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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]