Elderberries {wordless Wednesday}

by Meghan // August 22, 2018 // No Comments

It is almost fall, and August here is telling us it doesn’t want to wait. Here is hoping the cool weather is here to stay! We have been enjoying so much outside time, which has included picking and eating elderberries... Continue reading →

My Favorite Things: August

by Meghan // August 14, 2018 // No Comments

This month I want to try to begin a series of posts about my favorite “things,” that help me in my family life, and thus homeschool life (because homeschool is our lifestyle, right?). The Read Aloud Revival Premium Membership– I... Continue reading →

When We Don’t Have the Words

by Meghan // August 7, 2018 // No Comments

What we say and how we say it truly affects our hearts and the hearts of others deeply. I think we all know this, but sometimes I need a reminder . A reminder that it isn’t so much what I... Continue reading →

Hands On History with Lap-Paks {a review}

by Meghan // August 6, 2018 // No Comments

If your children enjoy lapbooks or hands on projects for studying in your homeschool, then check out the lap-paks from Home School in the Woods. We have been using the Wonders of the World from their Hands-on History Lap-Paks series. My oldest daughter is almost... Continue reading →

Tiny Toms {wordless Wednesday}

by Meghan // August 1, 2018 // No Comments

She is obsessed with shoes, and her new Tiny Toms for this fall are no exception.       Disclaimer: Some links on this blog are affiliate links; when you use those links you help support my family, at no... Continue reading →

New Babies {Dexter steers on the farm}

by Meghan // July 25, 2018 // No Comments

We have introduced some new babies to the farm- we are so excited about Big Sam and Chief! They are Dexter steers, about 6 months old. The black {shortie} dexter is Big Sam, the red boy is Chief. They are... Continue reading →

Critical Thinking in Your Homeschool {with Progeny Press-a review}

by Meghan // July 19, 2018 // No Comments

Our family loves to (hoard books) read! Anytime I can combine a quality book my children love with learning, it is a win-win. My almost 8 year old has been using The Josefina Story Quilt – eGuide from Progeny Press. This Christian homeschool... Continue reading →

The Harvest {2018}

by Meghan // July 16, 2018 // No Comments

We made a family goal this year- spend more time at our farm this spring and summer, working as a family to not only improve some things- but to really cultivate. Every year we have a garden, and every year... Continue reading →

My Best Goat Helper

by Meghan // July 11, 2018 // No Comments

… is an almost 4 year old girl that loves deeply. She is endlessly full of snuggles, dances, hugs, smiles, and spunk. She reminds me so much of how I played and saw life as a child-  She would rather... Continue reading →

Nature and Risk Taking: why we should allow children to take risks outdoors

by Meghan // July 2, 2018 // No Comments

Most of us grew up in one of the last generations in our country to have safe freedoms- freedoms that don’t put children in direct danger, but allow them to take risks within safe boundaries. We know children need to... Continue reading →