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Sep 9

Hearty Tomato Soup

As the weather finally turns towards Fall here in the desert Southwest, I'm welcoming back one of my favorite things: soup! When it's co...

Sep 2

Teaching Elementary and Middle School Writing, without a Formal Curriculum

Do your kids love to write? Or see it as a chore? Although writing is a very important skill to learn, I purposely don't use a formal wri...

Aug 23

Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2020-2021 (with a 13-year-old and a 10-year-old)

2020 has certainly turned out differently than I had expected, but homeschooling carries on. :) This post will detail our curriculum and ...

Aug 16

Ginger Peach Einkorn Muffins

Have you ever had a perfectly ripe peach straight off the tree? Fresh peaches have a uniquely summertime flavor. Growing up, my mom had a...

Aug 9

Homeschool Chemistry Unit Study

Homeschool Chemistry doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. Here are resources for a Chemistry unit that is engaging, fun, and e...

Aug 5

Homeschool Science for Elementary and Middle Grades

Science is one of the subjects that fills many homeschool parents with worry, but it doesn't have to! Homeschool science really can be fu...

Jul 26

Are Masks Healthy? Real World Data for the Mask Debate

The media has presented the issue of mask wearing as boiling down to "people who care about others" and "people who are selfish and care ...

Jul 16

My Daughter's COVID19

My 13yo daughter recently had COVID19! Here is a run-down of our experiences with the illness and treatment. How Did My Daughter Contrac...

Jul 12

Cabbage Stir Fry (grain-free : AIP : GAPS : Keto)

My husband is still following a very restricted diet to support healing of his autoimmune diseases. That means I'm still trying to find c...

Jun 21

American Revolution and Government Book List (for kids and adults)

With the recent upheavals of the pandemic, protests, and riots, right now there is renewed interest in learning about the foundational go...

Jun 14

Teriyaki Salmon (AIP : GAPS : grain-free : soy-free)

Does your family like to eat salmon? In our household, my son and I both love.LOVE.LOVE salmon, but my husband and daughter are pretty l...

Jun 9

5 Reasons to Be Less Concerned About COVID19

We've all been living with varying degrees of fear and anxiety over the last few months. Initially I, too, was panicked and scared about ...

May 31

How To Create a Sustainable, Joyful Homeschool

With this year's unique worries, many parents are considering switching to homeschooling. But how to do it in a way that is sustainable a...

May 17

Vanilla Einkorn Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Here's a new cupcake recipe for you! This health(ier) recipe is made with real food ingredients such as butter and Einkorn flour. This re...

May 3

Nutrition for Boosting Your Immune System

Amidst stay-at-home orders and Corona-chaos, it's a perfect time to boost your immune system! By all accounts, COVID19 is a relatively m...

Apr 27

Ham and Egg Fried Rice

I'm all about quick lunches and dinners these days. A couple times a week, I may make time to prepare a more-complex meal for my family,...

Apr 20

Sourdough Einkorn Banana Nut Muffins

This recipe for Sourdough Banana Nut Muffins combines the extra nutrition of sourdough with one of our favorite flavors. My kids and I a...

Apr 16

Simple Roasted Chicken Thighs (Keto : AIP : GAPS : paleo : grain-free)

Crispy chicken skin and yummy meat: this is a simple-yet-nourishing that my family adores. All it requires is sprinkling a few herbs and...

Apr 14

Our Homeschool Routine (with a 13yo and a 10yo)

Having a homeschooling routine gives us a framework in which to build our educational lives and relationships. Our routine give us a pred...

Apr 2

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Do you get into modes where you just keep wanting the same type of food? Each season, I seem to have one food I keep returning to over an...

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