Category: Blog
Welcome to the PenningHouse Blog
PenningHouse is your cozy corner of the internet—a place where creativity, education, and family life come together in meaningful, hands-on ways.
Here, you’ll find:
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Creative Crafts for every age—from babies to tweens—designed to nurture developmental growth and joyful learning
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Nutritious, Kid-Friendly Recipes that make mealtime easier, tastier, and a little more fun
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Homeschool Curriculum Tips & Ideas that help you shape a learning rhythm that fits your family
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Parenting Wisdom & Encouragement for the real-life, messy, magical moments of raising kids at home
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Disability Resources offering support, strategies, and understanding for families with diverse learners
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Homeschooling Know-How with practical guidance, seasonal planning, and reflections to keep your days grounded and inspired
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Education Without A Curriculum:
A Guide For Resourceful Homeschoolers Homeschooling doesn’t have to come with a price tag. While many families invest in boxed curricula or online programs, others choose a more flexible, cost-effective path. These families operate by educating their children without purchasing any formal curriculum at all. This approach can be empowering, creative, and deeply personalized. But Read more
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Vegan Banana Bread
A Batch-Friendly Breakfast Option This vegan banana bread is moist, naturally sweet, and packed with comforting flavor. Made with ripe bananas, plant-based ingredients, and warm spices, it’s a wholesome treat that feels indulgent without compromising nutrition. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or packed for a busy morning, it’s a reliable go-to that’s easy to make Read more
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Corn Cob Paintings
This activity uses the natural texture of corn cobs to create unique prints and patterns. Whether you use fresh, dried, or foam cobs, the ridges and kernels leave behind delightful impressions when dipped in paint. It’s a perfect blend of nature exploration and artistic expression, ideal for fall themes like harvest, Thanksgiving, or farm life! Read more
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Knowing Your Limits:
Setting Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout As homeschooling caregivers, we’re often left with too many responsibilities to count. Not only are we planning and implementing homeschool activities, but many of us handle full home responsibilities and work schedules on top of it. Add in volunteer time or extracurricular leadership roles, and you’ll soon feel you’ve spread Read more
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Dutch Oven Whole Chicken
More often than not, you can find me in the kitchen roasting a whole chicken. It’s incredibly easy to do and in addition to feeding your entire family, will likely leave you with plenty of leftovers for other dishes. If you haven’t made the splurge, I highly suggest you invest in a dutch oven pot Read more
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Wood Beaded Pumpkins
Let’s face it, teens aren’t so easy to please at times. Unless your teen is inherently creative, they may find craft time to be a bit boring. However, if we aim to focus crafts around their special interests and holidays, we’re more likely to get a positive response. Today we’ll hit all the marks with Read more
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Cotton Ball Autumn Tree Craft
Keeping with our current Fall theme, today’s craft is a fun and simple way to teach your toddler about this season’s many changes. This cozy fall craft turns simple materials into a sensory-rich celebration that your toddler will love. We’ll create a fluffy treetop using cotton balls dipped in warm-toned paints, mimicking the vibrant foliage Read more
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AI Powered Assistive Tech
A Revolutionary Homeschooling Tool? Let’s talk AI. I’ll preface this article by recognizing that AI is a “hot” topic with a spectrum of beliefs in relation to its use. This article is in no way meant to persuade anyone to use or refrain from using AI technology. Instead, I want to inform. I am a Read more
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Nut Butter No-Bake Bites
A Quick Snack for A Busy Day Today I’ve got another “bites” recipe for those times when you need a quick energy boost. I originally came across this recipe on the loveandlemons website, but adapted it to suit our family’s taste and preferences, and you can too! It’s extremely simple to make, and my kids Read more
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Watercolor Resist Paintings
In elementary school, my art teacher taught us how to do watercolor resist paintings. It was a fairly new technique, even for her, but the whole class gave it a shot and we had so much fun doing it! All you do is draw with a white crayon or apply masking tape to create hidden Read more