This winter has been bitterly cold and brutal. With the exception of the milder days, taking the children out to do our homestead and animal chores just isn’t happening. I have been planning and creating fun activities to keep things light and interesting for the kiddos and to avoid cabin ...
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Raising Farm Kids: The Benefits of Country Living
Raising Farm Kids: The Benefits of Country Living Oh, there are so many wonderful benefits of raising farm kids and country living! But I didn't always dream of this life. Or even knew just how beneficial it really is. If you haven't followed along with my posts on this blog for ...
10 Life Skills to Teach Children
Life Skills to Teach to Children - Vintage Inspiration I have always considered myself to be an old soul. Sometimes I wonder if I was born in the wrong era. I love all things vintage. This includes many of the life lessons that are taught to us from those who lived before us. The other day, ...
Raising Farm Kids: What it’s Really Like Without TV
What it's Really Like Without TV on our Farm Last summer, I shared a major change in our household. For those of you who missed it, we got rid of our TV and started Montessori learning. I was feeling defeated as a mother. I felt a little overwhelmed. Mostly, I was adjusting to life as a new ...
Raising Farm Kids: Pre-Homeschool Lessons
Raising Farm Kids: Preschool Lessons Earlier this week, I made a big change to our home. I woke up feeling inspired or maybe had a revelation of some sort. Whatever it was, I needed to act on it and like I do with most things, it’s go big or go home. I talked it over with my husband and made the ...
