Although we usually follow a 4-year-cycle for history and science in our homeschool, last year we decided to do something different....

Although we homeschool year-round, each August we officially start our new school year. It is a fun and exciting time when we dive into...

When there are lots of leftover Butter Smash Potatoes, this recipe for Smashed Potato Pancakes is a great way to create something new and...

Crispy and creamy, cool and refreshing: coleslaw is a versatile side dish that I tend to make more often in the summer months. Besides...

Ratatouille (pronounced rat-uh-too-ee) is a perfect summertime side dish. French in origin, ratatouille consists of seasonal vegetables...

Chicken Long Rice is a simple, delicious Hawaiian dish. Chicken thighs are simmered in ginger-and-garlic infused chicken broth, with...

The last stop on our homeschool "trip" around the USA is Hawaii. In searching around for Hawaiian recipes, I found Huli Huli chicken,...

If I could have have just one homeopathic remedy on-hand for acute emotional stresses, it would be Ignatia amara. From grief to...

Blini - I had never heard of these thin Russian pancakes before our homeschool world studies last fall.  Now blini are an adored recipe...

I have fond memories of one particular item that was part of the school lunch program when I was a kid. It was a peanut butter bar,...

As my children and I are wrapping up our unit study on the United States, we're "visiting" the west coast.  Cobb Salad is a California...

This recipe for Butter Smash Potatoes is a super simple yet tasty way to prepare potatoes. Although I love mashed potatoes, on busy...

Last semester when my family "visited" Canada on our homeschool world trip, we discovered poutine, which is essentially french fries...

Soup is one of my favorite things about the cool months. I love how simple and nourishing soup can be, and how it can be a complete meal...

I've received a few requests lately to post an update on my daughter's journey with her orthodontic treatment. My daughter, Alina, is...

My family is exploring the cuisine from different parts of the United States as part of our homeschool unit on the United States.  One...

What is Life of Fred? Life of Fred is an engaging story-based math curriculum spanning from elementary school all the way through...

These 26 picture books span 6 continents and 14 countries.  Picture books are a wonderful way to engage my children in learning...

I plan the bulk of our homeschool curriculum once a year in July, but each January it is time for our mid-year review. The whole process...

Beans have never been one of my favorite foods. They've always been okay to me, but never anything to get excited about.  This recipe for...