Decorating cupcakes is just as easy as decorating cakes, especially if you’ve got plenty of candy on hand. These Flower Cupcakes are super simple to make with a simple chocolate frosting, candy corn, and chocolate chips. I know that cookies are having a moment right now, but I well remember the cupcake years and believe…
Your kids will love decorating these Mud and Worm Dirt Cupcakes. They don’t need to look perfect. In fact, it’s better if they look good and messy! The chocolate “mud” frosting is amazingly delicious! Serve these Mud and Worm Dirt Cupcakes with an assortment of Halloween Movie Night Snacks. They are super cute next to…
Already have a Christmas Budget or a vacation sinking fund? Great! But don’t stop there! Learn how to create sinking funds so that paying for new tires or braces is a little easier. You’ve got a zero-based budget that covers expenses each month. You’re doing your best to live within your means. You’ve got an…
As a mom, your life is full. There are so many things to keep track of during the day: kids, home, school, work, that sometimes meal prep gets the short end of the stick. Reduce your stress by making a list of easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas that will save the day — and your…
There are so many different doodahs and gadgets out in the world, it’s hard to know what you really need for homeschooling. After more than 20 years in this gig, I’ve narrowed down school supplies for homeschoolers to this supply list, including our time-tested favorites for home learning. Whether this is your first year or…
Ready for a new school year? Whether you homeschool or your kids head off to public or private classes, it’s fun as well as memorable to do a little record keeping and commemorating of the first day of school and the start of the 2022 – 2023 school year. Whether you do something as simple…
Back to school time can feel a little unsettling. There’s new teachers, new books, new routines. A lot of new, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a lot of back to school fun as well! Consider these family fun activities and ideas to get kids excited for the start of school, whether it’s in…
Grammar matters. The study of language usage helps us communicate effectively in English as well as other languages. Check out these options for homeschool grammar curriculum. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to homeschool resources. It may take some trial and error to find the right fit for you as the teacher and your kids…
Life is busy but you don’t have to skip a home cooked meal! Using these Easy Weeknight Crockpot Meals, you can prep dinner in the morning to save time and stress less while you get all the things done that need doing. Whether you send your kids off to school or teach them yourself, the…
When you’re a homeschool mom, you need to organize homeschool stuff: papers, routines, and schedules; it gives the new school year a good chance for success. Whether you have a dedicated homeschool room or cart your homeschool supplies from living room to kitchen table and back again, you can make sense of the new homeschool…