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Simply Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is upon us, again. The holiday has, of course, been greatly over-commercialized (like most holidays). It also can be a...


What to do when kids FIGHT
For us, it's winter right now, which means a lot more time inside together. There are definite benefits to this, like cozying up together...

Five Quick Recipes
Things are crazy in many parts of the nation right now, so I thought it may be helpful to share some quick recipes that are tasty and...


Remembering a Legend
Today I wanted to share with you a little about my grandma, Shirley David, whom we recently lost. Her passing was expected, but still...


10 Meal Planning Tips
In case some of you are needing some assistance in saving money, staying healthier, and/or having more family time, I have some helpful...


A Week of Meal Plans
It's called the most wonderful time of year, and I hope you're enjoying it. Of course, it can also be the most hectic, stressful, busy...


Prepping when times are tough
There are a lot of things going on right now that can make us all feel scared for the future--even the present. Our hearts and prayers...


My Pantry List
If you've seen my recent vlogs, you know how excited I am about our new home and especially our dreamy new pantry. I wanted to be able...


Recipe: Bacon cheddar meatballs!
As I have mentioned a little in my vlogs, we have been eating a bit more meat based lately. Honestly, it's been great all around! And...

School Planner download
This is a school schedule template I use religiously! I've made one here that you can download and use for your own homeschool kids. I've...


What to do when kids WHINE
One of the most challenging parts of parenting is hearing your children whine. There are many reasons for this, from the sheer annoyance...


Consistency + Flexibility
We are slowly adjusting to new systems and routines in our new home. Whenever I move or just decide to change things up, I find it helps...


Recipe: Fish Chowder
A great meal anytime, but especially as the weather starts to cool off and the family is craving something warm and hearty. Easy, yummy...

Fish Curry
This is a delicious, quick meal that has spice and protein plus lots of veggies! You can adjust the amount of curry powder you use if...

Quick Fish Tacos
These tacos are a great option if you forgot to thaw meat earlier in the day and you need to get dinner together fast. They are so tasty...


Summer Treats
Summer is really summering over here in the Midwest 🥵, and the Mwania house is loaded up with yummy ways to cool down (without overdoing...


Money Saving Tips
No matter the season of life or the year, there are always ways to tighten up finances so they're working for you instead of against you....


Summer Recipe: Suddenly Salad!
We're enjoying all the fun and sun of summer on our homestead, trying to soak all the vitamin D in while we can. One great thing to...


Budget Friendly Snack Ideas
One thing that may get forgotten in the daily chaos of planning meals for a whole family is the snacks. Having a snack plan can be as...

Recipe: Sukuma Wiki
In honor of our recent trip to Kenya, I thought it would be fun to share a recipe for a traditional Kenyan dish called Sukuma Wiki. Now...
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