Back in 2013, I was regularly milking a couple of Dexter milk cows, including one named Maggie. That cow was the inspiration behind the name of this blog. The kids always asked for a glass of "Maggie's Milk," and I felt like it sort of nicely summed up our life on the farm. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Fun for Families
It's that time of year again, and we're so excited! It's officially spring, and even though we have snow on the ground still, the sun is starting to shine and the snow is slowly melting. The perfect time of year to start getting outside! Here Are Four of Our Family … [Read more...]
Active Indoor Games for Families
Kids need to burn off energy. But, when winter drags on forever like it has been this year, it's hard. They're tired of the snow and don't enjoy playing outside when the temperatures are below freezing. So, we've been playing some active indoor games to try and keep everyone from … [Read more...]
Adapting Telestrations for Young Readers and Writers
I recently picked up the game Telestrations at Goodwill. Thankfully, all the pieces were there, and it was ready to play. For this game, you start with a word and draw it in your sketch book. Then the next person looks at what you drew, and writes down what they think you … [Read more...]
Rainbow Noodles: Fun Sensory Play
Are you looking for an activity to keep your kids busy while you work? With a writing deadline approaching, I needed something easy that would engage the kids for while. I wanted something they could do at the table, so I could keep my eyes on them. The activity needed to … [Read more...]
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