Hello! My name is Vanessa and I’m excited that Julie asked me to blog occasionally on MM&ML! I thought it be good to give everyone a little insight into my life. I was home-schooled from 1st grade through high school and I wouldn’t change it for anything! I love my love for learning that I […]
“Serious” Fun Saturdays: Cloud-Like Playdough Recipe
Are you looking for a simple, luxurious playdough recipe? Two ingredients and no heat sound simple enough? This stuff is almost as delightful as squeezing my one year old’s thighs. Pure bliss. As a kid’s blogger,I’m a little embarrassed to admit that this is only my second attempt at homemade playdough. Cooking? PAHleese. I’ll just […]
Farm Unit Wrap-Up and Book List
This month was a big one for our makeshift preschool. We had our first field trip! And since were doing our preschool unit on farms, that’s exactly where we went! What. a. blast. This farm was set up to rescue animals and teach children about food production and responsible living. Both of the boys […]
“Serious” Fun Saturdays: Ice Play
Folks, it is blazing hot in Texas. I can’t stand it. Make fun of me all you want. Labeled me a pansy, you won’t hurt my feelings.But I’d like to see a native Texan build a quinsy (an igloo made out of snow for you southerners) and sleep in it. Yeah, Chicago pride! But I […]
How I Turned our Boring Honey Cabinets into Gorgeous Espresso
Last year we were blessed to purchase our first home. I still can’t believe how well God brought it all together! It was a hectic rushed time. (Lumpy was born between the time we signed papers and the day we moved in.) This post may contain affiliate links that help support my family. Read more here. […]