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Pumpkin Roll-Inspired Smoothie Bowl
All the flavor of a pumpkin roll in a breakfast bowl. This one is vegan and dairy-free, and it’s sweetened mostly with dates. The frozen cauliflower makes it thick and creamy, and you won’t taste it. Makes 1 large bowl … [continue reading]
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Old-Fashioned Cherry Bread
A traditional cherry bread made with candied cherries, walnuts, and a touch of citron or candied pineapple. This vintage recipe produces a lightly sweet fruit-and-nut loaf that’s lovely for the holidays or served with a cup of tea. Ingredients 2 … [continue reading]
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Alphabet Hike
Turn an ordinary walk into an alphabet adventure! An Alphabet Hike is a fun way for children to practice letter recognition, beginning sounds, and observation skills while exploring the world around them. Materials Needed Paper or small notebook Pencil Small … [continue reading]
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Donating Supplies and Teacher Resources to Local Teachers
Decluttering feels even better when you know the things you’re letting go of can be useful to someone else. Today, I dropped off four labeled drawers filled with pens, pencils, and markers at a local school district. These are the … [continue reading]
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Turmeric Health Benefits Inflammation, Joint Health & Golden Milk
Turmeric: A Little Spice With Big Benefits Turmeric is the golden-yellow spice that gives curry its color. It shows up in curries, soups, teas, and smoothies, but there’s more to it than flavor and color. What Makes Turmeric Special? Turmeric … [continue reading]
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Build Your Cold and Flu Sick Bucket Before You Need It
I’ve kept lists of our cold and flu medicines in my Erin Condren Life Planner for years. A list is great, but I also like having the things we actually reach for gathered together in one place before anyone gets … [continue reading]
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Michigan Homeschooling Day At The Dome 2026 MICHN
October 13, 2026 – Save The Date! Homeschooling Michigan families are invited to gather in Lansing for MICHN‘s annual Homeschool Day at the Dome celebration. Hosted by MICHN at the Michigan State Capitol Building Gather with Michigan Homeschoolers to … [continue reading]
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Celebrate Earth Day 2026 at Kalamazoo Nature Center – Free Admission
Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with a FREE admission day at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Enjoy free access to the Visitor Center, trails, and exhibits all day while celebrating the arrival of spring and learning more … [continue reading]
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Small Spaces, Real Impact: My Closet Makeover
How I Organized My Bedroom Closet (for Real Life, Not Pinterest) This closet has been through a lot of seasons of my life, and it finally feels like it’s becoming a space that supports me instead of stressing me out.… [continue reading]
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A Simple Cauliflower Rice Base You Can Take in Any Direction
This super simple dish starts with cauliflower rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, and chickpeas. By keeping the base neutral, it becomes easy to prep ahead and adapt throughout the week-different seasonings can completely shift the direction without starting from scratch. … [continue reading]