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
Month: July 2016
Potato Soup
My husband and my first meal after our marriage (I was 16 and he was 21) was canned potato soup. We had no stove; I warmed it on the waffle iron. We had no table; we ate on a cardboard box. We had no chairs; we sat in the floor. It was winter, 1978, and cold. We… Continue reading Potato Soup
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
GOOZE
Coolest science experiment for every age: 2 cups corn starch 1 cup of water food coloring (optional) Mix with your hands. Actual kid comment: “It’s really weird when you first put your hand in the glop, and it is really hard to grab some up. When you get some in your hand and lifted above… Continue reading GOOZE
Say Thank You
Say Thank You Manners never go out of style. I would like to address the beautiful thing called the Thank You Note. When someone does something particularly nice for you or they give you something, you need to say thank you. However, if you are unable to do that in person, it is essential that… Continue reading Say Thank You
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
Guest Video Making Biscuits
Fast Easy Tuna Surprise
Fast Easy Tuna Surprise 2 cans cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup (or one of each) 2 cans, 5oz. or 1 can, 12 oz. of tuna in water Pour all cans into a pot and add one can of water (more if you want thinner). Heat through. Pour over toast and/or mashed potatoes. … Continue reading Fast Easy Tuna Surprise