Tiny Toms {wordless Wednesday}

by Meghan // August 1, 2018 // Comments off

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 // Comments off

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 // Comments off

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 // Comments off

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 // Comments off

… 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 // Comments off

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 →

D is for Ducks {on the homestead}

by Meghan // June 26, 2018 // Comments off

We have thoroughly enjoyed our ducks here on the farm. We raised 5 ducklings this spring, and they have turned into lovely crested blue swedish adults. Judging by the behavior of our male Campbell, I am going to say we... Continue reading →

Those Messy Days

by Meghan // June 20, 2018 // Comments off

You know how you have those days, or weeks, where you feel like hey, I’ve got this. It’s a challenge, but I’ve got myself and my stuff and thangs together (said in my best Rick Grimes voice). And then one day …... Continue reading →

Homeschool Video-Based Art Curriculum {a review}

by Meghan // June 13, 2018 // Comments off

We have been using Art of the Ancients from ARTistic Pursuits Inc. This is a new edition book from their Art Instruction Books with DVD and Blu-Ray series. Art is always a fun topic in our home; we have really enjoyed ARTistic Pursuits when... Continue reading →

Homeschooling Through Transitions: the hard times and the happy ones

by Meghan // June 11, 2018 // Comments off

**Originally published February 2016** I enjoy these practical tips, even now, during seasons of what feels like temporary chaos. My children are older now, we have a small farm, and much more on our plate in this season than normal.... Continue reading →