The Benefits of Year Round Schooling
We have opted to make some big changes here on the homestead. No, nothing major for the farm itself. Although we did opt to try planting and growing our own…
Being a Parent is Hard Enough, Without Societal Scorn
Social scorn. That dirty look from a passer by about how you are handling the situation. A situation that has nothing to do with them. What is the best way…
2 Steps to Restore Your Quality of Sleep
I’m a busy mom. A busy, sleep deprived mom. Somewhere along the road six years ago I seem to have pulled off on the way side of sleep and never…
Seeing a Complete Family
I am a wife and mother. My husband and I have two wonderful, adventurous and often challenging boys. Tractor Man is six and Tag Along is three, but that’s not…
The Day My Son Did Not Need Me In The Kitchen Anymore
My son is now cooking on his own. I am no longer needed all the time anymore. It is amazing and sad. Let me tell you how this came about. After all, he is only six.
Cooking, Our Secret Homeschool Elective Course
Homeschooling your children can be a wild and fun ride. It can also feel a bit overwhelming from time to time. How do you know if they are learning enough?…
Bokashi Composter Review
This last fall I was selected as a winner, by the website Misfitgardening, to receive a free Bokashi Composter to use in my home. In exchange I gave an honest…
Luke Bryan Ready – A Ready for Anyone Cleaning Plan
Do you ever find yourself struggling to find the motivation to keep your house up? It’s for this reason that I created a game. This game that truly gives me…
Day Dreaming…Simply
I tend to be a day dreamer. I always have been and probably always will be. It seems that I have also passed this rather odd trait on to my…
New Additions
It’s one of the most rewarding and challenging times on the homestead, showpig farrowing season. This week we had babies being born for so many different shows. I wish I…