It’s summer reading time!! I asked my boys if they would like to participate again in the Lamplighter Summer Reading Challenge, and their answer was a resounding “YES!” They wanted to start right then and there! We’re still wrapping up…
Quality Literature Summer Reading Challenge! (Plus my 11-year-old’s reading list of 50+ books)
How to Score Sourdough Bread like a Pro
Do you want to learn how to make beautiful designs on your sourdough bread? The practice of scoring bread is a practical one, as it allows the loaf to rise a little more during baking. It also puts you in…
Homeschooling 6th Grade: Everything We Used
As we wrap up our year homeschooling 6th grade, I thought it would be fun to share everything we used for my eldest son. As a second-generation homeschooler, I use a whole mix of curriculum for each subject and each…
21 Resources for Kids to Learn Chemistry before High School
I have a 12-year-old who LOVES chemistry. I can’t remember what initially sparked his interest, but when he finds a subject he enjoys, he goes ALL IN. As a homeschooling mother, I love that I can feed the flame of…
Motherhood on the Trail – the joy of finding a kindred spirit and truly doing life together
It is 2025, and we mothers need each other more than ever. We need real friendships. We need to go deep and talk about the hard stuff, walk alongside each other, and be there for each other. This is my…
Komo Classic Grain Mill 13 Year Review
Are you interested in milling your own grain? There’s nothing quite like fresh, homemade bread right out of the oven. Using a grain mill is an excellent way to increase your family’s nutrition. When I got married, I knew that…