Putting up Goat Fence on Hilly Wooded Terrain. In the last few weeks it’s been all about the fence. We’re about ready for some goats, and for their sake the fence has to be just right–from what we’ve read they think like...
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As we harvest, eat, and process the endless supply of tomatoes from our garden, Drew thought of a fun activity making use of tomato peels. The girls loved it, and the outcome is like stained glass… Many recipes for canning tomatoes call for...
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It’s traditional to dress like Queen Esther, or one of the characters from the story, so we had to finish up our crowns… I cut a simple pattern out of paper (folding in half again, then using a straight edge to draw the...
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This is quick, easy, & entertaining for the littler ones. Leviah gets 2 uses: 1. rolling to a new destination & 2. opening the top, dumping, and refilling the can. (if the second use isn’t one you approve of, just tape or adhere the...
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I’ve been stockpiling fabric for some time, but specifically intended for skirt making for a couple months. I have a few staple skirts that I wear all the time through the summer–some of them quite simple & so comfortable. When...
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Today’s the first day with our new chart. I’m excited about it & so is Naomi. She has really been responsive to knowing what is coming next–no more excuses as to what’s expected of her. These are the key elements to...
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Last week at the Charlotte Mason homeschool group we attend I saw the preschoolers making these simple butterflies to go along with what the big kids were studying. Anyway, I couldn’t help but want to do it with Naomi, and I’ve been...
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We turned the sandbox into a cathedral fort this weekend. It works great & was simple–a $4 project. Last birthday we dyed a bunch of play silks & through the winter used them in the girls’ room, but outside they just seem to...
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For months (since this post), we’ve been planning to see Little House on the Prairie the musical. Prepping for the big night! Finally on Saturday night the big day was here. To prepare for it, Naomi took a quick bath and a little nap (which...
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