Homemaking • Homeschooling • Homestead Living
Simple rhythms, honest homemaking, and real-life homeschooling—sharing routines, systems, and everyday life from the Cruz house.
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2 Easy Lentil Recipes for Meal Prep (Southwest + Asian-Inspired Bowls)
These 2 easy lentil recipes – Southwest burrito bowls and Asian-inspired lentil bowls – are budget-friendly, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for busy families.
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4 Free Homeschool Resources You’ll Actually Use
Looking for free homeschool curriculum and lesson plans that actually work? Here are four free homeschooling resources we’ve used for years, plus two bonus unit studies that made learning simple, affordable, and enjoyable.
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Our Homeschool Morning Rhythm (What’s Working for Us Right Now)
Homeschool mornings don’t have to feel chaotic. Here’s our simple homeschool morning rhythm—how we start, why we focus on systems over strict schedules, and the small shifts that helped our days feel calmer and more consistent.
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How I Prep a Full Week of Food in One Afternoon (Real Life, No Stress)
I prep bread, pizza dough, yogurt cups, overnight oats, and snacks in one afternoon to make our week easier. This realistic food prep routine saves time, reduces stress, and helps our family eat real food without overthinking meals every day.
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How I Reset Our Homeschool Space (A Realistic Declutter & Organization That Actually Works)
If your homeschool space feels overwhelming or impossible to keep up with, this realistic reset is for you. I’m sharing how I decluttered and organized our homeschool cart and supplies in a way that actually works for daily life—no perfection, just simple systems that support learning and reduce stress.
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Why I Changed Our Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year (Without Guilt)
Changing homeschool curriculum mid-year can feel overwhelming, but sometimes it’s exactly what your family needs. In this post, I share why we made changes, what stayed the same, and how adjusting without guilt helped us reset our homeschool routine during a hard season.
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How I Actually Use My Instant Pot (3 Go-To Recipes I Make All the Time)
There are 3 reasons everyone should have an Instant Pot; beans, eggs, and pork loin. It’s great for large families, meal preppers, and busy nights.
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The Easiest No-Knead Bread (Beginner Friendly + Foolproof)
Discover the easiest no-knead bread recipe perfect for beginners! This foolproof, 4-ingredient Dutch oven bread requires zero kneading, rises overnight, and bakes into a crusty, artisan-style loaf every time. Simple, delicious, and perfect for busy families.
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