30-Minute Ground Beef Fajita Bowl
Life gets busy sometimes! This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight when dinner needs to get on the table quickly. Traditional beef...
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Sarah
- Oct 22, 2018
- 2 min
Avoiding Halloween Candy Overload
My kids love Halloween: pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Over the years, we've used the following methods to make sure...
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Sarah
- Oct 19, 2018
- 3 min
Sugar Fast 2018
I've noticed lately that my family has been eating more sweets over time. Nothing totally out of control or obsessive, but nonetheless...
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Sarah
- Sep 25, 2018
- 3 min
Homeopathic Remedies for Breastmilk Supply Problems
I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...
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Sarah
- Sep 14, 2018
- 6 min
Daily Quiet Time
If I could recommend just one daily routine for families, it would be Quiet Time. Being able to stay home with our kids is a true...
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Sarah
- Aug 31, 2018
- 2 min
Quick and Easy Scallops Scampi
This recipe for Scallops Scampi is simple and delicious! The scallops are quickly pan -seared, and then seasoned with butter, garlic,...
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Sarah
- Aug 26, 2018
- 1 min
Ginger and Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
Crunchy, salty, sweet, and spicy: my family has been enjoying this Ginger and Dark Trail Mix recipe for a few months now. This recipe is...
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Sarah
- Aug 16, 2018
- 3 min
30 Human Body Books
2022 UPDATE: A few more books were added to this list for older kids based on our most recent exploration of the human body. My children...
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Sarah
- Aug 10, 2018
- 11 min
Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2018-19 (with an 11-year-old and an 8-year-old)
We homeschool year-round, but each August we officially start our new school year. It is a fun and exciting time when we dive into our...
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Sarah
- Aug 1, 2018
- 6 min
Our Year-Long Study of the Ancient World
Last school year, my kids and I embarked upon a year-long study of ancient history. Rather than focusing on memorization of dates and...
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Sarah
- Jul 23, 2018
- 5 min
Homeopathic Remedies for Colic
My eldest child had colic when she was a baby. She would cry for hours every day, and it seemed like nothing we could do would help. If...
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Sarah
- Jul 10, 2018
- 3 min
How I Taught My Kids to Stop Whining
Like many others, both of my kids started whining when they were toddlers. It always bothered me when they whined. I tried the usual "ask...
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Sarah
- Jun 20, 2018
- 3 min
Homeopathic Sunburn Remedies
Summer is in full swing, and that often means sunburns! Here in the desert Southwest, we have an intense amount of sunshine. For the most...
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Sarah
- Jun 7, 2018
- 4 min
5 Easy Changes for a Healthier Diet
Nutrition is a cornerstone of health. Processed and unnatural foods wreak havoc on the body, whereas real foods support true health. But...
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Sarah
- Jun 3, 2018
- 3 min
3-Ingredient Hard Lotion, Lip Balm, and Hair Styling Paste
Storebought lip balms and lotions are generally filled with unhealthy ingredients that can be absorbed through our skin. Organic lotions...
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Sarah
- May 30, 2018
- 2 min
Should You Avoid Conventional Lotion?
Skin is not an impenetrable barrier. Chemicals in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your body. For instance, studies have shown...
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Sarah
- May 27, 2018
- 8 min
Self-Education Resources for Busy Parents
"...self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. The only function of a school is to make self-education...
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Sarah
- May 15, 2018
- 2 min
Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
It reached nearly 100 degrees here last week, so our smoothie season has officially arrived. In the hot summer months, smoothies and...
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Sarah
- Apr 24, 2018
- 4 min
How to Pursue Your Own (the Parents') Education
In our modern society, whenever education is the subject, we always want to talk about the kids. We care about them, and we know their...
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Sarah
- Apr 20, 2018
- 4 min
Spring in Our Homeschool, and 7 Simple Springtime Exploration Ideas
We haven't been doing much with our curriculum resources lately. Instead, with the weather warming up, our homeschooling has focused more...
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