Bright colors, lots of fun, piñatas, tacos, and queso. What could be better, huh? Our little gal turned 5 last week and we had the best little fiesta party to celebrate. I figured we had to have a fiesta since taco night is her favorite night of the week. For the meal, I knew I…
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DIY Stock Tank Pool
Stock tank pools. I love seeing something so country be a hip new thing. I first saw this idea on Pinterest a few years back and thought it would be a great addition to our back yard. We live in the middle of the woods and our yard doesn’t allow for a big in ground…
Our 2021 Summer Bucket List
It’s officially summer break here! We have been finished with our school year for a few weeks now and have already made our summer bucket list. Now, we’re ready to start checking things off our list. Here is what we will be up to over the next 6 weeks or so: Go camping Visit the…
The Best Restaurant Style Queso {recipe}
Do you crave that white cheese dip like I do that all the Mexican restaurants serve? I’ve searched and searched for the perfect ingredients and cheeses to make this queso at home and I have found it. Just four easy ingredients and you’re done. I’m telling ya, this is the BEST stuff and it’s so…
So You Think You Want To Raise Chickens: 4 Tips for New Chicken Owners
It’s about to be that time of year – the time of year when Chick Days comes to your local Tractor Supply. Maybe it’s an impulsive thing you’re thinking about or maybe you’ve been going back and forth on the decision to get chickens. Whatever it is, here are 4 tips and a few things…
Elfa Closet System Review
Every year, The Container Store has a HUGE Elfa sale. We do a different project around our house when this time of year rolls around. If you’re within driving distance of a Container Store, I’m sure you’ve heard of Elfa. If you have never heard of Elfa, let me show you just how amazing it…
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month always falls in February each year. It is an annual recognition of the history, achievements, and influence of the Black community. As you know we homeschool and usually incorporate Black History Month into our regular curriculum, but it doesn’t just start and end in February for us. I believe it is important that…
3 Reasons to Have a Morning + Quiet Time Routine
“Your morning routine and time sets the mood for your day.” This is something someone told me when I first became a mom almost 15 years ago and boy, were they right! If you google “quiet time” or “morning routine” you’ll come up with a bunch of different links and ideas on how to make…