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artichoke and fig wreath on kitchen wall {wreath is courtesy of silkplantsdirect.com}

Kitchen Decor Upgrade with an Artichoke Floral Wreath from Silk Plants Direct

In 2014 I gave my kitchen a major renovation. The entire room—linoleum to cabinets—was the original design from when the house was built in 1972. Although I never saw this kitchen back then, I could easily tell I was looking at the original design from hints like the orange hexagon pattern on the flooring and […]

Modeling the Lifegiving Habit of Giving Back • #BeImpulsive • How can YOU get involved? Find out at BeImpulsiveRSVP.com.

Modeling the Lifegiving Habit of Giving Back

I was compensated for my time to create this message. I am a long-time Lifeblood donor, and think everyone who can should donate blood. It’s a new season of life for me! My daughter is in college, and I’m finally—for the very first time in my entire life—living alone. I’m an empty nester! (Well, partially. […]

Living Math with Factors, Multiples, and Primes

Living Math with Factors, Multiples, and Primes

Our latest arithmetic topic has been factors, multiples, and primes. We used our Singapore math textbook and workbook as a supplement to these activities which formed the meat of the lessons. It wasn’t a very linear study. We skipped around somewhat, revisiting topics from different angles to really cement the understanding. Paper and Pencil Identifying […]

30 Non-Boring Ways to Practice Spelling Words

30 Non-Boring Ways to Practice Spelling Words

Spelling is not one of the most exciting of subjects, but it can be fun by using a variety of these thirty ways to practice your words. (This post contains affiliate links.) WRITE IN 1.  write in sand, salt,  sugar, or flour (best with a bold background beneath) 2.  write in shaving cream 3.  write in […]

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Modeling the Lifegiving Habit of Giving Back • #BeImpulsive • How can YOU get involved? Find out at BeImpulsiveRSVP.com.

Modeling the Lifegiving Habit of Giving Back

Prioritize Your Sleep as a Work at Home Mom

Prioritize Your Sleep as a Work at Home Mom

How to Keep a Cat Off Your Desk So You can Work from Home

How to Keep a Cat Off Your Desk

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Why a CSA is Perfect for a Homeschool Family • Jimmie's Collage

Why a CSA is Perfect for a Homeschool Family

Banana Oat Almond Muffins with Coconut Oil

Banana Oat Almond Muffins

How to Make a Giant Chocolate Chip Birthday Cookie

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