Easter has really taken me by surprise this year. We have been so busy this spring that I just forgot it was coming up so soon. In lieu of this, I am sharing some tried and true side dish recipes that I have made at so many different holidays meals. Whether you are having ham (my favorite) […]

St. Patrick’s Day Reuban Quesadilla
We have been gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day around our house by doing rainbow activities and watching the story of St. Patrick told by Veggie Tales. My dad made us a traditional corned beef dinner with cabbage, potatoes and carrots at his house. It was so good! He was very kind to let me […]

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Themed Kid’s Activities
We’ve taken some time off from our theme units during the holidays and beyond. Partly because I’ve been focusing on Arabella’s reading, and partly because I’m still trying to figure out our schedule. We’ve been doing a reading lesson everyday from a

Asian Meatball Noodle Bowl
This recipe is a conglomeration of recipes I’ve been trying to make from my Pinterest boards. I’ve also been wanting to learn how to make really good pan fried noodles at home. Plus I wanted to make a meal with what I had on hand. It’s all that in one, and it’s delicious! I used this […]

Turkey, Cranberry & Arugula Sandwich
Here’s a light and fresh turkey sandwich recipe that I made with my leftover Orange & Jalepeno Cranberry Glaze from my smoked turkey dinner. You could just use regular cranberry sauce, but I don’t think it would have the same kick. Also, the rye bread really made the sandwich. You could use an artisan wheat bread or […]

Weekly Recap – Fall Learning Activities
We’ve finally gotten mostly settled into our new house, and are resuming our learning activities again. I love fall and all the things that go with it -the leaves changing, cooler weather, baking and cooking, decorating with pumpkins, pumpkin spice lattes and the list goes on and on. I have a Fall Homeschool board on Pinterest […]