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Pre-K at Home: 10 Easy Ideas for Early Education

Pre-K at Home: 10 Easy Ideas for Early Education

Are you thinking about homeschooling? My kids have all been itching to learn, starting around 2.5 (and way too young to send to school). I took advantage of their curiosity and started early education at home. Preschool and kindergarten topics are so easy and don’t 

Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Homemade Brownie Recipe

Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Homemade Brownie Recipe

Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. I really can’t believe I waited so long to make homemade brownies. This recipe is so tasty–better than box mixes. Making brownies from scratch doesn’t take a lot more effort than using a box mix. Fudgy Chocolate Chunk 

Valentine’s Day Kids Craft: Sweet Link Chain

Valentine’s Day Kids Craft: Sweet Link Chain

I love Valentine’s Day. One of my favorite memories as a young kid was creating a heart banner. I did a spin on this with a paper chain craft since my kids aren’t ready to cut hearts out quite yet. You can cut strips yourself 

Finding Your Inner Peace as a Mother

Finding Your Inner Peace as a Mother

When you have babies or toddlers, you sometimes don’t even realize how exhausted you are. Self-care for moms is a popular topic right now, and I think there are some very important aspects to it. You need those moments to collect yourself and rejuvenate. These 

Welcome to the Crew, Caesar!

Welcome to the Crew, Caesar!

We got a Christmas puppy. Not your typical peeing, chewing, sharp-nailed fluffy squish with puppy breath, but a mature dog. I’ve been wanting a dog/puppy/pet (owl?!?) for a while now, so this wasn’t a quick decision, even though it happened over night. The kids have 

Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe

Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe

This delicious sugar cookie recipe for the holidays is perfect for cutting out and frosting. The “secret ingredients” make this recipe unique, but offer a perfect sugar cookie. Sugar Cookie Recipe for Cutouts Cream together: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 

Award Winning Molasses Cookies Recipe

Award Winning Molasses Cookies Recipe

Yep, you read that right. This recipe for molasses cookies was one I wrote when I was about 10 and won Grand Champion at our county 4-H fair and a blue ribbon at State. They are easy to make and turn out beautiful without fail! 

Finding Time to Connect as a Couple with Kids

Finding Time to Connect as a Couple with Kids

How do you stay close as a couple when you have little kids that need you nearly 24-7? Sometimes, stay-at-home-parents forget how to adult. But it’s important to take breaks and come back refreshed for your kids. Finding a Regular Time Away We kind of 

Blackberry Lemon Gingersnap Dessert Recipe

Blackberry Lemon Gingersnap Dessert Recipe

I’ve revamped Cherry Delight with a new flavor combination that is just the right amount of tangy, sweet and rich. This Blackberry Lemon Gingersnap desert is perfect for all year-round events. Blackberry Lemon & Gingersnap Desert Recipe For this desert, each layer is made separately. 

Hearty Chicken and Noodles Soup

Hearty Chicken and Noodles Soup

A twist on two classic favorites (Chicken Noodle Soup and Chicken and Noodles) for a hearty comfort food you will love over the cold months. Chicken and Noodles Soup Recipe 1 bag thick egg noodles 2-3 lbs chicken(I prefer thighs on the bone) 10 oz