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I’ve been on a mission over the last few months to improve my health by eating better and drinking more water. Unfortunately that just hasn’t done much for my overall health. I’ve ...

If you’ve been through my blog much at all you’ll know I love all things crafty.  I’m not artistic, but I love to craft!  I’ve probably dabbled in a bit of ...

Our family suffers annually with seasonal allergies. We live on a rural farm with all sorts of trees, grasses, and flowers. From February to June there is no lack of pollen floating about. One of the ...

My last post, dated July 7, 2018 seems like such a long time ago in so many ways. I published that post just three days before my family’s life changed in such an unexpected, and times ...

You probably know by now that our family loves games so I’m bringing you another game in our “Game Night” series. We love finding new games and the great folks at RoosterFin Games ...

My family loves games. We have a family game night nearly every week so we are always on the lookout for fun new games. I was asked to review this adorable game from RooserFin Games called Rabbit ...

Recording keeping is to a homeschool mom as air is to lungs – required to survive and thrive. For years I have managed assignments by creating a spreadsheet and printing it before the school ...

Our family loves being outside and when the weather is nice you will often find us around a campfire roasting marshmallows. The kids love making s’mores and often ask to roast marshmallows, but ...

Confession: I have never tried hazelnut spread. It sounds crazy right? I’m half way to 70 and I’ve never tasted hazelnut spread. Why? I’ve always been suspicious of the claims. ...

Lets face it: DVD cases (or even BluRay) take up TOO MUCH ROOM!! We haven’t jumped on the streaming bandwagon just yet (no plans to, but who knows) because of our spotty internet. So we still ...

When I started my bullet journal back in January I really had no idea how “into it” I would get or if it would be a passing fad. I am proud to say my journal has become a daily activity I ...

Our family enjoys watching movies, but it is hard to find good movies with a Christian theme. We were given a copy of Princess Cut to watch and review. Princess Cut was made by Watchman Pictures and ...

Vampires need not enter. We love garlic in our house. I’m going to share a yummy (and SUPER easy) recipe for garlic knots with you. I’m also going to share a little information with you ...

This week we’ve been having fun around here with our final preparations for Christmas!  My homeschooling goal was to have 90 days done before we took a break for the holidays.  90 days is our ...

It is easy to forget what family truly means when everyone is running to and fro throughout the day. Bring your family together with this fun project. The Family Honor Plate is meant to be a tool to ...

Our family loves to have a weekly game night! My kids look forward to these nights so much because games are fun. They don’t really understand it, but game nights also bring us closer together ...

Wether or not your family participates in Halloween, fall festivals, or trick-or-treating may be a hot topic among Christians, but one thing is certain: we should use every opportunity to tell people ...

We had so much fun trying out these adorable little placemats! My kids just loved using them for all kinds of things besides just at the dinner table! They come in three cute colors and stick to just ...

My family LOVES music of all kinds and often in the evenings you’ll find us outside blaring music over a big outdoor speaker while all the kids ride their bikes or scooters around on the ...

Domino® Quick Dissolve Superfine Sugar has been such a great addition to my morning coffee routine! The granules dissolve VERY quickly which means I don’t have to spend so much time stirring ...

One of my favorite things are homemade shoestring-style fries. Slicing, dicing, and grating can be messy, not to mention dangerous for your fingers and knuckles! Mandoline slicers make quick work of ...

My youngest (2) is still in his crib, but he’s old enough to be picky about what sheets and blankets are on his bed. I put on the elephant print sheet first and he smiled at the pattern and ...

Who doesn’t love popsicles? My kids certainly do, but store-bought ice pops usually have a ton of fake sugar, dyes, and chemicals — things I’d rather my kids didn’t eat if ...

We have a very small home, so I enjoy things that help me save space and keep the clutter down. This DOKO-IN 5 Position Mop & Broom Holder does a nice job of hanging brooms and mops on the wall ...

If you are like me and prefer a reusable calendar to paper calendars (I always forget to change the month) then you would enjoy this Detier Dry Erase Calendar Magnet. Here are some of the fun ...

My kids (mainly the oldest) love having a clock in their room, but empty, easy-to-reach plugs are scarce so for the longest time they haven’t had a clock. I am so happy with this ...

Do you have your toothbrush in a stand or holder exposed to open air or other toothbrushes? Do you keep a plastic cover on your toothbrush at home or when you travel? I ask because if either are true ...

I received one of these bars (Oat & Honey variety) in my newest VoxBox from Influenster. I’ll admit I was going to pass it along for my kids to try since I’m not usually a ...

If you are looking for great movies for your kids or are looking to expand your Christian DVD movie library you really need to check out FishFlix. They offer a very wide variety of family-friendly ...

Welch’s® sent us a sample of their Refreshingly Simple™ Juice to try (via BzzAgent). We chose to try the Strawberry Raspberry. The other flavors include Peach Mango, Concord Grape, Orange ...

Have you seen those fun sensory bins or other sensory activities for toddlers and young kids? These water beads are a great sensory activity for all ages (3 and up) and they can also be used in vases ...

I’ve been curious about silicone bakeware and these gloves, but I’ve never been brave enough to try them until now. Prefer Green sent me a pair of their Silicone Grilling Gloves to try ...

If you love sliced apples you’ll love this handy little tool! This Apple Slicer (sent to me for review by Happy Gourmet Kitchenware) will slice and core your apple into wedges with the smallest ...

When U-Brew sent me this I hoped using the U-Brew Refillable K-Cup Set is to help the environment and save money by using ground coffee instead of pre-packaged K-Cups. These little filters are the ...

Filippo Berio® Extra Virgin Olive Oils I had two flavor intensity options to choose from: Robusto Robusto’s intense fruitiness adds a lively burst of flavor to a variety of recipes. It works ...

My kiddos were super excited to test out these new Tastykake® Minis and these yummy little cupcakes did not disappoint. We tried the Mini Swirly Cupcakes with chocolate cakes which are made with ...

We are a family of 6 — needless to say only having 4 cups of this pudding was not ideal. My husband gulped down two in as many days leaving the other two to be split between myself and the ...

I would give the taste of this pizza 3-stars, but the fact that Freschetta® offers a healthier alternative to traditional frozen pizza earns it an extra star. My kids were most impressed with the ...

My kids are “crunchy” — they love all types of breakfast bars and prefer them to cereal or other breakfasts. We’ve tried tons of different breakfast/snack bars, but these Thin ...

I was a little skeptical when I saw the color and texture of the Gerber® but my 11 month old couldn’t care less what it looked like 😉 He liked the taste and the texture. We have been giving ...

This thermometer is amazing for several reasons: It is accurate. That’s important right? Of course! I tested it again other thermometers and it holds its own very well in the accuracy ...