Why did we decide to homeschool? The decision seemed to come out of the blue this year, so I’m breaking down our reasons for leaving public school and pursuing homeschooling. Well, here it is. The middle of July. You know, when I first decided to homeschool for the 2018 school year, it felt like a […]
With these refreshing mixed berry homemade popsicles, your kids won’t even care that they’re healthy! Is everyone tired of hearing about popsicles, yet? I sure hope not! With summer in full swing and the temps rising steadily, homemade popsicles are basically my reason for living. Like with any food, I love experimenting with different flavors […]
For the last 8 years or so, I’ve been on a mission to detoxify my life. It’s been a slow process. I embraced the act of learning as I went, and made priorities in regards to what I’d switch out next. Like with most moms, I put my own personal products last on the list, and […]
Watching your friends start a business is an amazing thing. We want to support them, but how can we do that without going broke? Here are 5 ways to support a friend’s new business. We all have those friends on Facebook, right? The ones that started a business and start posting about their product or […]
It’s finally summer break! I look forward to this time every single year. The alarm clock goes off, the activities stop, and the schedule clears. The kids are finally home. After about a week, though, reality starts to set in. The kids sure are home. All day long. Every day. Bickering. Hungry. Bored. I love having […]
It’s summer-time, and that means lots of time in the sun. Here are 3 steps to naturally soothe your sun-kissed skin and keep it healthy. The first few weeks of summer break for my family usually mean a lot of time spent outdoors. We camp, head to the lake or beach, spend time at the pool, […]
What I’m up to as we gear up for summer break. Ya’ll. Somehow, I blinked, and it’s suddenly the end of the school year. My daughter gets out of school before lunch time today. How is that even possible?! I swear, last time I looked at the calendar, we were approaching spring break. This year, the […]
Lately, I’ve been focusing a lot on my skin-care routine. I figured, now that I’m in my thirties, it’s time to actually take care of myself. One of my more recent discoveries is this super simple DIY face serum. It’s the newest part of my daily routine, and my skin loves it. It’s a super-simple product […]
Well, I finally did it! I’ve been practicing yoga for about 2 years now, and never once have I been able to maintain a daily yoga practice. Yesterday, I realized I’d practiced yoga every single day for a full month. I can’t believe it! It was a goal of mine ever since day one, so […]
Have you heard of the Trim Healthy Mama meal plan? Have you considered trying it? This past December, I finally decided to give this plan a try. I started reading through the book right before Christmas, implementing small changes right away, and fully dove in in January. The plan boasts about food freedom, and a […]