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This Brownie Trifle recipe is the go-to dessert I make for every gathering I need to bring something to. Christmas, family get togethers and more!

in Holiday Habits· HomeCooking· Recipe Box

Easy Brownie Trifle Recipe: The Go-To Dessert!

Seems like every Christmas season I pick a go-to dessert and make it for every gathering I need to bring something to. Going to the family get together- brownie trifle, having people over – brownie trifle, church Christmas party – brownie trifle.  It really simplifies things for me in that it requires little brain power […]

Filed Under: Holiday Habits, HomeCooking, Recipe Box Tagged With: brownie, Habits for a Happy Home, holiday, recipe, trifle

in Holiday Habits· HomeSchooling

The Ultimate Guide to Lovely Christmas Activities for Your Homeschool

This guide to lovely Christmas activities for your homeschool is designed to be filled with ideas to simplify and enjoy the season. So, fix a steamy cup of hot chocolate and settle into your favorite chair by the twinkling holiday lights. In the last several years I’ve shared how we take December off from homeschool. […]

Filed Under: Holiday Habits, HomeSchooling Tagged With: Christmas

in HomeCooking· Southern Recipes

Nana’s Favorite Sugar Cookies Recipe for Kids

This is our favorite sugar cookies recipe for kids. Entitled Holiday Cookies in my family cookbook, this is the recipe we use for our cut out Christmas cookies. Holiday Homeschooling: Baking with Kids You can also use this sugar cookies recipe to make shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. A good reason to pull this recipe […]

Filed Under: HomeCooking, Southern Recipes Tagged With: cookies, I'm Writing My Own Cookbook, recipe, sugar cookies

How to make a Thankfulness Tree to use every year plus ideas for how to use the tree on Thanksgiving as a tradition. With Thanksgiving homeschool ideas

in Holiday Habits

How to Make a Thankfulness Tree

Here is how to make a Thankfulness Tree to use as a tradition every year at Thanksgiving plus some Thanksgiving homeschool ideas to incorporate. The afternoon breezes are picking up, the temperatures are finally beginning to drop, and I can just see the beginnings of changing leaves out my kitchen window. This is my very […]

Filed Under: Holiday Habits Tagged With: DIY, how to, thankful, Thanksgiving, tree

in Helpful Habits· Homeschool Habits· HomeSchooling· Parenting

5 Reasons to Have Reading Week in Your Homeschool

Here are 5 reasons to have a reading week in your homeschool because this week we have been thoroughly indulging in it. I highly recommend it! What is reading week and how do you do it? Our reasons to have a reading week came as the result of several factors and happened sort of last […]

Filed Under: Helpful Habits, Homeschool Habits, HomeSchooling, Parenting Tagged With: teaching multiple ages

in Holiday Habits· HomeSchooling

The Ultimate Guide to Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Your Homeschool

Enjoy this ultimate guide to fun Thanksgiving activities for your homeschool with wonderful homeschool tools for celebrating Thanksgiving and teaching gratitude. Includes art activities, history, Thanksgiving recipes and more! Adding Fun to Your Thanksgiving Homeschool Learning Thanksgiving is a season to slow down, take your time and enjoy learning in a fun or even new […]

Filed Under: Holiday Habits, HomeSchooling Tagged With: Thanksgiving

in Helpful Habits· HomeSchooling· Nature Studies

How to Enjoy the Season and Homeschool

How to enjoy the season and homeschool? Yes, this fall there are wonderful trips you could take, field trips to make. But more importantly there are memories to build. And if you frame your days with nature pauses you won’t miss a leaf changing. How to Enjoy the Season and Homeschool Just a few, encouraging […]

Filed Under: Helpful Habits, HomeSchooling, Nature Studies Tagged With: driver's ed, elections study, weekly wrap

in HomeSchooling· Nature Studies

Entertaining Pumpkin Activities Your Child Will Love!

Whether you are wanting to do ‘pumpkin homeschool’ or simply enjoy a fun pumpkin art lesson, these are entertaining pumpkin activities your child will love! Adding Fun To Your Homeschool Learning Is this true for your homeschool learning too? I have found that when we add some fun to our homeschool time, not only does […]

Filed Under: HomeSchooling, Nature Studies Tagged With: art lessons, fall homeschool, nature studies, outdoor hour challenge

in Art for All Ages· HomeSchooling· Nature Studies

Learn About Bats In Your Homeschool: A Comprehensive Guide

Bats can be such a fun and engaging topic for children because they are so fascinating! Learn about bats in your homeschool with this comprehensive guide that includes nature study, art and more. Bats Are Fascinating! Bats are the most amazing fliers as they swoop and streak around the sky catching their dinner. “There are […]

Filed Under: Art for All Ages, HomeSchooling, Nature Studies Tagged With: nature studies, outdoor hour challenge

in Art for All Ages· HomeSchooling· Nature Studies

The Ultimate Guide To Fall Leaf Activities For Your Homeschool

Fall is the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal learning! Enjoy this ultimate guide to fall leaf activities in your homeschool and make memories together! Learning As The Seasons Change There are many things about fall that are comforting and familiar. The cooler weather, brilliant blue skies and gorgeous tree color make a beautiful […]

Filed Under: Art for All Ages, HomeSchooling, Nature Studies Tagged With: art lessons, fall, fall homeschool, Handbook of Nature Study, nature studies

in Habits for a Happy Mom· HomeSchooling

Relaxing Art Activities for Busy Moms

Relaxing art activities for busy moms are attainable and a lovely form of self-care. Don’t let the heaviness of the world get you down. It’s no secret that I struggle with anxiety, depression, and now a cancer diagnosis. Life always seems to throw one curve ball after another. We’ve all been there to some extent. We are all busy […]

Filed Under: Habits for a Happy Mom, HomeSchooling

This pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe makes a double batch. The cookies freeze well, so I like to make enough to last a few weeks. If you want to half it, you can use a regular can of pumpkin instead of a large one.

in Recipe Box

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe makes a double batch. The cookies freeze well, so I like to make enough to last a few weeks. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe * 3 cups sugar* 1 1/2 c. shortening* 3 eggs* 1 large can pumpkin* 5 cups flour* 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda* 1 1/4 tsp. […]

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in Habits for a Happy Mom· Habits for life

Foolproofing Your Life

Just how do you go about foolproofing your life? Author Jan Silvious offers an excellent Biblical resource to encourage you in your relationships. Have you ever meet a fool? Well, if you have then how did you deal with them? I am not talking about those moments in our lives when we or someone we […]

Filed Under: Habits for a Happy Mom, Habits for life

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