 4 counters. Three of them are near the sink or … Continue reading →

So I Need 50 of These

When I went to Office Max the other day for printer ink (and to wander because I LOVE organization & office stores sell all kinds of ways to get organized), I found the coolest thing on clearance. This is a 2-inch, 3-ring binder with a built in file-folder and a pencil-pouch. It is amazing! I have decided … Continue reading →

I Love Fall

There is something about crisp air, bonfire smells lingering, and cardigans that alters my spirit. As a whole, as a human, I fell better. lighter, happier when it is fall in Missouri. I know so many people who complain about the weather in St. Louis, and there are definitely times when I feel tempted to … Continue reading →

Spontaneous Learning

One of the coolest homeschooling phenomenons is spontaneous learning. Some people go so far as to “unschool” or leave learning entirely up to the child. That doesn’t suit my son or my nerves very well, but I’m still enjoying the fruits of this nuance. Here are a few things I’ve “caught” Tyke 1 doing on … Continue reading →

DIY All-Surface Cleaner (For surfaces and Glass!)

Continuing my DIY investigation, I wanted to share a DIY cleaner I’ve used for almost a year now. This is super simple, super old-fashioned and super effective. First the ingredients: 2 cups water (use cool water for this “recipe”) 2 cups white vinegar **optional-2-6 drops scented oil That it! It’s that simple. I personally add … Continue reading →

Target is my New Best Friend.

So when we finally decided we were doing this homeschool thing for real, I started scouting for supplies I knew I would need…and for the ones I knew I would want. Target is like my wishlist breeding ground, but their prices tend to be unreasonably higher than their competition most of the time. And even … Continue reading →