Toddlers are so full of wonder and enthusiasm for life. They bring us joy. But when we are trying to explain a difficult concept to an older child, or delve into some Biblical wisdom, or even have a nice read […]
I learned to make play dough way back in high school, early childhood education class. It takes only a couple of minutes to make a whole load of it, AND it costs pennies! You don’t have to worry about the […]
Failed is a strong word Isn’t failing what we fear? Fear of Failure. It may be the #1 reason for NOT choosing to homeschool. I mean, your child’s whole future depends on your competence, right? This is a time […]
I don’t like to heat up my kitchen in the summer. We grill a lot and add in different salads and veggies. This Finger Salad is hearty with a super satisfying crunch. I love to make this up for […]
I don’t remember learning how to plant a tomato per SE, it’s something I’ve just always known. Planting tomatoes was a yearly event in both my parent’s garden, and my grandparent’s. The distinct smell of the young tomato plants, mixed with sun-warmed […]
I have made this herb seasoning for years, now. It is a staple in my kitchen, I season practically everything with it! It is great in soups and stews, works well in many casseroles and rice dishes, and makes a […]
When I start anything, I research, and read, then research some more, then read some more! Then, I talk to people, then I read some more. Then plan. I know just how I want to manage my project for […]
We’ve had our goats for about a year now, I’ve learned SO MUCH this year! I tend to research stuff to death before I do it, and the goats were no exception, so I had read and read and read […]
Isn’t that what every gardener wants? MORE. Garden. Space. By using companion planting and succession planting techniques you can get MORE garden produce from your EXISTING garden! My cousin was telling me recently that she and […]
Every January I make a fresh commitment to journal. Each year this works out in varying degrees. I can look back to some years and see relative success and consistency and then there are the years where there were only […]