Spring is here, and with that comes garden prepping! I have a variety of tips for preparing your garden in Spring listed below. To have a thriving garden means you need to put some love and prep work into it, and I am here to help. From cleaning up after a long cold winter to dusting off your tools, you will find useful tips listed below. Related- Best Time to Begin Spring ...
Library Unit Study
Last year, in my searching to find a study on the library I couldn't, and I really wanted a way to introduce my son to the library, all its areas, and of course how to act while in the library. I couldn't find anything that met my needs so I created a Library Unit Study. I am sharing it with you hoping that you get something from it as well. From role playing to getting their first card ...
DIY IKEA Hack of the Lack Play Table
Y’all, I’m loving this IKEA hack that Jody pulled off of her Lack table. Talk about fun in the play room!! I love seeing all the amazing ways that people take simple IKEA furniture and hack it into something that is useful and beautiful! That is where I got inspired to do the IKEA Hack of the Lack Play Table Related- How to Build a Fairy Garden I picked up a couple of these IKEA ...
Prepping the Homestead for Spring
Didn’t it seem like we just prepped the homestead for winter? Now here we are enjoying sunnier days, warmer temps, and prepping the homestead for spring! As you know there is so much to do, and it can be easy to overlook some basic tasks. To ensure that you properly get your own homestead ready for spring, look below at some helpful tips. Prepping the Homestead for Spring 1. Start ...
How to Use Camping in Your Homeschool
Camping makes for a great and frugal family vacation. Adventures are had and memories are made. If you are a homeschooling parent you may be trying to figure out how to use camping in your homeschool. Think of camping as a huge field trip packed with unforgettable hands-on learning opportunities. Related- 10 Tips to Incorporate Your Smoky Mountain Trip into Your Homeschooling How to ...
Homemade Farm Fresh Strawberry Pancakes
Learning how to make strawberry pancakes is super easy and these homemade farm fresh Strawberry pancakes are the perfect morning treat. Mixing up a big batch of these homemade strawberry pancakes will not only be a yummy morning treat, it will help you get ahead of the week morning rush. These are super easy to freeze and heat up during the week for a quick morning breakfast when you ...
Benefits of Raising Chickens
Y’all chickens are one of the easiest homestead animals to raise. But, some people do not understand the benefits of raising chickens. I gotta fix that stat! The eggs and meat from backyard chickens is more nutritious and tastier than the store bought versions, and chickens can also help gardens flourish in a variety of ways. Keeping chickens can also provide children with an educational pet ...
Baked Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast
This baked breaded boneless chicken breast recipe is simple and very easy to make. Not very time consuming at all. If you're like me you are looking for quick, easy, and tasty meals. I was surprised at how juicy this chicken turned out. I’ve made my fair share of dry chicken. This is not that! Related- Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Baked Breaded Boneless Chicken ...
Maps and Globes Unit Study
This fun maps and globes unit study is a great way to get your children interested and learning about the world around them. Related- Butterfly Unit Study Books, maps, globes, hands on activities, coloring sheets and even apps can open the whole world up to your child without ever stepping outside. Hopefully you get to visit some of those places but even if you don't you can ...
How to Make a Pin Cushion
Are you a beginner or expert seamstress? Do you know someone who is learning or enjoys sewing? Learn how to make a pin cushion the EASY way. It makes a great addition to your sewing area or a thoughtful gift for someone else. Related-Easy Rosemary Lavender Crockpot Candles Learn How to Make a Pin Cushion This is they type of project that is easy to customize and fit to any theme or ...
Which Chickens are the Best Egg Layers
Everybody seems to be into raising their own backyard chickens these days. So, knowing which chickens are the best egg layers is an important part to having your own. Related- Why Every Homestead Needs Chickens Just remembering these terms for chickens can help someone decide what kind of chicken they may want to start out with. Do they want a standard size chicken or a small chicken ...
Taco Lettuce Wraps
We’ve been looking for ways to lighten up our meals. Tacos are life so these Taco Lettuce Wraps HAD to happen. They are low carb and can be made even healthier by using ground turkey. I’m not a big fan of using ground turkey but adding in the spices really upped the taste and brought a new appreciation for ground turkey. Related- Baked Chimichangas Taco Lettuce Wraps Ingredients 1 ...