Homemade Cream Cheese and Whey (using kefir or yogurt)

by Meghan // March 6, 2018 // 1 Comment

I wrote this post before we knew our oldest had a dairy allergy- She is now 7 and still reacts to dairy. However, I absolutely *loved* making unique foods from our raw milk in the past. Maybe one day we... Continue reading →

Bird Watching {Nature Study for the New Year}

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

This winter (Mostly Jan-Feb) has been bitterly cold on the farm. Between the ice and wind, we have been inside with very little nature study in our school days. When My Dad sent the kids a see through, window mounted... Continue reading →

Using The Starfall Home Membership in our Homeschool {an honest review}

by Meghan // February 27, 2018 // No Comments

We have enjoyed learning games from Starfall Education Foundation for many years. The last several weeks we have had a chance to use The Starfall Home Membership which offers even MORE wonderful math tools and phonemic exploration for children learning to read,... Continue reading →

{dairy free} Nutritious Baked Oatmeal

by Meghan // February 20, 2018 // 2 Comments

One of my absolute favorite, go-to recipes for my family’s breakfast is baked oatmeal.  The first recipe I received was from a very dear friend, at an informational class I attended.  I have since modified it just a tiny bit... Continue reading →

Why You Should Prime Before Chalk Painting

by Meghan // February 13, 2018 // No Comments

I finally finished the laundry room cabinets. Before, they were the common orange oak. Wood cabinets are beautiful, and typically I like them. But with our floors and color schemes, I did not like the orange/honey oak cabinets. Because refinishing... Continue reading →

Traditional Food How To: Bone Broth {in the slow cooker}

by Meghan // February 8, 2018 // 2 Comments

I get lots of questions about how I make my bone broth. I started out using a recipe from a book, but have adapted my own way of doing it since then. Bone broth is FULL of nutrients that help... Continue reading →

{painting oak cabinets} Wordless Wednesday

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

Look for my post on the important steps of chalk painting wood next week! ***you can read the details post on chalk painting oak cabinets and/or pine chairs HERE Disclaimer: Some links on this blog are affiliate links; when you... Continue reading →

Put on a Happy Face {Baby #3}

by Meghan // January 31, 2018 // 1 Comment

My third born is most definitely her own littler person. All children are their own born persons, just as God intended, but this one … this one at barely 3 years old, while twirling on the top of a picnic table... Continue reading →

Chalk Painting over Latex Painted chairs

by Meghan // January 24, 2018 // No Comments

Chalk painting our dining room chairs has been pretty easy, and very enjoyable. Supplies I’ve been using: Krud Kutter for deglossing/cleaning Chalk It paint in Dog Gone Maroon Minwax Polycrylic in crystal clear matte chalk paint brush foam paint brushes to... Continue reading →

How to Grow a Dinosaur: A Book for New Siblings {new release review}

by Meghan // January 23, 2018 // No Comments

With 4 tiny humans running around, you can bet we have had many phases, changes, and adjustments in our home over the last almost 8 years. Adding a new addition every 18 months t0 2 years can be a challenge... Continue reading →