tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:41:26 +0000Free Homeschool StuffFrugal CraftsFrugal Living TipsRecipesPublic Domain BooksHomeschoolFrugal Gardening TipsFrugal Beauty TipsHousekeepingFamilyPublic Domain AudioRod and Staff Study HelpsHomeschool Book ReviewsThrift FindsCollegeFamily Movie NightPublic Domain MoviesHomeschooling Curriculum ReviewsCharityEtsyWeight LossHomeschooling and Frugal Living on One Middle Class Income.https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)Blogger1247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-343509217626191728Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +00002026-03-17T12:00:46.156-04:00 Now that I'm older, I find most skin care products too strong for my sensitive skin. I still have slightly oily skin, so twice a day I use witch hazel with a cotton round to clean my skin. After it dries, I use cold pressed jojoba oil, avoiding the eye area. That's it! I've saved quite a bit on skin care, and it's a simple and quick routine.A bit about witch hazel and jojoba oil:Witch hazelhttps://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2026/03/simple-inexpensive-facial-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-2783308440096277841Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:23:00 +00002025-08-02T06:23:40.875-04:00Family Movie NightFree Homeschool Stuff Click hereFree with optional tips.https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2025/08/curated-documentaries-free-to-watch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-4779107764844782659Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:37:00 +00002025-08-02T05:49:17.334-04:00Free Homeschool Stuff See here:https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2025/08/comprehensive-list-of-educational.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-6990479382566008898Sat, 02 Aug 2025 08:56:00 +00002025-08-02T05:44:05.690-04:00Free Homeschool Stuff Various educational shorts with a helpful Digital Literacy section. Provided by AT&T.  See here: Free online education for kidshttps://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2025/08/free-online-educational-shorts-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-2446112709077286802Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:58:00 +00002025-08-02T05:44:40.727-04:00Free Homeschool Stuff Free to download at here.https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2025/03/free-pdf-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-1967821009006218880Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:47:00 +00002025-08-02T05:44:56.024-04:00Free Homeschool Stuff 45K free courses and certificates at Digital Dyfend. 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Opens to YouTube. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2024/12/a-weeks-worth-of-dinners-for-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-3053248329611364818Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:34:00 +00002024-08-01T10:34:25.278-04:00Recipeshttps://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2024/08/40-for-groceries-and-12-recipes-using.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-7586982244510479184Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:25:00 +00002024-07-18T13:34:56.761-04:00Public Domain MoviesRecipesMore With Less Cookbook https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2024/07/more-with-less-cookbook-free-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-3829286021386496670Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:54:00 +00002024-07-02T21:59:32.282-04:00 Easy vegetable stew in:One 32 oz box of any stock. I used chicken. One large can of diced tomatoes One or two cups of beans Frozen or chopped onions A TB of diced garlicThree bags of frozen vegetables. I used zucchini, peas and carrots, and spinach  Any leftover vegetables. I used leeks, spring onions, and bok choiBag of mini potatoes Seasonings to taste: pepper, https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2024/07/inexpensive-vegtable-bean-crockpot-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-3288508357816776739Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:07:00 +00002024-07-02T21:58:32.692-04:00 Please see this link at Khan Academy https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2024/07/free-beginners-financial-literacy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-5499688706652987838Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:48:00 +00002024-01-22T01:46:41.756-05:00Recipes This is a freestyle recipe, not an exact detailed recipe. It is recommended that you season to your own taste. Spicy Caribbean Pineapple ChickenIngredients:5 Frozen chicken breastsGoya SazonCan of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilisLarge can of diced pineapple, drain some of the liquid off, and save for another meal. Should cover 2/3rds of chicken.A splash of dark rumA bit of oregano, https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2024/01/crockpot-spicy-pineapple-chicken-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-8741664448417638560Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:28:00 +00002024-01-22T01:46:03.219-05:00 I cooked this chicken in a crockpot with spices, garlic, onion, and soy sauce. It may surprise some, but Peruvian food has some Chinese influences. After that, I shred the chicken and add it to the chicken stock with beans, potatoes, tomatoes, peas, aji, and lime. Simple, but tasty.  Ingredients:Three chicken breastsTwo chopped onionsTwo chopped garlic cloves Sprinkles of soyhttps://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2023/12/simple-peruvian-chicken-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-1722884811971058918Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:52:00 +00002023-12-05T21:01:13.796-05:00Recipes1. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice:   - Ingredients: Mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and snap peas), tofu or chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, cooked rice.   - Instructions: Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add minced garlic and ginger. Stir in the vegetables and cook until tender-crisp. Add tofu or chicken if desired, and cook until cookedhttps://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2023/12/inexpensive-healthy-meal-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-2576251813363541885Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:11:00 +00002024-07-02T22:02:42.031-04:00Frugal Living TipsI last updated my list of ways we save money a few years ago. It's essential to take inventory of cost-cutting measures and re-access them every few years or even yearly if there are frequent changes in our lives. So here is a brain dump of everything we do to save money and make a little:Limit household lighting to overhead lighting or small task lights.Use a microwave or crockpot instead https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2023/09/frugal-living-tips-100-ways-to-save.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-3426923209401272717Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:18:00 +00002023-09-02T06:22:31.098-04:00Frugal Living TipsUse code 04TACOTUESDAY on Taco Bell app for free taco on 9/5/23. No purchase necessary. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2023/09/free-tacos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-34477615710766141Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:01:00 +00002023-08-31T10:09:53.594-04:00Updates:My youngest was recently graduated from homeschool. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with a cancerous bone tumor in May of this year. It has been an arduous journey for all of us through intense cancer treatments. She's been doing well physically and mentally. We as parents have not. I feel like I've aged ten years in the last few months, but I keep a positive demeanor around my daughter https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2023/08/updates-my-youngest-was-recently.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-3974612415397093913Tue, 20 Jun 2017 02:21:00 +00002021-01-09T18:47:34.339-05:00Frugal Living Tips Mid-year cost saving ideas: - Review all your billing statements for mistakes or reoccurring payments that should have been canceled. - Think about cutting back on subscriptions. Look for free or less expensive options. - Go through closets and home for things to sell online. - Consider replacing, consolidating, or going without kitchen appliances to save electricity. - Warmer https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2017/06/saving-money-cost-cutting-endeavors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-2479312705795846235Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:53:00 +00002017-02-09T02:08:49.369-05:00Frugal Living Tips I started two low tech planted fish tanks three years ago, and they are still doing very well. The key is adequate lighting and a light fish load. If you want a heavily planted tank, you won't get much growth without a strong light source. If you happen to have a sunny window, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day is a good substitute. Most people will need a secondary or primary light https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2017/02/low-tech-planted-fresh-water-fish-tanks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-4250684412921291371Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:33:00 +00002017-01-05T14:37:37.123-05:00Free Homeschool Stuff Saw these at The MET, and they are free for downloading. See here. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2017/01/free-art-activity-guides-for-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-6875860652468822624Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:12:00 +00002016-12-09T06:12:55.615-05:00 Nice list to choose from! See here. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2016/12/youtube-read-aloud-book-videos-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-2997148124987302302Fri, 02 Dec 2016 02:12:00 +00002016-12-03T22:11:59.632-05:00Recipes We are using this recipe without a stand mixer. We used our hands and plastic gloves to mix the dough. Here is a gingerbread house template to download. We are not going to place an entryway front porch on the house. I wrapped the dough in plastic wrap and will roll it in same. This prevents the need for flouring a surface and the roller. Here is an example of this method. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2016/12/homemade-gingerbread-house-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-1348603168766785516Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:06:00 +00002016-11-13T23:06:54.593-05:00Frugal Crafts I saw these at a Christmas bazaar today for $50.00! It's probably a $10 project if you can use items from a dollar store, or recycle your Christmas balls and ornaments. See here. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2016/11/diy-ribbon-mesh-wreath-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373705.post-4934945928566813369Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:37:00 +00002016-11-01T20:37:19.245-04:00Free Homeschool Stuff I've been enjoying some of the free movies here. I just watched two documentaries on North Korea and now one on President Nixon. https://happyheartsathome.blogspot.com/2016/11/free-documentaries-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alexandra)0