by MaryJane | Jul 13, 2014 | Desserts, Food & Garden
Note: I first wrote this post in 2014. Dump Cake is still a quick and easy dessert option, especially if you need to fix a dessert for an event after a full day of homeschooling. Life Hack 101! I just made what is quite possibly the easiest, cheapest baked dessert in...
by MaryJane | Jul 12, 2014 | Cleaning Tips, Life & Home
I’ve been experimenting with laundry detergent around here. The main reason we needed a laundry boost is the incredibly hard water in our new house. We don’t have a water softener, and we don’t plan to buy one. Unfortunately, laundry isn’t the only victim of the...
by MaryJane | Jun 11, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this recipe for Chicken Squares in 2014. They’re still a great option for dinner, especially after a full day of homeschooling. They are quick to make, use up leftover chicken, and are quite tasty, too. Life Hack 101! If you’ve been...
by MaryJane | Jun 5, 2014 | Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Note: I first published this post in 2014. As a homeschool mom, knowing stain-fighting tips like these is a lifesaver! Life hack 101! Normally, I’m fairly careful with pens and markers, mostly because I don’t like trying to get out ink stains. It probably has...
by MaryJane | Jun 3, 2014 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this post in 2014. Slow cookers are still a homeschool mom’s best friend when it comes to dinnertime. Life hack 101! I’m really excited to share this slow cooker sweet & sour chicken recipe with you today, for several reasons. One,...
by MaryJane | May 28, 2014 | Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Note: I first published this post in 2014. Knowing how to remove stains is still an essential skill for every homeschool mom, especially if your kids like to immerse themselves in the great outdoors as part of your homeschool day! Life hack 101! If you read my post...
by MaryJane | May 27, 2014 | DIY Health & Beauty, Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Note: I first published this post in 2014. As a homeschool mom, money was tight, so throwing out clothes with stains wasn’t a great option. This homemade stain remover is a great solution. Life hack 101! A few years ago, I started making homemade cleaning...
by MaryJane | May 24, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this post in 2014. I was in the thick of homeschooling three kids full time, and shortcuts such as these are always helpful! Life hack 101! As a mom, I’m always looking for cooking shortcuts, so when my sister shared this idea for shortcut...
by MaryJane | May 21, 2014 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Note: I first published this post in 2014. As a homeschool mom, knowing quick and easy side dish recipes can be a huge help at the end of the day. Life hack 101! Welcome back to potato week! Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy potato sidedish: roasted potatoes with...