Mashed Potatoes

Mmmmm… I love homemade mashed potatoes. I use my hand masher to make mine but feel free to use a mixer, if you like. You can adjust the milk, butter, and seasonings to get these to your liking. Sometimes we use red-skinned potatoes and leave the skins on for something just a little different. We also like to add a few sauteed onions when we do this… yummy!

Need an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try these Super Yummy Caulitaters… many of our kids actually prefer these over regular mashed potatoes now!

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Easy Collard Greens

A lot of times when I make greens I will ‘cheat’ and buy them canned. Every now and then I see them on sale or someone will stop by and bless me with a mess of fresh greens. They are so much better than the canned. Continue reading “Easy Collard Greens”

Backwards Day

I know my older kids loved this day at Public School. They didn’t have to worry about if their shirts were on right or even their shoes for that matter. Sometimes I think my kids are celebrating Backwards Day every day here!

Below are some links for some fun activities. Maybe you could have dinner for breakfast or breakfast for dinner? Just have fun!

Things To Do

Backwards Day

Crazy Mixed Up Backwards Day on Pinterest

Backwards Day Lesson Plan

Backwards Day at A to Z Kids Stuff

Backwards & Upside Down Day

Books to Read (Backwards)

Backwards Day

Brunhilda’s Backwards Day

Sofia’s Backwards Day

January Holidays

I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month!

This month is also known as:

  • National Bath Safety Month
  • National Blood Donor Month
  • National Braille Literacy Month
  • National Hobby Month
  • Hot Tea Month
  • National Oatmeal Month
  • National Soup Month

The weeks can be celebrated as:

  • 2nd Week Letter Writing Week

I found this list and more here:

New Year’s Day (1st)

** See New Year’s Day for crafts and activities.

National Spaghetti Day (4th)

Trivia Day (4th)

Friday the 13th (not every January but in 2017 we have one)

**See Friday The 13th for crafts and activities.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (3rd Monday in January)

**See Martin Luther King Jr. Day for crafts and activities.

Winnie the Pooh Day (18th)  Winnie The Pooh Day

**See Winnie The Pooh Day for crafts and activities.

National Popcorn Day  (19th)

Inauguration Day (20th or 21st)

**See Inauguration Day for crafts and activities.

National Blonde Brownie Day (22nd)

National Pie Day (23rd)

National Peanut Butter Day (24th)

Compliment Day (24th)

Chinese New Years – date varies

**See Chinese New Years for crafts and activities.

National Puzzle Day (29th)

Backward Day (31st)

**See Backwards Day for crafts and activities.

Homeschool: January on Pinterest for crafts/activities related to the month of January.

Basic Cake Directions

Want to turn an ordinary boxed cake mix into something extraordinary? I learned this trick from my Home Ec teacher, Mrs. Boyette, who was a wonderful inspiration to me when I was in school. Continue reading “Basic Cake Directions”