Last fall, we did something totally unexpected...we sent the boys to school. This was a little difficult - especially for me (read here to see what a severe understatement that is:)). To be honest, I wasn't sure how it was all going to pan out. Well, school is officially out here in Alabama ... Read More about What a Year in Public School Has Taught Us
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Eat Clean and Gluten-Free on a Limited Budget
Hey there, You know we eat crazy here in the Rinna home - we eat clean and gluten-free among other things. But did you know I strive to be thrifty? I used to sweat in the check out line - no joke - when I was first diagnosed with Celiac. My body would go into fight-or-flight mode thinking about ... Read More about Eat Clean and Gluten-Free on a Limited Budget
How to *Finally* Organize Your Art Supplies
This is the follow-up post to my temporary moment of insanity that actually turned out pretty well. You can read The Homeschool Season Itch here. :) So I got everything put together nicely, rotated the kitchen table and rearranged the workboxes. I organized the shelves with games, manipulatives, ... Read More about How to *Finally* Organize Your Art Supplies
Gluten, Dairy & Refined Sugar-Free Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of those simple pleasures in life. When I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, it was one of the first baked goods I learned to make and I'm so glad I did. After much tweaking, I have been able to accommodate all of our other diet changes since my diagnosis; I give to you a gluten, ... Read More about Gluten, Dairy & Refined Sugar-Free Banana Bread
How to Make Lunch Food Last All Week
This year has brought many challenges and changes but one completely threw me off guard; we kept running out of food mid-week for school lunches. I couldn't seem to figure out how to make lunch food last all week. I knew I had to make some changes when my son told the neighbor we didn't have any ... Read More about How to Make Lunch Food Last All Week
The Homeschool Season Itch
I went a little crazy today. I've had an itch for a few days now. It started with the markers. It seems like it's impossible to keep them organized and have a system that works for the boys. Currently, the markers are in a big basket and being carried around the house. Then the shelves ... Read More about The Homeschool Season Itch