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How to Start a Small Garden That Will Thrive
Starting a garden can seem really intimidating, especially if you’re a newbie (like me) and you don’t have a whole lot of space (also like me). I live in a small townhome with a teeny tiny backyard, but I wanted to have a garden for my daughter and me to learn and explore in. So, we built ourselves a small vegetable garden! Sure, there were some ups and downs the first year, but that is to be expected! Overall, it was so much fun building it with her and watching our plants grow! The real reason we started this garden was because of the pandemic! We kind of got tossed…
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Attaching a filter to a Stock Tank is super easy.
With all the amazing decorating ideas online about styling the perfect backyard stock tank pool, there are very few that talk about how to set it up. I spent hours on top of hours trying to figure out exactly what and how to do it. Not only did I get excited and jump in the stock tank pool world without knowing what I was doing, but I also bought one that had bumps and lumps in all the wrong places and I was so lost on how I was going to hook up a filter system. But all my research paid off and I have had my tank up and…
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The Best & Most Simple Black Raspberry Bars That You’ll Crave All Year Long—Watch Out for Those Thorns!
Man, do I LOVE black raspberries! Tiny and seedy little raspberries graciously planted by the birds in my hometown in Illinois. This summer we got the surprise of the year when we were walking in the back of my MIL’s property and found a TON of black raspberry bushes. I think we found a new section of bushes every day that we went out there and we collected a bunch of berries every time we went. The first thing we made with them was Black Raspberry Bars. Get inspired with more amazing dessert recipes by visiting the From Scratch Desserts. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you…
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Homemade Tortillas have quickly become a Family Favorite around here!
Who doesn’t love a homemade tortilla!?? I know my world would not be complete without tortillas. Mexican food is my favorite!! Most everyone in my family loves it as well. The only picky one is my oldest daughter. But when I am making these for everyone – it is simple enough to press a couple out and make her some pizza pockets. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but help us to offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we are using and are items we would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support!Click ‘HERE’ for more info. This tortilla recipe…
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Moon Activities from Space Camp that are Fun & Easy
This week was Space Camp for us and we did a lot of activities that kept our campers busy and having fun learning a bit about space. The first day of camp was about the moon so we chose two activities to do! One of the activities was an orbiting project so the kids could see how the moon orbits the Earth and how they both orbit the sun. The next activity was the classic Oreo phases of the moon! That one never gets old. Our campers were between 5 and 10 and these activities were fun for all! The younger kids needed a little extra help so the older…
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Plan Out Your Homestead With These Simple Steps
Starting a homestead has been a dream brewing for quite a while. Yet, it is a venture I am really just beginning to jump into. I have had so many ideas swirling around in my head. Chickens, gardens, bees, and more. Can there be more? ALWAYS! I have dabbled with growing small gardens, poured over books, and researched so many things. I finally hit a point where I was like, “ENOUGH DABBLING LISA!!! It is time to jump in!” And just l like that – I jumped! (wink) There really are so many things that go into the thought process and planning of starting this venture. And as much as I…
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4th of July Activities & American Fruit Flag
The 4th of July is two days away and I don’t know about you but I was searching Pinterest for a cute 4th of July activity to do with my daughter. I’m usually a little behind the curve on holiday craft ideas, the holidays just always seem to sneak up on me, ya know? This year we did manage to get in a little treat flag in that my daughter had a lot of fun making. Things are always better when food is involved. Take a look at our American flag fruit skewers and check out the 4th of July Activity round up for a few other ideas! Supplies Needed:…
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Homemade Hot Pockets your Whole Family will Love!
When I told my girls we were going to start eating less processed foods and get away from foods wrapped in plastics one of the biggest upsets was the thought that we would never have hot pockets as a simple snack again! YUP… it was devastating news to all of us! For them, they loved the way they tasted. For me, I loved the convenience of a quick snack. I searched all over the internet and found some really awesome ideas but had not ventured out to try them. One day while making tortillas I had an idea pop in my head and VIOLA!!! Our version of homemade Hot Pockets…
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Beach Wine Bottle Decor
I was so excited to get into my creative side a few days ago and make these adorable beach-themed wine bottle decorations. They are so cute and super easy to make. And the best part might be the first step — you must drink the wine before you can do the upcycling craft! 😆 If you’re into long explanations (and you want to dive into my amazing personality 😉), read on for how I did my wine bottle decor! If you’re into the short and sweet version scroll to the bottle for a quick list. I’m a picky wine drinker but I finally found this watermelon flavored wine that I…
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Freedom Within Limits — The Idea of Rights, Responsibilities, & Freedoms in Montessori
A common misconception about Montessori classrooms is that students get to run free. That they get to do WhAtEvEr they want to do in the classroom. Many people think that Montessori = Freedom, but it’s not that simple. I am not disagreeing, there is a LOT of freedom in the Montessori classroom at home. The real Montessori way of thinking is FREEDOM within LIMITS. This has been a constant topic in our class discussions lately as the students learn what they can control in the classroom with their choices and actions. It is a conversation that can easily be had in the home too! I am currently a Montessori Lower Elementary…
