Philosophies of Homeschooling

Are you thinking about “homeschooling” your children? (I prefer “educating at home,” but society has taken the moniker for this to be homeschooling.) Or do you just want to know how they do it, or maybe why do people do that?  Maybe you have seen the stereotypes of homeschoolers and are just curious.  On the… Continue reading Philosophies of Homeschooling

My Best Kitchen Secrets

My Best Kitchen Secrets For dry beans, 1 ½ cups makes about 4 cups of cooked beans Use freshest eggs for baking, and older eggs for hard boiled. When making cornbread, make sure your cast iron skillet is HOT when you pour in the batter. Fabulous crust! Test your baking powder if you have had… Continue reading My Best Kitchen Secrets

Heavenly Striped Dessert

At our house we eat this every Christmas, but it is always a good time for it. 3 cups crushed graham crackers or OREO Cookies 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 2 Tbsp. cold milk 1 large up COOL WHIP, divided 3-1/4 c. cold milk 2 pkg. (4-serving size) Chocolate… Continue reading Heavenly Striped Dessert

Child’s Space Theme Birthday

You can spend a lot of money on a birthday, but you can have a blast with a nice party without spending all the money.  Be wise, spend less, and give the kids something to remember.  Here is one idea that was a real hit.   On my son’s 11th birthday we had a party and invited… Continue reading Child’s Space Theme Birthday