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Category Archives: Housekeeping Helps
The problem with homeschooling moms
How many times recently have I read the question on various blogs “How do you do it all?” Generally, the answer is, “I don’t.” But yet, we keep asking even after hearing the same answer repeated over and over again. … Continue reading
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What I did this year to get ready for school
This is probably a boring post for those that don’t homeschool, but it’s why we haven’t gotten as much done lately on the blog, so according to our tag line: here’s what I’ve been doing all day 🙂 Of course, … Continue reading
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Mosquito Bite Remedy
Nobody likes itchy mosquito bites. When my girls get them, they would either complain about the itching or scratch themselves raw. Since I don’t usually have some insect bite medication available, I had to turn to my trusty old friend … Continue reading
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Simple Pricebook
I just got done with the latest app. Amie had requested something like this a while ago, but I thought there was something in Google Play that would do what she wanted. Finally, we sat down and looked and just … Continue reading
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My rant to wives
I am a wife. I have a husband. I homeschool my kids. They make messes. I make messes. My husband makes messes. We mostly eat at home. We wear clothes. Stuff needs to get done. I don’t always have enough … Continue reading
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Points System
We don’t do this any more. It worked well for us for that point of our lives, but not really any more. However, we thought we’d share it since it may be helpful to couples with new babies.
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Stick your head in the snow and My Weekly Goals
Yesterday as Emma was playing in the snow, she decided to make a snow angel. She finished her waving of arms and legs and got up to check her work. Because her hood had impeded her angel head from forming, … Continue reading
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Holiday Hint: Garland/light holders
Here’s a handy thing I made a few years ago: Is it a bunch of cardboard I’s? Yes. They’re garland and light holders.
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When Mom is Sick
My husband is writing a post called emergency preparedness. The emergency? Mom being sick. This sentiment was surprising to me. I knew we were struggling as I’ve been sick for so long (going on 3 weeks), so I wanted to … Continue reading
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Making a room really dark
I have trouble sleeping when it’s light. In the summer, I’ll wake up at 5:00 AM when the sun comes up. We’ve tried many things to block out the light. Special light blocking curtains, etc. But none of them really … Continue reading
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