This is for all you homeschoolers out there! This abacus goes with the RightStart Math program. It’s small and portable which is great when you’re doing math on the go. It’s also good for little brothers and sisters who want their own abacus just like the big kids. Swing on by the Student Desk for the directions.
Homemade Products
Homemade cleaning, laundry, baby and beauty product recipes.
Homemade Boullion Cubes
Cubes after they have dried.
I love making homemade chicken stock in my crock pot. But sometimes it’s hard to store the stock or use it up before it goes bad. Here is a great way to save it. Homemade boullion cubes. I know it sounds crazy but you really end up with hard littleĀ cubes of goodness and nutrition. It’s so easy to just toss them in and they make your meal delicious! Click here to read how to make them.
Keep your family healthy – herbal drops your kid will love!
Cold season is upon us. It’s time to boost up those immune systems and help fight off all those pesky germs that come around this time of year. I credit these drops for keeping my kids healthy and cold-free this past year. I give mine the Well Drops almost daily. And double and triple up if they are fighting something off. Rummage through the Herb Shed and read up on how to make your own. It’s really not that hard. All you need are the ingredients, a jar, a crock-pot and water.Ā Stay healthy!
Homemade HE Laundry Detergent
Not only is this recipe inexpensive (less than $15 for a 6 month supply) but it is safe for cloth diapers and cleans very well. It’s low sudsing so you can use it in your HE machine or it works great in a regular top loader too.Ā Stroll out to the wash porch for the recipe.
Homemade Zinc Oxide Sunscreen – with ingredients that you already have
Waterproof, zinc oxide sunscreen that is cheap. $1 per ounce. It works great too. We tested it out at the lake last week. No burns. And only needs one application for typical outings. Go to your kitchen and stir some up for summer.Ā Click onĀ the Herb Shed and scroll down. There’s a quick and easy version too.
Keep those bites away with homemade bug spray.
If they aren’t already out where you live, soon you’ll be swatting away those mosquitoes. Keep those pesky bites away with this homemade bug spray recipe. Add these essential oils to your carrier oil, spray, rub and enjoy the great outdoors. Happy Spring!
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Trains – theĀ toy box is full of newĀ train track configurations for Thomas & Friends!
Homemade Hand Soap – cheap, easy, disinfects and smells great!
Laundry Spray – make your own spot remover that costs pennies in less than 2 minutes.
Gluten-free granola and granola bars – Made with nutritious whole grain quinoa.
Pumkin Butter – Yummy any time of year.
Two new Sewing Projects – See what kept us busy before Baby #3 was born.
Maple Syrup – Too much maple syrup on your pancakes? Easy solution…
Remembering Maggie Lane 