I’m a homeschool mom of four in Texas. We’re trying to spend less time on screens and more time making things together: crafts, recipes, baking and the everyday jobs around the house. I share what works for us, and the things we use along the way.
With our big two, we didn’t know what we were doing. They had more electronics than I’d give them now. Over time I noticed how much of our day went to distraction: video games, shows, TV, everyone off doing their own thing.
So with our little two, we changed it. They don’t have any electronics, aside from a learning program on TV now and then. Instead we make things: crafts, recipes, baking, jobs around the house. I ask them to help with everything, even when it’s messy and takes longer, because that’s how they come to want to help.
Some days are messy and chaotic. Some are more peaceful. We try to get our reading done, and we mostly cook at home, with cleaner ingredients when we can. I share it for other parents who are in a similar season, in case one simple idea makes your day a little easier.
where we make things
beach at sunset
at my deskSome things we buy. Many are sent by brands, or we’re paid to make a video. Either way, it gets used in our house first.
1We try it at homeIt gets used the way we’d really use it, in our kitchen and on our floor.
2The family uses itThe way a family really would. The kids too, when it's for them.
3We make something with itA craft, a recipe, a little project. That’s usually the video.
4Then we show youIf it turned out useful, neat or interesting, we film it so you can see it for yourself.
Four kids, in two very different seasons.
Our first time around. They had more screens than we’d choose now, and we’re doing it differently together.
No electronics, aside from a learning program on TV now and then. They’re the little hands in the screen-free activities.
🔒No real names on this site. The videos are ours to share; the site stays a step more private.
Four kids, one house. It happens.
Slower and quieter. We take those when they come.
We try to get it done, even on the messy days.
Mostly homemade, with cleaner ingredients when we can.
A craft, a recipe, a job around the house. Everyone helps.
When something works, we make a video to show other parents.