The following post is from Jennifer Burke, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. The number of information students is expected to learn before junior high continues to expand. The most successful students are those whose parents take the time to work with them. You may wonder where you'll fit that…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Got Gunk? How to Naturally Clean Your Dishwasher It's the perfect time for fresh starts - New Year's resolutions, losing weight, and setting yearly goals for just about every area of your life. I want to bring your attention to something which may need a fresh…
The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child with Autism The first time I became aware of homeschooling was when I was in college studying to be a teacher. I recall thinking that it was a ridiculous idea. When I started having children, however, it became a…
The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Shrimp and Cucumber Canapés: A Gluten-Free Appetizer I have resolved to open my doors again to friends for the New Year. We love entertaining. Not entertaining in the "invite five couples over and 'do it up'" sense, but just having our…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: DIY Rustic Paint Finish I am not a professional painter. My dad has been a house painter since before I was born, but he didn't pass down his skills to me. Of course, I couldn't help picking up a few basics, but I…
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. With school now in full swing, homework needs to find its way back into many families’ routines. You can find tips to help you alleviate homework headaches, but let’s look specifically at ways to review those weekly word…
The following post is from Kacey of Next Level Mama: Tips for Storing Christmas Decorations After the last of the wrapping paper has been thrown away and you've eaten Christmas leftovers until you can't eat anymore, the really fun part about the holidays is taking down all the decorations and storing them away. OK, so…
I've been inspired over the last year by other moms who have shared how they write handwritten notes to their kids for various occasions. I haven't been very good at journaling, scrapbooking, or even writing notes until now, but I love the idea of adding a note to their stockings each year so that they'll…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: 101 Days of Christmas: Printable Christmas Placemats 'Tis the season for holiday get-togethers. That means family, food, fun... and the occasional squirmy kid. How can we keep the kids happy while they're waiting for Christmas dinner to be served? Simply use the…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: 4 Things to Do for Your Money Before the New Year I may have heard a collective groan from some of you when you read the headline for this post. Things to do before the new year? Christina, do you have any idea how busy I…