Homeschooling 
The other day I was driving around with my kids, and one of my nieces was with us. She got to talking about how she really hates learning her times tables. Who can blame her? Multiplication and division facts can be a burden to learn. I shouted to my 8-year-old twins in the back of the van, "Hey guys, what's 7 times 8?" They replied back, "56!" "How do you know that?" I asked. Their cousin laughed at their reply, "Because Mrs. Week and Mrs. Snowman were driving one mile over the speed limit. The speed limit was 55 miles an hour, so they were going 56." Um...what? Learning Multiplication and Division ...Read More
Foods Easy Peasy Keto Peanut Butter Fudge
Fudge is a treat that seems fancy but is actually super easy to make. This easy peasy keto peanut butter fudge is full of delicious peanut butter flavor and can be whipped up in no time. The hardest part of this recipe is having to wait for the fudge to set in the refrigerator! Quick & Easy Keto Peanut Butter Fudge This keto peanut butter fudge confection starts by combining cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until fluffy and smooth. One might be tempted to stop here and just eat the mix — but don't, because it gets even better. Vanilla extract, sweeteners, and peanut flour are then added and beat ...Read More
Keto, Gluten-Free Easy Cheesy Bread
Garlic bread is one of those foods that I love but just doesn’t fit into a keto diet. But yes: keeping a ketogenic diet and being able to enjoy garlic bread are both possible with this keto, gluten-free easy cheesy bread recipe. 🎶<cue Hallelujah Chorus>🎶 This recipe is super simple and so super cheesy. Those are two supers I can get behind. With only 4 ingredients, this garlic bread is an easy addition to nearly any meal or is great as just a snack. What Makes this Bread Keto? This gluten-free easy cheesy bread is keto because, well, it is really isn't "bread"—at least not bread with any sort of ...Read More
Homeschool Science: How to Build Your Own Backyard Compass
Building a backyard compass with your kids may be one of the most vivid ways to help kids understand how the lights in the sky organize our everyday lives. I get it—finding direction using the lights in the sky is probably one of the most old fashioned Boy-Scoutish activities I can think of, and perhaps in our GPS age, it might seem like an outdated skill. But even in our technologically sophisticated age, there are some timeless realities that are as true today as they were for our ancient forefathers. A day is still a day. A year is still a year. We still operate our lives on the predictable patterns of day and ...Read More
Easy Keto Dry Rub Pork Ribs
Pork ribs are a big fan favorite in my home, but I often feel like I can’t tackle the seasoning. But after trying these easy keto dry rub pork ribs, I feel like I finally found the right blend of spices. Taking only a few minutes to prepare, these ribs cook to perfection slowly at low heat. Sadly, dry rub pork ribs haven’t caught on as candle scent yet, so you’ll have to enjoy the sweet and smoky aroma while these cook. Keto Dry Rub Pork Ribs: The Perfect Seasoning The seasoning combination for this recipe is excellent. Cumin, smoked paprika, celery salt, chili powder, and garlic powder blend together to ...Read More
One Simple Strategy to Transform Your Child’s Research Papers
For a while I taught college level courses, which means I put myself through the trial of grading their research papers — and I can say with confidence: things are looking bleak in the world of education. Don't get me wrong. I loved the subject matter—I taught music appreciation and history. I love preparing the lectures. I loved watching the students get excited about the things they were learning. But the experience taught me (the hard way) that many people leave high school not knowing the first thing about how to write a decent research paper. What makes a BAD research paper... As I read their research ...Read More
35 Minute Keto Chicken Carbonara
Chicken recipes can sometimes get boring, but this keto chicken carbonara recipe is nowhere near dull. If you’re looking for a filling meal that delivers a creamy, flavorful punch, this is for you! Chicken on its own can become repetitive and boring. For me, preparing chicken is really all about the seasoning and flavors added to the dish. While I'll always love a good piece of grilled chicken, sometimes I just need more. One-Pan Keto Chicken Carbonara Besides the amazing flavors this recipe has to offer, it couldn’t be easier to prepare. I love serving this recipe because the rich flavors are reminiscent of ...Read More
5 Steps to Naturally Reduce Allergens In Your Home
50 million people in America experience allergies. With those kinds of statistics, chances are you or someone in your family unfortunately also suffers from allergies. Finding ways to naturally reduce allergens in your home can sometimes seem near impossible. Creating a clean home environment is the best way to reduce and eliminate allergens that act as irritants. Dust, mold, dander, dirt, pollen and more find their way into your home every day. Removing or reducing these irritants is the best thing you can do for allergy sufferers. Cleaning your home from top to bottom every day is impractical. Taking small ...Read More
