Cursive Creations: A Beginner's Guide to Handwriting
$7.00-$12.00
Fresh Ideas from the Blog
Homeschooling 
Homeschool Planning 101: Creating a Sane Schedule
The secret to successful homeschool planning is to work backwards. If you don't know where you want to go, it's hard to know if you're getting there. Work Backwards... years...months...weeks...days Instead of beginning by planning out our days, we have to start with the big picture and work our way backwards. When you look at your school year this way, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But don't worry, I promise it will all come together! In our first homeschool planning 101 post, we chatted about setting realistic goals (if you haven't had a chance to read that one, be sure to start there). The school ...Read More
Helping Kids Develop Delayed Gratification in an Instant Pot World
What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase instant gratification? Perhaps technological advancements like microwaves, DVRs, and Instant Pots? Or changes in commerce, like fast food restaurants, zero-cash-down, and zero-percent interest? Most of us would agree and have probably taught our kids that good things come to those who wait, faster doesn't usually mean better, and practically anything worth having requires time and effort. But teaching our kids to practice these truths is a pretty tall order in today's world of instant gratification. As Christian parents, it's wise for us to start with ...Read More
Foods 
3-Ingredient Honey Mustard Dressing
Spice up your salad life with this easy and healthy 3-Ingredient Honey Mustard Dressing! It's completely free of gluten and sugar, making it a wonderful alternative to those over-stuffed store-bought versions. Salad season. Spring is here! Trees and bushes are blossoming and everything smells delicious. Along with the warm(er) weather, comes the desire to turn off the oven, cut back on the hearty comfort foods, and dig in... to a salad. At least for me, spring means salad and smoothies. Not that I don't enjoy them all year round - I do - but something about spring makes me want them even more! Simple salads, fancy ...Read More
Summer Essential Oils: must-haves (and some precautions)
Summer is quickly approaching...well, at least that's what the calendar says. If you live somewhere like I do, it seems the weather is a tease — a few days with warmish weather where the kids get out and play and we can take family walks followed by bitter cold and snow. But I must believe that summer truly is on the way! When the sun comes out, it's important for those of us who are essential oil users take a few things into consideration. Not only are there some extra precautions to take, but there are also some essential oils that are must-haves for your summer toolkit! Precautions with essential oils: ...Read More
