‘Frankensnow’

Here in Ohio, we don’t usually get snow that lasts very long.  We will get a storm then a few days later the snow has melted away.  Well, this year we have had a lot of snow, plus extra cold temperatures. About the end of December, my 5 older children took on a challenge to [...]

The National Museum of the United States Air Force

The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio. This is a fascinating place to take the kids on a Day Trip (maybe even 2 days).  Take a step back in time and journey through years of military [...]

Mama’s Rigatoni with Sausage and Vegetables

Mama’s Rigatoni with Sausage and Vegetables is a fast and easy recipe for when you are in a hurry. I had 2 pounds of ground pork in the fridge that needed a home.  I put it in to a large bowl and mixed in some sea salt (1 teaspoon), ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) and rubbed [...]

What to do with Leftover Turkey-Turkey Enchiladas

Turkey Enchiladas is an easy turkey recipe! Now that I have roasted a whole 20 pound turkey and served it to an 8 person family,  I have about half of it left.  What on earth do I do with it?  Well, I have a recipe to share with you that is delicious, that your family [...]

How to Roast a Turkey

Roast a turkey any time of the year! Feeding a family on a budget can be tricky.  Sometimes, you need to get creative.  I try to buy food items when they are in season or when they are on sale.  Holidays are perfect times to catch a  sale.  So, every year right before Thanksgiving, I [...]

Carillon Historical Park

A perfect field trip for homeschoolers! Carillon Historical Park was founded by Colonel Edward and Edith Deeds. Carillon Historical Park is situated on a 65-acre campus between the Great Miami River and a glacial moraine.  It includes 25 historical buildings and hundreds of artifacts shown throughout the park.  The park is filled with Dayton’s history [...]

Miamisburg Mound State Memorial

Miamisburg Mound State Memorial- the best known, least understood major prehistoric Indian feature in Ohio!  This was a great homeschool field trip! Miamisburg Mound State Memorial originally measured more than 68 feet in height. The mound has now been reduced to 65 feet, as a result of at least one attempt to excavate it.  It [...]

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery- ’The Miami Valley’s premier family learning destination.’ This is a homeschool field trip they’ll remember! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is located at 2600 DeWeese Parkway Dayton, OH 45414 937-275-7431 (fax) 937-275-5811 and is operated by the Dayton Society of Natural History. A 94,000 square foot interactive, hands-on place to learn about the [...]

SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park

SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park…an awesome homeschool field trip! SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park 13th Century American Indian Village Along the Great Miami River I am a homeschooling mom with 6 children, so my family and I are always looking for field trips that are fun, interesting and inexpensive.  We went on several last year [...]

Little Tikes Big Rockers Guitar

Big Rockers Guitar, a Birthday to Remember! My oldest son plays acoustic and electric guitar and my second son plays electric bass guitar, so a toy guitar would be a perfect gift for my littlest guy.  My youngest son loves to “jam” with his big brothers and strum their guitars.  He just turned 1 year [...]

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