If you've been around here for any period of time, you know that we cook mostly real food, we eat mostly gluten free, and we live on a fairly tight budget. And you also know that I like to give props to some of my favorite cookbook authors when they have recipes that fit with that way of eating. So I was thrilled to be invited to get a sneak peek at the new 100 Days of Real Food On A Budget cookbook from Lisa Leake. We've loved cooking from Lisa's first two cookbooks, and I have no doubt … [Read more...]
Grocery Breakdown: July 2018
We shopped quite a bit in July. Some of it was replenishing pantry and freezer items from moving. Some of it was just because we weren't in a routine yet (normally I shop on Mondays), so we went more often. As a result, we spent a bit more than I would have liked. But prices are also lower here than they were in Oregon, so even though I felt like we were buying a ton of groceries, we didn't end up spending as much money as I thought. I guess that's a win? Once we reached the end of the … [Read more...]
Books And Things: June and July 2018
This has been a busy summer. That's putting it mildly. We've managed to get unpacked and mostly settled, and I've jumped into planning for the quickly approaching homeschool year. But in the few cracks between, I've managed to read a couple good books. Beartown by Fredrik Backman. I got this from the library in early June, right about the time we were traveling down to Texas for house hunting. I picked it because I keep hearing about it (and it's sequel) and how they're really great … [Read more...]
How To Teach Your Kids To Do Laundry
Four of my five children know how to do their own laundry. Some still need help, but overall, they're well on their way to having this important life skill. As with most skills, it didn't happen overnight, but here's how the process looks at our house. First, I involve the child in laundry day. Even before they do anything on their own, they see me moving baskets, and they hang out on the bed while I'm folding. Pretty soon they start with simple things like folding kitchen rags in half … [Read more...]
What Worked (and What Didn’t) In Our 2017-2018 Homeschool Year
Every year after we finish school, I like to look back and think about what worked well and what didn't. This year, there were definitely some things we really loved, and some things that just didn't happen like I expected them to. By thinking through what worked and what didn't, I can figure out what to change for next year, so that we can have another successful time of learning! What Worked in Our Homeschool Year Coffeeschooling. For those who don't follow me on Instagram, … [Read more...]
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