Handling Homeschool Burnout
“I don’t want to do this anymore. I hate it.” As I looked in the mirror that morning, I barely recognized the woman staring back. Shoulders sagging, exhaustion written all over my face, I was more than tired. I…
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How to Stock an Allergy-Friendly Pantry
When I was in college we had a surprise snowstorm hit one New Year’s Day. It came on fast enough that the weathermen were caught just as off guard as the rest of us. Our cupboards were bare, having just…
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8 Great Allergy-Friendly Party Foods
It’s winter and you know what that means…parties! In the span of just a few months we see Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, The Rose Bowl, The Super Bowl, and Valentine’s Day. Phew! Inviting your friends over to celebrate…
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3 Changes to Let Go of Mom Guilt
This fall I found myself racked with guilt. I’ve always made a big to-do over our first day of school with special signs for the kids’ pictures and special treats to eat. This time, though, I was worn down and…
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The Best Vegan Queso Recipe
Have you ever tasted something so good, so exciting, that you did a little dance? I’m not talking about twirling around to the music blaring in your headphones while you cook. Or is that just me? I mean that…
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Bring the Past to Life: Make History Exciting
History is the most exciting and fascinating subject we teach? I’m not crazy, I promise. It really is the most amazing subject in school! It’s what makes us who we are as a planet. History is a story of love,…
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Holiday Leftovers Cottage Pie
What’s the best thing about holiday meals? Some might say the family time (which is amazing) or the special treats you only enjoy a few times a year (which I also love). To me, they’re not the only holiday…
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Raising Helpers: Guiding Kids to Care for Others
What is your favorite Christmas memory from childhood? I smile every time I remember freezing my rear-end off while living off of fast food and staying up way later than I was normally allowed – with my parents! We weren’t…
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Family-Friendly Fall Sangria Mocktail
Imagine waddling your way across the graduation stage, tired but proud. That was me when I got my master’s degree. Sure, I was only 5 months along, but since he was my third kid in as many years I was…
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Chronic Illness Part 3: How to Show Up with Help
How do you know your friend gets you? I mean, really gets you. For me it was when that thing I needed, but didn’t know existed, showed up at my door. I was in the middle of a terrible cycle…
