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How to Love Being JUST a Stay at Home Mom

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Dear Bad A** Girl that has to give up her dreams of being a big boss CEO to be…sigh…JUST a stay at home mom. You’re not alone, let’s talk about it.

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By the time you get done reading this post, I hope you will understand that being just a stay at home mom is a privilege, not a punishment.

You Were Called to be just a Stay at Home Mom

This space is for mamas learning to embrace the calling of being home. God didn’t make a mistake placing you here:

  • in the kitchen – making nourishing food to fill your family’s bellies
  • on the floor with your babies – teaching, playing, creating life long memories
  • in the quiet, unseen moments – turning a house into a home

I’m here to encourage your heart and remind you that this season of motherhood is holy work. Let’s find joy, purpose, and peace in where He’s planted us.

Why Is It So Hard to go from Hustle to Home?

It’s hard to give up a dream career to be just a stay at home mom because if we think about where this thought of “just-a-stay-at-home-mom” comes from it’s actually something that we have been told since kindergarten. That being a stay-at-home-mom is NOT A REAL JOB.

Or even worse, “an embarrassing waste of a girl’s potential.”

Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t always feel glamorous especially when society has a habit of adding the word “just” in front of a role that is anything but small.

But there is nothing just about raising human beings, nurturing a home, and showing up day after day in ways that often go unseen. Being a stay-at-home mom is a full-time commitment that you can learn to truly love.

Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches – Proverbs 10:4-7

How to enjoy your role as JUST a stay at home mom.

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1. Reclaim the Narrative: just a stay at home mom

The first step in loving this life is letting go of the shame that society throws your way. Because you are not “wasting your potential”. Giving your children a consistent foundation, a safe place, and a dependable presence is influential. Plus, you are raising the next generation with the values and morals that YOU find most important.

You are not Just A Stay At Home Mom, you are The Keeper of your Home.

Proverbs 31:27 says, “She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.”

A stay at home mom has extra time to cautiously watch over what is going on, in and around her home. We are blessed with the time to reflect on what changes need to be taken in order to make our homes a safe space for mind, body, and spirit. For ourselves, our husband, and most importantly: our children. We are the ultimate guardians of the home.

2. Finding the WORTH in being Just a Stay At Home Mom

It’s easy to feel like your efforts don’t count if there’s no paycheck, promotions, or performance reviews – but your work matters. The meals you cook, the extra hugs you give, the messes you clean, and the values you teach are laying the groundwork for your family’s future.

Find meaning in all the moments – reading the bedtime stories, making from scratch sourdough waffles, the scraped-knee kisses. These are priceless, but if you have to, put a dollar sign on these moments if that’s what you need to do to make your JOB feel more important. You will end up realizing how important it is in the long run.

Stay at Home Mom = Round the Clock Day Care

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According to the site Illumine, the average cost of child care in the U.S. for one child is $10,989.

Full service Wash N’ Fold

chart showing the cost for a Wash N Fold for a family of 6 vs how much it would cost to do laundry at home and the math equation below it

For a full service Wash N’ Fold service, the yearly total for a family of 6 comes out to be $16,200 per year if you do a 30lb load of laundry a day. (which is the case for myself and 3 other friends I asked.)

Some might object and say laundry should be a divided task between both partners but here’s why I disagree. Stay at home moms are already in the home so doing the laundry can easily be integrated into the daily rhythm and can be done while doing other things like watching a video on “How to make Mayonnaise in under a Minute” or while teaching a homeschool lesson on Polar Bears. But as with any SAHM tasks, these are objectual and may be the thing you hate most so whatever floats your boat floats mine.

A Clean Home

According to a poll taken by you.gov.com the number 1 chore people hate most is a tie between cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes, and laundry.

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Cleaning is a form of love. Every dish you wash, bed you make, or floor you sweep is an act of love for the people who live in your home. It’s not just about chores but about creating comfort, safety, and cozy peace for your family.

But it also takes a lot of freaking time! So let’s crunch the numbers! When a stay-at-home-mom cleans, she also is an organizer and a designer soooooooo…

Because independent cleaners typically charge $20-$40 per hour, professional organizers usually charge between $50 and $150 per hour, and on average you can expect to pay anywhere from $2,000 to $14,000 for an interior designer’s services.

Everything you aren’t spending

You can also take into account all the money you are not having to spend now that you’re just a stay at home mom.

Cost of gas, eating out, professional clothes, and wear and tear on the car are just some of the things that come to mind.

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3. Create Rhythm, Not a Rut

Routines help children but they help you feel grounded too. Firstly, a routine doesn’t have to mean tedious or lack of interest. Add variety where you can: take walks, do crafts, rearrange furniture, cook a new dish every now and then, or start “themed” days like Waffle Wednesdays or Taco Cirlce Tuesdays. Life at home can have color and creativity. Even though it is technically the same every day, life as just a stay home mom is never actually the same every day.

4. Being Just a Stay a Home Mom Isn’t Your Identity

Being just a stay at home mom doesn’t mean your personal identity disappears. Whether it’s a hobby, a side hustle, a workout routine, journaling, or starting a blog 😉 – carve out something that fills your cup. It doesn’t make you selfish, it makes you human.

For example, I wake up one hour earlier than my kids to have a cup of coffee in complete silence and watch the sunrise or do a little rabbit hunting. My kids know that if they wake up during that hour, they are not allowed to “bother” mom because this is my time to begin the day slowly so I can prep for the chaotic, noisy, busy – but fun – day with 5 kids.

5. You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup

Motherhood can be isolating, if you let it be. Seek out other stay at home moms who “get it” if you need to. Whether it’s playdates, mom groups, or online communities, connection can be crucial for some stay at home moms. Sharing the journey with others can lighten the load and remind you that you’re not alone.

Additionally, if your husband doesn’t recognize or appreciate your effort, you can start to feel invisible. You can be the most nurturing, resourceful, creative mom in the world – but if you’re doing it under the weight of a dismissive or disrespectful husband, the joy will fade. Every stay at home mom deserves to feel valued, heard, and backed by the person she’s building a life with. If that’s not happening then the problem isn’t you, but the foundation you stand on.

6. Give Yourself Credit for being Just a Stay A Home Mom

No one claps when you fold the laundry or manage a toddlerdactyl tantrum in public, but YOU should. Celebrate your wins- no matter how small. You are working all day, every single day. The work you’re doing is invisible to most, but it’s shaping your family’s life – one child at a time.

You’re not Just A Stay At Home mom

You are not just a stay at home mom. You are a teacher, a chef, nurse, counselor, chauffeur, and a protector. Mothers are the heartbeat of the home, the keepers, the Guardians of the home. And when you choose to embrace this season, with all its mess and magic, you will find more joy than you ever thought possible.

And realize that being just a stay at home mom is not a punishment, but a privilege.

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ULTIMATE Dirt Bike Gear Checklist – FREE printable

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Dirt Bike Gear Checklist

There’s no stress like it being race day and not being 100% sure that you remembered to bring EVERYTHING. That’s why I’ve created this dirt bike gear checklist to make sure every race day goes as smoothly as possible.

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Being a moto-family with 4 kids plus a husband that races already takes a toll on the mind and body. So the last thing I need to worry about is “Did I remember to bring all the dirt bike outfits? Is the chest protector in the gear bag? I REALLY HOPE THE NUMBER PLATES ARE ALL HERE!” Nothing is worse than being in charge of bringing a certain something and that thing not being there. Like the time someone forgot the Strider bike to the Strider race but who’s really keeping track, ya know. 😉

When it comes to getting prepped for a dirt bike weekend, you can bet something is missing if we didn’t use the checklist. It took months until both Moto Dad and I finally said “we really need to write this stuff down”.

So like most people, I went to Google to find us the perfect checklist, only to find that nothing really worked for all the different types of races our family does. Because the Motocross dirt bike gear checklist isn’t what we needed for a Hare and Hound. And a Strider bike checklist wasn’t what we need for a Timed Enduro and so on.

…What we needed was a special dirt bike gear checklist for each type of race or event.

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The Ultimate Dirt Bike Gear Checklist

What we needed was a dirt bike checklist for every type of race, but I also didn’t want 10 different checklists to keep track of. So I created the ULTIMATE DIRT BIKE GEAR CHECKLIST. *cue dramatic theme music*

Because in one day, we could be doing up to 3 different types of dirt bike races. The 2 year old starts off on the Strider, then 2 of the kiddos will be doing a couple Stacyc races, and a couple more could be doing a moto race. Or if we do a Timed Enduro, they allow all types of bikes from quads, to pw50’s, to striders, to stacycs, and anything in between but then everyone also needs a stop watch and Motodad needs a roll chart (and now Momma needs a nap). You see how things can get pretty chaotic here?

WHAT ARE ALL THESE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIRT BIKE RACES?

The coolest thing about choosing dirt biking as your sport is that there’s something for every kind of rider.

MX Dirt Bike Races

  • Motocross: This is probably the most popular style of dirt bike racing out there. Spectators are able to see all parts of the race so you get excitement at all times. You’ll usually see the newest bikes, the coolest graphics, and the most decked-out riders here. I’ve heard this style of racing called “the city people race” whereas a typical Desert race is usually referred to as a “bumpkin” or “country folk race”.
  • Minicross: Basically, a motocross race but for kids. The usual format is a 4 – 5 lap race with the older kids getting a 2-MOTO format. 2-MOTO format means the kids will first do a 5 lap race as a qualifier then do another 5 lap race to determine the winner. The 2-moto format varies depending on which circuit you are joining. Some circuits combine the 2 races for an overall score. And some dirt bike circuits only score the second race: which means the first race is just a practice.

Desert Dirt Bike Races

  • Hare and Hound: These are loooooong races held in the desert. For the adults, the races are 2 separate loops that range between 30 – 40 miles and done on different days. For the kids, the race lasts 30 minutes for 50cc’s, an hour for 65cc’s, and an hour & 1/2 for the rest of the bigger bikes. The point is to complete as many laps as possible within the time frame.
  • Sprint Enduro: This type of race can seem a bit confusing at first. It’s a great race to start with if it’s your first time racing because each racer is sent off the starting line ONE AT A TIME. Lot’s of parents appreciate this style because your rider won’t get caught in the take-off traffic.

The sport of dirt bikes has over 15 different styles of racing so one dirt bike gear checklist doesn’t work for all of them.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DIRT BIKE RACES continued…

  • Timed Enduro: I would describe this racing style as being a dirt bike themed scavenger hunt. If you’re good at math or want something to do as a family that isn’t going to be hard on your bike and body, but still requires skill, then this is the race for you. Like the Sprint Enduros, each rider is sent off ONE RIDER AT A TIME but THIS IS NOT A SPEED RACE. It’s not about how fast you can finish the course. Instead, this race wants to know, can you do the course exactly the way the Master Time Keeper has told you to do it. For the kids, they just have to hit the check points when the minute is at 30 seconds. We love doing these races because even our 2 year old can do one. For the dirt bike babies, they just have to maintain the same pace as their 1st lap.
  • Grand Prix: This is a combination of Motocross and Desert Racing where a motocross track and off-road track are combined to make one course. There also usually aren’t as many big jumps which are typical in motocross racing.
  • Stacyc Races: With Stacyc bikes becoming so popular, lots of tracks have added an electric bike course and lots of dirt bike racing programs have included them in their events. These are set up like a Mini Cross but as a 1 MOTO format.
  • Strider Races: Can you say cuteness overload?!!! These races are for the future dirt bike or BMX racers of the world. Most BMX tracks will include a Strider race but you can find a dirt bike program that will put one on every now and then.

Race Programs

If you’re in the U.S. the best way to find a race near you is by going to the American Motorcyclist Association website and if you’re in Europe then FIM will be your site.

How to use the Dirt Bike Gear Checklist

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This checklist was designed for moto families with multiple riders so the “R” in r1, r2, r3, r4, r5, and r6 stands for “rider”. If you’re a single rider, then the “r” could stand for “race” and be used for multiple events to save on paper. There are 2 versions of the checklist included.

  • Version 1: This has everything on one page for those of us that want it all in one place but the font is pretty small and might be difficult for some people to read.
  • Version 2: This option has the exact same material as the 1st version but it is in much larger print so that it is easier on the eyes. Since it’s much larger, it had to be divided into 2 pages. Just set your printer to print double sided if you still only want one page to worry about.

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Each section has blank spaces in each category for you to be able to add any custom items you may want/need. If you feel there are things I forgot to add to the list that most people would benefit from, please leave a comment within the blog post and will add it in.

The “additional items” sections are things you would only need during very specific weather or type of race. For example, in the summer time, it wouldn’t be necessary to bring a rain jacket. Or if you’re racing a motocross event then you wouldn’t need a stopwatch.

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Included Coloring Pages in the Dirt Bike Gear Checklist

Dirt bike themed coloring pages are included for nothing more than simply something your littles (or bigs) will love to color on. Print them out for free, or dont 🙂

The 2 versions of the dirt bike gear checklist and 4 coloring pages are all included in 1 digital download. Scroll to bottom to download your free printables.

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How to Make Homemade easy non-toxic Beeswax Candles

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Homemade Beeswax Candles

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Learn how to make simple Homemade beeswax candles that only require 1 ingredient. Not only are these a great way to add some warm color to your space but they have a natural sweet scent which make any spot in your home feel cozy.

Where Do You Buy the wax for Beeswax Candles?

You can purchase raw beeswax from your local beekeeper or order it off Amazon. I’ve done both and both work great but there is a slight difference in scent and time.

Local Beekeeper

If you choose to get beeswax from your local beekeeper then you’ll most likely need to clean it. This is especially true if you want the most bang for your buck. Although it takes a bit more work, this is my preferred way because its inexpensive and you get a much stronger sweet beeswax scent.

Amazon

During the mess of 2020, my honey hook-up was completely SOLD OUT of EVERYTHING so I was glad to have a back up. In this case, I like using Beesworks beeswax pellets when I’m in a rush or all out of my stash because I know this is a quality product. It’s still 100% pure beeswax and with zero additives so it’s just like buying the stuff from your beekeeper but without the additional work of having to clean it. However, I’m not sure if I’m being biased here but I feel it doesn’t have as strong of a scent as the stuff you get straight from the beekeeper.

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How to find a Bee Keeper

If you’re in the U.S. or Canada then you can find a local (and certified) beekeeper by searching the National Honey Board website here. Don’t be discouraged if the first company you call doesn’t have beeswax, it took me about 5 tries before I found my go-to guy.

Why You Should Switch to Beeswax Candles

Poisin! – Most of the candles sold in stores are made from paraffin which can be extracted from coal or wood but most of the paraffin is extracted from petroleum.

stay with me here, I have a point, I promise.

A 4 year study done by a University in South Carolina concluded that “petroleum based candles produced various alkanes, alkenes, toluene, benzene (a carcinogen) and some other chemicals…”

Purify The Air – According to countless sources, beeswax candles are said to purify the air because they produce negative ions. Negative ions are naturally abundant in nature which is why we feel happier around flowing waters, surfing the waves, climbing mountains, or just being in the forest.

to put it simply,

beeswax candles = chill vibes bruh

Now, these claims have never actually been confirmed but herbal medicine is said to NOT be effective either, so you can be the judge on this one. Whether the claim “beeswax candles produce negative ions” is true or not, I for one, can vouch that EVERY SINGLE TIME we light our beeswax candles, everyone’s mood improves.

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Tips for How To Use Beeswax Candles

  • As part of our bedtime routine, I like to light a beeswax candle because it sets a calm tone throughout the room and the kids watch the light-show flicker off the walls as they slowly drift to sleep
  • Feeling intimate? The warm color from these beeswax candles makes everything romantic and the lighting only compliments your skin tone.
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  • Watch this Youtube Short to see how cinematic these candles can make life.

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Ingredients for Homemade Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles

These DIY beeswax candles are so simple and only require 3 items to make.

  1. beeswax
  2. candle wic
  3. heat resistant jar
  4. (optional) candle wic stickys
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How to Clean your Beeswax

Step 1. (if you purchased beeswax that’s already been cleaned then scroll down to Instructions for How to Make Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles). First, add some water to a pot.

step 1 of how to clean beeswax. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com pouring 64oz's of water from a half gallon ball mason jar into a copper bottom pot.

Step 2. Then add your raw uncleaned beeswax to your pot of water.

step 2 of how to clean beeswax. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com adding dirty beeswax a copper bottom pot that is partially filled with water.

Step 3. At this point, set your pot on the stove and turn the heat to the lowest setting. (this step takes a really long time because you only want the beeswax to melt so low and slow is the name of the game here because we don’t want this stuff burning even a little bit)

step 3 of how to clean beeswax from the blog thetattooedmomma.com is a stovetop burner set to the lowest temperature

Step 4. once your beeswax has completely melted into the water, move the wax away from the heat and let it cool completely. (If I have room in my fridge, I like to put the pot in the fridge to make the cooldown period go faster)

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Step 5. As soon as your beeswax has completely hardened back up, pry the hardened wax out and pour the excess water out. (remember that there is still water underneath the wax so be careful when pulling the wax out.)

Step 6. Now flip the hardened beeswax over and scrap the imperfections away.

Step 7. repeat steps 1-6 until the beeswax is to your desired cleanliness. It usually takes me 3-4 rounds to get it clean enough.

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Instructions for How to Make Homemade Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles

The hardest part of anything new is the thought process before you actually do it. After making these non-toxic beeswax candles in the comfort of your home, you’ll think “why didn’t I do this sooner, that was so easy!”

Step 1. Add your clean beeswax to a double boiler.

(If you don’t have a double boiler, no worries, I’m gonna show you how to make one. put some water in a pot then add a glass (or metal) bowl on top of the pot. viola, you have a double boiler)

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Step 2. add the wick

While the beeswax is melting, prepare your jars by adding the wicks. You can go about this in a few different ways. The first way is by hot-gluing the the wicks down. Two is using candle wick stickies or the third option is wrapping the wick around a pencil to keep it in place.

I’ve used all 3 methods but using the wick stickers is the only way for me now because its a fool proof way of making sure those things stay put exactly where I place them. The problem with using hot glue is that sometimes the wax is so hot that it remelts the hot glue then all that hard work of gluing them down was “aaaall for not” (in my Queen Elinor voice from the movie Brave). The issue with not using any type of glue and just wrapping the wick around a pencil/stick is that

A. it takes a lot of hands-on time and B. it has about a 50% success rate.

step 1 of how to make beeswax candles. image of Rachel from thetattooedmomma.com showing how to put the candle wick in the candle jar using stickers for candle making. first image showing the sheet of circle stickers, second image is Rachel placing sticky on the metal part of the wick which is found at the bottom, and the 3rd image is rachel placing the wick in the bottom of the jar.

Step 3. Pour the melted beeswax in the jars

Once the wax has melted completely, you can begin pouring it into the jars. It’s nice to have dedicated tools for each hobby but I don’t so you’ll see me using one of our drinking cups to do this step.

Step 3 of How to make beeswax candles. rachel is pouring the cleaned melted beeswax into the glass jars.
Step 3 of How to make beeswax candles. rachel is pouring the cleaned melted beeswax into the glass jars.

Step 4. Secure the wick (optional)

After the wax is poured into the jar, you might notice that the tops of the wicks do not want to stay where you put them so if you have the budget or are going to be making candles a lot then I suggest investing in some candle wick holders. But an alternative to this is making your own hillbilly engineered candle wick holders using items from around your house. My favorite things to use to keep the tips of the wicks in place are paper clips, binder clips, and pencils.

Step 4 of How to make beeswax candles. 3 beeswax candles in green glass jars with various items like a binder clip, paper clips, and a pencil holding the wicks in place with the caption "homemade candle wick holders"

Step 5. Light Those Beeswax Candles!

Finally, the best part of all is getting to light your freshly made beeswax candles! As soon as they have cooled down you can begin using them.

GIFTS!!!

This project is also a fantastic gift. I keep a few of these on hand to give away to guests or bring with me as a hostess gift. They are also a great way to elevate Christmas presents and your loved ones will enjoy receiving a homemade beeswax candle for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Birthdays. Remember that we all are guilty of judging a book by it’s cover so the wrapping job is very important here. Add a scrap piece of fabric to the the top of the lid and secure it with a coordinating ribbon or bow for some added presentation.

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Items You May Need!

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FAQ

Where do I find a beekeeper?

Go to honey.com and click on the locator tab to find a beekeeper nearest to you.

Can I use metal containers for my candles?

Yes, metal containers are generally safe for candle making, in addition to glass and ceramic.

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How to Make Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles - easy

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How to make simple Homemade beeswax candles that only require 1 ingredient. Not only are these are a great way to add some warm color to your space but they have a natural sweet scent and are an easy way to make any spot in your home feel cozy.

Prep Time 1 hour
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty Beginner

Materials

  • beeswax
  • candle wicks
  • glass, ceramic, or metal containers
  • pencils, paper clips, or binder clips
  • (optional) candle wick stickers

Instructions

    How to Clean your Beeswax (if you purchased beeswax that's already been cleaned then scroll down to Instructions for How to Make Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles).

    Step 1. First, add some water to a pot.

    Step 2. Then add your raw uncleaned beeswax to your pot of water.

    Step 3. At this point, set your pot on the stove and turn the heat to the lowest setting. (this step takes a really long time because you only want the beeswax to melt so low and slow is the name of the game here because we don't want this stuff burning even a little bit)

    Step 4. once your beeswax has completely melted into the water, move the wax away from the heat and let it cool completely. (If I have room in my fridge, I like to put the pot in the fridge to make the cooldown period go faster)

    Step 5. As soon as your beeswax has completely hardened back up, pry the hardened wax out and pour the excess water out. (remember that there is still water underneath the wax so be careful when pulling the wax out.)

    Step 6. Now flip the hardened beeswax over and scrap the imperfections away.

    Step 7. repeat steps 1-6 until the beeswax is to your desired cleanliness. It usually takes me 3-4 rounds to get it clean enough.

Instructions for How to Make Homemade Non-Toxic Beeswax Candles

    Step 1. Add your clean beeswax to a double boiler. (If you don't have a double boiler, no worries, I'm gonna show you how to make one. put some water in a pot then add a glass (or metal) bowl on top of the pot. viola, you have a double boiler)

    Step 2. add the wick. While the beeswax is melting, prepare your jars by adding the wicks. You can go about this in a few different ways. The first way is by hot-gluing the the wicks down. Two is using candle wick stickies or the third option is wrapping the wick around a pencil to keep it in place.

    Step 3. Pour the melted beeswax in the jars. Once the wax has melted completely, you can begin pouring it into the jars. It's nice to have dedicated tools for each hobby but I don't so you'll see me using one of our drinking cups to do this step. 

    Step 4. Secure the wick by using paper clips, a pencil, or a binder clip to keep the tip of the wick in place.

    Step 5. Let the beeswax harden

    Step 6. Light your beeswax candle!

    Notes

    • if you would like a scent other than pure beeswax then try mixing in a little cocoa butter, coconut oil, almond oil, shea butter, or play around with a few drops of essential oil. I like to start with a quarter cup of oil/butter then add more as needed. for the essential oils, just 3-5 drops per candle is enough.

    my favorite scents to mix with the sweet smell of the beeswax are:

    • cocoa butter and lavender essential oil
    • lemon essential oil
    • chamomile essential oil

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    Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

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    Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

    Once you see how easy this homemade mayonnaise recipe is to do at home, you won’t ever want the store bought stuff again.

    homemade avocado oil mayonnaise recipe in a tall mason jar and on the tip of a kitchen aid immersion blender

    1 Minute Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    Mayonnaise is one of those things we don’t really think about making ourselves which is crazy because it literally takes about a minute to do. I find myself making this recipe about once a week since it’s that simple and I can bet you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.

    Why you should make this homemade mayonnaise recipe

    If you look at what the store bought mayo is made of you’ll see they have some pretty poor ingredients. In fact, the number one ingredient in most store-bought mayonnaise is soybean oil and in case you thought soybean oil was healthy, here’s a reality check – it’s NOT!

    New research from UC Riverside shows that “soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression.” – source

    homemade mayo ingredients: organic mustard, 100 percent pure avocado oil, fresh lemon juice, Himalayan sea salt, and a farm fresh egg displayed on top of a wooden cutting board

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    Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Ingredients

    Avocado Oil – I like using avocado oil because it has a light flavor so you won’t be overwhelmed by the difference in taste compared to the store bought mayo you might be used to. If you don’t have avocado oil then you can use grapeseed, safflower, or olive oil instead.

    But olive oil can have a strong and overpowering taste than what most people would prefer. So if it’s you’re first time making homemade mayonnaise I would recommend one of the other listed oils I’ve mentioned or at least starting off by mixing half olive oil and half one of the other oils together.

    Mustard – The true way to make mayo is with Dijon Mustard but I rarely have that on hand so most of the time I just use the regular.

    If you aren’t a fan of mustard ,don’t worry because you wont taste it in the final product but mustard is needed to keep the mayo mix from breaking because….well because Science. It is possible to make this without the mustard but it’s one of the ingredients that makes this recipe fail proof.

    Later on down the road if you feel you’ve mastered this recipe then try it without the mustard if you still aren’t diggin’ it.

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    Lemon Juice – if you don’t have lemons on hand you can substitute with lime or white wine vinegar.

    Salt – Recently I learned the salt is what makes the mayonnaise thick so don’t skip this part. I use Pink Himalayan salt but any salt will do.

    Egg – Although most recipes use the egg yolk only, in this recipe we’re using the entire raw egg because it comes out the same anyway. It also saves time from having to separate the egg because “ain’t nobody got time for that” plus there’s no egg waste. (but if we’re being real here, if you were to use only the egg yolk then it would might as well be called Aioli)

    How to Make this Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    The steps I’m about to show you are EXACTLY the way EYE (I) make mayonnaise and it has ALWAYS worked. This is important to note because I’ve had a lot of people thank me for this recipe but at the same time a lot of people really mad at me for “doing it wrong”. check out the hilarious comments on my mayonnaise Tik Tok video here.

    Pour the Oil. Pour 1 cup of oil into your mason jar.

    Add mustard, lemon juice, and salt.

    Raw Egg. Add the whole raw egg (minus the shell – come on now).

    Immersion Blender. Place the immersion blender all the way to the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Begin blending and slowly pulling the immersion blender up as each part below it turns white. You are done once all the oil has become mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When I originally uploaded this homemade mayo video to Tik Tik, I didn’t expect it to take off. But it became viral instantly and the questions FLEW IN!

    Why did my mayonnaise turn yellowish? It can look a yellowish if you added a little too much mustard. If I’m being true to my recipe then you should add 1 teaspoon mustard but I usually just give the bottle a small squeeze to save on time and dishes.

    What is the fridge life? The longest I’ve kept this homemade mayonnaise in the fridge for has been 3-4 days because I make it as I need it but one google source says “if you ferment the mayonnaise for 6 hours, it will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator”. Here is the source for that and she even shows you how to ferment it.

    “aren’t you worried about salmonella poisoning?”

    Aren’t you worried about getting salmonella poisoning from using raw eggs? Yes! – If I didn’t trust my source then that would be a big concern but since I get my farm fresh eggs from my own chickens, I know I keep a tip top coop and very healthy chickens.

    Why would you use the whole egg when you’re supposed to only use the yolk? Because I do what I want Karen but also because one day I forgot to separate the egg yolk and decided to just go with it since I wasn’t about to dig it back out. And you know what happened? It still became mayonnaise and I lived happily ever after because I saved time and didn’t waste an egg white 🙂

    Why aren’t you drizzling the oil? That is the correct way to do it. All I have to say to this “question” is that the way I did it made mayonnaise just like I wanted it to. Also that 6+3=9 and so does 5+4; there isn’t a single right way to do something.

    There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to how you cook

    Do I have to use avocado oil? No, you can substitute the avocado oil for grapeseed, safflower, or olive oil but olive oil can have a strong and overpowering taste than what most people would prefer. I haven’t tried coconut oil yet but I have seen it done so that’s a fun option too!

    What brand is your immersion blender and what kind of attachment are you using for it? It’s a basic Kitchen Aid one that I purchased at Walmart a couple years ago. Here is the link to it. As for the attachment, I’m just using the same attachment that came with the machine.

    Do I have to use the whole egg? No, you can use 1 whole egg or just 1 yolk or even just 1 egg white for this recipe.

    Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

    Instructions:

    Add the oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and raw egg to a tall jar.

    Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and pulling up as the oil turns white.

    Tools:

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup oil
    • 1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular)
    • 2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar)
    • 1 tspn salt
    • 1 whole raw egg

    Directions:

    1. Add all the ingredients to the jar (order doesn’t matter)
    2. If the mustard, salt, egg, and lemon juice haven’t settle to the bottom of the jar then push them to the bottom with your immersion blender.
    3. Place your immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and begin pulling up slowly as the oil beneath the blender blade turns white.
    4. You are done once all the oil has turned to mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

    Notes:

    Keep mayonnaise in an air tight container and store in fridge. Your mayonnaise won’t look pearly white because of the mustard in this recipe.

    Yield: 1 cup

    Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

    homemade avocado oil mayonnaise recipe in a tall mason jar and on the tip of a kitchen aid immersion blender

    Delicious homemade mayonnaise in less than 1 minute. Once you see how easy this mayo is to do at home, you won't ever want the store bought stuff again.

    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 1 minute
    Total Time 1 minute

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oil
    • 1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular)
    • 2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar)
    • 1 tspn salt
    • 1 whole raw egg

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to the jar (order doesn't matter)

    • If the mustard, salt, egg, and lemon juice haven't settle to the bottom of the jar then push them to the bottom with your immersion blender.

    • Place your immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and begin pulling up slowly as the oil beneath the blender blade turns white.

    • You are done once all the oil has turned to mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

    Notes

    Keep mayonnaise in an air tight container and store in fridge. Your mayonnaise won't look pearly white because of the mustard in this recipe.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    16

    Serving Size:

    1 tablespoon
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mg
    Cuisine: condiment / Category: homemaking

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    How I Got Pregnant with PCOS 5x

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    How I Got Pregnant with PCOS 5x

    When I was 17 my doctor told me “You should probably start accepting that you won’t be able to have babies”. Fast forward to present day and I’m here to tell you, she was wrong & here’s how I fixed it then became pregnant with PCOS.

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    At 17 years old, I went in for a normal athletic physical but by the end of that appointment I had been diagnosed with a hormone imbalance and told “I don’t know what your plans for the future are but you should start accepting that you most likely won’t be able to have babies”.

    When hearing the doctor’s words I felt my chest sink down into my stomach and felt the space around me moving slower. I can still remember so many details on my doctor’s face: she had short brown hair, brown eyes, a powdered face, a little mascara, and thin lips. Then my eyes moved from her lips to her forehead because I couldn’t even make eye contact with her after those words.

    How could I not have any babies? My entire life my plan was to have a big family with at least 8 kids. Now this person is saying I can’t? Then she asked me a question, I just don’t remember what it was but that snapped me out of feeling sorry for myself and started to ask a million questions.

    My brain was jumping from things like, “what do you mean?, What if I don’t want to accept it, are there alternatives? Do I still produce eggs? What is a hormone imbalance?”

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    WHAT IS A HORMONE IMBALANCE?

    My biggest concern was the term hormone imbalance because the way my doctor explained it didn’t make it any better. She said I had higher amounts of testosterone so naturally my eyes bugged out but she could clearly guess what my facial expressions were saying because she immediately said “it doesn’t mean you’re a man! Everyone has testosterone and estrogen. You’re body just isn’t producing the right amounts”.

    So I’m thinking…

    HOW DO I MAKE MY BODY PRODUCE THE RIGHT HORMONE AMOUNTS?

    Mind you, this was 13 years ago and the whole PCOS term really didn’t even exist. In fact, it’s still pretty new even today so there aren’t a whole lot of experts out there on the subject. I didn’t even realize my hormone imbalance was in fact PCOS until I was pregnant with my 3rd child (but more on that later).

    Long story short I was prescribed birth control to regulate my cycle which was going to be the cure-all for what was going on. I didn’t just have extremely irregular periods (about 1 every 8 months), I had hair in places it shouldn’t be, trouble falling asleep, and had the hardest time losing weight even though I was always working out at school and outside of school.

    Before I left my doctor told me to stay on birth control then come back when I want to have a baby only if I was having trouble for more than 2 years after being off of it.

    Fast forward to present day and I’m here to tell you, the doctor was wrong and here’s how I got pregnant with PCOS

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    How to Get Pregnant with PCOS + my symptoms

    PCOS IS REVERSABLE

    The first bit of good news is that PCOS is completely reversible – YES, I said reversible. The key is to find out what your root cause is so you too can become pregnant with PCOS. I found mine with the help of The PCOS Nutritionist. You can join her PCOS protocol group or get all the information for free by listening to her podcast.

    PCOS isn’t necessarily a bad thing either, in fact, it’s actually a survival instinct where your baby-making switch turns off because your body is like “WHOA – Something isn’t right here guys. This is not the right time to have a baby because we are way too stressed and need to fix this first”.

    It’s more like a super power 😉

    Anyway, for me I noticed every single one of my pregnancies happened once I was under a specific weight but the problem is that it’s very hard for me to lose weight. Then I learned that women with PCOS are usually insulin resistant which means your body has a harder time breaking down sugar so it stores it as fat instead. Then that led to another problem because I also become exhausted when I’ve had too much sugar.

    But I couldn’t stop. I had this uncontrollable hankering for sweets. I originally thought it was a family characteristic because the women on my dad’s side of my family all love their sugar but yeeeears later I come to find out the majority of them HAVE A HORMONE IMBALANCE! <mind blown>

    Anyway, it became this spiral effect where I would crave sugar, gain weight, then be too sleepy to work out. Which brings me to the next topic …

    Choosing an Energy Supplement

    Although I made coffee at home, sometimes I needed a mid day pick me up so I would grab a Starbucks coffee when getting off work (it was in the same parking lot anyway) to do the 2-3 hour drive home. But on the days when I’d get Starbucks I was falling asleep and would need to get off the freeway to take a quick nap. spoiler alert – IT WAS ALL THE DAMN SUGAR IN THE COFFEE!

    But I didn’t know this yet. All I knew was that I needed something besides coffee because I really thought I had become immune to it’s caffeine.

    That’s when I found Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy. It was on sale at my job and since I have high trust in Costco, I figured it would be worth a shot.

    Immediately I saw a difference because for the first time, in a long time, I had the energy to get things done.

    After a couple weeks I saw the scale going down consistently but I still wasn’t getting a period.

    YOU DON’T NEED A PERIOD TO OVULATE

    What I mean by this is you don’t need a bleed to get pregnant; your body just needs to ovulate. This is important to note because with my last baby, Forest, I was pregnant in February of  2021 but hadn’t gotten a period since April of 2020.

    Anyway, I was losing weight but still kind of grumpy and I could tell because my husband and I were fighting a lot over the dumbest things. I knew they were dumb but I just was snappy about everything.

    MOOD SWINGS

    Mood swings are also symptoms of PCOS and the PCOS Nutritionist puts a huge emphasis on getting the proper amount of sleep so I played around with my bedtime schedule. What I learned is that I needed 7and ½ hours of sleep each night in order to be pleasant and happy and just overall glad to start the day.

    Daily Rhythm / Bed Time Routine

    I started doing a daily rhythm so that I knew what needed to be done in the day, afternoon, and night that way by bed time I was able to wind down and not think about all the things I needed to do the next day.

    I also started listening to ASMR videos, specifically, Maria from the YouTube channel Gentle Whispering (David still pokes fun at me when I put this on) but it makes me so relaxed.

    Now this is going to sound soooooooooo stupid but doing 10 long-deep-slow breaths does wonders. Youre whole body and mind elevates by doing some true deep breathing once a day. Plus doing this signals the brain to be like “oh ok, no-need to fight or flight. If we’re able to take in some big oxygen right now then that means everything is ok and we can relax. We have time to just kick it”.

    All of these things helped me get to the weight by body needed to be at for my body to say “ok, it’s time to make a baby. This body is tip top and there isn’t any danger around us so we can comfortably bring a baby into the world right now”.

    GETTING PREGNANT WITH PCOS – THE BOOK

    I love the way this book is set up because its nice on the eyes and easy to read so it didn’t feel like a daunting task. BUUUT, I ended up not even needing it because when I started reading it, I was already pregnant but didn’t know it.

    This is just a great resource to have on hand but you don’t need to purchase the book because she gives all this information for free on her podcast. paper book $30, digital version $10, audible version $13.

    But because I am such a fan of her work, I am going to be doing a give-away.  3 lucky winners will be sent a copy of this book *must reside in the United States or Canada* and all you have to do is be subscribed to my Youtube channel, comment this secret emoji 😭😎 (within this post or on youtube channel), then enter your information below to join the raffle. Every time the youtube video hits 10k views I will do a giveaway and the final giveaway will be done at 30k views. So share share share to reach the goal quicker.

    OTHER PRODUCTS I WAS USING for getting pregnant with PCOS

    Some of the other products I was using when on my pregnancy journey were Pink Stork’s Fertility Bundle which includes fertility tea, some fertility candies, and fertility support vitamins which are basically a mega prenatal with the addition of some popular fertility ingredients like chaste tree berries, ashwagandha, as well as some others.

    I can’t say for sure if these helped but I was using them and would definitely use these products again for my next pregnancy endeavor.

    Once I became pregnant I switched over to their Total Prenatal vitamins because they have all the daily recommended values for pregnant AND nursing women plus DHA.

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    Free Polar Bear Worksheets for Homeschool – freebie printables

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    Polar Bear Family Activity Pack

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    February 27th is International Polar Bear Day so to celebrate them I’ve created some fun activity sheets! To promote team work, these pages are meant to be done as a family but can be used as a homeschool resource instead for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd graders.

    How to incorporate the Polar Bear Activity Pack into Homeschool

    There have been countless times where I want to change the lesson plan to something that has to do with the current holiday or trend or even just the current weather, but as soon as I have to write down how it works as homeschool I’m slapped in the face with writer’s block. I don’t want that to happen to you! So, I’ve already come up with simple explanations that you can copy/paste below.

    English Language Arts

    the student learned about polar bear habitats, behaviors, and adaptations through reading informational texts.

    History

    student gained an understanding of the historical and cultural significance polar bears have to indigenous peoples in the Arctic region.

    Math

    the student explored how climate change impacts polar bear food sources and how that affects the ecosystem, connecting mathematics to real-world phenomena.

    Science

    they learned about polar bear anatomy.

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    Why You’ll Love These Polar Bear Worksheets

    Family Friendly – I’ve created these worksheets with multiple ages in mind. As a homeschool mom of 4 kiddos, I am aware that if one kid is doing something, there will be another asking why he doesn’t get to do it too.

    Fun to do – The goal for homeschooling our babiesis to keep everything as fun as possible and to nurture their love and curiosity to learn. Your kid(s) and you will love the cool facts and fun worksheets included in this pack.

    Make it Your Own – You’ll appreciate that these worksheets can be adapted to fit most ages. If your child is learning their colors then you can have them color all the dots green or if you guys are working on skip counting, have them do the dot-to-dot in multiples of 5 or 6 or whatever you want! Maybe your child wants to learn a different language, have them fill in the Polar Bear Body Parts Worksheet with another language.

    Tips

    • I like to print off the whole pack then pass out 1 – 2 worksheets to each child that I think would suit their learning abilities.
    • If more than 1 child wants to do the same worksheet then I just make a copy.
    • Want more printables?! Check out this fun President’s Day Worksheet
    • Watch this Youtube Short to get a glimpse of how we do homeschool.

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    Polar Bear Fun Facts

    • their skin is actually black, not white. Their fur is translucent so it appears white because it reflects visible light.
    • the polar bears scientific name means “sea bear”
    • they can be found living in 5 different countries: United States (Alaska), Canada, Russia, Greenland, and Norway
    • these guys can swim for days in open water without rest and can swim up to 6 miles per hour.
    • polar bears are classified as marine mammals and are the only bear species to be considered marine mammals.
    • male polar bears can weigh as much as 10 men. They are also twice the size of females.
    • they have a very strong sense of smell, which they use to find seal breathing-holes in the ice. Once the polar bear has found the hole, the bear will wait patiently until the seal comes up for air then attack. They can even detect a seal in the water beneath a meter (about 3 feet) of compacted snow.
    • Polar Bear mommas give live birth to 1 – 3 cubs per litter.
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    Scroll down for your free Polar Bear Activity Pack

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    I filled out the form. Why haven’t I received my worksheets?

    check your spam/junk/promotions folders first. Then add ra****@**************ma.com to your email contact list so you always get those goodies. If that doesn’t work, shoot me an email and I will send you the file directly (sometimes I’m running on coffee and essential oils and miss a step, yikes!).

    If I join the email list for this lesson, can I still get more free worksheets?

    yes! scroll down to get as many different lessons as you want.

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    How Do You Get the Polar Bear Worksheets!?

    1. enter your name and email into the form below
    2. select “Polar Bear Activity Pack”
    3. click the send-them-my-way button
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    Free President’s Day Printable worksheets – best for homeschool

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    President’s Day Homeschool Worksheets! – free printable

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    In celebration of President’s Day I’ve created these cool Presidents Day printable worksheets. This Lincoln and Washington activity pack is simple enough for kinder but informative enough that your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grader can get his learning on too. (A new 4th grader level worksheet now included.)

    How to incorporate President’s Day into Homeschool

    If you’re like me then you didn’t plan to incorporate this holiday into today’s lesson. If that’s the case, then you also don’t have a plan for how to explain how this will work for homeschool. No worries, I’ve already come up with simple explanations below so that you can just copy/paste.

    English Language Arts

    • They demonstrated comprehension by organizing and sequencing historical events as well as presidential terms.
    • Developed vocabulary related to political terms and historical events.

    History

    • Gained a deeper understanding of the sequence of U.S. presidential history because they created the timeline.
    • Identified key historical figures and their contributions to U.S. history.
    • Explored the impact of major events during different presidencies and their significance.

    Math

    • Explored the concept of timelines as a visual representation of numerical and sequential data.

    Social Studies

    • They developed spatial awareness and fine motor skills by cutting, pasting, and organizing the timeline elements.
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    Why You’ll Love these President’s Day Worksheets

    Unique – The reason I created these Abraham Lincoln and George Washington worksheets is because when I was searching google for some good homeschool lessons for president’s day, I could only find sheets with basic information. Example: George Washington chopped down the cherry tree (which isn’t even true), Abraham Lincoln is on the penny, blah, blah, blah. I wanted something that would put my kids a bar higher in what they know so I created these simple, yet informative, FREE printables.

    Updated 2025: Now also includes Franklin Roosevelt and John Adams. Each year I add 1-2 more presidents to the pack. Let me know in the comments which president you’d like a worksheet for next!

    TIPS for Using the President’s Day Worksheets

    • if you don’t want to use the pre-written fun facts in these worksheets, then write your own and have your child paste the ones you’ve created onto the timeline instead.
    • keep the little ones intentionally occupied by giving them the included coloring page so that you can focus on on the older kiddos.
    • Want more printables?! Check out this cool Polar Bear Activity Pack
    • Watch this Youtube Short to get a peak into how we do homeschool.

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    Alt text: teaser photo for the free printable President's Day Coloring Page. a little Nome looking character holding 2 balloons in one hand that are decorated with stars and stripes and holding a tiny american flag in the other hand. He's wearing a top hat that says USA and sunglasses that have stars on one lens and stripes on the other lens.

    President’s Day Worksheet Answer Key

    George Washington Timeline Worksheet

    • 1749 – Became a land surveyor and map maker at the age of 17
    • 1754 – Took over the Mt. Vernon Estate
    • 1775 – Became General of the Continental Army
    • 1789 – Elected the president by a unanimous vote

    click the video below for a fun and educational George Washington Video for Kids

    John Adams Timeline Worksheet

    • 1755 – Graduated from Harvard University
    • 1776 – Aug 2nd, 1776 John Adams signed the Declaration of Independence
    • 1789/1796- became the 1st vice president then the 2nd President of the Unites States
    • 1825 – His eldest son, John Quincy Adams, became the president of the U.S.A.

    Abraham Lincoln Timeline Worksheet

    • 1809 – Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin
    • 1861 – Elected the 16th president
    • 1863 – Signed the Emancipation Proclamation
    • 1865 – Assassinated at Ford’s Theater

    Franklin D Roosevelt Timeline Worksheet

    • 1905 – Married his fifth cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, then at their wedding he said, “there’s nothing like keeping the name in the family.”
    • 1921 – contracted polio while on vacation in Canada
    • 1933 – became the 32nd president of the United States and served 4 terms
    • 1941 – declared that December 7th is “a date which will live in infamy” then declared war on Japan

    Presidential Nouns Worksheet (George & Abe)

    • Person: George Washington, map maker, Abraham Lincoln, President
    • Place: log cabin, Mt. Vernon, Ford’s Theater, Virginia
    • Thing: Continental Congress, Emancipation Proclamation, cherry tree, freedom

    Presidential Nouns Worksheet (John Adams & Franklin Roosevelt)

    • Person: John Adams, Franklin Roosevelt, lawyer, Vice President
    • Place: England, White House, Pearl Harbor, Japan
    • Thing: Declaration of Independence, wedding ring, freedom, bomb

    Scroll down for your Free President’s Day Printables

    presidents day freebies featuring a abe lincoln timeline worksheet
    presidents day freebies featuring a george washington timeline worksheet
    John Adams Timeline worksheet with the word SAMPLE written across it
    Franklin Roosevelt Timeline worksheet with the word SAMPLE written across it
    presidents day coloring page with a line drawing of the map of the US with 50 blank stars below that and the word "SAMPLE" written over the page

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    Items you may need for the President’s Day Activity Pack

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    • U.S. PRESIDENT PAPER DOLLS

    One of our favorite ways to spruce up any homeschool lesson is by bringing some sort of “toy” into the mix so for history lessons my secret weapons are these paper dolls by FAMOUS FIGURES. The kiddos looooove using what they’ve learned to bring the characters to life and it gives me a front row seat to their very educational puppet show ;).

    Another good reason is that it keeps little hands busy doing something constructive while they listen to the lecture.

    2 different famous figures books. one is of the civil war and the other is of the american revolution

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    constitution center: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-young-franklin-d-roosevelt-2

    whitehouse: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/george-washington/

    national archives: https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals_iv/sections/nonjavatext_emancipation.html#:~:text=President%20Abraham%20Lincoln%20issued%20the,and%20henceforward%20shall%20be%20free.%22

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    Simple Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot – No Fuss

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    Simple Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot – No Fuss

    a no-fuss easy way to make homemade yogurt in the instapot. for the busy homesteaders who strive for functionality and simplicity.

    1 gallon of simple homemade yogurt packaged up in 2 64oz mason jars and an 8oz mason jar

    If you follow my social media accounts you know that one of my favorite breakfast staples is a delicious yogurt smoothie because it’s quick, easy, and packed with healthy probiotics. So of course, as a mom, I’m here for it.

    Unfortunately, good quality store-bought yogurt comes with a hefty price tag if you’re having it often. Especially if you plan to serve it up for your entire family.

    That’s why I was determined to learn how to make quality yogurt myself but also make the process as simple as possible.

    scroll down for video and printable recipe

    wooden spoon scooping out simple homemade yogurt from the instapot mealthypot

    This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you but I only recommend products that I actually use and love. Read the full disclosure here.

    WHAT IF I’M LACTOSE INTOLERANT?

    Many lactose intolerant people can tolerate yogurt but not milk because of the fermentation and straining process. My daughter is very lactose intolerant but has zero problems with the homemade yogurt I make because it’s fermented for a full 24 hours.

    The longer it ferments the more sour it will taste but the longer it ferments, the more the lactose is broken down.

    WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED?

    All you need are 2 kitchen tools: first being a smart pressure cooker with a yogurt setting like the Instant Pot. I personally use the Mealthy Pot because at the time when I purchased it, it had more features than the Instant Pot and at a better price tag.

    The second item is optional and that is a straining cloth so that you can turn regular yogurt into Greek Yogurt, sour cream, or even make a yogurt cream cheese!

    WHAT IS A MOTHER YOGURT STARTER?

    Any store-bought plain yogurt (preferably organic) will be perfect for your very first Mother Yogurt Starter. Then after that I will show you how to get your own mother yogurt starter from your home made yogurt batches.

    Each time you want to make homemade yogurt you are going to need an already established yogurt bacteria. This small amount of good bacteria is going to take over your milk and battle any of the bad bacteria in the milk so that you end up with a fermented product and not a rotten one.

    Also, the yogurt fermenting process is breaking down the lactose making it easier on the stomach.

    If you are familiar with a sourdough starter it’s the same type of concept. People that are gluten intolerant can usually handle a sourdough bread because the sourdough starter has broken down the beginning parts of the grain making it easier for the stomach to digest.

    organic whole milk plain yogurt by the brand simply choice made my aldi to use as first mother yogurt starter for our simple homemade yogurt recipe

    scroll to bottom for printable recipe

    INGREDIENTS FOR SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

    • 1gallon milk (see notes)
    • 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter (see notes or blog post)

    TOOLS FOR SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

    1. pour the entire gallon of milk into the Instant Pot
    2. take the sealing ring out of the lid then place the lid on the pot and into the locking position.
    3. turn the sealing/venting knob to “venting” (or set the switch to venting if you have a newer model)
    4. press the yogurt button 2 times to activate the “boil” function
    5. when the machine beeps that it is done boiling, turn the machine off and allow it rest for about 30 minutes or until the milk is cool enough to touch.
    6. add 1 cup of Mother Yogurt Starter to the pot and stir it in
    7. press the yogurt button until the machine reads “yogurt” then set the cook time for anything between 8 – 24 hours. (the longer it cooks, the less lactose there will be)
    8. when the machine beeps that it is done cooking, set aside 1 cup. This will be your Mother Yogurt Starter for the next time you make yogurt. You will only need 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter so any excess can be stored to eat.
    9. Pour the remaining yogurt into airtight containers and store in fridge for up to 2 weeks. If you want thick creamy Greek Yogurt then strain all of your yogurt until it’s at your desired consistency. (You can even end up making a yogurt cream cheese if you leave it straining long enough!)

    NOTES

    whole milk will make creamier yogurt while non fat and raw milk will be more runny but you can use any type of cow, goat, or sheep milk for this recipe.

    (repeat) Any store-bought plain yogurt (preferably organic) will work for your very 1st Mother Yogurt Starter.

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    Simple No Fuss Homemade Yogurt

    Simple No Fuss Homemade Yogurt

    No-fuss easy way to make homemade yogurt in the instapot. for the busy homesteaders who strive for functionality and simplicity.

    Cook Time 8 hours
    Additional Time 2 hours
    Total Time 10 hours

    Ingredients

    • • 1 gallon milk (see notes)
    • • 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter (see notes or blog post)

    Instructions

    TOOLS

    1. instapot (or any other smart pressure cooker with yogurt function)
    2. optional: straining cloth to make Greek Yogurt

    HOW TO

    1. pour 1 gallon milk into InstaPot
    2. take sealing ring out of the lid then place the lid on the pot and into the locking position
    3. turn the sealing knob to the "venting" position (or set the switch to venting if you have a new model)
    4. press the yogurt button until the display screen reads "boil"
    5. when done boiling, turn the machine off and allow to rest for 30 minutes
    6. add 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter to the pot and stir in
    7. press the yogurt button until the machine reads "yogurt" then set the cook time for 24 hours or a minimum of 8 hours. (the longer it cooks, the less lactose there will be)
    8. when its done cooking then set aside 1 cup to use as your Mother Yogurt Starter for the next time you make homemade yogurt.
    9. if you want to make Greek Yogurt then continue to the next step. If not then package your yogurt up and store it in the back of the fridge.
    10. to make Greek Yogurt pour the yogurt into a straining cloth and let rest until it's to your desired consistency. (about 2 hours = Greek Yogurt, about 4 hours = sour cream, or let sit overnight for yogurt cream cheese)

    Notes

    * whole milk will make creamier yogurt and non fat or raw milk will be more runny but any type of cow, goat, or sheep milk will still make delicious ready to eat yogurt.


    * any store bought plain yogurt will work as a Mother Yogurt Starter. after you make your first batch though, you will save 1 cup from that to be your mother yogurt starter for the next time.

    © thetattooedmomma
    Category: fermented foods

    Cozy Apple Twist Yogurt Smoothie – easy and quick

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    Cozy Apple Twist Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

    This easy apple yogurt smoothie is a quick and delicious way to get a cozy tasting meal on the table without feeling the mom guilt.

    This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you but I only recommend products that I actually use and love. Read the full disclosure here.

    scroll down for video and printable recipe

    This recipe was inspired by a desperate mom, aka me. Tell me why my kids always want an apple but never finish it.

    I was so tired of seeing half eaten apples on the counter tops, in the trash, and sometimes even UNDER THE COUCH – compliments of the 2 year old.

    So now, whenever there are unwanted kid-apples I slice off the bitten parts then throw them in the blender to make an easy apple twist yogurt smoothie.

    To be quite honest, I don’t even get upset about the leftovers anymore because it gives me the excuse to whip up a quick batch of smoothies and call it breakfast.

    But in order to keep me from feeling that mom guilt it needs to be tasty, filling, and healthy.

    DO I NEED TO USE HOMEMADE YOGURT?

    No, I just prefer to make ours using homemade yogurt because its cheaper but store-bought regular yogurt is fine to use also.

    WHY NOT JUST USE MILK?

    The probiotics in yogurt are what make this cozy treat SUPER HEALTHY!

    WHAT IF I’M LACTOSE INTOLERANT?

    Many lactose intolerant people can tolerate yogurt but not milk because of the fermentation and straining process. My daughter is very lactose intolerant but has zero problems with the homemade yogurt I make because it’s fermented for a full 24 hours.

    scroll to bottom for printable recipe

    COZY APPLE TWIST YOGURT SMOOTHIE RECIPE

    Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth…ie 😉

    Pour mixture into your favorite cup then enjoy!

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 cups yogurt (preferably homemade)
    • 1/2 cup ice (about 5 ice cubes) or half cup water
    • 1 raw apple (about 1 cup)
    • 1 tbspn brown sugar
    • 2 tspn cinnamon
    • handful of nuts (about 1/4 cup)
    • optional: 2&1/2 scoops protein powder

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    Cozy Apple Twist Yogurt Smoothie Recipe - quick, healthy, easy

    homemade yogurt apple smoothie embellished with a quartered pink lady red yellow apple and a fresh cinnamon stick

    This easy apple yogurt smoothie is a quick and delicious way to get a cozy tasting meal on the table without feeling the mom guilt.

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes

    Ingredients

    • INGREDIENTS
    • • 2 cups yogurt (preferably homemade)
    • • 1/2 cup ice (about 5 ice cubes) or half cup water
    • • 1 raw apple (about 1 cup)
    • • 1 tbsp brown sugar
    • • 2 tspn cinnamon
    • • handful of nuts (about 1/4 cup)
    • • optional: 2&1/2 scoops protein powder

    Instructions

      Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until
      smooth...ie 😉

      Pour mixture into your favorite cup and enjoy!

    © thetattooedmomma
    Cuisine: Dessert / Category: sourdough

    Easy Sweet Potato Cheesecake Yogurt Smoothie

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    Easy Sweet Potato Cheesecake Yogurt Smoothie

    This Sweet Potato Cheesecake smoothie recipe is an easy way to get a creamy yogurt dessert in by morning and call it a healthy breakfast.

    This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

    scroll down for video and printable recipe

    In order to keep grocery cost down most of our cooking is done using in-season ingredients so when fall comes around I tend to get a little carried away with the autumn veggies, mainly sweet potatoes.

    Having to come up with a way to use them all up without wearing out my kiddos’ tastes buds was a fun little task.

    Since the babies are already getting those healthy probiotic benefits from eating our plain homemade yogurt I don’t feel guilty about adding a good amount of sweets to it to make it tasty for them because it is still better than the store bought brands.

    The kids yogurt brands from the store might as well be advertised as a spoon full of sugar with a hint of yogurt.

    Plus, their taste buds are still developing so as time goes on I just put less sweet stuff until eventually they want just the Greek yogurt with a few berries mixed in.

    WHAT’S THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN GREEK YOGURT AND REGULAR?

    Greek yogurt and regular yogurt are made using the same ingredients but Greek yogurt is thicker because more of the whey has been strained off.

    (If you strain the yogurt long enough then you can even turn it into cream cheese.)

    WHY NOT JUST USE MILK?

    The probiotics in yogurt are what make this sweet treat HEALTHY!

    DO I NEED TO USE HOMEMADE YOGURT?

    No, I just prefer to make ours using homemade yogurt because its cheaper but store bought regular yogurt is fine to use also.

    1 mason jar filled with home made yogurt and another mason jar filled with pumpkin puree

    scroll to bottom for printable recipe

    SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE YOGURT SMOOTHIE RECIPE

    Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth…ie 😉

    Pour mixture into your favorite cup then enjoy!

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 cups yogurt (preferably homemade)
    • 1/2 cup ice (about 5 ice cubes)
    • 1 cup cooked sweet potato
    • 2 tbspn cream cheese
    • 1 tspn cinnamon
    • 1/4 cup nuts
    • optional: 2&1/2 scoops protein powder

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    Yield: 2.5 servings/ 5 cups

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Yogurt Smoothie

    cooked sweet potatoes in mason jar with 2 raw ones next to it sitting on a wooden cutting board

    This Sweet Potato Cheesecake smoothie recipe is an easy way to get a dessert by morning in and call it a healthy breakfast.

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes

    Ingredients

    • INGREDIENTS
    • • 2 cups yogurt (preferably homemade)
    • • 1/2 cup ice (about 5 ice cubes)
    • • 1 cup cooked sweet potato
    • • 2 tblspn cream cheese
    • • 1 tspn cinnamon
    • • 1/4 cup nuts
    • • optional: 2&1/2 scoops protein powder

    Instructions

      Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until
      smooth...ie 😉

      Pour mixture into your favorite cup and enjoy!

    © thetattooedmomma
    Cuisine: Dessert / Category: sourdough

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