December 2019 Update
I have a serious love-hate relationship with December. There are so many fun things to do. The problem is that there are So. Many. Things. To Do. They all get crammed in together with hardly any time to enjoy them…
My Favorite Books of 2019
I’m back again to share my favorite books for 2019. I still read mostly non-fiction this year but there were a few novels mixed in. I surpassed my goal of 25 and finished 28 books. Here’s my top 5 in…
November 2019 Family Update
November… soooo many field trips this month! Wilson County Jail The Hermitage – Archaeology TPAC – Rosa Parks “Walk On” Hamiltunes Sing-a-long University of Scouting Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Dancing Lights of Christmas I love that unschooling enables us to…
Doing Advent and Legos With Purpose
We are about to start our 4th year of doing Advent and Legos and I am just as excited as I’ve ever been. This little tradition is something that we both look forward to, so I’m glad I figured out…
Does CBD help pets too?
Does your pet … get anxious during storms or fireworks? act unsettled in the car? struggle going up or down the stairs? have issues with blood sugar? scratch constantly? have vision problems? struggle to sleep at night? easily develop fatty masses? CBD…
How to Treat a Fever Naturally
Fevers, especially in children, can be scary. In fact, “fever phobia” is real but it often causes unnecessary trips to the doctor or emergency room or giving over-the-counter medicines that aren’t needed. In actuality, fevers are a sign that the…
October 2019 Family Update
October. SO full. At the beginning of the month, I headed to Las Vegas for work but it felt more like fun. It was super exciting to be there first hand for some exciting product launches and to get to…
September 2019 Family Update
I can’t believe we are starting our 7th year of homeschooling. You may remember, I was the mama who swore I would NEVER homeschool. Yet, here we are. Skylar has expressed an interest in Forestry, Native Americans, and Algebra this…
August 2019 Family Update
It feels like August has been a month of prep. Summer is winding down, which means we are about to start back to school. But we also have a big season of travel coming up too. And football will be…
DIY Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Several years ago I learned about elderberry syrup and it has been a staple of my wellness cabinet ever since.Research shows that…? Elderberry has antioxidant and antiviral effects. ? Taking 15 ml of elderberry syrup 4x a day improved flu symptoms 4…
