Whether you are brand new to homeschooling, downsizing your living space, or just need some fresh ideas, I hope you find some back-to-school 2020/2021 inspiration for your small space homeschool organization here! As a family of 5 (soon-to-be 6) living in a 3-bedroom house, so much of our family life happens gathered around our dining room table, including much of our school work. And I kind of love it! But with 3 daily meals, school work, arts and crafts, LEGO creations, and all the … [Read more...] about Small Space Homeschool Organization | Back-to-School 2020/2021
Homemade Breadcrumbs from Scratch
Learn how to make homemade breadcrumbs from scratch for a healthy alternative to store-bought breadcrumbs and to reduce food waste in the kitchen! I have this problem when I make bread. For some reason, I habitually leave out the salt. Not on purpose of course, but I just forget! Just imagine, you've made it to the end of the long process of making homemade bread. The kitchen smells divine. The bread has finally cooled. You slice into your beautiful loaf, mouth-watering. Finally, you … [Read more...] about Homemade Breadcrumbs from Scratch
Scrap Wood Router Table DIY | Fence & Dust Collection
See how Drew put together a DIY bench-top router table out of scrap wood and simple hardware, complete with a fence and dust collection, for less than $25. With the number of wood projects happening in our garage these days, the scrap wood pile tends to get a little out of control every now and then. When this happens, it's time to get creative and see what masterpiece Drew can come up with using what we have. Kill two birds with one stone. Get the scrap wood corner back into shape, and … [Read more...] about Scrap Wood Router Table DIY | Fence & Dust Collection
Healthy Homemade Italian Meatballs
These healthy homemade Italian-style meatballs made with grass fed beef and fresh herbs are packed with flavor and a delicious way to sneak in some extra veggies! Is it a typical rite of passage in motherhood to try to sneak extra veggies into anything and everything, or is it just me? I don't think it's just me, because I distinctly remember my own mom sneaking zucchini into muffins and wheat germ into milk shakes. And I bet she probably has lots more veggie-related secrets I don't … [Read more...] about Healthy Homemade Italian Meatballs
Farmhouse Toddler Bed | Sized For Crib Mattress
Make your own farmhouse toddler bed sized for a crib mattress with this tutorial that includes downloadable bed frame plans. Using a few basic tools, you can recreate this look with some boards, hardware and your choice of finish. Our third-born has been a climber since before she could walk on her own. Surprisingly, she almost made it to 2 years old before she figured out she could climb out of her crib. See ya later, crib! Our other two kids lasted in the crib until they could safely … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Toddler Bed | Sized For Crib Mattress
Minimalist Kids Clothes Organization
Keeping kids clothes to a minimum is a game-changer! Learn how I recently did a seasonal declutter and minimalist kids clothes organization for our family of 5. When I noticed the kids' drawers were getting difficult to open and close, half the clothes in their drawers weren't being worn, and my son was wearing fleece pants in 75 degree weather, I knew it was (past) time for a seasonal clean-out. I fit 3 kids' clothes into one dresser and one closet with lots of room to spare! This post … [Read more...] about Minimalist Kids Clothes Organization