Our family Halloween tradition is to make this pumpkin stew every year. It’s cooked in an actual pumpkin and it makes the best warm meal before heading out to trick-or-treat or to enjoy other fall activities. Pumpkin Stew Ingredients: 1 Large Pumpkin Melted Butter Sugar 2 large onions, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped Olive …
Reading is important to education and to a child’s overall ability to function in the world. Driving is difficult when you can’t follow the signs, and cooking isn’t possible when most cookbooks don’t tell you much with the pictures. These are only a few examples of areas in your child’s life where reading will be …
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Before I started homeschooling my children, I had never even heard of the Life of Fred Elementary Math series. Once I became involved in some homeschooling groups, I kept hearing it mentioned and people really seemed to like it. As a math teacher, I wanted to take a look at myself and see what all …
Having kids really does change the dynamics of a family unit, but it doesn’t have to ruin your marriage. Learning new ways to strengthen your marriage while raising kids will ensure that you keep your bond together while dealing with the ever-changing lives of your kids. Today I’m featuring a few tips to strengthen your …
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When I was contacted about the Grubby, I was so excited! With a name like the Grubby, they clearly knew my children well! This is a lightweight coverall suit to keep your babies and toddlers clean while they get messy! They sent me a free Grubby for Rebekka to try out and I have 5 …
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SnoofyBee Changing Pad Review My daughter is 15 months old. Lately, every time I try to change a dirty diaper, she manages to end up with a handful of poop! Needless to say, the rest of the diaper change is not very pleasant! I searched online and found this changing pad that helps to keep …
With the rise in high-tech gadgets used by the kids of today, it can be hard to motivate your children to do work around the house. Sometimes, it might even seem they are unwilling and unmotivated to complete daily chores and house cleaning activities. But don’t be alarmed, this is a normal struggle for many …
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Rekindle Your Coffee Love Affair: Cold-Brew Coffee Experimentation – Healthy Happy Thrifty Family – Rekindle Your Coffee Love Affair: Cold-Brew Coffee Experimentation Rekindle Your Coffee Love Affair: Cold-Brew Coffee Experimentation Supposedly it’s the best part of waking up. A cup of hot coffee. Nothing gives a tired heart a flutter like coffee brewing in the …
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On our visit to San Diego, we took a trip to the San Diego Zoo. I have always wanted to go to the San Diego Zoo and was super excited that our visit lined up with their 100th birthday celebration! I did a lot of online research before our trip and learned a lot during …
If you’re planning to breastfeed your new baby, it’s good to be prepared! While it seems like such a natural process, you want to know what to do, what to expect and what supplies you may need. In this post, I’ll go over everything you need to know about getting started with breastfeeding! Before Baby …
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