As fall quickly shifts into winter (at least for us here in Michigan) and Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to share the books we’ve placed on our shelves this month. I’ve been trying to be more intentional about rotating the kids’ books in their rooms and in our living spaces—bringing in stories that reflect the season,…
There’s something special about toys that never seem to lose their magic — the ones that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and endless imagination. In our home, building toys have truly stood the test of time. They’re the toys that get played with every single day, year after year, that grow with our kids and continue to…
Every year around the holidays, my feed fills up with endless gift guides — lists of trendy toys that promise hours of fun but usually end up forgotten, broken, or trashed by February. This year, I wanted to share something different. Instead of adding more “stuff” to the world, I wanted to highlight the toys…
If you missed it, check out Meal Plan No. 1 first — that’s where I shared how I plan meals for our family each week and what helps keep dinner stress-free. In my first post, I talked about the importance of taking inventory of your fridge, freezer, and pantry before meal planning. I created a…
There’s something about a warm batch of muffins that just feels like home — especially these blueberry oatmeal muffins. They’ve been a long-time favorite in our house and are always a huge hit with the kids. I’ve made them countless times over the years, and I usually double the recipe because, honestly, they disappear fast!…
About a year or two ago, I made a conscious decision that I was going to help my kids develop a deeper love for reading. Since then, I’ve implemented a few small changes in our daily routine that have made a big difference. Because I homeschool, we naturally have a little more time to dedicate…
I thought it would be fun to start a new series where I share what meals I’m planning each week! I love asking other people what they’re having for dinner because I always need new ideas. We have our tried-and-true favorites, but I’m not someone who can eat the same meals over and over again….
There’s just something about fall that makes me want to slow down and soak in all the cozy moments—the crisp air, warm drinks, comfy sweaters, and time spent outside as the leaves start to change. It’s definitely my favorite season. Over the years, I’ve tried to be more intentional about planning family activities, so I…
Fall is finally here. And we all know Fall is for BAKING! I love baking and I actually used to love it more before I had kids. I know it sounds horrible — hear me out. Baking now is typically met with a lot of arguing about who gets to stir or crack the egg…
Here we are again — another homeschool year revving up! Although we school year-round (that’s the rhythm that works best for our family), I keep things pretty laid back in the summer, mainly focusing on math and reading. When September rolls around, I’m always ready to add new subjects, refresh our homeschool space, snag curriculum…