Girlfriends Guide 2

Because Homeschooling Is A Lifestyle

Reflections on Self Care September

Have you heard of Self Care September?  I hadn't until my Pinterest feed blew up with all kinds of Self Care September pins.  I started going through some of them and realized that September is the perfect month for me personally to really dig into self-care.  This is the month that starts my crazy season and self-care is usually the last thing on my mind.  September is when we typically go to the beach for vacation, I start kids Christmas play practices and gearing up for the holidays, fall deep cleaning and there are usually all kinds of other things going on. What better time to really focus on making sure that I'm taking care of myself?  Seems like a great time to renew some great ... read more

Crispy Breaded Pork Chops

I love pork chops!  Do you remember the commercials saying pork was the "other white meat"?  I do!  I have a tendency to forget all about making pork chops, but they are inexpensive, at least the ones I get, quick cooking and so yummy.  Every week when I plan my menu, I try to incorporate as much variety as I can.  That way, you're not eating chicken every day, which I could do very easily.  I try to have at least one beef, pork and another type of meat or even meatless options throughout the week.  Who wants to eat the same thing every night?  Not my family! I planned to make this for Sunday night supper and I'm so glad that was my plan.  This Sunday started Kids Christmas play practices.  ... read more

End of a Chapter from a Thoughts from a Graduated Homeschool Mom

I have a bookcase in my classroom/office that has lots of homeschool books and curriculum on it.  All homeschooling families have these bookcases packed full of textbooks, workbooks, and everything else you need for homeschooling.  I also have an attic full of old curriculum, too.  No big deal right?  Until you find out that my baby, who is now 20 years old, graduated three years ago.  I still have all the books.  I have curricula in my attic that my oldest, who is now 24 years old, used in elementary school. I have all the books that all three of my kids read all through school.   What a mess it is up there, don't go in my attic! Note I am not a hoarder, in truth, I'm a minimalist.  I ... read more

Hurricane Prep

Well, Florence is knocking down the door here in North Carolina and although we're next door to Charlotte, we are not out of the woods by a long shot.  I've spent this week trying to get ready as best as I can.  The tv has barely changed from the Weather Channel and the closer the storm gets the more it stays on that channel.  It's so weird, we're kinda used to hurricanes and tropical storms around here, but this one is so different.  It is huge!  There is nowhere to hide from this one and so everyone is prepping.  Even those of us that live inland.  I'm so used to prepping for power outage for ice and snow that I almost didn't know how to prep for this.  My girls and I just kinda looked at ... read more

Swedish Meatballs

  Swedish Meatballs Olive Oil2 pounds of ground beef4-5 slices of white bread finely diced2 eggs1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. onion powder1/2 tsp. Cavender’s Greek Seasoning4 Tbsp. flour1/2 cup sour cream1 cup milk3 cups of beef broth1/4 tsp. nutmeg Heat skillet to medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Mix ground beef, bread, eggs, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Greek seasoning together.  Make meatballs and place in skillet. Be careful that your temperature isn’t too high and it overcooks them on the outside.  Turn occasionally to get done on all sides and then put a lid on to finish cooking through.  About 15-20 ... read more

Church Drama: Why Costumes and Makeup Are Important

The drama for your church has been carefully chosen, you're picking out actors and thinking about sets and practice times, but have you given any thought to your costumes or makeup?  This is one of my favorite parts about doing drama ministry.  This is where your characters come to life!  Don't panic if you can't sew or you don't know the difference between regular makeup and special effects makeup.  I'm here to help! I realize not every church is willing to invest in the drama ministry and lots of churches don't even have drama ministry and that's ok, there are ways to work around that.  Costumes and makeup are integral to your characters.  They help set the stage!  I remember when I got ... read more

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