What Are Busy Boxes? They go by many names: busy bins, quiet bins, activity boxes, but the concept of these Busy Bin Activity Boxes is simple – and brilliant! Fill small plastic bins with various sets of toys or activities that are unavailable at other times of the day. This way, you have a low-prep…
This Easy Fresh Peach Cobbler is especially fun to put together after a day of peach picking with the kids! Do you have a favorite pick-your-own peach spot in your area? Here in the Carolinas, we’ve found some other great pick-your-own-farms, but we’d love to hear your recommendations for peaching picking! What You’ll Love About…
Learning about the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder has been a really special part of our family’s homeschooling experience, and together, we have enjoyed several different Little House on the Prairie books. Over the years, we have watched the Little House on the Prairie television series, but we’ve also built a sweet Little House book…
When I found out how to quickly make corn-on-the-cob in an Instant Pot, I immediately gave it try. I couldn’t believe it! The corn cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. Why You Should Cook Corn-On-The-Cob In The Instant Pot Ingredients Needed For This Perfect Side Dish Two things! That’s it! How To Cook Sweet Corn In…
Over the years, I’ve loved discovering simple gardening activities for kids! I’m always specifically looking for ideas that will serve as a great addition to our homeschooling lifestyle. As with any fun-looking learning activity, when I find one that sounds like it would be a good fit for our family, I try to make it…
A couple of years ago, my mom and I tackled the task of restoring vintage doll furniture. It was an antique set that included a baby doll cradle and highchair. I knew my girls would enjoy using them for their baby dolls. Bringing new life to these antique pieces was a labor of love. It…