Encouraging Resources for Homeschooling Moms

We homeschooling moms have got to stick together. Homeschooling is a lifestyle, hello, not just something we do on the side. That means it’s easy to get discouraged or to think we’re alone, because it’s not an easy job we’ve signed on for.

And homeschooling high school? Sheesh, whose idea was that, anyway? But here you are!

I homeschooled for 22 years before my youngest graduated in May 2021. All five kids, K-12 — and the oldest was only 8 when the youngest was born, so you know it was a bit wild and crazy for a few years!

The reality is that we don’t always just need information about how to teach math or which curriculum is best. MUCH of the time, we need encouragement that we’re doing OK, that we’re not gonna ruin our teen’s future, that there is meaning and purpose beyond 2+2=4.

Resources to encourage homeschooling moms through all aspects of the homeschool lifestyle -- so you'll know you're not alone!

On this page I’ve compiled links to ALL of my articles, podcast episodes, and other resources that will encourage homeschooling moms in this lifestyle endeavor. I’ve divided them into three main categories:

  1. Encouragement Specific to Homeschooling – Be encouraged by big picture thoughts about homeschooling that will renew you, as well as find practical tips to help you keep going.
  2. Christian Living – This is the only place where I list articles that have an obvious Christian message. While you might find occasional Christian references elsewhere, these articles are intended only for Christian homeschooling moms.
  3. Everything Else – Here is where you’ll find links to articles about cleaning, time management, organization, easy recipes, meal planning, and money. In the past I’ve actually written a fair amount about topics other than homeschooling, and you’ll get access to it in this section.

This is a LONG page, y’all. Just keep scrolling! — or use the quick links just above.

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Encouragement Specific to Homeschooling

You've heard about "teaching from rest," but you're in the high school years now. How does the idea translate to homeschooling your teen? Read to find out!

How Teaching From Rest Applies to Homeschooling High School

Overview: Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie is a must-read that not only provides powerful insight about successful homeschooling in general but can be adapted to homeschooling high school, too ...
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Episode 65: How to Tell if You Are Successfully Homeschooling High School
Overview: On those bad days it can feel like we are NOT successfully homeschooling high school. Here's what to consider so you can hold your head high! Some days we ...
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Episode 63: Self Care for Homeschool Moms
Overview: Are you practicing homeschool mom self care? Listen for ideas and encouragement to take care of YOU so you can better take care of others. As we begin the ...
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Episode 62: Big Picture Perspectives about the New Homeschool Year
As we get ready to start another homeschool year, we get caught up in all the minutiae of planning all the things -- curriculum planning, lesson planning, schedule planning -- ...
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Episode 61: How to Involve Your Teen in the Homeschool High School Planning Process
As they get older, it is wise to include our teens in the homeschool high school planning process. They deserve a say in what they do, especially since we want ...
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Episode 60: When the Homeschool High School Plan Needs to Change
You can be swimming along and then things aren't going so well anymore. Homeschooling high school is all about adapting, and so you may realize that it's time for something ...
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Episode 48: Time Management Tips for Homeschool Moms
It's January, when we all look at our lives and try to improve them. To become better people. Or at least to figure out how to keep from running out ...
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Episodes 14-16: Time Management for Working Homeschool Moms — and ALL homeschool moms!
Did y'all know that I work outside the home? Yep, for 20+ hours per week. And then I do this blog/podcast and my Facebook group, send emails, speak at conferences ...
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Why It Really Is a Good Idea to Attend a Great Homeschool Convention
Is it really a good idea to go to a homeschool convention? Is it worth it to drive multiple hours if necessary to get to the closest Great Homeschool Convention? ...
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Episodes 9-11: Homeschooling High School with Younger Kids Around
As you anticipate homeschooling high school with your oldest, it's natural to wonder how you will make it work with all the younger kids that you still have to homeschool ...
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Episode 1: Introducing the Podcast
How fun is this? A new podcast has been born! In this very first episode, I introduce myself and my passion for helping moms realize that homeschooling high school is ...
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Go to a Great Homeschool Convention to find out more about homeschooling high school. There will be learning opportunities for both teens AND parents!
Homeschooling High School at Great Homeschool Conventions
Overview: Go to a Great Homeschool Convention to find out more about homeschooling high school. There will be learning opportunities for both teens AND parents! Note: This post is sponsored ...
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You won't feel guilty when you go to a Great Homeschool Convention - but you WILL feel recharged! Here's why you should make plans NOW to attend one soon!
Great Homeschool Conventions: the BEST way for homeschool moms to recharge
Overview: Attending a Great Homeschool Convention will equip, encourage, and energize homeschool moms. Start now to make plans to go to one! Note: this post was sponsored by Great Homeschool ...
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Dear Homeschool Mom who Feels Like a Failure — maybe you’re looking at it wrong.
I asked a question in my It's Not that Hard to Homeschool K-8 Facebook group recently: "Do you feel like a success as a homeschool mom? Why or why not?" ...
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If you are a parent who is struggling because your kid is at college and you are at home missing them, here are some tips to cope. From a mom who knows!
How to Handle Life After Your Kid Goes to College
You just dropped off your baby at college. Yes, you wanted this for them; and yes, it's a natural part of growing up. But still. Their image got smaller and smaller ...
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The seemingly far-reaching ramifications when your homeschooled teen is behind can be very scary. I'm here to reassure you that it will truly all work out!
When you fear that your Homeschooled Teen is BEHIND
Overview: The seemingly far-reaching ramifications when your homeschooled teen is behind can be very scary. I'm here to reassure you that it will truly all work out! One of the ...
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Independent learning has got to be one of the most valuable life skills there is. Teaching it to your kids will bring lotsa benefits to them AND YOU!
This is what happens when you use Independent Learning in your homeschool
Are you getting frazzled trying to teach all of your children every homeschool day? I've been there. Early on in our homeschool career, I realized I could not be all ...
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Are you a homeschool mom who is unsure if you are doing enough to keep your child from falling behind? NO WORRIES! I have some encouragement for you!
Dear Homeschool Mom Who Worries About Her Child Being Behind
Dear homeschool mom, are you afraid your homeschooled child is academically behind his/her peers? Or maybe you already "know" he is, and you are thinking you should put him back ...
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If you need homeschool organization ideas, this is the place to be. 36 great articles with simple tips for organizing your curriculum and lesson plans, doing homeschool in small spaces, and more. Browse a few today - and then pin so you can read more later!
Day 30: How to Organize Your Homeschool — 36 Expert Solutions
Lesson plans, grading, supplies, papers, books, cd's, workbooks, workspace, manipulatives, scheduling, etc. etc. etc. There's a LOT to keep track of when it comes to keeping our homeschools running smoothly ...
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31 Days of Practical Organizing Tips for a Homeschool Mom’s Life
Are you frazzled and frustrated? Are you feeling behind, not only with your homeschool but in life? I can help. Join me for 31 days, as we look at one ...
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These are great homeschool help ideas to help me get over the slump you're in right now! They could probably be used any time of the year, actually!
How to Beat the Back-to-Homeschool Blues
How do you feel about the fact that the new homeschool year is just weeks away?? Do you feel weighed down and/or overwhelmed? Are you coming off of a summer ...
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Are you at your wits' end and feel like you want to quit homeschooling? Get tips from a seasoned homeschool mom about how to think through your decision. And find out about an amazing resource that may just change your mind!
When You Feel Like You Want to Quit Homeschooling
Wow, at this point of the year it's getting tough, isn't it? The flowers are blooming and the weather is getting warmer and you're stuck inside doing homeschool for hours ...
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Are you thinking about starting homeschool for your family? Read this advice from an experienced homeschool mom so you don't make the same mistakes she did.
Advice for The Young Mom Starting Homeschool: What I Should Have Listened To
We've been at this homeschooling thing for quite awhile now. If you count the pre-school years, when I started teaching my daughter to read, it's been about 18 years of ...
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Dear Mom of a High School Senior
Dear Mom whose baby is a high school senior this year, I know it was just yesterday you were changing diapers or wiping crumbs. Or tucking in at night. Or ...
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Find yourself being the type of homeschool mom you DON'T want to be? I've got some ideas to help with several specific situations!
Favorite Homeschool Mom? NOT!
Who is your favorite homeschool mom? Is there one that you wish you could be like? Maybe she is extremely organized, or she has the parenting thing DOWN, or she ...
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Afraid to homeschool high school because your kids will miss out on great opportunities? Read about our own experience -- it may surprise you!
Opportunities My Teens are Missing Because We Homeschool High School
I will freely admit that our children have missed out on some things because we homeschool high school. There is no doubt that there are experiences that the public school ...
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Warning: Avoid These Disappointing Homeschooling Regrets
Overview: It's impossible to have NO homeschooling regrets, but maybe you can lessen the list by avoiding the ones this veteran homeschool mom has. 20-20 hindsight is an amazing thing ...
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What are Your Expectations for Homeschooling?
Overview: Our homeschooling expectations can make or break our joy and our success. Get a reality check from a veteran homeschool mom! Did you ever expect something out of someone ...
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Why homeschool? For us it was NOT about academics but about character development -- even through high school. Read this to understand why.
Our Main Reason for Homeschooling: Character Development
I'm going to start out by saying something that may come as a shock. It's not the sort of thing you hear many homeschooling families admit, but I will confess ...
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Not sure if the homeschool lifestyle is right for you? I've got some likes and dislikes to share with you about our own experience!
My Likes and Dislikes about the Homeschool Lifestyle
Note: This article was originally published in 2015. Can we be real, here, people?  As much as I love homeschooling, there are aspects of the homeschool lifestyle that I don't ...
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Read this homeschool encouragement for when you feel like you'll never arrive at the destination of your journey.
Homeschool Encouragement: When the Reward Seems Distant
Feeling like the road is long? Here is some homeschool encouragement to help you regain perspective. These days we live in a world of instant gratification. If I think of ...
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The story of our homeschool journey from kindergarten through high school, and one of the most important lessons we learned along the way.
Our Homeschool Journey: True Confessions of an Ordinary Family
NOTE: This article was originally published in 2015. We have been a homeschooling family for over 15 years, since our oldest child started kindergarten. None of our children have ever ...
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Christian Living

If you're struggling with making personal Bible study a consistent thing, these easy tips will help! Even choosing just one can help your heart TODAY!
10 Doable Tips for Consistent Personal Bible Study
Overview: Personal Bible study can be hard to maintain day after day. Here are doable tips that don't expect you to spend hours but still give you that injection of ...
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Worry less, trust God more. This daily devotional idea will help you overcome everyday anxiety so you can live better and smile more. Start today!
How to Trust More and Worry Less — a devotional plan that you can do every day
Do you worry? LOL, that's like asking if the sky is blue -- we all do worry, to some extent. But some of us worry more than others, even though ...
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Were you disappointed on Mother's Day? I was. But there's more to it than that... Find out how to deal with ALL the disappointing holidays in your life.
When Mother’s Day is downright DISAPPOINTING — and what to do about it
I really HATE Facebook on days like Mother’s Day. All those pictures of beautiful families showing their moms such gushing appreciation with all the flowers and the pretty church dresses ...
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Stop complaining - Tips, quotes, inspiration, and motivation to develop a mindset of positive thinking, which is better for your brain health.
Complaining affects your brain — try these tips for positive thinking!
"Sometimes the hardest, bravest thing is choosing to live another day in this broken, wonderful world." --Melanie Dale Because the world is broken, make no mistake. And that means life ...
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We can get ourselves tied in knots trying to figure out God's will. This secret is one you can use today! And there's a printable worksheet!
The Secret to Finding God’s Will for Today
Do you wonder what God's will is for you today? How do you determine what His wishes are for you on any given day? Do you think your circumstances will ...
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Where Am I Important?
Have you ever asked yourself this question? I have had to do it often throughout my adult life. "Am I important anywhere? Where might that be?" And no matter how ...
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Learn about an effective method for dealing with anxiety that you can start putting into practice now for a calmer, more stress-free life.
The Best Perspective for Dealing with Anxiety
I had a fairly epic failure recently. But the positive changes it has brought about in my life are significant enough that I want to share it with y'all, in ...
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Find yourself being the type of homeschool mom you DON'T want to be? I've got some ideas to help with several specific situations!
Favorite Homeschool Mom? NOT!
Who is your favorite homeschool mom? Is there one that you wish you could be like? Maybe she is extremely organized, or she has the parenting thing DOWN, or she ...
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Why are we so afraid of asking for help? Here's why we should ask for help when we need it -- even BEFORE we need it.
About Asking for Help: It’s Not a Four-Letter Word
There came a day I realized I could not keep going the way things were. I could not keep sucking it up and continuing on. I just could not do ...
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Feeling overwhelmed with life today? Read these tips from a gal who's been there.
When You Feel Overwhelmed about Today
I don't know about you, but some days I wake up and just don't feel like doing it. Like, anything. Whatever “it” may be for the day – homeschool, work, ...
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Parenting: Two Things That Should NEVER CHANGE as Your Family Grows
Not long ago I was woken up in the middle of the night by a different cause than my usual middle-age issues. LOL. One of the younger kids, who was ...
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A detailed review of this inspirational book for women that will help you do exactly what it says -- to maintain a quiet heart of trust and faith.
Book Review — Keep a Quiet Heart
Update: Elisabeth Elliot passed away on June 15, 2015. Hers was a life well-lived. Her books are a very important legacy that will encourage and inspire women for years to ...
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Everything Else

I had many of these articles hidden for awhile but have now brought them back out again, because they are still full of helpful, uncomplicated information that works at any time for busy moms. There are lots of stress-free tips and encouragement here for all aspects of a mom’s life!

Cleaning, Organization, and Time Management

31 Days of Practical Organizing Tips for a Homeschool Mom’s Life

Are you frazzled and frustrated? Are you feeling behind, not only with your homeschool but in life? I can help. Join me for 31 days, as we look at one ...
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Episode 47: 10 Doable Ways to Make Time for Yourself
Burnout is a thing among homeschool moms. The homeschool lifestyle is one of constantly giving and serving and going and doing, and it can be very hard to make time ...
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3 Ordinary Items You Can Use for Organizing and Storage — without spending extra money!
I love pretty magazine pictures with beautifully organized shelves, don't you? The kind where everything is stored in identical black baskets with little calligraphized labels. No strings hanging out, nothing sticking ...
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Forget what everyone else does, what do YOU need in your morning routine? The author shares her own routine and how to decide what should be in yours. Very helpful!!
How to Determine Which Tasks Belong in YOUR Morning Routine
Raise your hand if you like the idea of having a morning routine but cannot for the life of you make one work over the long haul. That has been ...
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This article has the best tip for being able to keep your morning routine going week after week! Say hello to a better day tomorrow -- and from now on!!
The Secret to a Sustainable Morning Routine
Have you ever set a morning routine and started doing it really well, only to have it fall by the wayside in a matter of just days or a couple ...
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Having trouble keeping your house decluttered once you've gone through all the hard work of getting it organized? Read to find out my simple tip and also get a glimpse of Ruth Soukup's new book, Unstuffed! Today can be the day you start to bring things back under control!
How to KEEP Your Home Decluttered
I thought I had this decluttering thing DOWN, y'all. I've read many books and blog posts on the subject; in fact, I've even written my own blog posts on the ...
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Are you lugging around an overstuffed purse, unable to find what you need when you need it? Knowing how to organize your purse and the things in it can make a difference in your daily life. I've got several ideas that may be new to you -- and a video!
How to Organize the ONE THING You Use the Most
Let's face it: we can have the entire rest of our world fully streamlined and running smoothly, but if we don't know how to organize our purse, life will still ...
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Feeling disorganized and out of control? The best way to begin getting organized is to set up a home management center; then from there you can tackle everything else! Create yours today to start becoming a more organized you!
Start Getting Organized with a Home Management Center — Day 1 of a 30-day Collaborative Series!
Sometimes getting organized can seem like an impossible goal.  We look at all the areas of our life that need help, and we feel overwhelmed by the amount of work ...
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What if I Don’t Wanna Have a House Cleaning Schedule?
As you may already know, I don't like to clean. I mean, I REALLY don't like to clean. When I was a teen and young adult, my room was ALWAYS ...
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Declutter Your Home to Reduce Stress
A popular series on this site has been the Prepping Your House for Sale series. It seems that many people are thinking about selling their homes, either to downsize or payoff ...
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I don't want umpteen homemade cleaners cluttering my cabinet. These four will clean the entire house! And they do not contain expensive essential oils or other hard-to-find ingredients. EASY and CHEAP!
Clean Your WHOLE HOUSE with Four Homemade Cleaners
Let's make this whole house cleaning thing simple, shall we? When it comes to homemade cleaners, there are DOZENS of recipes out there. The ones I use meet my three ...
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How to do laundry the Annie and Everything way -- cheap and easy!
Not Your Typical Spring Cleaning Tips: How to do Laundry
Here we are with the second installment of Not Your Typical Spring Cleaning Tips. Remember, I'm not talking about “spring cleaning” per se; it just happens to be spring when ...
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Spring Cleaning Tips 5&10 Minute Jobs
Not Your Typical Spring Cleaning Tips: 5- & 10-Minute Jobs
Here's the thing: I don't do spring cleaning. At least two of my friends work hard for several weeks in March and April, deep cleaning all cupboards and closets and ...
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Looking for a simple method for how to organize your life paperwork? I've been using a system for years that takes little effort, space, or thought! :-) Take a look and get organized today!
How to Organize Your Life: A Simple Paper Filing System
Piles of papers can become overwhelming quickly, can't they?? You think it's all under control until you have to find one in particular for the thing with the guy at ...
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Easy Recipes and Meal Planning

30+ Ridiculously Easy Dinners for Busy Families on a Budget

Do you hate cooking like I do? Do you actually like cooking but never have time to do it?? Are you a homeschool mom, or a working mom, or the ...
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I hate cooking, especially in the summer! Here's my list of easy summer meals (that are also cheap) to throw together when I'd rather be playing! Check it out!
Easy Summer Meals – and they’re cheap, too!
Overview: Easy summer meals that don't require much effort or heat up the kitchen! So you can have more fun and stay cool! One prime indication that it is summer ...
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Making soup from leftovers saves money on food and is a quick and easy dinner idea! You can use whatever is in the fridge, and dinner will be ready in no time. Step-by-step instructions and ideas for variations. Try it tonight!
How to Make Soup from Leftovers — a quick and easy dinner idea!
Making soup from leftovers is one of the best ways to save money on food. You can get an entire meal out of the bits and pieces you have in ...
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These easy make ahead overnight sticky buns are one of the best ideas for Christmas breakfast. Using Rhodes frozen rolls, dripping with a gooey pecan, cinnamon, and brown sugar topping -- this will become one of your favorite holiday recipes. While they bake, you can open gifts with the family -- then enjoy the decadence!
How to Make the Most Unbelievably Easy and Yummy Sticky Buns Ever
Imagine yourself sitting down to open gifts with the family on Christmas morning, knowing that breakfast has already been taken care of -- and you didn't have to get up ...
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This high protein shake recipe combines pumpkin and chocolate into a decadent indulgence you can enjoy with no guilt, since it is low sugar and has no gluten or dairy!
Decadent Chocolate Pumpkin High Protein Shake Recipe
Chocolate and pumpkin together has to be one of the best kept secrets known to man. In the age of PSL's (Pumpkin Spice Lattés, for you uninitiated), people seem to ...
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Do you think you have an easy tacos recipe? This one is even easier -- and possibly yummier! You'll be kicking yourself for not thinking of it on your own!
The Most Amazingly Easy Tacos EVER
You thought you knew all there was to know about easy tacos, but I'm here to tell you there is an even easier way. You won't believe it when you ...
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Do you need dinner for tonight that is quick, inexpensive, and loved by all? I've adapted a famous blogger's black bean burger recipe to make it gluten free and still taste YUMMY! You'll have it on the table in no time!
Easy & Quick Gluten Free Black Bean Burger Recipe
Aren't black beans just the best??  They are so yummy, in all sorts of dishes.  But my favorite way to use them is in Pioneer Woman's Black Bean Burger Recipe. They ...
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Meal planning can bring real benefits to our budget and our sanity. Have you experienced these or do you struggle to do it consistently over the long haul? These tips will help make it doable over time so you can use your money for other things.
7 Secrets to Meal Planning Consistently Over the Long Haul
I think it is a well-established fact that meal planning is a good thing.  I mean, it saves money, hello, and it helps keep our days organized and under control ...
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Meal planning is definitely a GREAT way to manage expenses, but it doesn't work if you don't do it right! Make sure you're not missing anything!
Meal Planning Do’s & Don’ts
Meal planning is definitely a great tool for cutting expenses. But just planning your meals is not enough -- you have to do it wisely. It's possible to meal plan ...
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My mom's vintage homemade cranberry relish recipe is better than sauce. It's easy and fresh and goes great with everything on the Thanksgiving table. It's so tasty, you can eat it by the spoonful!
My Mom’s Vintage Easy Cranberry Relish Recipe
You know that scene in Ratatouille where Anton Ego takes the bite of the dish that's been prepared for him, and he is transported in that moment to the happy ...
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Forget those microwaveable things in a cup that only induce guilt. This fruit crumble recipe can be gluten and dairy free and is full of healthy nutrients.
Microwave Gluten- and Dairy-Free Individual Fruit Crumble
Everyone needs a treat once in awhile. But these days, while we're all trying to eat healthy, treats can make you feel guilty. Am I right? We're eating this really ...
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Other cole slaw recipes are too tart or the texture is too small. This one is creamy, yummy, quick, and easy! Check it out! Don't settle for store-bought again!
Easy Homemade Cole Slaw Recipe with Variations
There is no easier or quicker salad to make than cole slaw, y'all. Ok, maybe there is -- but my homemade cole slaw recipe is pretty stinkin' quick and easy!  And ...
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Looking for high protein breakfast ideas to serve the kids? These cinnamon protein pancakes are yummy and filling and above all -- easy!! So you can make them this morning!
High Protein Breakfast Idea: Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
I have learned that I do best with a high protein breakfast. When I eat a high carb breakfast (which is what many breakfasts are made of) I am usually ...
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Homemade Hummus
Easy & Cheap Homemade Hummus Recipe
We love homemade hummus around here, although not too long ago we didn't even know what the stuff was. Who woulda thunk that a dip made out of chick peas ...
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Protein Breakfast Smoothie
High Protein Breakfast Smoothie — Gluten & Dairy Free, Low Sugar
Breakfast has always been very important to me. I cannot live without breakfast. If I have not eaten within a certain amount of time after waking up, I become a ...
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Festive Caramel Corn
Festive Caramel Corn
This recipe was handed down to me from a wonderful older lady (I hesitate to use the word “old,” because to me it is a very relative term these days. :-) ...
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Easy Chicken and Sauce
Easy Dinner Ideas: Chicken with Sauce
I think every recipe on this blog will start with the word “easy.” I really do not like to cook, so I don't want to spend any more time at ...
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The Foolproof Guide to Cooking Turkey Ahead of Time for the Holidays
Overview: Cooking turkey ahead of time is the best way to reduce stress on Thanksgiving day. You'll never go back with this foolproof method! I am not exaggerating when I ...
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This easy two-week meal plan can be used over and over again! With variety built in! If you hate meal planning, you won't have to do it ever again -- and you'll still save money!
Easy Two-Week Rotating Meal Plan for Busy Moms
Are you sick and tired of making a new meal plan every time you turn around? I HATE MEAL PLANNING. So I developed a two-week meal plan that I never ...
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This is a super easy chili recipe that can be made vegetarian or con carne. Yummy warmth on a chilly day! (Ha! See what I did there?)
Easy Chili Recipe — Vegetarian or Add Meat
Chili is part of my two-week rotating menu planner. We love it! And now that #2, the bean-hater, is at college, we can enjoy it meatless, with LOTSA LEGUMES!! (See ...
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Money Matters

Are you in a season when money is tight? This article is about a radical money-handling technique that can get you through the rough times. One of the most helpful tips out there for when your budget doesn't meet your spending. I've never seen it explained this way before. Check it out!
How to Budget When Money is Tight
When money is tight, sometimes we have to take radical measures. Sometimes the usual cost-cutting techniques are not enough. The Man and I have dealt with money shortages several times ...
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Homeschool moms can make money online with VIPKID. It's perfectly suited for our needs! Work from home on YOUR schedule. Starting pay averages $19 per hour! Check it out!!
How to Make Money Online Teaching English Part-time
Thanks to VIPKID for sponsoring this post! I am sharing my honest thoughts, y'all. I am all about recommending ONLY what I think will help YOU. :-) Are you the ...
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This is a saving money tip you have probably never read about before -- but it works! One of the most effective ideas out there, so you can put aside what you need for a house, or college, or the budget -- fast! Several examples so you can see how to do it yourself.
How to Squirrel Away Money When One of You is a Spender
Overview:This is a saving money tip you have probably never read about before -- but it works! There are several examples so you can see how to do it yourself ...
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We can spend a lot of money on food while we are away from the house. This list of cheap snacks you can buy while you're out will keep everyone happy and will also satisfy the budget!
Best Cheap Snacks to Buy When You’re On the Go
Are you familiar with the term "hangry"?  I am VERY familiar with it, lol.  It's that state of being so hungry that you are easily angered.  You feel like all ...
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Do you find yourself blowing the family budget every month? Setting up sinking funds can help! You can get control of your finances TODAY!
One Key Tip to Avoid Blowing the Family Budget
If you don't know what a sinking fund is, you are in the right place. If you know what one is but are not using them, you are also in ...
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Are you frustrated trying to make the cash envelope system work? Try some or all of these solutions to get your spending under control and make a difference in your budget right away!
7 Problems With the Cash Envelope System and How to Solve Them
Have you tried using the cash envelope system and given up because it was not successful for you? I feel ya; we personally have started and stopped MANY times. But ...
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Is money tight for you RIGHT NOW? One of the fastest ways to save money is also one of the easiest! I was surprised by how much I could save!
Need Money FAST?? Try this!
Is money tight for you RIGHT NOW?? Do you need to get some cash together quickly to pay a looming bill, or are you trying to gather funds to make ...
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Road trips can be fun -- and expensive. It's easier to keep costs down if you set a budget as part of your road trip planning. Read this for ideas about what to include and how to save money!
Road Trip Planning 101: How to Set a Budget & Stick to It
With kids in college many hours away, we end making A LOT of road trips -- and that can add up to some big bucks if we're not careful. Since ...
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Doing a no spend month is a great way to get control of your money in a hurry. Read these tips for how to survive all the way to the end!
Tips for Surviving a No Spend Month All the Way to the End
Usually the saying is that it's the first thing of whatever you're attempting to do that is the hardest. The first step is the hardest, or the first million dollars ...
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Living with less income IS possible, and it's easiest if you can prepare ahead of time. These tips really help ease the transition!! Especially #2!!
7 Ways to Prepare for Living with Less Income
We would all like to increase our income as time goes on, wouldn't we? But sometimes that doesn't happen; in fact, sometimes the process goes in reverse, and we actually ...
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Are your family finances prepared for the teen years? Here is a list of costs to expect and some advice for how to plan ahead.
Family Finances: Guess What? Teens Cost More.
As the Christmas season approaches, and I begin to make my lists and check them twice, I am reminded anew of a truth universally acknowledged: kids get more expensive as ...
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The first step to breaking out of the debt cycle is to know WHY it's happening. Several of these you may not even realize you are doing. You can change your habits today!
6 Reasons You are Still in the Debt Cycle
Overview: The first step to breaking out of the debt cycle is to know WHY it's happening. Here are 6 possible reasons. You can change your habits today! I am ...
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Coping with anxiety about money can be difficult and lonely. Here are my tips to help ease your mind and get a handle on your fears.
5 Tips for Coping with Anxiety about Money
Deep breaths, y'all. It's gonna be okay. If you are reading this, chances are you're coping with anxiety about your finances and are looking for some relief from those emotions ...
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Are you finding that gluten free living is expensive? I've got the ONLY tip you need to keep your gluten free grocery budget in line. Start saving today!
The Only Tip You Need for Gluten Free Living on a Budget
It is a big fad to be gluten free these days. And I will freely confess that I have gone right along with it! Someday I will write a post ...
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I hate when my electric bill goes up in summertime. These ways to save money really help! Now I can stay cool without giving all my money to the utility company! And there are links to other articles with more ideas!
9 Tips to Reduce Your Electric Bill This Summer
Overview: Reduce your electric bill with these simple ideas. Some might surprise you! It's summer, and it's HOT! And that means the electric bill can skyrocket as we try to ...
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Even camping can be expensive if you aren't careful! This list of ways to save money on it helped me a lot. Especially #3!
Ways to Save Money on Camping
Whoever said camping was cheap must have eaten a few too many s'mores. Cuz camping can be downright pricey, y'all. By the time you buy equipment and hit the grocery ...
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Looking for more ways to save money? Have you overlooked the obvious one?
Ways to Save Money: The Obvious One
I love reading about being frugal. Give me a good post about 50 ways to save money on toilet paper, and I'm all over it. Shave Five More Cents Off ...
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Home Staging Before and After
A few weeks ago we had an appointment with our realtor. Because in the six weeks we'd had the house on the market up to that point, there had been ...
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Couponing
What I Learned From Couponing — And Why I Don’t Do It Anymore
I think it's time to be a little more realistic about couponing, don't you? I mean, let's face it; "extreme couponing" is just not practical for most of us. I ...
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Frugal Christmas Ideas - When our Christmas gift budget was tight we made a new holiday tradition at the dollar store. The kids had a blast - find out how!
Dollar Store Christmas: How to Teach Gift-Giving Without Spending Much Money
Do the holidays sneak up on you and your budget? Even with the best of intentions, sometimes December rolls around and it becomes time to freak out about how to ...
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