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Olivia Whalen

Olivia Whalen is mama to three young girls who is devoted to creative learning, exploration and free range imagination. Olivia enjoys thinking outside of the box when it comes to preparing homemade baby food or meals for her family. She most enjoys allowing the little minds in her life to flourish and with that you will see her write about creative kid crafts, recipes that fit a family budget and keep everyone asking for more, tips and tricks for a tiny babe, and beginner homesteader fun! Some of her hobbies include gardening, hiking, reading, cooking or just basking in motherhood.

Plans To Expand – Homestead Edition

This week we have been finalizing our plans to expand – homestead edition.  It is extremely exciting, to say the least. I cannot wait to see what these plans bring to our property, home and table.  The expansion is happening in several different areas of our homestead. It will help us in being more self …

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Fighting Children’s Winter Woes Naturally

Things on the homestead have been less than desirable the last couple of weeks and I have doing my part in fighting children’s winter woes naturally. There has been more tissues, late night worries and cuddles then ever before. Having three kiddos on a rotation of sickness can be absolutely exhausting. My mama heart has …

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Nut Free Valentine’s Cupid Crunch Recipe

This Valentine’s Cupid Crunch recipe is so easy to throw together and will leave you craving the next handful! It is sweet, crunchy and the perfect treat for the classroom’s Valentine party!  I am always looking for party treats that are easy to make with not too many ingredients or hassle. Holding up well so …

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Homemade Pancake Recipe & Other Fluffy Flapjacks

This homemade pancake recipe is one that we use on Sunday mornings for a big family breakfast. However, if this one doesn’t suit your taste buds, I have some recipes that are totally noteworthy for other fluffy flapjacks.  Sunday mornings are a time for togetherness for us. We like to start the day off a …

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Candy Santa Sleighs & Personalized Stockings!

‘Tis the week of Christmas! Can you even believe it? I know that I cannot. It came so quickly! I know one thing though….my girls are thrilled for holiday festivities! We have been going nonstop since the beginning of December with holiday crafts, happenings and cooking. This week we made personalized stockings (a tradition) and …

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Our Vermont Family Holiday Traditions

Moving into December means letting the month of Christmas traditions commence! It is, after all, the most wonderful and magical time of the year! Being a family with young children makes it all that much more special because we get to witness it all through their eyes. There are so many festive holiday traditions…some popular …

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Homemade Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce & More

This homemade orange zest cranberry sauce is a crowd pleaser…even for the folks that claim to dislike cranberry sauce. It is so incredibly different than your canned cran that people either love or hate. My family doesn’t enjoy the canned version although I don’t mind it! It brings back many childhood memories as there wasn’t …

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Easy Creative Holiday Treats For Your Kids Classroom

Believe it or not we only have just over two weeks before Thanksgiving and then the official Christmas season begins! I know…kind of hard to believe. If your family is anything like mine the entire month of December is filled with festivities from work to school to tradition and family. That is why I already …

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