What do you say/do when your kid constantly fights you on school work? You’re trying your best to help them succeed, and you’re met with resistance at every turn, Do these words sound familiar? “I can’t do it mom.” “School didn’t teach me any of this.” “I guess I’m just more stupid than other kids.” “I hate school! I just
For the past several years we have talked about getting into beekeeping. We think honey bees are truly fascinating, and we thought it would a great hobby to get into. Plus, we recognized this year that our garden didn’t produce well … which we partly attributed to the lack of bees we saw this year. Lucky for us, my husband’s
Congratulations … you went to the beach, visited a souvenir shop, and now you’re the proud owner of a colorful shell hermit crab that you have absolutely no clue what you’re supposed to do with! You’ve probably already read 7 Reasons Why You Should Never Buy a Hermit Crab, and now you’re hoping PETA doesn’t show up protesting at your door
From the day I could fill my sweet baby girl kicking around in my tummy, I have known it was important for her to read. Each night while I would lay in bed dreaming about holding her, I would read her a bedtime story. That is a tradition that has continued nightly ever since. To help inspire a love for
When we first started with virtual school in the spring of 2020 with a kindergarten student, I had no clue what I was doing. Our original work space was the coffee table in the living room. I quickly found that my kiddo needed more structure to help keep her focused. So together, we designed her own little classroom in the
When COVID-19 catapulted me into being a working mom to a kindergarten student in the spring of 2020, I didn’t know where to start. Our school had sent home “required” kindergarten math and reading worksheets for my daughter to do, along with a few art assignments. But when I spread them out over the time alloted to do them, I
Recently I donated blood, had a really bad reaction, and ended up in the ER getting a spinal tap to ensure I didn’t have a brain bleed. Following complications from the spinal tap, I found myself on complete bed rest for three days. The good news is, I finally decided to do what I said I was giong to do
When COVID hit, I became a homeschool mom overnight. While I appreciated the worksheets our school sent home during the spring, my kiddo did not. She is a hands-on learner. So I started looking for science experiments we could do as a family to not only keep her excited about learning, but to also teach her about the world around
One of the hardest things about being a mom is knowing your kiddos are only little for a little while. And while they’re little, one of the best things is knowing how much they look up to you and want to be just like you. At six years old, my little girl gets super excited whenever we get the opportunity
Are you looking for a great vacation for the entire family, a romantic getaway for just the two of you, or just a great daytrip or quick weekend getaway in the beautifual Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas? Then look no further than Shady Lake. 10. Make S’Mores Dip by the Campfire One of the best ways to relax after setting up
