Apr24
Emeals Review
I have a great system for planning meals. It’s easy, it’s quick, it works. The problem is, it’s stale. I am tired of the same meals, over and over. And frankly, a lot of them are very rich and fattening....
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Apr24
Apr07
How to Deal with Homeschool Burnout
If you have been homeschooling for any amount of time then you know exactly what I’m referring to. It’s that point you reach when you JUST. CAN. NOT. You don’t want to look at any books, or workbooks, or papers,...
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Mar25
Homeschool 101: How Do You Get Started Homeschooling?
The prospect of starting homeschooling can be a little scary and a lot daunting. Where do you start? I first heard about homeschooling when I met a coworker who said she had been homeschooled her whole life and never attended...
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Mar10
Homeschooling 101: How Much Does Homeschooling Cost?
One of the most common questions when someone is considering homeschooling is the cost – and for good reason. Many families are currently paying high tuition fees at private school and can no longer afford it, and they are looking...
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Mar07
Pizza Pasta
What do you get when you combine the simplicity of a casserole with the deliciousness of pizza? Pizza Pasta! This dish is one of our all-time favorites. I actually came up with it while I was working as the kitchen...
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Feb13
Homeschool 101: How to Know Your Kids Are Learning
How did we ever get by without standardized tests? Those little bubbles on a sheet that tell us how much we’ve learned and how much we haven’t. Those are magic, right? (Yes, that’s sarcasm, kids! Here’s your sticker!) You can...
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Jan18
Homeschool 101: How to Teach with Little Ones
For many moms just starting to homeschool one of the biggest concerns is how to do it with their little ones crawling around. If you have little ones, it can be difficult enough trying to keep them occupied long enough...
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Jan11
Grandma’s Chicken a la King
You know how there are some foods that you really don’t like when you’re a kid, and then all of a sudden you’re an adult and you try it again and love it? This recipe is one of those for...
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Nov21
Copycat Dinty Moore Beef Stew
I grew up on Dinty Moore beef stew. I assume others did, as well, because it’s still being sold in stores nationwide. You wouldn’t think that beef stew from a can could be anything but scary, but it is surprisingly...
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Oct06
Perfectly Cooked Chicken Breasts
Cooking chicken breasts can be tricky. Unlike thighs, they are lean, so they don’t contain enough fat to keep them juicy during a long cooking process. That’s why many crockpot recipes call for chicken thighs instead of breasts. If you...
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