by MaryJane | Apr 3, 2013 | A Help for Homeschool
I’m a huge fan of reading out loud to children. Benefits include increased vocabulary, improved attention span, and greater overall academic performance, not to mention building fond memories with your kids! Most of us don’t have a problem with the idea of reading out...
by MaryJane | Apr 3, 2013 | A Help for Homeschool
In honor of National Library Week, April 14 – 20, I’m sharing one of the best gifts we’ve ever given our children, a gift we’re still giving every day. It hasn’t cost us much money, but this one activity has done more to promote a love of learning in our home than any...
by MaryJane | Mar 23, 2013 | Breads, Breakfast, Food & Garden
Usually, I love to bake from scratch. It’s really satisfying for me to whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies or form a ball of dough into fresh-baked bread. Sometimes, however, I just don’t have the time or energy to pull off a complicated recipe from scratch....
by MaryJane | Mar 18, 2013 | Dinner, Food & Garden
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Sarah asked me if I had a good recipe for fried cod. Apparently, she had tried a recipe that called for crushed croutons. Although it sounded good in theory, no one liked it at her house. I told Sarah that I do have a recipe for...
by MaryJane | Mar 17, 2013 | Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Once again, life has given me an opportunity to share a household cleaning strategy with you. This time, it’s tips for removing coffee stains. Since I’m the only one who drinks coffee around here, I have no one to blame but myself for these lovely dark stains on my...
