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Hey, mama! How has your June been? Mine has flown by! (I feel like I’m constantly saying that these days, and it’s making me feel old!) Summer is officially here, and the boys and I are finishing up last bits of school. (Yes, we’re behind, but thankfully, it’s no big deal since we homeschool!) I’ve […]

Summer is here! Well, not officially, but it’s hot outside so you get what I’m saying. That means it’s that time of the year when I whip up a batch or two of homemade mineral sunscreen so I thought I’d share my favorite recipe with you today.  I love this homemade mineral sunscreen for a […]

The older my kids get and the further into homeschooling we go, the more I’m out and about, running here and there. And with four wild boys who are always into something or another, cuts, scrapes, and bruises are sure to happen. They’re either running, falling, climbing, wrestling, throwing or doing some other rough thing that goes […]

I don’t know about you, mama, but my kids love getting messy making art! Construction paper, markers, glue, paint… you name it… they’re into it! Unfortunately, art and craft supplies, depending on what they’re for, can oftentimes be fairly toxic, and I’m the kind of mama that is trying to do what I can to minimize […]

Did you know it’s insanely easy to make healthy kids toothpaste at home… one that your kids will love? It is, and today I’m going to show you how. Not only is it healthier than store-bought (and some natural) toothpaste, but it’s cheap and fun. Your kids will love helping you, and they’ll look forward to brushing […]

It never fails… as soon as my babies hit the 12 month mark, I start longing for a newborn in the house again. Oh the joys of a newborn baby! So small and soft, with quiet grunts and cries, totally helpless and in need of their mamas. I love it! Not that it doesn’t have […]