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Mother’s Day Checklist To Help With Planning The Big Day
Too often Mother’s Day sneaks up on us and instead of gifting your mother with a well planned day, we hastily throw something together, grab the last card on the shelf, and give her toast with peanut butter and coffee for breakfast. You can avoid this mess with a little advanced planning. Here is a […]
Continue readingEducational Fun For Kids – History Notebooking
It’s so important to keep working on educational stuff over the summer. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that. Why not have some fun this go around by creating some educational notebooks. Here’s an idea for a History version… Oh! Let’s Try Notebooking For History! By Cindy Rushton www.HillbillyHousewife.com/notebooks Notebooking… Yes! Notebooking for […]
Continue readingGetting Started With Notebooking
I’ve shared a few articles on notebooking for science and history with you earlier. I’m sure by now you and your kids are ready to get started. It’s much simpler than you think. Here’s Cindy with some great tips for getting started with notebooking. Let’s Try Notebooking By Cindy Rushton www.HillbillyHousewife.com/notebooks Notebooking … ahhh, just […]
Continue readingQuick Ideas for Making History Fun!
Here’s another guest blog post by Cindy. Ever since we went on a school field trip to Brattonsville (a historic village close by), my daughter has become a bit of a history buff. I love Cindy’s tips in this article and am looking forward to implementing many of the ideas over the summer. by Cindy […]
Continue readingNature Notebooking – Not Just For Homeschoolers
We don’t homeschool at my house, but we do a lot of things after school, on the weekend and during school breaks that are both fun and educational. That’s why I got very excited when I first came across Cindy Rushton and her notebooking. We’ve had a lot of fun with this and even I […]
Continue readingCandle Cost Comparison: Scentsy vs. Yankee (Giveaway!)
Before you say “Those are too expensive” take a look at the numbers, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that what may initially appear expensive can save you hundreds of dollars each year. “Candles – you’re either a burner or a duster.” I’ve been in the candle industry 17 years; When looking at target […]
Continue readingInspirational Easter Story
Jeremy was born with a twisted body, a slow mind, and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to St. Theresa’s Elementary School. At the age of 12, Jeremy was […]
Continue readingThe History And Symbolism Behind Traditional Easter Foods
A big Easter dinner is a tradition in our house, as in many. After church comes the hunt for the basket, then, if the weather permits, some time outside to play. By early afternoon we are busy in the kitchen preparing the feast. It’s a busy day but one we all enjoy. How about […]
Continue readingHow To Eat Healthier On A Tight Budget
This is a guest post by my friend Tracy Roberts of MomsInABlog.com. Tracy and I have been on a journey of eating healthier and moving more. One obstacle to eating healthier has always been the belief that healthy food is expensive food. We know there are ways to eat healthier on a tight budget, because […]
Continue readingA Healthier You – Sharing The Journey With My Friend Tracy Roberts
If you have been following along in my newsletter, you know I’ve got a confession to make. I have not been treating myself very well. Over the winter, I fell back on some of my unhealthy habits – eating bad and not moving. Through the months, I tried to go on diets and I tried […]
Continue readingRaising Money For Victims Of Tornadoes In America
My friend Patti Winker of RemarkableWrinklies.com wants to raise money for the victims of the tornadoes and other storms that swept through America in the last weeks. The devastation is horrendous, taking so much more than buildings; taking lives and leaving families broken and shattered. Patti knew she could write a small check, but she […]
Continue readingFeng Shui Strategies Can Get You Ready To Clean Your House
Sometimes the simplest little cleaning task can seem overwhelming, especially if you have to wade through mountains of clutter before you can even begin. I think most people have some idea of the struggle I speak of. For instance, my desk just seems to get covered in an avalanche of papers. Many folks have the […]
Continue readingWhat Is Your Cleaning Style?
We all have a cleaning style. That is, we all prefer to clean and organize our house in a certain way. And, when we start to plan a big cleaning job, our cleaning style becomes very important. So, what method do you prefer when you clean your house? There are two basic cleaning styles to […]
Continue readingHomemade Hot Wing Sauces
With the Superbowl right around the corner, I am sure that many of you will be making some sort of hot wings for appetizers during game day. I know in my home, we have tons of food on this day and it can get pretty expensive purchasing store bought wing sauces. Why not try making […]
Continue readingRoom By Room Cleaning Guide – How To Avoid Total Chaos
We’ve been talking quite a bit about New Year’s Resolutions lately. There seem to be some resolutions that come up frequently; save money, lose weight, eat healthy, and spend more time with family. Those are pretty popular, but there is one resolution that is right up there at the top of the list: Get the […]
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