This delicious bread requires very little hands-on time! Throw it all in a mixer in the morning, then don’t touch it again for a few hours when it’s time to roll up the cinnamon filling. By late afternoon, you have…
Quality Literature Summer Reading Challenge! (Plus my 11-year-old’s reading list of 50+ books)
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…
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…
Sourdough Starter Jar Cover Free Sewing Pattern
You’re going to love this happy little cover for your sourdough starter. It makes me smile to see these pretty linen covers on my jars. This pattern makes a great beginner sewing project or quick handmade gift. Gather a few…
Patchwork Dress Tutorial- How to make a quilt dress bodice
Quilted garments are back in style, and I love all the looks – from quilted coats and vests to dresses made from vintage quilts. Today I want to share a simple patchwork dress tutorial – how to make a quilt…
Tips for Living Debt-Free on a Low Income
Is being a stay-at-home mom a privilege or a sacrifice? I went into marriage believing that any married couple could afford for the wife to stay home with the kids, no matter the income. That belief was sure put to…
12 Free No-Sew Leather Project Gift Ideas
Leather is such a fun material to work with! My boys and I have enjoyed getting into leather crafting this past year. They love making leather hand grips for wooden swords and sticks, and I’ve enjoyed making leather shoes for…
How to Make Leather Baby Shoes
Leather baby shoes are both adorable and practical for small, growing feet. Studies show that learning to walk barefoot is best for a baby’s development, and soft leather soles allow little feet to be protected while still providing the flexibility…
