I see the quote everywhere. You can do hard things. I happen to love it, and have used it frequently in our home. In this post I will talk you through this idea and how you can teach your children to do hard things! Set the Example This is how you teach your kids to do just about everything. Did you set out to really teach your child to talk, walk, interact or smile? No, likely they learned it by watching you. By following your lead. Well, the same principle applies here. Teach ... continue reading...
How to Teach your Children to do Hard Things
How to Applique–Simple Valentine Projects
Do you love doing seasonal projects? I like to add a bit of seasonal decor to my home, but who has the time or resources to invest in lots of new items? That's why I like to switch out my pillows and kitchen towels every couple of months. In this post I will show you a simple applique technique for adding a little Valentine love to some kitchen towels, a shirt and a pillow cover. This is easy enough for a beginning sewer. What I love is this is a project that you can do with your kids as ... continue reading...
Everyday Farm Tour
Hey there! I thought it would be fun to show you around the Everyday Farm. A few tips and some advice on Homesteading will be thrown in. Let me first say, we are by no means experts at this farming gig. As a matter of fact, neither my husband or I grew up on a farm. However, we both had a vision of raising our kids in the country and teaching them to love to learn and work. As a result we have spent the last seven years learning by trial and error. This farm tour will focus on the animals, in ... continue reading...
One Udder Balm Recipe: Three Products, Plus Free Printable Labels!
Udder Balm, Lip Balm and Cream blush This post contains affiliate links When you have a busy household, the thought of getting in the kitchen and making anything other than dinner can seem daunting. If I plan to do something "extra" I want it to be worth my time. We were needing some udder balm for our milk cow. Of course, like most things, the thinking about it is often far worse than the actual execution of the project. I decided we would make a good size batch of the base for the ... continue reading...
Home Schooling Young Children Part 2: Tips for Starting Out
Set the tone for your home Now that we have established a routine, (if you missed that, read Homeschooling Young Children Part 1) It is important to set the tone for your home. Here are my tips for home schooling young children. When my husband and I first discussed home school, he told me that we shouldn't try to mimic the public school. His idea was to teach our children to love to read, and to teach them to love learning. Sounds easy enough, right? Your home should be a learning ... continue reading...