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Continue reading →: Sunny San DiegoCalifornia is full of natural beauty, but it can be an expensive place to visit. With a little pre-planning, and digging for deals you can save yourself a little extra cash. Here are a few ways to save on activities so you can buy those souvenirs or enjoy a nice…
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Continue reading →: Summer HacksWhen you live in an area that has triple digit weather in the Summer, you learn a thing or two when it comes to making life a little less miserable in the heat. Being out and about with kids, there are some things I always try to keep handy to…
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Continue reading →: GF Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins + Cream Cheese FrostingGluten Free Banana Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting 2 cups 1:1 GF flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 Tsp salt 3 ripe bananas – mashed 2 large eggs 1/2 cup melted butter Optional: dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (we did half…
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Continue reading →: Dandelion MoisturizerSo why do I choose to incorporate dandelions as well as tallow and coconut oil in my skincare? Well, believe it or not, dandelions have wonderful benefits for the skin. When applied to the skin, the extract of the dandelion acts as an antibacterial, germicide and anti-fungal ingredient. Dandelions help…
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Continue reading →: Dark Chocolate Frosted Donuts {GF, Paleo, Nut Free}I love a good donut. I also love dark chocolate and crave it from time to time. So I thought, why not combine the two and make some delicious dark chocolate donuts to satisfy my cravings and please all the other people in my house who love baked goods. It’s…
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Continue reading →: Backyard TransformationWhen we moved into our home, when it came to the yard, we had a clean slate …meaning, zero landscaping was done. And when I mean zero, I mean nada, zilch, zip… Nothing but weeds and a couple native trees that weren’t bulldozed, but that’s about it. First things first,…
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Continue reading →: Hügelkultur Garden BedsSay what? Hügelkultur (HOO-gul-kul-tur or hoogle-culture) put simply, is a permaculture method of filling or making garden beds by layering logs, branches, leaves, and other organic plant debris with compost and soil. In German, hügelkultur literally means “hill culture,” and traditionally, gardens we’re created in mounds. It is a centuries-old,…
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Continue reading →: Garden Water RetentionIf you live in an area that gets to triple digits, you know keeping your garden soil from drying out can be an issue. I’ve found Terra Cotta spikes and recycling glass bottles to be great helpers in the garden, helping the soil retain moisture on super bright, sunny days.…
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Continue reading →: Unit StudiesWhen we started homeschooling more than a decade ago, I focused much of our curriculum and learning based off of unit studies. I’ve mentioned this in previous posts, my kids thrive on hands-on activities as well as experiences. With that, I would try to base each unit around what we…
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Continue reading →: 10 Things to do Instead of Watching TVDuring the Summer months it can be tempting to just plop of the sofa with some snacks and waste the day away with mindless entertainment streaming for hours on end. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to sit down, relax and watch a movie or two or binge an entire…
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