The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family: 7 Ways to Plan a Successful Summer Picnic One of our favorite summertime traditions is a plethora of picnics, whether taken while camping up north in the middle of nowhere after a canoe trip through a system of lakes, after a hike through one…
Learning Your Baby's Due Date During the Pandemic It’s been weeks since your last menstrual cycle. You find it a bit strange because your period tends to pop-up like clockwork. Not to mention, you’ve been feeling a bit beside yourself lately. You’re constantly tired, you get frequent tummy aches, you can’t focus, you’re gassy, and…
Choosing a degree is all about your future. You are doing your best to predict what jobs will be around for some time. The following six degrees are in demand today. 1. Nursing The healthcare industry is always in need of nurses, which is especially true in rural areas where there is a lack of…
Your kitchen can be a dangerous place for your kids as well as yourself. Think about it: your kitchen is essentially a big room full of sharp objects, burners, and caustic cleaning solutions. Luckily, here are a few simple tips to keep help make your kitchen a safe place, especially when you have little ones: Balance…
A home-based business is a great way to earn money while cutting down on costs since you don’t spend money on renting office space or paying employees. However, all operations fall on you to ensure your business stays afloat and generates revenue. But, when you spend too much time, money, and resources on managing computers,…
Last week, I introduced The Trash Challenge. Funny enough, although I started off explaining that we are still filling 4-6 bags a week, we only ended up with 2 bags. I was very careful not to change any of our habits during the week, and I think that the switch back to cloth diapers and…
SCD or sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is passed from parents to children. Inheritance of one abnormal gene from each of the parents results in the birth of babies with this genetic disorder. Babies born with one abnormal gene from one parent will have the sickle cell trait and is a carrier. After…
Each summer we attend a Classical Conversations practicum, where my vision for our homeschool is strengthened, our kids get to do a fun academic camp, and I participate in training for my role as an Essentials tutor. This year we're participating in a practicum close to my mom's, and I've updated this post from a…
An educational program in the UK provides the opportunity to get a high-quality education, gain important contacts, and join the culture. However, clear planning is necessary to get the most out of all this. This article provides advice for future students of British Universities. Studying and exams If this is the first time you have…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Bookmaking is a simple and fun way to get kids excited about reading and writing. When I was an elementary school teacher, bookmaking was always a favorite activity. I've recently started making books with my five year old, and he is now obsessed! Simple accordion envelope…