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Christian Homeschool & Family Living Blog
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This blog holds everything from Christian homeschooling and family life to gardening, recipes, Bible studies, encouragement, and whatever the Lord has been teaching us lately. It may feel like an unexpected mix at first—but that's because real life is rarely divided into neat categories. We hope you'll stay awhile, explore, and discover something that encourages you today. Looking for something specific? Use the categories below or the search bar to jump right in.
Unexpected Blessings & Back to School
We’re back to school! Routine after the long days of summer is bittersweet. It sure requires a lot of self-control and motivation for mom. Trying to get everyone back onto somewhat of a schedule, and actively engaged in schooling, holds so much excitement and joy, but also a few bumps in the road. Read more about our homeschool day and check out some of favorite homeschool snack ideas. Unexpected Blessings We received such an exciting and unexpected fall blessing! We were inv
20 Easy Homeschool Snack Ideas Your Kids Will Enjoy
Homeschooling allows you more flexibility with snack options for your kids. Every snack doesn't have to check the box of being lunch-box approved. Rarely do we have single-serve snacks at home — often it's a platter with options to grab, enough to go around! This list is far from exhaustive. Yes, our kids snack just as much as yours! 🙃 I didn't put anything time-consuming on this list — ain't no one got time for that when you're homeschooling multiple kids, doing the breakfa
No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
No-bake peanut butter energy bites made with oatmeal and honey. A 5-minute snack that's easy to prep ahead and perfect for busy families.
Our Homeschool Day
We're back to school for the year, slowly settling into a routine. I thought it would be fun to share what our day looks like and where we've made changes from previous years. Disclaimer: not every day goes like this. Real homeschool life is punctuated by many out-of-the-ordinary days, it seems, at least at our house! 🙃 However, I find that even when our rhythm or routine doesn't always go perfectly, it's helpful to come back to. Things We're Trying This School Year Already
Easy Blended Bean Dip (Hot or Cold)
This easy bean dip blends beans, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning into a creamy dip. Serve it cold or bake it hot and cheesy.
Fall Drizzling Caramel (No Refined Sugar!)
Fall is the perfect time for caramel. Caramel apples, caramel popcorn, pumpkin caramel bread... you name it! This is my go-to drizzling caramel, and it works for caramel corn and caramel apples, as well as a frosting-style drizzle on baked goods. It's refined sugar free, comes together in one pot, and has the perfect texture every time. Ingredients 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons) 1 cup honey 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1. Add the butter, honey
Crepes
I'll be honest, crepes are not my go-to easy morning breakfast. They're on our rotation because they're a huge hit in our house. But, I don't hesitate to skip them if I just can't stand at the stove for 30 minutes gently flipping fragile crepes! 🙃 Feel free to half this recipe if your family is smaller! I usually figure 2 per "big kid" and myself, 4 for my husband, and 1 for each little kid, at a minimum! No one complains if there are more! Ingredients 4 cups milk 4 eggs 4 c
Honey-Sweetened Granola Recipe (A Family Staple)
This big-batch honey or maple sweetened granola is made with whole grain rolled oats and warm spices — a simple, pantry staple recipe our family makes again and again.
Rhubarb Candy: A Two-for-One Sweet and Sour Treat
A simple honey rhubarb candy recipe with no refined sugar, plus a bonus rhubarb syrup made from the leftover liquid. A nostalgic, naturally sweetened treat the whole family will love.
The Best Honey-Sweetened Muffins for Busy School Mornings
This big-batch honey-sweetened muffin recipe is freezer-friendly and endlessly customizable — perfect for busy school mornings and grab-and-go snacks.
August in Alaska
August in Alaska August is such a lovely time of year up here — fishing, harvesting, and so much to do! We've been busy with the garden and chasing silvers (coho salmon). Chad and our oldest got to go on a fishing charter, which was such a fun blessing after a poor red run (sockeye salmon) this year. The little kids and I spent an afternoon picking black currants in a friend's neighbor's garden — that was such a treat! We turned them into fruit leather, homemade fruit roll-up
Sourdough Discard Bagels
A practical big-batch sourdough discard bagel recipe that can also be used for pizza crust and cinnamon-honey rolls. Ingredients 15 cups flour 5 cups warm water 2 cups sourdough discard 3 tablespoons active dry yeast 4 tablespoons honey 8 teaspoons salt Honey can be swapped for sugar or another sweetener if preferred. Instructions 1. Add warm water, sourdough discard, yeast, honey, and salt to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl. 2. Add the bread flour gradually and mix u
Uncomplicated Sourdough Bread
A simple overnight sourdough bread recipe made in the mixer with a dough hook. This recipe makes two loaves: bake one right away and refrigerate the second for fresh bread later. Ingredients 975 g water 300 g sourdough starter 1500 g flour 1 1/2 Tbsp salt Instructions Day 1: Add the water, sourdough starter, flour, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix until the dough is combined. Cover the dough and let it rest overnight, or 8–12 hours, until
Homemade Waffles with Bulk Mix
These simple homemade waffles use our bulk all-purpose mix and freeze beautifully for busy mornings. Make a big batch, enjoy some fresh, and save the rest for easy breakfasts later. Ingredients 2 sticks of softened butter, or oil for an easier busy-day option 8 eggs 5 cups water 6 cups all-purpose mix Optional: 1–2 cups oats + a bit of extra water Optional: cinnamon, vanilla, or sweetener Instructions Preheat your waffle iron. Add softened butter and eggs to a mixer bowl. Mix
Homemade All-Purpose Mix for Pancakes, Waffles, & Muffins
This homemade all-purpose pancake and waffle mix is a simple bulk mix to keep on hand for easy family breakfasts. It uses a full 10-pound bag of white flour, whole wheat flour, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt, so the dry mix is ready whenever you want pancakes or waffles. This is especially helpful for busy homeschool mornings, Sabbath prep, or seasons when you want breakfast to be simple but still homemade. Ingredients 1 10-pound bag of white/all-purpose flour (We oft
Loco Moco-ish Family Dinner
This is our very not-authentic, very practical, family-style version of loco moco: burger patties, rice, eggs, and a simple homemade brown gravy with soy sauce. It is cozy, filling, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner or breakfast. Ingredients Cooked white rice Burger patties Eggs 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup flour About 3/4 of a carton of beef stock Seasoning, to taste (black pepper and anything else you want to sprinkle in) Soy sauce, to taste Instructions Start your
The Benefits of Homeschooling
Why we pause the books each August to fish, forage, and garden — and how homeschooling lets our family maximize Alaska's short summer season.
Food Storage: A Simple Approach to Stocking During Seasons of Abundance
A practical, faith-rooted guide to food storage: what to store, how to store it, and where to start.
Our 12 Homeschool Must-Haves (+ Free Printables!)
12 tried-and-true homeschool essentials from a mom of four, plus free printables for planning your best year yet!
Our Favorite Christian Books as a Family, by Age
Why We're Careful About What We Read I'm a firm believer in carefully guarding our book selections. Books have significantly shaped me, my worldview, and my thinking. I'm thankful my parents were careful about what they let us read, and we try to use that same caution in our own family now. If in doubt, throw it out. If the Holy Spirit pricks your heart or mind about a book in any way, don't hesitate to set it aside. There are so many beautiful, rich books out there that hono
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