Crazy Night on the Homestead

Well, I'm one tired lady this morning. Yesterday evening, we noticed we were short a chicken. Something had gotten into the hoop coop and eaten it. Fox? Raccoon? We weren't sure. But I asked my husband to help me think through some solutions because we were so confident in our hoop coop build as being … Continue reading Crazy Night on the Homestead

Finance over Faith: My Review of WPG’s 2022-23 Homeschool Planner

When the Christian company follows secular feedback over bold integration of faith, I begin to doubt the integrity of the company.

Busy Boxes: Homestead Style

I've used some form or fashion of busy box/bag for my kiddos for years! But the older kiddos are beginning to weary of my playdough and flash cards. So, in addition to growing the content of the boxes to their ages and skill levels, I'm also putting together some other things for them to build … Continue reading Busy Boxes: Homestead Style

Some End of the School Year/ Life Reflection

I was being nostalgic (always dangerous for me) and going through some older posts and photos. And I noticed something... I did way better at mothering and homeschooling before the 2021-2022 homeschool year... why? What totally fell apart this year that had [has] me in spiritual/emotional/routine/everything shambles? So I started to reflect and ponder. Because … Continue reading Some End of the School Year/ Life Reflection

Bathroom Update DIY

I've been working a little as I'm able on updates throughout the house. My biggest focuses have been on areas with damage, or excessive wear and tear, and I've been doing it all whilst keeping small children alive and educated and fed, and nearing the end of pregnancy. The master bathroom is in need of … Continue reading Bathroom Update DIY

Hearing God’s Voice

We've been getting to work getting our new garden area (formerly known as our chicken run) cleared out and ready for cultivation. That means we've done a lot of cutting back brambles, mowing down noxious weeds and honeysuckle vines, and cleaning up old chicken wire. Because lumber is so expensive right now, and so many … Continue reading Hearing God’s Voice