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How to add more water into your daily intake

How to add more water into your daily intake

Do you hate drinking water? Or does it just seem impossible to get to your recommended daily intake? I know it can be hard to start drinking water, especially if it’s something you haven’t done regularly. Today I’m sharing with you some easy tips (and yummy!) tips to make it to your water goals! The benefits of drinking lots of water Drinking water has several great benefits for your body.…

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Why walking is important for your health

Why walking is important for your health

Exercise. It’s something we all need to do in some form or fashion. From tai chi to mountain biking, everyone has their preferred method of exercising. But what about walking? It’s simple enough and can be done literally everywhere. Yet it seems to be everyone’s least favorite form of exercise. However, if you really knew how important walking was to maintaining good health, you might change…

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This is my test post!

This is my test post!

This is a test post to ensure that everything is working properly. Heading 2 I’m excited about my new blog! What’s it about? This blog is about family/kids, homeschooling, and sustainability. I love my kids.I love my husband.I love my dog.I love coffee. My kids like to play this. Bold writing Italic writing Strikethrough! This is red. Centered text. Right aligned.

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10 simple tips on living a more sustainable lifestyle

10 simple tips on living a more sustainable lifestyle

(Photo by Marcell Viragh on Unsplash) It’s easy to get caught up in the “fast-paced” lifestyle, where waste is a big issue. Waste can be anything, from too much trash in the garbage to unused clothing, dishes, etc. Here are 10 simple tips to help you learn how to live a more sustainable lifestyle without wasting as much! Recycle – This is probably the most obvious one. Recycling has a major…

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The 7 best things to have in your homeschool room

The 7 best things to have in your homeschool room

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.“ (Photo by Joyce McCown on Unsplash) As a homeschooling family of two kids, having an organized homeschool area is a must. It’s also important to have a…

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How to use Google Calendar to stay organized

How to use Google Calendar to stay organized

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.“ (Photo by Windows on Unsplash) If you’re anything like me, you might struggle with routines and have a serious case of “mom brain”. If so, know that there is…

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The ultimate resource for Sonlight homeschool curriculum

The ultimate resource for Sonlight homeschool curriculum

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.“ (Photo by Taylor Heery on Unsplash) I’m not going to lie, I was very much intimidated when I first received my big box of Sonlight curriculum. There were so…

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FREE Blank Monthly Calendar Printable

FREE Blank Monthly Calendar Printable

FREE Blank Monthly Calendar: Fill in your own dates and months Can start anytime during the year Color or black and white printing options

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Why I love Sonlight curriculum and our homeschool routine

Why I love Sonlight curriculum and our homeschool routine

*Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Read full privacy policy here.“ (Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash) My oldest son has been homeschooled since Pre-K. He’s now in 7th grade and we are still loving the homeschool life.…