Initial Pancakes

· categorized in Food, Kids,

My kids love this tradition that we have developed of a slow weekend day starting with sourdough pancake letters. The recipe I use for pancakes is here but I use 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of yogurt instead of the buttermilk. They are the best pancakes I’ve ever had and uses up my …

Water and a Brush

· categorized in Homeschool, Kids,

Get ready for the cheapest, easiest, most fun activity that the kids did all summer. A few weekends ago I was organizing and cleaning out the garage. The kids quickly got tired of playing with their bubbles and sidewalk chalk but I had a backup plan. I ran inside and got them cups full of …

Superstar Jar

· categorized in Homeschool, Kids,

We’ve had three long weeks of school already this year. My biggest goal this year for homeschooling is to put the love back in the learning. I got pretty stressed out and overwhelmed last year and I’ve been working hard to be more patient and loving with the kids. It’s been a difficult start but …