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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Beer Bread Recipe With Variations

Learn how to make a simple beer bread recipe at home.  This is a great starter bread recipe because it doesn't have yeast and only has four ingredients.  You can also make beer bread variations by adding different things to your recipe.
Beer bread is one of the easiest kinds of breads to make.  You don't have to proof the yeast or knead th…

Tips for Working at Home With Kids (And Not Going Crazy)

Working at home with kids isn't an ideal situation, but it can be done.  Here are some tips to make it easier for both you and your kids.

Recently, there has been a rapid increase in the amount of parents working at home. At the same time, kids across the nation are on extended spring breaks or are transitioning to at-home online learning.



Thi…
Monday, March 30, 2020

One Bowl Basic Banana Bread Recipe

How to make a one bowl basic banana bread recipe.  This delicious banana bread takes about 5 minutes to make for a delicious snack, dessert, or breakfast.

There are few things that all five of us will eat, but banana bread is one of them.  The kids will all eat bananas, so I get them often for their snacks or even as a side dish for dinner.

When b…
Thursday, March 26, 2020

How to Make Homemade Butter With a Kitchenaid Mixer

How to make homemade butter with a Kitchenaid mixer.  This also makes buttermilk that can be used for pancakes or biscuits.
Although we are just over two weeks into January, we haven't really started back into our routines.  My kids haven't had much school work, and the bad weather means that Caleb's therapy has been cancelled several …
Tuesday, March 24, 2020

How to Make DIY Reusable Cloth Wipes

How to make DIY reusable wipes from flannel cloth.  Use these wipes for baby wipes, for cleaning, or to make disinfecting wipes. 

We're trying to reduce the amount of waste that we produce.  I do buy paper towels, but we only use them for really gross messes or oily messes.  Otherwise, we use these DIY reusable wipes.

I am not proficient with …
Monday, March 23, 2020

49 Make Ahead Freezer Meals

Save time and money with make ahead freezer meals.  These 49 freezer friendly meals can be made now and freeze leftovers or make them just for the freezer.

I am fortunate that I have a stand up freezer.  I save a lot of money by stocking up on meat and other foods when it's on sale and freezing it for later.

I also use my freezer to prepare ma…
Saturday, March 21, 2020

Disinfectant Spray DIY Recipe

Disinfecting your home without chemicals with this DIY homemade disinfectant spray recipe.  It has essential oils to kill germs naturally.
Cold and flu season is upon us.  One major benefit to homeschooling is that my kids don't pick up as many germs.  We are still in public for shopping, karate, and scouts, so we are exposed to germs.  
I sta…
Thursday, March 19, 2020

Common Cooking Substitutions Chart + Free Printable

Learn how to make common cooking substitutions so you can make your favorite dish even if you are out of one ingredient.
I live in a rural area.  There are several dollar stores near me, but they don't have the best food selection.  I have one local chain grocery store close to me, but it's crazy expensive.  Their prices are about three to…
Saturday, March 14, 2020

Natural All Purpose Cleaner Recipe With Essential Oils

This natural homemade all purpose cleaner recipes is easy to make and can be used on most surfaces in your home.
When my oldest was a baby, I started using natural cleaners.  I wanted a more natural home for him, and I wanted to save money.  One of the first things I made was an all purpose cleaner.


I've changed the recipe a few times over the…
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

How to Clean a House Like a Professional

Whether you're spring cleaning or doing your weekly cleaning, learn how to clean a house like a professional so your home stays clean all the time.
Cleaning is very rarely anybody's favorite activity, especially if you live with a family or roommates. Not only can cleaning be difficult at times, but it can also be stress inducing as well.