Ya'll...Listen, I love me some sweet tea. Put it in a mason jar and somehow it just tastes even better. Sooooo, y’all know Sweet Tea Sugar Scrub had to happen! I’m pretty sure every self-respecting southern girl loves sweet iced tea. (Just kidding...maybe) I happen to love getting my hands into some homemade beauty products, especially scrubs. There is nothing like the smooth, soft skin you ...
The Ten Commandments Nutter Butter Cookies
These Ten Commandments Nutter Butter Cookies are the perfect way to teach your children the 10 Commandments. I’ve been looking for ways to create memories around our Creator’s holy days and these cookies are perfect for that. These cookies will help keep the Ten Commandments in our kids mind’s for years to come. If you have older kids have them help you create them. You can go ...
Homeschool Field Trip Ideas in Missouri
From interactive gardens to learning about the Holocaust, homeschool field trip ideas in Missouri are plentiful. Missouri has a lot of places that will make the best field trip. There weren’t many areas in the state that didn’t have at least one thing. So, be sure to check your local area first. So, scoop up your lesson plans, grab your favorite paperback, and head out the door ...
What is Moon Milk and What’s in it?
Have ya’ll ran across the images and articles and now you need to know just what is Moon Milk, what’s in it, and just how does it work? A lot of people have tried it and are loving Moon Milk, it’s actually become a sensation on the Internet. Instagram is full of beautiful images that’ll have you wishing you a had a big mug full off this deliciousness. Move over plain ole warm milk ...
7 Flowers Grandma Grew in Her Garden
Get in touch with the vintage gardener inside of you by growing these 7 flowers grandma grew. Flowers of days gone by, or heirloom flowers as they are often referred to, are making a comeback in gardens all over the country. Many gardeners are going back to heirloom flowers for their gorgeous color, sweet scents, and hardy foliage that provides summer long color and texture. Chances ...
Homeschool Field Trip Ideas in Arkansas
Set aside your homeschool plans for the day and take learning outdoors. Whether your child is interested in animals, music, or just likes to dig, these Homeschool Field Trip Ideas in Arkansas are the perfect place to start! I’ve linked each idea to its corresponding website so that you can get more information on things offered and times of operation. Not ready to venture away from ...
Easy and Cute Happy Bunny Rabbit Cupcakes
These happy bunny rabbit cupcakes will have your child squealing with delight. Related- Dragon Feet Treats With the warmer weather of Spring going on, bunnies are hopping and grazing all over my small acre homestead. I thought these easy rabbit cupcakes would be the perfect snack to go along with a unit study. Have a mini lesson about rabbits while waiting for your ...
The Very Best Plants for a Medicinal Garden
Picking the best plants for a medicinal garden when you have limited space is super important. With less than an acre I have to be pretty picky about what I plant because my space is limited. When it comes to planning a medicinal garden and starting your medicinal garden you may be feeling lost on what the best plants for your medicinal garden are. These are some of the best plants for ...
Easy and Fun The Kissing Hand Book Based Activity Craft
The Kissing Hand book based activity is super easy for kids and gives them a tangible object to have during times of being away from you. This craft is really simple and takes no time at all to do but will create lasting memories for your child. They will recall that memory when they are anxious about being away from you. This book based activity goes really well with The Kissing Hand Unit ...
Allergies and Homesteading
Allergy season is in full swing around the homestead. There’s a A LOT sniffling, sneezing, and itchy red eyes happening around here. I really like to deal with allergy symptoms as naturally as possible! If you deal with allergies, then you know that you’re sometimes the pollen is so high outside that you really should stay indoors. That’s not always possible when you are building a ...
Where the Wild Things Are Unit Study
Let the reading rumpus begin with this Where the Wild Things Are Unit Study Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak follows the adventures of Max after he is sent to room without his supper. While the text is brief, the illustrations and text in combination with each other tells a fantastic tale that children are sure to love. Related- Alice in Wonderland Unit Study Not ...
Natural Ways to Relieve Motion Sickness
Are you looking for natural ways to relieve motion sickness? It’s never any fun to hop in a car and then all the sudden, you start feeling motion sickness. After all the medicine you’ve probably taken over the years, there has to be a few natural ways to relieve motion sickness. Natural Ways to Relieve Motion Sickness Pretreat with Ginger If you haven’t heard of the power of ginger ...