How to Make Refreshing “Nice” Cream at Home
Whenever I think of summer, I think warm sunny days and ICE CREAM. Ice cream is smooth, cold, and satisfying, especially on a hot day. We don't always have it…
The Basic Cooking Skills You Need to Teach Kids
Cooking skills for kids are essential. We often make a lot of assumptions about our kids' understanding of cooking. As moms, we often do things automatically and forget they may not be so…
3 Solar Oven Projects For Backyard Fun With Kids
Have you ever wanted to make a solar oven with your kids? I had been pinning ideas on Pinterest for years. We have been saving pizza boxes and Pringles containers…
Great Books That Teach Skills Your Tween Will Love
When my kids hit the tween years, they wanted to be more independent and learn new skills. Both wanted to do more "grown-up" things like sewing, woodworking, and cooking. So I…
Fantastic Soft Baked Pretzels to Make With Kids
Do your kids like helping in the kitchen? My kids enjoy cooking and baking with me. Now that they are older, they tend to do more of it independently while…
5 Easy Treats to Make with Your Kids
I don't know about you, but my kids are like clockwork when it comes to snack time. They seem to have an internal alarm that goes off to let them…
From Field to Table: Teaching Kids Where Their Food Comes From
I take every opportunity I can to have fun with my kids and show them what life is all about. I homeschool so they can be out in the world,…