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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...


7 Tips for Traveling
Many people wonder how (and why) we take so many children on trips, especially trips sooooo far away. It's true that international travel...


What to do when KIDS LIE!
We've all been there. We look into the face of our sweet little child, the one we've loved unconditionally from their first breath. We...


3 Tips for Homeschooling
I've been homeschooling for over 15 years now, and I have learned many lessons, including a ton of them the hard way! I want to share...


Recipe: Homemade Granola
One thing I have been making at home since me big kids were little is granola. It is such an easy, filling, yummy thing to have on hand....


What to do when KIDS won't STAY IN BED
Let's face it: bedtime with kids can be downright exhausting. They tap into their reserve energy sources and we end up being the ones...


The Importance of Family Dinners
I recently learned something that shocked me: the number of families having nightly dinners together is at an all-time low in the US....


12 Things I No Longer Buy from Grocery Stores
I have something that may prove helpful for your family's budget and health! I made a video almost a year ago that goes over twelve...


What to do when MOM gets SICK
Did you know that Moms get sick? Maybe this is news to you! Maybe every time you start to feel the tingling in your throat, the aching in...


Quick Recipes for Busy Nights
No matter the season, no matter the reason, there are just some nights when we need to get something on the table now! Of course, we try...


10 Tips for Managing a Large Family
Managing a large family obviously presents unique challenges, but the principles are universal so matter your family size. As a parent of...


Recipes: American Style Mexican Food
Has a long, cold winter has got you feeling especially ready for iced drinks by the pool, cranking up the BBQ, and enjoying that warm...
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