Since we never sent out Christmas cards last year, we didn't take time to update our family pictures. Our last one was when our two year old was a baby, and was missing our youngest! It was definitely time for Bryan to drag out his photography equipment and take a new set of … [Read more...]
Family Game Night Recommendations
We love board games! They offer a chance to connect in a non-digital way. They promote communication, cooperation, and critical thinking. Plus, they're educational in other ways. We often pull out games during our homeschooling time. Family game night is a common occurrence … [Read more...]
How to Start a Fire in the Fireplace
Jeffrey turned 7 today, and he asked if he could help start the fire. I love his curiosity and willingness to help, and agreed to show him how to start a fire in the fireplace. I took pictures so I could share the lesson with you. 1. Find 2 triangle pieces of … [Read more...]
Changes Around the Farm & Site
Well, I didn't quite blog every day in October (I missed 10/31--the very last day!), but I got in some great writing practice. Now that my series is over, I can focus on other things here at Maggies Milk. Like announcing my new freelancing career. Yup--I decided to start … [Read more...]
Encouragement in the Multi-Generational Household
Do you ever feel discouraged? I do. There are only so many hours in a day, and I usually try to jam too many activities into those hours. Thankfully, my dad has been a source of encouragement. It's a benefit of multi-generational living that I didn't expect. It seems … [Read more...]