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Tour of the USA: Thanksgiving Succotash Recipe for Kids

Guest — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:57:00 +0000

Thanksgiving succotash is a yummy dish for kids! They'll be learning a bit about US history and the origins of Thanksgiving in the process.

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Fun and Easy Colonial Recipes for Kids

Tanya — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:59:00 +0000

Introducing your kids to colonial recipes is a hands-on way to learn about life during the American Revolutionary War while whipping up delicious and simple treats.

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Tips for a Seamless Transition to Veganism

Tanya — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:29:57 +0000

Here are tips for making your transition to veganism more accessible.

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Super Easy Personal Pizza Recipes

Tanya — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:52:00 +0000

Greatest idea: teach the kids how to make personal pizzas that they can customize themselves!

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Healthy Habits, Happy Moms & Families

Tanya — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:17:13 +0000

In this post, I will share with you some of my new favorite healthy habits from the end of 2021 that have made a huge difference in my overall health.

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Make-ahead Freezer Meals Recipes for Busy Moms

Tanya — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:03:22 +0000

Dinners started to sneak up on me more and more. It was frustrating. I didn’t have all of the ingredients I needed for meals. I wasn’t organized and sometimes, we were eating breakfast cereal for dinner! This NEEDED to change. Then, I re-discovered the wonder of make-ahead freezer meals recipes! Make-ahead Freezer Meals Recipes forContinue Reading

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The Best Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sides

Tanya — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:04:38 +0000

If you have taken the leap to go gluten free recently or have been gluten free for a while, you know that we are constantly looking for great ideas and recipes that are delicious and amazing. In this post, there is an incredible list of gluten free Thanksgiving ideas for the must-have sides and some uniqueContinue Reading

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4 Free Food Resources for Homeschooling Moms

Tanya — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:56:22 +0000

Get kids in the kitchen! Give them the confidence they need to be winners in life! They don’t have to wait until they are teens or young adults to learn independence in the kitchen. We are part of a homeschool co-op and it offers a cooking class using this course and it is the mostContinue Reading

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Easy Instant Pot Beef Recipes

Tanya — Fri, 31 May 2019 09:58:56 +0000

Our Instant Pot is the best! I seriously use it at least 4 times a week. It has been the best addition to our kitchen and I can’t imagine my life without it! I love Freezer Meals and our Instant Pot makes our dinners a breeze, especially when we have guests staying here. In thisContinue Reading

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Tanya — Wed, 15 May 2019 09:16:39 +0000

I love bacon! I mean, who doesn’t?! It is one of the most amazing-tasting foods out there! I also love vegetables, especially when they are still crunchy. Needless to say, bacon and asparagus are delicious on their own, but they particularly go very well together. Have you tried the bacon wrapped asparagus bundles? They areContinue Reading

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Easy Chicken Instant Pot Recipes

Tanya — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:40:35 +0000

We love our Instant Pot! It has been the best addition to our kitchen! I am using it literally every other day because I love Freezer Meals and our Instant Pot makes our dinners a breeze. In this post, we have a fantastic list of easy Chicken Instant Pot Recipes that your family will LOVE!Continue Reading

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Instant Pot Bone Broth Recipe

Tanya — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:01:18 +0000

Have you used your Instant Pot for bone broth? Did you even know that you can make beef, chicken, fish and even vegetable beef broth in the Instant Pot? It will save you SO MUCH TIME and electricity! I use bone broth daily, so I enjoy making it from scratch. But honestly, it was takingContinue Reading

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The Best Instant Pot Recipes Series ~ Easy Instant Pot Rice Recipe

Tanya — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:11:43 +0000

Welcome to our super awesome series called The Best Instant Pot Recipes! This time, we will be making some rice in our Instant post. It is a delicious and super easy recipe, especially because it uses minimal ingredients and we make it in our Instant Pot. This is the perfect side dish for almost anyContinue Reading

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Simple Slow Cooker Recipes

Tanya — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:28:16 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #166! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this link party every week. We love it when bloggers comeContinue Reading

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Delicious Instant Pot Meal Recipes

Tanya — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 10:33:20 +0000

We are very excited about the Instant Pot! It has been amazing for us! Food is delicious and meals are so easy to get ready now. In this post, I will be sharing with you some of the most awesome Instant Pot meal recipes out there! Come take a look! Delicious Instant Pot Meal RecipesContinue Reading

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Comfort Food Ideas ~ Chicken and Potatoes Recipe List

Tanya — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:22:54 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #161! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this link party every week. We love it when bloggers comeContinue Reading

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Family Friendly Chicken Instant Pot Recipes

Tanya — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:27:28 +0000

We love our Instant Pot! It has been the best addition to our kitchen! I am using it literally every other day because I love Freezer Meals and our Instant Pot makes our dinners a breeze. In this post, we have a fantastic list of family friendly chicken Instant Pot recipes that you and yourContinue Reading

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Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes

Tanya — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:14:12 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #149! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this linky. We love it when bloggers come over every weekContinue Reading

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Gluten-Free Ravioli with Mushroom

Tanya — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 04:41:43 +0000

Always thought that ravioli is a difficult dish to prepare? Read this article and be surprised at how quick gluten free ravioli can be had. Ravioli is a personal favorite. It is one of those dishes that I love to serve for my dinner guests. It’s delicious and very filling. Moreover, I can make one inContinue Reading

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5 Quick and Easy Appetizer Recipes

Tanya — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:55:21 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #143! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this linky. We love it when bloggers come over every weekContinue Reading

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Family-Friendly Gluten Free Recipe Ideas

Tanya — Mon, 01 May 2017 12:33:10 +0000

Have you decided to go gluten free? Have you been gluten free for a while? Regardless, I am so excited to share with you a wonderful list of gluten free recipe ideas that you and your family will love! Gluten Free Recipe Ideas for Desserts & Sweets Let’s start with the goodies! Desserts, of course!Continue Reading

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Easy Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas

Tanya — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:02:08 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #122! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this linky. We love it when bloggers come over every weekContinue Reading

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20+ Gluten Free Crockpot Recipes

Tanya — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 11:02:44 +0000

We love gluten free recipes that are yummy and easy to make. Crockpots seriously make the best family friendly recipes. And in this post, we are bringing our two favorite things, gluten free and the crockpot, to offer an awesome list of gluten free crockpot recipes! Gluten Free Crockpot Recipes Take a look at these delicious glutenContinue Reading

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Easy Cranberry Recipes Thanksgiving {Link Party 116}

Tanya — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:04:26 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #116! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this linky. We love it when bloggers come over every weekContinue Reading

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Gluten Free Recipe Ideas for Fall and Thanksgiving

Tanya — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:03:58 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #114! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this linky. We love it when bloggers come over every weekContinue Reading

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Freezer Meals Must-Have Kitchen Tools

Tanya — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:03:24 +0000

I love must-have kitchen tools! They make my life so much easier and my heart happier. Don’t get me wrong, I love cooking for my family from scratch, but when the process takes longer for not having the right tools, it makes it a drag. I don’t want that! Oh, and I love making freezer meals!Continue Reading

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Easy & Quick Soup Recipes for Kids

Tanya — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:04:43 +0000

First of all, The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #113! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this link party every week. We love it when bloggers comeContinue Reading

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Eat Like Ancient Romans {Healthy Info, Recipes and Tips}

Tanya — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:04:07 +0000

What do Ancient Roman eat? Did you know that it was similar to the famous Mediterranean diet and was one of the healthiest diets out there? In this post, you will learn how to eat like Ancient Romans and gather wonderful tips and information. You will also see some great recipes that are delicious andContinue Reading

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Easy-to-Make Lasagna Recipe {Individual Portions}

Tanya — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:02:02 +0000

When it comes to our family traditions, specifically food recipes, pasta is always at the top of our list. The Italian kitchen is one of our two favorites and honestly, my children cannot get enough of it! I am always trying to be creative and come up with fun ways to serve this favorite familyContinue Reading

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Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

Tanya — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:05:04 +0000

Do you have recipes that you smell and when you close your eyes, you could swear you were at mom’s home or in Grandma’s kitchen? I have those moments and I truly cherish those childhood memories with fondness. Those delicious foods bring a smile to my face because they’re not just food; they’re reminders, they’reContinue Reading

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30+ of the Best Family Friendly Recipes

Tanya — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:02:31 +0000

Are you excited about reading about all kinds of family-friendly recipes? In this post, you will get some great ideas for breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner, beverages and desserts! Isn’t that awesome?! Just pick one for each and you will have almost a week’s worth of fun, new recipes to share with your families! Breakfasts FrugalContinue Reading

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Summer Tips & Tricks

Tanya — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:00:37 +0000

The Natural Homeschool and co-hosts are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #98! We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. It is exciting finding great posts that are shared on this linky. We love it when bloggers come over every week to share whatContinue Reading

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Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour Recipe with 4 Variations {Free Printable Labels}

Tanya — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:00:34 +0000

There are many gluten free flour recipes out there. I have tried so many! Some were ok and some were plain useless. There are some when the bread was a soggy mess, sometimes, the dough never rose and other times, the baked product tasted like cardboard. It was so frustrating. My only optionContinue Reading

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6 Quick & Easy Appetizer Recipes for the Family {Link Party #71}

Tanya — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:00:54 +0000

Hello, everyone! We, over at The Natural Homeschool are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #71. We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. We love it when they come over every week to share what they’re most proud of. Here are our awesome featured posts this week: 6Continue Reading

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Quick Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes {Link Party #63}

Tanya — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:00:27 +0000

Hello, everybody! We, over at The Natural Homeschool are so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #63. We have so many amazing bloggers out there that are writing some incredible posts. We love it when they come over every week to share what they’re most proud of. Here are our awesome featured posts this week: QuickContinue Reading

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Mediterranean Gluten Free Pasta Recipe

Tanya — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:15:11 +0000

This is a delicious and tart recipe that you will love, especially if you are wanting to go the gluten free route. You can, of course, make this recipe with regular pasta. Use 1 cup of dried penne pasta (or any other gluten free pasta) per person. Place in a pot full of water andContinue Reading

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40+ Quick, Easy & Delicious Lunch Ideas for Busy Moms

Tanya — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:00:06 +0000

Hello, everyone! The Natural Homeschool is so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #55. We have so many fantastic bloggers out there that are writing some fabulous posts and we would love for them to share what they’re most proud of. Here are our awesome featured posts this week: 40+ Quick, Easy & DeliciousContinue Reading

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Everything You Need to Start Your Homeschool Year Right (Link Party #52)

Tanya — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 04:00:30 +0000

Hello, everyone! The Natural Homeschool is so excited to welcome you to this week’s “A Little Bird Told Me” Link Party #52. Wow! You have already been a party of 50 link parties here! Thank you for your support and for sharing! We have so many fantastic bloggers out there that are writing some fabulous posts and we wouldContinue Reading

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Amazingly Delicious Vegan Potato Tacos Recipe

Tanya — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:00:34 +0000

This is a recipe that I came up with as I was trying to think of filling meals that would be ok to eat during our Daniel Fast. So, basically, I was trying to come up with a vegan recipe that wasn’t a salad. Here is the recipe for some delicious potato tacos that willContinue Reading

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The Best Pulled Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

Tanya — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:00:18 +0000

We used to live in North Carolina years ago and one thing we miss is our pulled pork. Pulled pork. Ah! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Here is a super easy and super delicious crockpot recipe. Put in, turn it on and forget about it until 20 minutes before dinner! Ingredients:Continue Reading

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Say NO to microwaves!

Tanya — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 20:00:00 +0000

It was 11 January 2013. The magical day. The day I decided with 100% certainty to give up all microwave use. Yes, it’s been 3 months and yes, it was easier than you think. Totally doable. It just takes a little more pre-planning and time. My parents gave me some cash for Christmas, so IContinue Reading

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How to make bone broth

Tanya — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 06:21:00 +0000

Bone broth is very good for our health and it provides many nutrients for our bodies.Bone broth can protect our bodies from colds, the flu, it can help with painful and inflamed joints, it can heal leakyContinue Reading

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Easy Crockpot Lasagna! Delicious and Easy

Tanya — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:42:00 +0000

I confess, I love to cook, but I love my crockpot’s cooking even more! haha I am always on the look out for delicious and easy recipes for the crockpot. Recently, I found one online and got it as an inspiration and ran with it. This is definitely a keeper! Everyone loved my simpler version,Continue Reading

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Stephanie’s Squash Bread Rolls Recipe

Tanya — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:54:00 +0000

This recipe is definitely a keeper!!! Trust me! *** My personal notes are in red. 1 1/2 cups cubed winter squash (I have used acorn squash, butternut squash and sweet potato… all delicious) 1 cup warm milk (I use almond milk or coconut milk or heavy whipping cream) 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast Continue Reading

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Quick, easy and healthy lunch ideas for homeschoolers (or anyone)

Tanya — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:10:00 +0000

I was asking around with friends and homeschooling websites about what they do for lunch on homeschooling day. I was obviously looking for something healthy, easy, delicious, kid-friendly and quick. Was I asking for too much? Not really. I was inspired to put this together and share what I collected. So, I take no credit,Continue Reading

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Tawa Naan (flatbread) Recipe

Tanya — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:52:00 +0000

This recipe is adapted from: Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day I am posting it step by step because I have made several changes to the recipe that works better for my family’s needs. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water 3/4 tbsp yeast 3 3/4 cups flour (I use unbleached, unbromated flour) generous pinchContinue Reading

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Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Tanya — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:01:00 +0000

Ghee is clarified butter. You can make ghee at home. Ghee is better than butter for several reasons. The ones I can think of right now are: 1) Clarified butter does NOT contain casein, which is known to feed cancer and tumors. Some people cannot have dairy, not because they’re lactose intolerant, but because they have aContinue Reading

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