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The Dirt and Ordinary Days

By Holly Giles | homeschooling , Motherhood

Ordinary days Have you ever had ordinary days, well, weeks when everything seems to be in a perpetual state of disarray?  Yesterday was the tipping point for feeling like my life was on a hamster wheel going nowhere. My days are always ordinary and full of dirt, dishes, and multiplication. Our home education routine has been less than on track […]

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Pancake Mix in a Jar

By Holly Giles | seasonal

I always seem to need a last minute gift. Do you? I enjoy giving homemade items like the pancake in a jar because I believe it is a thoughtful gift, and it definitely helps our budget. Pancake mix in a jar is fun and easy. I keep many jars of preserves and jam we have made throughout the year and […]

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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

By Holly Giles | Recipes

Blueberry Zucchini Bread Blueberry zucchini bread is perfect for the hot summers here in Florida. Loads of zucchini and other vegetables and fruits are in season and abundant for feeding hungry boys. The farmers’ Market is a great place to start. Picking blueberries in Florida Let’s face it ya’ll, it is hot here in Florida and even […]

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Mount Dora Spring Craft Show

By Holly Giles | Family , Florida

 Mount Dora is a quaint historic town surrounding Lake Dora in Lake County, Florida.  They have wonderful festivals of art and patrons come from all over the country to attend.  I applied for the Mount Dora spring show in hopes of our family experiencing a large show and to sell enough feed sack totes to keep […]

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