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Soap Making Q & A ~ An Invitation

Soap Making Q & A ~ An Invitation

Official soap week @ FIMBY was a couple weeks ago already. Here's the posts from that week: Some People Bake ~ I Make Soap Soap Making Supplies & Where to Find Them A Soapmaking Journey My actual soapmaking plans were cut short by an impromptu family trip to hike Mt. ...

A Soapmaking Journey

A Soapmaking Journey

I've realized from some of your comments on earlier posts that maybe you were hoping for specific recipes this week. Sorry to disappoint. The rest of soap week posts: Some People Bake ~ I Make Soap Soap Making Supplies & Where to Find Them Soap Making Q & A ~ ...

My No-Nonsense Strategy for Picky Eaters

My No-Nonsense Strategy for Picky Eaters

I have shared my parenting experience in this matter in face-to-face conversations with those who exclaim, "What good eaters your kids are!" But I've been reluctant to write about it here because my approach is slightly controversial and old-fashioned.

Menu Planning Download (& a Weekly Menu)

Menu Planning Download (& a Weekly Menu)

I had a question recently from a reader about how I menu plan. This is a good time of year to be thinking about that. Looking ahead to the new school year (homeschool, public, or otherwise) it's helpful to have some plans and strategies in place to simplify life in ...

Let's Talk Lip Balm

Let's Talk Lip Balm

I've been making all our lip balm now for years. My lip balm recipe is one of the most popular posts on my blog. This post answers frequently asked questions about my lip balm recipe.

The Gallery ~ Saving Children's Creative Projects

The Gallery ~ Saving Children's Creative Projects

A few of you have asked what we do with all our children's art and creations. To be sure we don't keep it all but we aren't minimalists when it comes to their creative energies either. What we do with their creations really depends on what it is.

Miniatures ~ Dollhouse & Resources

Miniatures ~ Dollhouse & Resources

Making your own cardboard dollhouses and resource recommendations.