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I have never been a fan of meal planning for each and every meal of the week. For me, it’s mostly because it’s hard to figure out how much quantity exactly my family will finish for a certain meal. Most days, it just depends on everyone’s appetite that day, or how popular that meal is. […]
How to Plan Meals Without ‘Meal Planning’ Read More »
We happened to stumble upon the Instant Pot 2 years ago, through Amazon, during Thanksgiving time. Because of the numerous good reviews, we decided to give it a try. I can tell you, that it has been one of the best investments in our kitchen so far. It has made my kitchen life much more
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In today’s culture, it seems to be the norm that we enroll kids in several extracurricular activities and run around hourly to cater to it, thus revolving one’s life based on kids activities. While it is good for kids to be involved in pursuing interests outside of normal academics, it is also very important to
Choosing Extra-Curricular Activities Read More »
We technically homeschool year round, but with a different schedule during summer. We try to officially start the new school year late July to early August, so that we get a head-start for the year, and can give in to few random days we may need to take off during the year. The reason we
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As an ‘on the go’ homeschooling mom of 8, with multiple small trips throughout the week for different activities or appointments or what not, it is very important to have a system for being able to get places on time. When you are on time, it means you respect the other person, and shows how
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We have an extensive library of books. Both me and my husband have a weakness for accumulating books. On top of that, I have a weakness for digital books too. We both make notes while reading. Whether I refer to the notes later or not, I feel like it helps to solidify what I read.
An Efficient Method for Keeping Notes For Moms on the Go Read More »
We make several road trips throughout the year (family trips, conferences, ministry). Last year itself, we made 3 out-of state trips; one to Missouri, one to Chicago, and one to Florida (last one while I was 36 weeks pregnant with baby#8!). On top of that, we do several smaller weekend trips. Here in Texas, out
Efficient Packing Tips From a Mom of 8 Read More »
We don’t make bacon very often, only on special occasions. I love bacon fat. My dear husband always tells me not to eat the fat part of the bacon, and tries to take it away from my plate. Even my kids don’t eat it as they know it is unhealthy. But for me, I just
Teaching Children To Make Good Decisions Read More »
I am extremely grateful that God provided the circumstances, opportunity and freedom for me to homeschool our kids. In fact, today, I can’t even think of an alternate lifestyle that would have suited us. Even though it is definitely a sacrifice, I would still go this route if I am given the choice! Though the
Homeschooling is More Than Just Academics Read More »
Although it is very important to establish a routine, life can become very mechanical if we keep on following our routine, without much of a purpose or relaxation. We all tend to fill up our schedules with this and that, that we end up barely having any breathing room. Margin is this breathing room that
Importance of Establishing Margin Read More »