Hi, I’m Amy! I am a daughter of the King, wife to my husband for over 30 years, and mom to 10 amazing children.
How It All Began
I started this blog years ago when my children were tiny. In that busy season of diapers, nursing, and constant housework, I wanted a space to share encouragement, family food ideas, and the homeschooling curriculum I created.
Over the years, our family grew, and so did my mission. Today, my daily encouragement, homemaking tips, and inspiration have moved over to my YouTube channel. There, I share real-life glimpses into large-family living to show you that you can manage a busy home and live a truly happy, faith-filled life.
What You Will Find on the Blog Today
While the daily vlogs happen on YouTube, this blog has evolved into a dedicated resource center for your home and school:
- Free Homeschool Curriculum: I still give away my homeschool curriculum completely free right here on this site. I firmly believe that financial constraints should never prevent a child from getting a quality education.
- Books & Resources: You can browse and purchase my published books and school resources directly from my shop page to support your own homemaking and educational journey.
Our life is far from perfect—it is full of messes, noise, and beautiful struggles. But God is faithful, and I am still learning, growing, and trusting Him in every season.
Thank you for stopping by! Head over to my YouTube channel to watch our daily journey, and browse the pages here to download your school resources.
May grace and blessings be your path,
Amy
Amy
Need to contact me? This is the best way to get a hold of me quickly:)
If you read in the bible its says in Proverbs 18:16.
“His gifts will make room for him.” The meaning of this in the bible is saying, That god knows you are worth he knows how hard you are working everyday to worship and be happy. And your gifts of promotion, of going higher places getting blessing is coming for you. When you are are sharping your skills in life and you are ready to move up in life religion or in blessing. God knows and there will be room for your gifts always.
thank you autumn, for your wonderful insight, you truly are a blessing….
If you read in the bible its says in Proverbs 18:16.
“His gifts will make room for him.” The meaning of this in the bible is saying, That god knows you are worth he knows how hard you are working everyday to worship and be happy. And your gifts of promotion, of going higher places getting blessing is coming for you. When you are are sharping your skills in life and you are ready to move up in life religion or in blessing. God knows and there will be room for your gifts always.
looking forward to reading more of your story!
Just find you, and happy cause of it… i m from Serbia, whole diff world, but same God and same values… working mother of 7 , all born by cesarean sec. (thats why is “just” 7)… glad to lesrn from you, happy to read your book
you are magnificant lady, Amy… 🙂 God bless every minute of your lives!
Vesna, so glad to meet you, my family roots are from Serbia:) Glad to be a blessing:)
Love your blog. Have you an tips on managing childrens behaviour. I have four children who are gorgeous and good but also obviously have their challenging moments.
glad to meet you Diane, no but I need to write one about behavior, I guess my little ones have their moments as well, and I don’t feel like I am an expert lol in time maybe. Be blessed, amy
I too have 4 kids and I thought that was work!! congratulations for showing us the biblical way, ny daughter intends to have 6, what do you think? In these hard economic times all her peers think she is crazy
Let em think she is crazy, her and her husband will be more the wiser:) they will know what true happiness really is. We had more babies in the hard economic times and it taught us how to live much more frugally and we loved every minute of it!!!
A bit about me: I am a mama of 3 little ones (4, 2, and 6m) and welcoming more. We have a small farm raising sheep and other animals.
Looking forward to reading your posts 🙂
very nice to meet you Melinda, how many sheep do you raise? and do you raise them for their fur or for meat? curious? amy
We raise a small flock of heritage soay sheep. We have 9 ewes, 2 rams and just now we are lambing. They are both a meat and wool breed, great for acreages. Soay is a rare breed and is a but of a conservation project raising them. We hope to grow the flock larger.
that is so wonderful:) I am glad to know you. be blessed amy
So glad I found this website. I’m a mother of 2 (10 yr girl and 3 yr boy). A wife, full-time nurse that works nights/weekends/overtime, and I home school my kids. I don’t have a multitude but with the extras in my life, I feel it makes up for it in some way. lol I found this site by looking for a home econ curriculum. I found so much more. Look forward to learning. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Michelle it is very nice to meet you, I hope you enjoy it and are blessed by it. I look forward to doing more for you. Be blessed, amy
Hi Amy – At one point I found a link that you had posted to your family business, I thought I had bookmarked it to come back later but I can’t find it. I think it had an item that I wanted to purchase for my parents upcoming 40th anniversary. Could you direct me to the website? Thank you.
hi Mary, you reminded me to re add this to my blog, it is found in our menu bar:)
Awesome!!!! Love you 🙂 You are a blessing in my life.
As you are in mine:) Thanks for the wonderful time with your family today at open mic, will do again real soon
Just found your blog and looking forward to browsing 🙂 We are not too far from y’all, in Spartanburg, SC. Also have 10 children that we homeschool, ages (almost)19 down to 1 year.
Oh how wonderful! It is very nice to meet you Jennifer. Not too far at all:) Your a busy momma as well. I hope you look around and find something you can use. Talk soon.
Hello, it is very nice to meet you and not too far at all from us:) We are right on the border! I hope you look around and find something worthwhile here. Look forward to talking more. Be blessed!
Hello Amy!!! I am looking for new curriculum for my 6 graders and found you on the web 🙂 What a blessing you are to all of us out here!!! I am in my3rd year of home schooling our 2 youngest children. I am a mother to 5 children (28, 27, 20, 13, 11) and 2 step children (21, 20)!!! Ours was once a busy household but we are down to 3 living at home. However, we are being blessed with grandchildren…3 thus far!!! (4, 1, 6 months)…this is a great time in our lives. I am a very organized person which comes in quite handy when dealing with a busy household 🙂 I look forward to using your curriculum in the upcoming years!!! Blessings to you and your family 🙂
Thank you so much and I forgot to reply in the last comment that I am sure your children will be fine. What I love about the CAT testing is that it is the 1970’s version, back when schooling concentrated on the basics….my children, when they were first tested I thought the same thing, because we never had to, and they passed very well. No stress…it is just the government’s way of putting everyone in a box……and we all know that children do not come in the same sized box:) I am happy you have found me and hope the curriculum works for you! Be blessed!
Thanks for all your free curriculum! In your complete basics books, are there answer keys in them?
Thanks!
THey were so big I could not, so I put them on here as a download, look under the homeschooling menu and scroll down. I am glad you can use them:)
Thanks so much!
Also, when will you have the answer key english grade 9?
I don’t know if I will have it before the school year, I might do it as we work on it:) Depends upon how busy my summer goes:(
What do you suggest on how to use the curriculum for 5th grade and 7th grade?
How many pages per day? Any help will be appreciative. Thanks again
we do one page per day of each subject. If you download and print off we do one page per day. If you purchase the book it is three pages per day:) I hope that helps!
Recently found your blogs. Thanks so much for sharing those lessons and how tos with us. I have seven kids, all via c-sections ages 11- 3months.
We homeschool and I was in desperate need of some budget management help especially food budget and meal planning. The Lord brought me to your blog, and I am thankful.
You mentioned that you had lost 80lbs, would you mind sharing how you achieved that?
Also, where do you get your big baking pans and mixing bowls?
Thanks!!!!
https://plainandnotsoplain.com/how-i-lost-70-pounds-twice-in-2-years-and-lost-12-dress-sizes/
It is very nice to meet you! You are a busy Momma too:) I get my big baking pans from Sams club they are the chafing pans that you would use in catering. My girlfriends idea….genius I thought:) I got one of my mixing bowls there as well. It wasn’t much and is a nice big one. THe wider one I got from an Amish store. I am happy you are here.
I just found you a few days ago and have watched many of your videos. I am almost done with child raising as mine are either gone or one left is leaving soon. But that being said, I have found valuable information from your posts that will help me even now. My health isn’t what it once was and I have many days when it hurts to move. Using what I have found on your site and in your videos, I can use my good days to prepare so when I feel under the weather, I will still be able to get by. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful life and all that you do to make it work. Makes for less trial and error for me. Blessings to you and yours.
I appreciate all of that, thank you
I just found you on youtube and have spent the last three hours watching videos and feeling so understood, seen and encouraged! I have four littles at home, homeschooling two at the moment and have been feeling discouraged by my day-to-day and how everything I do gets undone. So your videos have been a sweet pick me up. Thank you! All of your posts make me glad to get to be the home maker and remind me of the joy that surrounds me each day…
We are all mommas just doing a different kind of crazy each day:) I am glad you are here and enjoy. Have a fantastic day! Smile and kiss those babies:)
Amy, I found u on utube and am so thankful ! U give me encouragement that I need every day. I’m a widow and a gramma and lonely. I love it when u talk about the Lord and how he can come into your life, that’s what I pray for. I ordered 2 of your books and am so anxious to get them as I know they will be full of wisdom. I’m so happy u have a loving and kind husband and that beautiful family !!! Do u know of a book that can help me find the Lord? I love him and try to do good and be kind every day. Thank you for your wisdom and kind words daily. Sincerely, Connie
Hey Connie..it is so nice to meet you! Thank you for sharing on here. Yes the book—is the Bible! Read along with us on Saturday it will help get you into His word and reading a bit each day will help you understand Him more. It takes time…but as with every relationship—one good and invested:) Praying for you and trusting God to keep showing you which path to go…any more I would love to help as much as I can.
Name a large grocery store other than Aldis u buy groceries etc.it was an hr. From N.C. thank u.
Bargain foods
Hi. I am a mother of a handfull little child. Struggle with post partum depression with no help as no one understands it.
Your blog has helped me and gives me hope and all will be well. I have restarted my recipe creation and blogging again after seeing your work.
Thanks alot for coming into my life via your vlogs. I hold a special part of your advice in my life.
This blesses me a lot. Thank you. You got this Momma!
Thank you for all of these wonderful resources. Is there a way to print out the two home ec courses easily so that I can bind them for my daughter? I don’t want her sitting at the computer.
THe online course that is free you can go through and print each page…I do sell it in book form..you can get a pdf version to download for $10 on my book tab section:) Have a wonderful day.
I’ve commented a few times on your videos and your so lovely I’ve just brought waffle cases to make oven waffles and a donut case and a cupcake try so I can try making blueberry muffins. I find you so relaxing to listen to and on really bad days (I have sevire mentle health issues that involves times of paranoia and psychosis) you help calm my brain. I just wanted to say thank you.
I am so glad you are here. I am excited for you to try some new things as well. I am praying for you! Keeping that peace that passes all understanding:)
Bet you’ve figured out I’m Coocoo but that happens after motherhood.
Dear Amy….
I looked all over to find a private way to email you but found none. For months, gosh the more I think on it…. its been even longer. When I found your site about 6 years ago, your site came in my path & it changed my life. Especially with teaching school 🙂 Since then, you have become apart of my life in many ways. Home School, personal & just day to day life. I even share things with my husband, lol. Have taken many hints and applied them to my life. As time went on, I really started processing many things with our big family. We have 3 bio children & now, 4 adopted. So our home is very busy. So I appreciated the time you took to make the site, but also your books. Your books I got and I found it very, faith driven. Do you ever have a moment in life where you realize in this moment, this woman was suppose to touch my life. Its like looking in on you and seeing what the next turn is, cause you know even though miles away, you have made a difference. I wish I knew you personally, like that friend you met and you had for life, cause its faith driven kind of thing you know. I bought your books. They spoke to me. Your life as you grew up, to the relationships you had with your family. Related to me. Its amazing to me how that can direct your life. Especially the book~ When The Clouds Roll In. To the relationships you have shared about with your immediate family. Finding that contentment in our lives is key… through Jesus to fulfill God’s plan. I mentioned to my husband a year ago, I wanted to email you. I felt so called to do so. Today…. I woke & thought as I often do, today is the day. Why today? Who knows on my end. But I hope it makes you see just how special you are to myself and to so many!! To say, thank you… thank you for being you, thank you for loving God and passing that on. You really have a purpose and you are touching lives in ways, I do not even think you realize that you are. I mean, you probably realize you are, but I am talking about the deeper level. For that I am so eternally grateful. As another year comes around…. I want I guess to know I appreciate you more then you realize as a mom, a person, a woman & a friend, even though we have never met. I know your life from what you share, as far as me… I have faced so many obstacles in a life that seemed so dark from time to time. So… with all of this, I will close with the fact, you really are a child of God & I am so thankful you are 🙂 Have a blessed day friend!!
This really blessed me this morning:) God knew what I needed to hear and I thank you for being obedient to His words:) I am blessed and so very thankful for where GOd has me in life. I could of never imagined the way my life is turned into….never…from where I was to where I am now…I owe ALL of it to Him. It is my faith and hope in all of the promises that He has given to me and I am rejoicing daily with what He does. He is so good. You never know…we just might meet one of these days…here on Earth:) Wouldn’t that be something! Thank you again…..
Thank you for all that you share with the public. Best tv watching ever.
You are very kind:) I will definitely look up the spoon bread:)
A friend recommended your cooking classes for me to use for my homeschooled teens. When looking at it, I also noticed your life skills for boys and girls and I am super excited about those as well. Do you have PDF’s of the programs that I could just print out from the start or do I have to click on each lesson and print? Obviously it would be easier to do from the get go, before the craziness of the school year starts and we are all fighting for time on the computer, which is why I am asking.
I understand. you can purchase the pdf book and print as you need or purchase the book off amazon. Or print for free each page off the course:)
Amy….I look forward to your YouTube videos eveyday. You have made such a impact on my life. I lost my husband about 3 years ago and have found out over these years he was unfaithful and racked up bills that I am responsible for some and 2 years ago I became my sons caregiver who is a vet ….he did 2 tours in Afghanistan and has PTSD and some medical problems as well I work outside the home as well….. there are days I feel totally overwhelmed …but u bring such light to my life with your wisdom and love. My goals in 2020 are to start getting up at the same time everyday and get as much as possible done before work and then what I can after and to work on becoming or work on being debt free. Thank u and much love to u and your family!!!!
It is so nice to meet you. While reading this I thought of the Bible story about the widow who was about to lose her sons due to the debt her husband had left her with. Even though he was a godly man and knew what he needed to provide for in his family he still did not do what he was supposed to do but this woman…who God honored for her faithfulness did what she was supposed to do and the priest told her to take her container and find all the containers she could from her circle of influence…and then start pouring and when she had filled all the oil stopped. she was able to sell the oil and pay off the debt and still provide for her family….even though one was not faithful…the other didn’t get angered(well maybe she did:)) but she was faithful and knew God would take care of her and he leaves a story for us to learn from…look it up and read it:) Helped me hugely
Hi Amy,
My story is a little bit complicated. I have separated from my husband after being together for 25yrs. We have 3 beautiful children. Our family has been riddled with medical problems. My middle child received a kidney transplant 2 years ago. This also was the pivotal shift in our marriage. Now a days I have moved out of the family home with the children. I try very hard to navigate life being rational not emotional.
I have been in a very deep depression and was trying to find something to hold on to, something to motivate me to continue on with life. Your videos have given me a peaceful guild as to how to regain my life. The person I am today is not the strong motivated mother I was 10 years ago. Thank you for being the normal in my life of chaos .
Clarisse Centeno of South Jersey
I am so sorry you are going through this…I am praying for strength for you. God will give you the motivation and the ability to get done what you have to get done. Seek Him first…He will do it. He will bring that joy back into your spirit and give you peace that no one can understand…He did it for me….
I am using some of your home school curriculum for my 13,15 yr old. We love it but I have a few questions regarding answers to worksheets, grading, etc. I have a large family too and I love watching your tips and videos on cooking, etc. I am going to start implementing some things to help our home run smoother. It’s crazy sometimes with 5 kiddos, and I know you have 10 so any advice would be great. You are one AMAZING lady! I’m so glad we found your blog. Do you have an email address that I could send you the home school/curriculum questions?
so nice to meet you! Absolutely plainandnotsoplain@gmail.com
I’ve always wanted to start a blog!!! Most everyone I know tells me I’m the right person.( no sure on that, just know I love to write so why not. Lol) I’d love any help from you or mentoring if possible.
My advice…..just start…write each day…everyday:)
Hi Amy.
I’m a 57 year old retired Staff Nurse in the UK now looking after my mam who was diagnosed with Dementia in January.
We don’t have any other family but are blessed with good friends. I still struggle and feel alone some days.
I know it’s all gods plan and Im so pleased that I found your vlogs.
Even though I have no children and your life is very different you still give me so much inspiration to make the most of my days and to persevere to be patient and kind. I get a feeling of such peace and comfort from watching and listening to you. I could listen to you all day. I think you are a wonderful person. A lot of mother’s would do well to listen to your teaching.
Thank you so very much Amy. God Bless youx
It is so nice to meet you! I am sorry for the season in your life…I am praying that God will give you the strength and joy to persevere through your day.Thank you for sharing. I am thankful to God for doing what I do. Have a wonderful blessed day!
Hello Amy. Its Velvet. Is your curriculum private homeschool based.
It is just curriculum:) Yes I am private based but not a private based school:)
Hi 🙂 I love your videos on yt ❤ I am just catching up, and watch The shopping with the boys video now. And you were talking about Lego, and the gazzilions of money you would have. Did you know that the man who started Lego was a carpenter? He worked with wood ❤ I would love to show you this film Lego has made 🙂
https://youtu.be/NdDU_BBJW9Y
that is very cool thank you for sharing:)
Hi Amy
My name is Michelle from Scotland. I watch your YouTube channel everyday. Especially Friday’s for gather your fragments. I Especially like watching the videos when I’m in hospital/ill, they keep my mind occupied.
I have Crohns disease, I have only been diagnosed 2 years and unfortunately I’ve been in hospital more than I’ve been home.
I’m actually just home nearly a week from hospital I was there for nearly 2 weeks.
The part of crohns which has really got me down is the extreme weight gain. Because one of the main medications which is used to lower the inflammation is steroids. The major problem with this is they blow you up with excess fluid retention which in turn makes you gain weight. In 2 years I have gained up to 4 dress sizes. And 56 pounds. Went from fitting into teenage clothes to adult + size. This is the worst part for me. But my partner of 15 years doesn’t see me any other way. He says to me it’s just a number.
Because of my condition I also have an inflammatory condition in all of my joints. So I have good days and bad days.
But watching your videos takes my mind off everything. I enjoy cooking but baking has always been my thing. But unfortunately I’ve not been able to do it as much lately because of my painful arms, wrists and hands. So I watch you instead. I also have allergies to nuts and anything in the celery family so I would have to change some recipes.
I admire the strength you have in your faith.
I was born and brought up a Roman Catholic, but I can say I’m not a fully practicing one. But I do still believe in it.
Sorry for going on and on.
God Bless xx
Michelle
Xxx
Ps I love the USA (I have family in Connecticut)
It is so nice to meet you Michelle. I am glad that you wrote to share all of this. I am going to be praying for you and trusting that God gives you the wisdom to know what your next step is for each day. Trusting and believing. Have a wonderful day!
hank you for the reply Amy.
God bless x
Hi Amy hope you are well
I’ve now got a chest infection thanx to my weak immune system. So got antibiotics. Hopefully it will clear soon.
God bless
praying for healing in your body…right now in Jesus name!
Thanks Amy. You are sure a calming influence. X God bless you x
Amy
The alcove on your new house on wall in family room could have cabinets upper and lower for another landing spot. You could move the butler’s pantry cabinets there if don’t stick out too much or buy new 18 inch lowers and 12 inch uppers flanked by two 18 inch pantries on each side
thank you for this! In time, that is all future projects if I need them.
Hello. I have found you video by accident. Since watching you , you have really inspired me. I was wondering if you are a born again Christian. If so what bible study do you use. It’s been quite a while since I have read my Bible.
I am, currently I read from the Amplified Version bible, but I do like the English Standard Version as well. Nice to meet you!
Hello,
What is the difference in using your free home Ec courses and purchasing Home Economics Household Skills: Becoming a Daughter of purpose? I am looking for a full year curriculum for my daughter.
They are both the same except the book..the bigger one has devotions in it. The online course has quizzes and extra filler pages too. Same teaching of the concepts exactly:)
found it answers.
Thank you
Any chance you are going to have the 10-12th grade curriculum? Was really hoping to use yours!
I don’t…we just use real life things that they need for their future:(
Hi Amy! I am a fellow homeschool mom in Rutherfordton, NC. I came across your curriculum not long ago and it is so perfect for my family! THANK YOU!!! I was reaching out to see if you happened to have any answer keys for the curriculum. More specifically the 4th grade English and 6th grade English.
Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put into creating this wonderful resource for us!
Kashen Laughter
I am so so sorry, I did not see this comment until now. Rutherfordton…I know where that is:) I don’t have the answer keys for the individual courses but if you download the complete course then you will find it along with math and spelling…hope that helps. thank you and again, I am sorry for not responding sooner.
I am interested in the 7th grade pre-algebra curriculum. Is there an answer key available or am I just not finding it in your packet?
Many thanks.
I don’t have individual answer keys, if you download the complete books you can get the answer keys in the book
Hi Amy,
I placed two orders, for your cookbooks. I meant to order 1 of each. It was for the cooking for two cookbook. Please refund me the difference, when you get a chance.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Yes have done so:) Thanks so much!!
Hi Amy I watch your videos all the time for inspiration and I’ve noticed you use a lot of vanilla pudding in your recipes. I’ve just come across this lady who makes her own and apparently it’s so much cheaper. Have you ever made your own ? I’m the UK and can’t seem to find it in any of our supermarkets so I will give this a try to make your cinnamon rolls.
Thank you so much