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How to can Blueberry Pie Filling to Use All Year
A few years ago, I learned how to make and can pie filling, and I will never turn back! Try this Blueberry Pie Filling and I promise you will be so happy you did. I’ve made pies, bars, turnovers, and crisps, and they were all so easy with the canned fillings. Grab this easy recipe while blueberries are in season…
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Homeschoolers: Mix Fun & Education At Disney World
Back in November, we took a trip to Disney and I was on a mini-mission to find and share education at Disney opportunities! There are definitely some educational spots for homeschooling mommas who want to mix fun and education on your trip. There are so many opportunities to learn at Disney, especially in Epcot and Animal Kingdom. These are my…
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The Best 3 Montessori Volcano Activities
In the Montessori world, Volcano Activities are a big deal toward the beginning of the year. In the elementary classroom, we give the 1st Great Lesson at the beginning of the year and that opens the door to many different key areas of study such as space, geology, the periodic table, states of matter, etc. Within those studies is the…
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How to Work Self-Care in as a Homeschooling Mom
Self-care for moms during homeschooling is essential when life feels overwhelming — and lately, it really has. Between managing the house, keeping up with meals, prepping lessons, working, and spending time with the kids, it’s a lot. I’m loving this homeschool journey so far, but I know burnout creeps in fast without intentional self-care. Mental health matters, especially when you’re…
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How to Make Mini Blueberry Pies
About a month ago, we picked and froze about 20 pounds of blueberries after a fun blueberry-picking adventure on our trip to Michigan. Yesterday, my daughter and I grabbed two of our premeasured bags out of the freezer, let them thaw for a couple of hours, and made Mini Blueberry Pies! It was a lot of fun and of course,…
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Easy Spicy Peach Salsa Recipe with Fresh Michigan Peaches
As a kid, I used to go up to a lake house in Michigan with some family friends every year. I hadn’t ever gone peach picking until we went back a couple of weeks ago! We picked peaches and blueberries while we were there. With the peaches, I made peach cobbler and this awesome spicy peach salsa. Can you believe…
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The Best Galaxy Activities for Your Homeschool and Classroom
I’m wrapping up my space camp series today with some of my FAVORITE Galaxy Activities from the week of camp! We did some exploring about stars, talked about what makes up our galaxy, and made rockets to blast off! If you haven’t checked out my other two posts about some of the activities we did this summer during space camp…
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Top 4 Montessori Homeschool Resources for the New Homeschooler
When you’re taking on a new homeschooling year there are many things to consider. It can feel overwhelming and nerve-wracking to think about everything all at once. This will be my 4th year teaching Montessori but my first year homeschooling, so I feel a bit lost. Here are my top 4 Homeschool Resources that have been the most helpful to…
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Easy Three Ingredient Low Sugar Thimbleberry Jam Recipe
If you’ve been searching for a low-sugar thimbleberry jam recipe, you know how rare these wild berries—and reliable recipes—can be. Thimbleberries have a bright, tart flavor and soft texture that makes them perfect for jam, but their naturally low pectin content means they need just the right method to set. This recipe uses less sugar than traditional versions, so you…
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Easy Planet Activities for Your Homeschool Space Unit
At the beginning of July, another teacher and I hosted a space-themed camp and it was a total blast! Day 2 was all about the planets! We had a lot of fun exploring the planets, learning some facts about them, and creating our own! We had kids 5-10 years old and they all found joy in these Planet Activities. The…
