Songs to Memorize for the 2013-2014 school year: Each month the kids and I work on memorizing a hymn from our church's hymnal. Since the hymnal is divided up into sections, we decided to try for one song from each section over the next few years. We sing our … [Read more...]
Computer Programming for English
Jayme and I have been reading Gulliver's Travels for English. Since the vocabulary is a little different, I've been reading it aloud. We are enjoying it. Yesterday morning, after reading about an encounter the main character had with the Queen's favorite dwarf, Jayme … [Read more...]
Getting It All Done: Shopping Expeditions Part 2
Last time we looked at how we prepare for a shopping expedition. Today we'll tackle the actual shopping process for the six kids and me. After we drop Bryan off at work, we tackle the first store on our itinerary. I strap Simon into a front pack and rally the troops. If we have … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Milk: Frozen Yogurt Style
We've recently discovered a delicious way to get some probiotics! Our Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker whipped up some great frozen yogurt. It was a nice change of pace from ice cream.Here's what I did:In a large mixing bowl, add 4 cups of yogurt, 1/2 cup of organic … [Read more...]
Getting It All Done: The Daily Grind
Since both cows became fresh last month, and farm chore times increased, I had to redo our daily schedule. I finally feel like we have the major kinks worked out. It's the first time that I really feel like the kids are used to the routine. Before I share my … [Read more...]
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