This school year, things are a bit different as my 14-year-old Alina daughter has moved into Scholar Phase! That means she is doing more...

It is very difficult for people to find information about potential risks from COVID-19 vaccines. To be clear, I am not an anti-vaxxer,...

Are you ready to explore modern history with your kids? I've put together a new resource for you! It's a book list and timeline resource...

Vaccines are medical procedures that have a level of inherent risk, as acknowledged by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food a...

I don't know about you, but I've been swept up into the 2020 whirlwind for the last many months. I've been over-stressed and overworked...

Don't you just love a cozy bowl of soup when it's cool outside? We had a surprise snow storm before Halloween, so soup was definitely on...

Homeopathic remedies are quite effective at treating acute illnesses and injuries of all kinds, including colds-and-flus,...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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