FEAR kept me from this job opportunity for over 6 months! I had a friend share about how amazing it was but the fear of teaching foreign students English online and passing the long interview process scared me. I also had fear that I would not be good at it because I had not taught…
Month of June FOCUS
12 Quarantine Ideas for the Family
Since March 13, 2020 my three kids have been doing their distance learning from home. I have a 7th grader, 5th grader and 1st grader. They each learn in different ways and are very far apart in age with what they are learning. My oldest is very structured and organized, so she is pretty self…
My Favorite Green Apple Smoothie
My mom was visiting and made this green apple smoothie. The kids drank it up and asked for seconds! I loved the flavor as well and it has since been a staple in our house. We change the original recipe up from time to time depending what we have on hand. Here are a few…
Misfits Market is a Game Changer
Seasonal organic produce delivered to my door!? Yes, please!!! I first learned of Misfits Market from my husband. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised! He knows I love a good deal and that I shop organic, so when he saw an ad about Misfits Market he messaged me right away. We read their story and…
Tuna Avocado Mash (131 Method)
If you have started to follow my 131 Method Journey posts then you know how amazing all the recipes are in the “lifestyle”program. This has been a recipe I make once a week when avocados are in season. The seasons vary but they are typically in season from spring to fall. This recipe is simple…
Zoo Scavenger Hunt
The Zoo is such a fun place for kids! I have not met a kid yet that does not like animals. There is just something fascinating about watching them! The Zoo also changes each time we go! The animals are doing different things each time, so it keeps things interesting. As a parent, I enjoy…
FREE Summer Fun Calendar
Schools are starting to get out for summer, so I wanted to share a fun calendar that I put together last year for my “We have HOPE” parents. It has lots of FREE and inexpensive ideas to do during the summer with your kids. I put it into a calendar form, so you can print…
Road Trip Snacks in a Bag
Road Trip Snacks! We do not live close to family, so we find ourselves traveling a lot in the car. Most trips are around 10 hours long and I like to just get to our destination. Stopping for food breaks isn’t my thing, so I make snack bags and enough food to last for the…
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
Neighborhood scavenger hunt!! With the weather warming up, the kids are wanting to get outside more. This will be the first in a series of different scavenger hunts. There are even blank lines for you to add a few unique items that would be in your area. This is a fun yet simple game and…
Sour Cream Chicken and Veggies
Here is a family favorite! Hubby approves and kids approve! There are no leftovers in this house after this meal! I got this recipe from the book Eating Your Way to Good Health by Doug Kaufmann. I have changed it around from the original just a bit with how I cook it. I bake the…