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Why I Said Yes To Video Games After Years of Saying No
Before we had kids, we were “those parents” that thought all video games were evil. We said, “Oh, our (unborn) children will never play video games. That would rot their little brains right out of...
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Recent Flea Market Finds
I had 45 minutes all to myself last week, and I spent it looking at old, pretty things in a flea market. I came out empty handed, but my introvert soul felt refreshed, which is always a good thing....
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How to Make Your Own Chive Infused Vinegar
Infused vinegars are an easy and inexpensive way to add flavor to your meals. Chive vinegar is fun to make with kids, because it’s such a pretty color, and kids generally like eating flowers. If you...
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How to Plan a Simple but Challenging Summer Reading Program for Kids
I have a pet peeve when it comes to kids and reading: timing multiple children reading is a pain in the patootie. For school, I mostly let the older boys time themselves, with minimal supervision...
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How We’re Keeping Sanity in Our Summer
Summer time means swimming at the pool and lake, riding bikes, playing in the sprinkler, and eating homemade ice cream. I want our family to relax and enjoy the hotness of the summer sun, but I’ve...
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Join Me Today at Sunlit Pages
Today I’m sharing simple ways to raise kids who are strong readers over at Sunlit Pages. While you’re there, check out what Amy’s been reading–she’s got great taste in books, and I always enjoy her...
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Rose Petal Jelly
Rose petal jelly makes a great bridal or baby shower favor, and is lovely for anyone when paired with homemade bread. I have mostly pink and lavender roses in my yard, and my jelly turned out a medium...
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Simple DIY Baseball Cap Storage
When we remodeled our house, I knew I wanted a pot rack in my kitchen. Two of the lights in our house are ‘original’, and I wanted the new lights to mesh with the old. I looked for a long time, and...
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Sinfully Delicious Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
I’ve made this cake dozens of times, and it’s very simple and incredibly delicious. People are shocked when I tell them it’s gluten free. I’ve doubled it with no problems, and there are only 5...
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My Complicated Thoughts on Orphan Train: A Book Review
When it comes to books I don’t care for, I generally live by “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”. I generally just prefer to tell you about books I do like, and skip over the...
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What’s Saving My Bacon–October 2016
October has found our family finally settling into the groove of a new school year. The newness has worn off, and routines finally feel comfortable. We went through a lot of change this fall. Two...
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Our Experience with an Ant Farm
We recently became proud owners of an ant farm. Most people try to keep ants out of their home, not welcome them in. However, the ant farm was a really interesting experience. This particular ant...
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Eggs With Goat Cheese and Marmalade
This recipe isn’t exactly an omelet and isn’t exactly a frittata; it’s kind of a hybrid of both. While too decadent for every day, it’s perfect for a special brunch or breakfast, and is simple and...
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DIY Halloween Candy Spoons for Hot Chocolate
Just in case there isn’t enough sugar in your Halloween festivities, these candy spoons are a fun and unique holiday project. Tomorrow I’m sending spoons and hot chocolate mix to the teachers in our...
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Things You Just Don’t Want to Buy at the Store–Ranch Dressing
Homemade ranch dressing is much tastier than its store-bought counterpart, and incredibly easy to make at home. If you’ve never made your own, give it a try. Conveniently, it only requires basic...
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Cooking 101: How to Use Healthy Fats
Changing the way you eat can be overwhelming and frustrating. Unlike organizing your closet, you can’t just shut the door, walk away, and take a break. You have to keep eating, even when you’re not...
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How to Make Pine Needle Tea
On our last camping trip, a friend introduced us to a fun project–making pine needle tea over the campfire. This is a great project to do with kids, either while camping or at home. Pine needle tea...
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Bacon and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This recipe will make a believer out of anyone who doubts the deliciousness of Brussels Sprouts. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for the Thanksgiving table. The saltiness...
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How to Make Homemade Extracts
Holiday baking is right around the corner, and you have just enough time to make some homemade extracts. It’s great for your own kitchen, and they also make nice gifts. I regularly make vanilla,...
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What I’ve Been Reading: QuickLit November 2016
I’ve been eagerly anticipating some great new titles coming out this fall. Now that they’re finally showing up at my library, I’ve been blissfully trying to get through them all before their due...
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