Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Our Life in the Shire

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Books of the Bible - Bookmarks!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/books-of-the-bible-bookmarks/) - My kids have been working on learning the order of the books of the Bible. Part of this is learning to read the Table of Contents, and part is simply memorizing the order. There are lots of ways to do this, including games and songs. However, they love fun and colorful bookmarks, so I thought
- [Snowman Math for Numbers 0-20](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/snowman-math-for-numbers-0-20/) - Math is one of those subjects that I just don't love. And yet it's one of those subjects that you just can't avoid when you're homeschooling elementary kids. So, I look for as many ways as possible to make teaching math fun! My kids are loving this Snowman Math set! We are working a lot
- [Charlotte Mason Homeschool](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/a-charlotte-mason-homeschool/) - CM Homeschool Curriculum Options I first became interested in a Charlotte Mason education years ago, when my oldest was only 3 years old. I bought the book, A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola and a few others. I fell in love. That said, I didn't fully understand the philosophy or try to implement it
- [Best Books for Children about Owls](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/best-books-for-children-about-owls/) - Are you looking for children's books about owls? My kids love learning about animals, and I really enjoy seeing them light up when they follow their interests and learn more. We have loved studying about owls in our homeschool, and I compiled this list of kids picture books about owls to share with you! A
- [Homeschool Bible Curriculum](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/homeschool-bible-curriculum/) - As part of our daily routine, we do Bible reading, memorization, and family devotionals. This isn't really connected to our homeschool, but just a part of our family life. I love to have many different resources, story Bibles, and such. Bibles & Devotionals Some of the devotionals we've tried, as well as Bibles that we
- [25 Days of Christmas Books for Kids and Families](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/__25daysofchristmasbooks/) - This year I decided to start a new holiday book tradition. We already read Christmas books during this season, but this year I thought it would be fun to make the daily books selection a surprise. For the 25 days leading up to Christmas we will unwrap a book for our morning time. I've considered
- [Jesse Tree Advent Tradition](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/jesse-tree-advent-tradition/) - It's not too late to start a simple Jesse Tree tradition with your family this Christmas season! I created this printable DIY Jesse tree ornaments/coloring book as a simple way to celebrate Advent. The Scripture passages and symbols correspond with a devotional by Dean Lambert Smith, called The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and
- [Free Handwriting  Story Pages](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/free-handwriting-story-pages/) - I created this homeschool writing and notebooking resource for my own kids, and thought I'd share it with you! I've included 4 size options that will work for children in preschool through elementary age. Every student is unique, so you can choose whichever works best. They have traditional blue and red lines to give visual
- [NEW & IMPROVED Homeschool Planner](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/new-improved-homeschool-planner/) - Last year I shared my homeschool planner, and I received so much positive feedback that I thought I'd share it again! It's free for email subscribers. If you're not yet a subscriber, SIGN UP HERE and you'll immediately receive an email with a link to download! If you're already a subscriber, head over to our
- [Winter Nature Related Bible Memory Verses](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/winter-nature-related-bible-memory-verses/) - Each week I incorporate Bible memory work into our homeschool. This year I thought it would be fun to select nature related verses that go with what we are studying in our nature curriculum. So I spent several hours brainstorming and looking up verses for every single week's topic! Some correspond more loosely than others, but
- [Spring Nature Related Bible Memory Verses](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/spring-nature-related-bible-memory-verses/) - Each week I incorporate Bible memory work into our homeschool. This year I thought it would be fun to select nature related verses that go with what we are studying in our nature curriculum. So I spent several hours brainstorming and looking up verses for every single week's topic! Some correspond more loosely than others, but
- [Summer Nature Related Bible Memory Verses](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/summer-nature-related-bible-memory-verses/) - Each week I incorporate Bible memory work into our homeschool. This year I thought it would be fun to select nature related verses that go with what we are studying in our nature curriculum. So I spent several hours brainstorming and looking up verses for every single week's topic! Some correspond more loosely than others, but
- [Autumn Nature Study Bible Memory Verses](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/autumn-bible-memory-verses/) - Each week I incorporate Bible memory work into our homeschool. We practice every day until it is memorized. It's more challenging for my 7 year old, who has Down syndrome, because her auditory processing (short-term memory) is not as strong. This means I often have to repeat sections of the verse, sometimes just one or
- [FREE Summer Reading Tracker](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/free-summer-reading-tracker/) - This summer my kids are taking on a challenge to read for at least 1,000 minutes. I created this reading tracker to make it a little more exciting. They love books and love to read, but this makes it even more fun. We'll be setting milestones with little treats as they reach each one, and
- [Ladybug Anatomy - FREE Homeschool Printable](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/ladybug-anatomy-free-homeschool-printable/) - This beautiful homeschool printable is totally free to Our Life in the Shire email friends! This watercolor ladybug anatomy poster can be displayed in your homeschool room or used for hands-on ladybug study. Sign up HERE to get access to this and our entire freebies library! Pin it for later!
- [Kids Coloring Pages and Activities for Fall](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/kids-coloring-pages-and-activities-for-fall/) - Looking for a fun set of printable activities to keep your kids entertained this Fall season? I designed our newest kids printable pack - Fall Forest Friends kids coloring pages and activities for just that purpose. It's full of fun coloring pages and activities for children that are sure to keep your kids engaged (while
- [Seasonal Nature Poem Printables are HERE!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/seasonal-nature-poem-printables-are-here/) - This has been a year-long labor of love, and the Seasonal Nature Poem Printables are finally ready! Beautiful artwork for your home or homeschool for every season. Change it out weekly to go with your nature study theme or display multiple pieces to suite your home decor. I designed these printable pieces so that they
- [Spring Nature Books for Kids (and Parents too!)](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/spring-nature-books-for-kids-and-parents-too-2/) - Are you looking for Spring nature books for kids? We love children's books about nature! My family loves nature walks and hiking, and my kids love learning about all the nature topics - flowers, gardening, plants, trees, birds, animals...they love it all! And I love seeing them follow their interests and learn more! And a
- [Spring Tree Q-Tip Painting - Free Printable Craft Activity for Kids](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/spring-tree-q-tip-painting-free-printable-craft-activity-for-kids/) - I originally put this together for Fall when we were studying Autumn trees. However, we enjoyed it so much that I decided to turn it into a Spring craft activity! We love the cherry blossoms and it's really calming and fun to paint the pink blossoms all over the paper. This would be a great
- [Best Picture Books about Autumn Trees & Fall Leaves](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/picture-books-about-autumn-trees/) - Are you looking for great picture books about trees? Picture books about Autumn or Fall leaves? Picture books about Autumn Trees for your preschool, kindergarten or first grade classroom? Then look no further! Every year, as part of our nature study in our homeschool we read children's books about trees in the Fall season. I
- [My New Discbound Personal and Homeschool Planner](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/new-planner-best-worlds/) - This year I decided to combine my personal planner with my homeschool planner and to convert over to a discbound planner. For a long time I've used a bullet journal. As a planner junkie who loves to try out new layouts, it suited me perfectly. More recently I've been using a bujo in a traveler's notebook,
- [Free Reading Tracker for Kids](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/free-reading-tracker-for-kids/) - All of my kids love to read, and honestly don't really need a lot of incentive. But they LOVE working towards a goal. My youngest finished her homeschool reading curriculum All About Reading, but missed the progress chart. So, I created a reading tracker for her to work toward a goal of reading 50 books.
- [Autumn Tree Q-Tip Painting - Free Printable Craft Activity for Kids](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/autumn-tree-q-tip-painting-free-printable-craft-activity-for-kids/) - I put this autumn tree poem printable together last year when we were homeschooling for Kindergarten, and I think I enjoyed it as much as my girls did. There is just something really calming about painting Fall leaves like this. This would be a great Fall craft activity for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade. And
- [Handprint Owl Kid Craft and Free Printable](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/owl-craft-and-free-printable/) - This week in our homeschool we have been learning about owls. I made a really fun owl themed snack and was thinking I could do something similar as a printable. My girls are in first grade this year, but I think this would be a simple and cute toddler craft, preschool craft, or kindergarten craft.
- [Down Syndrome Awareness Month - Inclusion](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/down-syndrome-awareness-month-inclusion/) - What's the point of Down Syndrome Awareness Month? According to a quick search, it's about showcasing the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. It's about spreading a message of advocacy and inclusion. It's about celebrating people who have Down syndrome. Not everyone is ready to "celebrate Down syndrome" or get involved in raising
- [Poetry for Kids](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/poetry-for-kids/) - This year as I homeschool my daughters for 1st grade I'm being more intentional about including poetry. We've always had poetry books and such, but this year I am also displaying a new nature related poem every week and we read it during our morning basket time. The girls really look forward to hearing it
- [S'mores Brownies - Gluten and Dairy Free](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/smores-brownies-gluten-and-dairy-free/) - If you're like me and always on the lookout for gluten and dairy free recipes, I probably had you at the title - amIright?! S'mores. Brownies. Gluten Free. Dairy Free. Delicious and decadent. And so easy to make! I had a box of gluten free brownie mix in my pantry and s'mores on my mind.
- [Gluten & Dairy Free Russian Tea Cakes Cookies](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/gluten-dairy-free-russian-tea-cakes-cookies/) - Wedding cookies. Snowball cookies. Russian tea cakes. Whatever you call these little cookies, I call them delicious! I typically make them around Christmas, but there's no reason not to make them other times of year as well! And, being that they're gluten and dairy free, my celiac friends can also enjoy these allergy-friendly cookies! In
- [Gluten Free Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli Soup](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/gluten-free-instant-pot-pasta-e-fagioli-soup/) - This is one of my go-to soups for busy weeknights. Add a green salad and a loaf of gluten free bread, and it's also a great meal to take to a friend. Actually, this soup is hearty enough to be a meal by itself. If you add the pasta right before you serve it, it
- [Allergy-Friendly Pumpkin Pie Custard](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/allergy-friendly-pumpkin-pie-custard/) - I made this pumpkin pie for my girls for Thanksgiving, from a recipe in the He Won't Know It's Paleo AIP Holiday e-book. Since then I have modified the recipe a bit to make it a little less spicy and a little sweeter. I also skip the crust and just make the custard. It is
- [Poetry Teatime!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/poetry-teatime/) - It's been a LONG time since I've updated the blog. My younger two will begin 1st grade next week after Labor Day, and we are still homeschooling! One thing that we will be incorporating into our regular weekly schedule is a Poetry Teatime. So, we thought it would be fun to invite my mom over to
- [Children's Devotional How Great Is Our God](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/childrens-devotional-how-great-is-our-god/) - I was so thrilled to be blessed with a complimentary copy of Louie Giglio's new children's devotion about God and Science. As homeschoolers we are always looking for ways to incorporate great fact-filled learning with our faith. We already have his first devotional, and my kids LOVE the new one as much as the first.
- [Gluten and Dairy Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/glutenfreepumpkincookies/) - With it being Fall, pumpkin season is in full swing here! I've made a few different pumpkin cookies recipes, and these are definitely my favorite! They are really soft with just the right amount of spice. Many people make their own gluten free all purpose flour mix, and I have in the past as well.
- [Gluten Free Slow Cooker (or Instant Pot) Lasagna Soup](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/gluten-free-lasagna-soup/) - It's soup season!! Soup is great in every season as far as I'm concerned, but as soon as Fall arrives I feel like it's truly soup season. The other night my husband said he was in the mood for Italian food, and my mind immediately went to lasagna. I love lasagna, but it can be
- [Gluten and Dairy Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/gluten-dairy-free-pumpkin-cupcakes-cream-cheese-frosting/) - I have always loved to bake. However, when we learned that our daughters needed to be strictly gluten and dairy free it was a challenging transition. These days it's almost second nature to me, and it's hard to remember how overwhelming it was at first. For our Poetry Teatime this week I made gluten and dairy
- [Refried Cuban Black Beans w/Extra Veggies](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/refried-cuban-black-beans/) - I've made "refried" beans with other recipes, but this one is the best. And it's freezer and prep-ahead friendly! I also love that I can get in a lot of extra veggies this way! Black beans seem to work best for hiding a lot of extra veggies, but I've used pinto beans as well. Both options
- [Cauliflower Leek Soup](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/cauliflower-leek-soup/) - For some reason I was thinking about potato leek soup recently. My husband, son, and I could eat potato leek soup, but potatoes are too high-starch for our girls on the GAPS diet. So, I started looking for a recipe to recreate it without the potatoes. Crazy, I know! After tweaking a few that I
- [Speech and Language Cards and Tips](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/speech-and-language-cards-and-tips/) - Lately I've gotten a lot of comments and questions about Lily's speech and communication, and what we have done over the years to help her. While she isn't keeping up with her typical peers in speech and language, we have seen great progress lately. I think it's a combination of everything we've done over the
- [Fast Flashing to Teach Reading - Flash Cards](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/fast-flashing-teach-reading-flash-cards/) - Even before we started Lily on a neurodevelopmental (ND) program through ICAN, I was using flash cards with her. This is one area that I think is confusing for parents new to an ND program. There are a few different types of flash card activities, such as receptive picture cards, language cards, and word cards, with various interpretations
- [Peach Freezer Jam (Honey-Sweetened and Pectin-Free!)](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/peach-freezer-jam-honey-sweetened-and-pectin-free/) - Several weeks ago (when it was still summer!) the kids and I took a little trip to a local farm to pick peaches. We love picking berries, peaches, apples, or anything, though we don't get out to do it as often as I'd like. It can be a bit of an adventure with my toddlers!
- [Homemade Cream of (Anything) Soup!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/homemade-cream-anything-soup/) - I really try to use only real food in my cooking. This is not to say that I don't sometimes reach for a processed or pre-packaged ingredient, but in general I try to avoid them. In some cases this means added expense, but usually it leads to a more frugal meal plan! Such is the case
- [Zoodles and Nomato Sauce - Grain-Free, GAPS and Paleo AIP Friendly Dinner](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/zoodles-and-nomato-sauce-grain-free-gaps-and-paleo-aip-friendly-dinner/) - What the heck are zoodles? And what is nomato sauce? It's zucchini noodles and sauce similar to tomato-based marinara, without the tomatoes! As part of the GAPS diet, my toddlers are completely grain-free. This means no pasta, not even gluten-free. No quinoa. No rice. None of that. Tomatoes are allowed, but I noticed my youngest
- [Nature and Scripture](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/nature-scripture/) - My first love in photography was nature. At one point before I started my portrait business I thought I might become a nature photographer. I later found that I was more inspired by people and relationships. I am now most inspired by my family. Nonetheless, I still find myself often drawn to photograph God's beautiful
- [Easiest Ever Ground Beef in a Slow Cooker](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/easiest-ever-ground-beef-slow-cooker/) - One of the best time-saving kitchen tips I've found is that you can cook ground beef in a slow cooker. Recipes that call for ground beef usually require you to brown it first (slow cooker or otherwise). Personally, I despise raw meat. Looking at it, touching it, cleaning up afterward... it is high on my eww
- [For the Casual "R" Word User...](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/for-the-casual-r-word-user/) - There are those who use the word in a truly hurtful fashion, such as bullies on playgrounds. These individuals fully intend to hurt those at whom the "R" word is thrown. This note is not for them. This is for the casual user of the word. You may feel it's not really offensive because you
- [Powders, Pills, and Liquids, Oh My! Our Supplement Routine](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/powders-pills-liquids-oh/) - I have three kids. All three take supplements. My 4 year old and 3 year old both have theirs mixed in with a morning smoothie. In an effort to make our mornings easier I pre-prep morning smoothie packets, as I've posted about before. I do the same thing with supplements. For my 11 year old, I pre-sort his
- [Proverbs 16:24](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/proverbs-1624/) - Took this sunflower photo today, and it made me think of this verse. Feel free to download or share. Enjoy!
- [Green Fries - Quick and Easy GAPS Snack](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/green-fries-quick-and-easy-gaps-snack/) - Before we started our toddlers on the GAPS diet, they looooooved french fries. Since potatoes are off-limits due to the high starch content, I've had to get creative. I personally think that just about any vegetable tastes better roasted, and green beans are no exception. One day I roasted some green beans for the girls
- [Romans 15:13](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/romans-1513/) - Just a quick post to share a photograph I took last summer on vacation. God's creation is beautiful, isn't it?! While looking through the photos on my computer, I felt like Romans 15:13 was a fitting verse. Enjoy!
- [Toddler GAPS Lunch... To-Go!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/toddler-gaps-lunch-to-go/) - Yesterday I felt like getting out of the house, yet it was nearing lunchtime. I called my mom, who agreed to meet for shopping and lunch. One of the toughest parts about GAPS is that most of the meals aren't super portable, nor are there restaurants that serve GAPS-friendly meals. Sure, we could go to
- [Zucchini Chips](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/zucchini-chips/) - This is a fun snack that I've been making for my toddlers on GAPS. We call them Zuke Chips and the girls love them! I have to admit, they are pretty tasty, and a healthy alternative to potato chips. I've seen quite a few recipes online, but these seem the simplest. Enjoy! Zucchini Chips A
- [GAPS Toddler Lunch - What They Eat Wednesday](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/gaps-toddler-lunch-what-they-eat-wednesday/) - I thought it would be fun to start a "what they eat" series. Ideally I'll share every Wednesday, but as I'm a busy mom I'm not gonna commit to that! A lot of people wonder what people eat while on the GAPS diet, and in particular, what kids eat. My girls are technically on Stage
- [GAPS - Challenging, but Worth It!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/gaps-challenging-but-worth-it/) - I have another post in the works with more detail regarding my youngest and how the GAPS diet has brought such improvement for her. In the meantime, here's an overview of our GAPS story. My 3 1/2 year old daughter, Lily, has Down syndrome. She also tends to have nasal congestion, though thankfully she's never
- [Best Crock Pot Turkey!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/best-crock-pot-turkey/) - While I was shopping for meat the other day I saw bone-in turkey breast, and remembered that turkey breast made in the slow cooker was moist and delicious. Who needs Thanksgiving to enjoy turkey? I thought it would be a nice change of pace from all the chicken the girls have been eating. There's a
- [Lily's Reading Program](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/lilys-reading-program/) - Recently I shared a video of Lily reading. I received lots of questions, particularly about how we reached this point, so I'm posting this to answer those questions. This video was taken shortly after she her 4th birthday. It is only within the past few weeks that we have moved from flash cards to reading actual books.
- [Homemade Coconut Milk - Healthier and More Cost Effective!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/homemade-coconut-milk-healthier-and-more-cost-effective/) - We already know that homemade coconut milk is healthier than store-bought, and it seems to be much more cost effective too! To make coconut milk, you only need 2 ingredients: water and coconut butter. I have a new favorite creamed coconut, and the package is the perfect size for making a quart of milk. You
- [Taco Tuesday - GAPS Style](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/taco-tuesday-gaps-style/) - Taco Tuesday has always been a regular part of our weekly meal plan. (Seems a little funny to share our Tuesday dinner on a "What they Eat Wednesday" post! lol) Obviously, the girls can't have tortillas or taco shells, but the beauty of tacos for dinner is that you can make the components and everyone
- [Homemade Coconut Milk Yogurt!](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/homemade-coconut-milk-yogurt/) - I am excited to share this recipe. After doing a lot of reading on GAPS and SCD groups, I ordered this yogurt maker. I also ordered two glass jar inserts. The yogurt maker comes with an insert, but it's plastic and I don't like the lid. I started with one glass jar, but ordered a
- [Lily's Therapy Program and a Checklist](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/lilys-therapy-program-and-a-checklist/) - The majority of Lily's therapy is an at-home Neurodevelopmental (ND) program through ICAN. Other programs are NACD and IAHP. Some suggested reading to learn more are How to Teach Your Baby To Read, Fit Baby, Smart Baby, or any of the Doman books. We chose ICAN because there was a therapist who travels to our
- [Quick Weekday Lunch for Kids - Salmon Salad](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/quick-weekday-lunch-for-kids-salmon-salad/) - Some days I just don't feel motivated to make lunch. While I might be able to skip lunch, that's not the case for my kids. On these days I usually open my fridge and stare into it for several minutes while completely drawing a blank on what to feed my kids. Pre-GAPS it was pretty
- [Peaceful Detox Bath Soak](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/peaceful-detox-bath-soak/) - As part of our detox with the girls we were adding either baking soda or epsom salt to their bath each night. I started noticing my youngest was having a really hard time settling down and was waking up in the middle of the night. I'm not just talking about her stirring and then quietly
- [Healthy Homemade Gummy Fruit Snacks](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/healthy-homemade-gummy-fruit-snacks/) - I was looking for an allergy-friendly gummy candy for my girls. I wanted treats for potty training, but a lot of the usual allergy-friendly treats are too messy or just not portable. I wanted something candy-like, which made me immediately think of fruit snacks. Unfortunately, as far as I'm aware there aren't any store-bought GAPS
- [Auditory Processing... On-the-Go](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/auditory-processing-on-the-go/) - I recently read an awesome blog post on the very important topic auditory processing or sequential processing. This is something we have been working on since we began our neurodevelopmental approach to therapy. The organization that we work with is ICAN, and we love our therapist! Auditory processing is quite possibly the single most important
- [Allergy Friendly Toddler Snack - Apples w/Sweet Yogurt Dip](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/allergy-friendly-toddler-snack-apples-wsweet-yogurt-dip/) - We've been slowly expanding the girls' diet, including more Full GAPS foods. We are still pretty restricted in terms of allergy foods, so it can be tricky to come up with tasty treats. However, I've had some real successes lately - including a no added sugar, nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, grain-free cookie recipe that is a
- [Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/prenatal-diagnosis/) - Dear pregnant mom who received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, I'm talking to you... The mom who was devastated by the news that your baby has Down syndrome. I'm not talking to the mom who was barely fazed, though you are welcome to read on (and maybe you can give me some tips on
- [Allergy-Friendly Animal Crackers (GAPS, Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free)](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/allergy-friendly-animal-crackers-gaps-paleo-grain-free-gluten-free-dairy-free-egg-free-nut-free-soy-free/) - If you are on a special diet like GAPS, SCD, or Paleo, you can easily find recipes for crackers, and even pre-packaged store-bought items. However, if you also have allergies or food intolerances, it can be VERY difficult to find recipes that meet your dietary requirements. I have tried a few sunflower seed cracker recipes,
- [Morning Smoothie Time Saver](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/morning-smoothie-time-saver/) - See that delicious green smoothie? It's even better when it's quick and easy. Making a smoothie isn't that time consuming compared to preparing dinner. However, there are quite a few steps and those minutes add up. To make the smoothies I've batch prepared here I'd have to pull out all of the bags of frozen fruit and
- [Spinach & Artichoke Dip (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, and Vegan Too!)](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/spinach-artichoke-dip-gluten-free-soy-free-vegan/) - I have a really yummy recipe for a restaurant-style spinach and artichoke dip. This is not that recipe. However, this allergy-friendly version is pretty tasty! And even better, it's vegan, which means of course that it's free of eggs and dairy. It's also soy free, which is often not the case with vegan recipes. And, of course,
- [Flash Cards and Simple Books](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/fast-flashing-simple-books/) - One of the things we do with Lily is to select simple books that have the same words repeated throughout the book. As I've posted about before, I first make flashcards from all the words in the book. I put the word on both sides of the card, using a different font on each side.

## Pages

- [Recommended Homeschool Supplies & Resources](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/supplies/) - I'm often asked for recommendations for homeschool supplies and resources. This page contains affiliate links. If you follow the links on this page, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you.) Any product opinions shared here are completely my own. I really appreciate your support of my blog! Swingline ProClick Binding Machine
- [FREEBIE - Simple Planner & Student Planner](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/freebie-simple-planner-student-planner/) - These are pretty simple, but I love the way they turned out, and I'm happy to share! This download includes PDF files of the following: Editable Student Planner CoverEditable Student Weekly ChecklistReading Tracker for Student PlannerReading Tracker for TeacherSimple Months Pages for Sept 2020 - Aug 2021Homeschool Planner 2020 | 2021 CoverAssorted "Pretty" Blank PagesBack
- [Become an Email Subscriber](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/newsletter-signup/) - Join our email list to receive exclusive freebies, special offers and updates! Subscribe Loading... Yay! You did it! You have successfully joined our subscriber list. I'm so excited to connect with you! Please check your email to confirm your subscription and receive a link to your freebies! If you don't see the welcome email: Check your Spam
- [Planner FREEBIE Signup](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/planner-freebie-signup/) - I think this is the most efficient way to share this freebie! Enjoy! Upon signup you will be directed to the download page! Subscribe Join our mailing list to receive exclusive freebies, special offers and updates! Subscribe Thank you! You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
- [Shop](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/shop/)
- [About](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/about/) - Who am I? I'm a professional photographer who shifted focus to family and home...being the best wife for my husband and the best mom I can be to three beautiful kids, one of whom happens to have Down syndrome. We started our homeschool journey 12 years ago, and I am always up for a good
- [Contact](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/contact/)
- [Cart](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/cart/) - [woocommerce_cart]
- [Checkout](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/checkout/) - [woocommerce_checkout]
- [My account](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account]
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/affiliate-disclosure/) - People often contact me asking where I purchase various things or asking for recommendations. As such, I do have affiliate links within many of my blog posts. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Thoughts](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/thoughts/)
- [Recipes](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/)
- [Family](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/family/)
- [Soups & Stews](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/soups-stews/)
- [Bread & Muffins](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/bread-muffins/)
- [Slow Cooker](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/slow-cooker/)
- [Faith](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/faith/)
- [Our Home](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/family/our-home/)
- [Allergy Friendly](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/allergy-friendly/)
- [Special Needs](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/special-needs/)
- [Freezer Cooking](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/freezer-cooking/)
- [Desserts](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/allergy-friendly/desserts/)
- [Homeschool](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/homeschool/)
- [Instant Pot](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/food/instant-pot/)
- [Printables](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/category/free-printables/)

## Tags

- [Freezer Cooking](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/freezer-cooking/)
- [Beef](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/beef/)
- [Product Reviews](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/product-reviews/)
- [Time Savers](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/time-savers/)
- [Make Ahead](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/make-ahead/)
- [Dairy Free](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/dairy-free/)
- [Free Printables](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/free-printables/)
- [Down syndrome](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/down-syndrome/)
- [Scripture](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/scripture/)
- [Photography](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/photography/)
- [GAPS](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/gaps/)
- [AIP](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/aip/)
- [Grain Free](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/grain-free/)
- [Allergy-Friendly](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/allergy-friendly/)
- [What They Eat Wednesday](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/what-they-eat-wednesday/)
- [Paleo](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/paleo/)
- [Coconut](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/coconut/)
- [Lunch](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/lunch/)
- [School Lunches](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/school-lunches/)
- [Quick Meals](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/quick-meals/)
- [Breakfast](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/breakfast/)
- [Therapy](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/therapy/)
- [Kid Snack](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/kid-snack/)
- [TNI](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/tni/)
- [flash cards](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/flash-cards/)
- [fast flashing](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/fast-flashing/)
- [reading](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/reading/)
- [ND](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/nd/)
- [Instant Pot](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/instant-pot/)
- [poetry](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/poetry/)
- [Homeschool](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/homeschool/)
- [Gluten Free](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/gluten-free/)
- [Tea Party](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/tea-party/)
- [Planners](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/planners/)
- [Refined Sugar Free](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/refined-sugar-free/)
- [Cupcakes](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/cupcakes/)
- [Book Recommendations](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/book-recommendations/)
- [Soup](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/soup/)
- [Dinner](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/dinner/)
- [Kid Craft](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/kid-craft/)
- [Nature Study](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/nature-study/)
- [Autumn](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/autumn/)
- [Cookies](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/cookies/)
- [Poem Printables](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/poem-printables/)
- [Home Decor](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/home-decor/)
- [Kids Activities](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/kids-activities/)
- [Math](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/math/)
- [Kindergarten](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/kindergarten/)
- [First Grade](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/first-grade/)
- [Unit Studies](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/unit-studies/)
- [Charlotte Mason](https://www.ourlifeintheshire.com/tag/charlotte-mason/)