I'm so lucky to do what I do and get to stay home with my girlies, too! One of the ways I am able to keep this blog going and stay at home is through having sponsors on my blog. I delighted to introduce you to That's Lolli! That's Lolli is a current sponsor of The Real Thing with the Coake Family. I hope you will take some time to learn about That's Lolli and see her fantastic Etsy shop. She ... Read More about May Sponsor Introduction
Real Family Fun #13
Welcome to this week's Real Family Fun link party! I'm so glad you are joining us this week. This week has been less busy with a little break from all the activity. It has been nice and nice to feel like I could catch up on a few things. I think my head is above water now. If only it wasn't supposed to rain for this whole week. Today, I'm guest posting at The Frugal Girls. Do you need help ... Read More about Real Family Fun #13
Physical Activity for Kids and Our Homeschool Co-op
I want to talk with you about the Family Time Fitness Homeschool Co-op Module. I think physical activity for kids is so important and finding fun ways to do it is the best. For this school year, I've been teaching a P.E. class at our Homeschool co-op. Playing a group game during one P.E. class (indoors because it is raining again) I've been using the ... Read More about Physical Activity for Kids and Our Homeschool Co-op
Real Fun Features #12
Welcome to the twelfth edition of Real Fun Features. I'm so glad to have you here. I'm also really excited to show you the features for this week. We have some humor, tips, and crafts for you this week. I hope you enjoy seeing just a few of the great posts from last weeks Real Family Fun #12 link party. First up this week is a true (with great tips) and funny look at 10 Random Tips When Taking ... Read More about Real Fun Features #12
Keeping It Real – May 2013
Somehow April got so busy with blog posts and such that I never posted a keeping it real post for April. Never fear, I'm here today with a keeping it real post for you. Are you ready to see some of the 'behind the scenes ' here at The Real Thing with the Coake Family? I've got a few behind the scenes for you today as well an idea for your photography if you are a blog writer as well. ... Read More about Keeping It Real – May 2013
20+ Organizing Ideas and Storage Solutions
Are you ready for more than 20 organizing ideas and storage solutions? Today I've got 20+ organizing and storage solutions for you! :-) I love organizing and being organized. I also love finding storage solutions and attempting to maximize the space that we have in our home. I have written quite a few posts about my organizing and storage ideas. Today, I'm putting a lot of them (there are more) ... Read More about 20+ Organizing Ideas and Storage Solutions
Real Family Fun #12
Welcome to another week of our link party! I'm so glad to have you join us again tonight. We had a busy and fun week. We had our usual weekday activities. This past weekend we went camping with our Girl Scout troop. I was not looking forward to it as I usually find camping to be a bit boring and the camping I did growing up was backpacking which is sooo different from camping. I have to say ... Read More about Real Family Fun #12
American Girl Doll Patterns {Sleeping Bag Pattern}
Are you ready for another American Girl Doll craft? Today I've got American Girl Doll Patterns for you to make a sleeping bag(and a few other things if you want to) for your doll. This past weekend we went camping with our Girl Scout troop. I thought before we left, our dolls needed a sleeping bag so they could go camping in our absence. The dolls went camping in the wilds of our playroom, ... Read More about American Girl Doll Patterns {Sleeping Bag Pattern}
Real Fun Features #11
Hi everyone! Welcome to the 11th edition of fun features from our link party! We went camping with our Girl Scout troop this past weekend. We had a great time and have some new great memories to hold dear. Since, I'm still tired and recovering from our fun, I have nothing clever or fun to say...so I'm going to get right to the features. Apparently I was feeling a little crafty and a ... Read More about Real Fun Features #11
French Toast Recipe
With Mother's Day quickly approaching, I've got a simple and yummy Mother's Day breakfast idea for you. This is a simple french toast recipe that we give just a little twist. I grew up eating my french toast this way. My mom was really big on protein, especially in the morning. So, french toast got cheese on it in order to add some protein to the meal. I love it this way and swear by it. My ... Read More about French Toast Recipe