As I come out of this recent pregnancy loss, my husband and I have come to the realization that we would love to have another baby. Before this- we were unsure. But after getting that positive test only to have it disappear we will be so happy to add to our family if that is …
Homeschool Beginnings
Homeschooling for us did not start as a choice. It started from a necessity. My oldest, Kailie, is now 14 and a freshman in High School. Where did the time go? Way too fast! When Kailie was school age I was working full time and so she started kindergarten in public school. I had never …
Whom Do I Fear
Exodus 1:15-21 is something I have probably read dozens of times. I also probably speed read it most of the time. I was told this story as a kid in Sunday school as well so I felt like I knew and understood it pretty well. 15 Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, gave this order …
Hidden Veggie Marinara
Spaghetti is one of my family’s favorite meals. We can eat it once a week easy. Store bought marinara can have a lot of sugar and the healthier store bought options tend to be pricey. Making homemade marinara is super easy and way more delicious. Plus- I sneak in some veggies to make it even …
My Favorite June Vegan Skincare and Beauty Products
My Favorite June Vegan Skincare and Beauty Products I love skincare and beauty products. I have super sensitive skin with redness so I am always trying new things to help heal and cover up. The sad thing about my skin is even some products catered towards sensitive skin will end up irritating my skin really …
Sloppy Joe Nachos
I remember eating Sloppy Joes as a kid and I am pretty sure it was Manwich. It was such a fun meal and I looked forward to it every time we were going to have it. I have made Sloppy Joes multiple times for my kids and this version is my favorite. I use TVP …
When the Second Pink Line Disappears
In 2014 I experienced an ectopic pregnancy. I had an 8 year old, a 1 year old, and was homeschooling at the time. When my daughter turned one, my husband and I decided to try for another baby. We got pregnant immediately and were super excited. The weird thing was that when I took that …
Our Journey (so far) on the Spectrum
I was pregnant with my 4th baby and enjoying my baby shower brunch with my girls. Normal conversation, yummy food, lots of diapers. At that time, my son Henry, was 14 months old. I noticed that he wasn’t doing things like my 2 older girls had done. He never used baby sign no matter how …
Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce
We love making homemade plant based cheeses. I have been making versions of this cheese sauce for years and this is the final- super yummy makes my kids excited when I make it- recipe. It is super fast, easy and delicious! You literally add all the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend. Add …
6 Things I Learned in Quarantine- Thanks Covid
This life right now is so weird, right? How quickly everything seemed to change is pretty scary. And the truth is, once this time passes, if it does, there will be other troubles. My husband works from home and has for the last few years. I homeschool my kids, and with my autistic son has …