When I was first considering homeschooling, I went to my local library and checked out every book they had on homeschooling. Every. single. one. And I read them all, because I wanted as much information about homeschooling methods and philosophies and curricula as I could … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Fermented Vegetables
**I'm a mom, not a doctor. I like to write about things I've learned and tried, but nothing I share here should be construed as medical advice. If you have any health issues or questions, see your doctor. My latest craze in the kitchen? Fermenting foods. It all started when I … [Read more...]
April Children’s Book Share — The Imagination Station Series
When it comes to encouraging a love for books, my boys have certainly provided a much greater challenge than my girls. It's the nature of the boy beast. I mean, what could be more tortuous to a little boy than being forced to take part in an activity that involves … [Read more...]
Help Wanted: What to Do with the Big Empty Wall
I am not the kind of person who can't ask for help when I need it. And, boy, do I need it! See this wall? I have a deep affection for this wall. I see such potential in its size and its placement. It is painted a beautiful pale … [Read more...]
5 Simple Cooking Time Savers
Honestly, I am terrible at quick cooking. For one thing, processed foods often lie at the core of many quick cooking recipes, and I try to avoid processed foods like the plague. Quick foods that don't include highly processed ingredients tend to be bland because they … [Read more...]
My Life is Harder Than Yours
Note: It's been nearly four years since I wrote this post, but I notice this little human tendency has not changed... I heard about Gwyneth's comments and I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. Actress-and-mother Gwyneth Paltrow sent moms all over the country into an absolute … [Read more...]
April Book Share — The Backyard Homestead
There was a time when the word "homestead" conjured up for me an image of pioneers in a covered wagon and miles and miles of unclaimed prairie land. Now I recognize homesteading to be much, much more. Questions about the quality and safety of commercially … [Read more...]
How to Grow Your Own Sprouts in a Jar
Funny the things you remember from your childhood. We didn't eat out a lot when I was kid, but I remember occasionally visiting a Bonanza steakhouse where my favorite thing was actually the Texas toast, not the steak. And the alfalfa sprouts. Seriously. Maybe … [Read more...]
8 Things I Never Dreamed About Homeschooling
The memory grows more worn with time and years of experience under my belt, but I still remember the early days of homeschooling, when I felt a little bit like a deer in headlights, thinking to myself sometimes, "Whoa! How did I get here?" Because you have to understand … [Read more...]
What We’ve Been Learning This Month: March Edition
In January I decided at the end of each month to share a few of the interesting things we had done and learned in that month. How embarrassing to forget to do it then in February! Oops. But, then again, February does that crazy 28-day thing and the end of the month just … [Read more...]
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