Month: February 2018

Veggie Garden Meatloaf Recipe

Veggie Garden Meatloaf Recipe

I’ve never been a meatloaf fan, to be honest. When a friend brought me a version of this for a meal, I was pleasantly surprised. I changed the recipe quite a bit over the years, but I loved the integration of veggies. Normally I feel 

Creating Our Preschool Journals

Creating Our Preschool Journals

Preschool is a great opportunity to collect memories and focus on “unschooling” techniques. I love having the kids learn about nature by gardening with me or learn about math because we solved a snack problem. I also love to write down all their funny thoughts 

Making Rice Krispie Treats

Making Rice Krispie Treats

Cooking with your kids in the kitchen teaches useful, lifelong skills. My kids love it. But, that doesn’t mean it is always easy to stop and make time for the extra “help.” Today it was Dad’s idea that we get ingredients for Rice Krispie Treats. 

Love You Madly, Baby Boy

Love You Madly, Baby Boy

He’s coming! With every baby the denial period grows. I forget I’m pregnant all the time (less so now that he’s so active and cramped). I forget in just a few weeks I will get to meet our fourth kid. Even typing that out is 

7 Picture Books: Kids of Color Being Themselves

7 Picture Books: Kids of Color Being Themselves

With a black husband and three children that are mixed, black history is naturally important to our family year-round. Too often, the majority of black history is ignored for a white-washed version of the past. February gives us a chance to reevaluate how we incorporate 

13 Quotes for Exhausted Parents

13 Quotes for Exhausted Parents

Parenting is simple. As long as you don’t value privacy, like repeating yourself, plan on sharing all snacks, like repeating yourself and can keep a straight face no matter what happens. It’s is exhausting. It’s awesome, but exhausting. You get worn out in ways you 

Sweet Chili Cha Cha Baked Wings Recipe

Sweet Chili Cha Cha Baked Wings Recipe

Looking for the perfect game day wings? This Sweet Chili Cha Cha Wings recipe will rival any wings restaurant and have you licking your fingers with each bite. It took me a while to find the right blend of delicious sauce and baking technique, but 

Getting into a Pre-K School Routine

Getting into a Pre-K School Routine

Staying consistent might be one of the hardest parts of homeschooling. It’s hard to carve out time with toddlers to get into the schedule of regular lessons. But there are some simple tricks that have helped me stay on track. Learning Can Happen Anywhere My