If you are anything like us, summertime is not always the laid back, relaxing time we imagine. In fact, I have heard from many other homeschooling families that the summer season is often the busiest of them all. From camps to weddings to holidays, there's a lot of balls in the air to manage. Schedules get modified (or thrown out altogether), which can bring some tension and stress to mom life. I want to offer some words of encouragement in this busy time for any of you who

I recently posted a video with 12 of my FAVORITE things right now. As I said in the video, if you don't have any money, don't spend it, BUT if you are looking for some useful gifts or for yourself, these five are all great! These bowl covers have saved me SO MUCH over the years. I don't have to buy saran wrap and they are easier to use. LOVE! I have a bunch of these power banks and I can't recommend enough having something like this for emergencies. Having cold water ready to

This is a great time of year to slow down and try some new recipes. It's also a great time to perfect recipes you haven't made in awhile. This chicken salad is new for us, and WOW is it GOOD! The protein pancakes we have tried in various forms, but the addition of the bananas is a hit with the kids. The peanut butter cookies are an old recipe from a friend that are easy and also protein-packed! ENJOY!

I have FIVE salad recipes to share with you to kickstart your summer! These are all easy and use pretty basic ingredients you may already have on hand. I hope you enjoy and that your summer is filled with great memories and good food!