Many people seem to think that cooking real food takes too long. That they'd be slaves to the kitchen if they tried to feed their family unprocessed food. I'm here to tell you that it isn't true. I love preparing real food for my family. And I don't have … [Read more...]
Getting It All Done: Farm Chores–Winter
After taking an extended break from the Getting It All Done series, I thought I'd add a new post. Farm chores are essential here at Grouse Creek. Here is how we get them done...Our Winter Farm Chores:Feed Sheep HayFeed Cows HayFeed Calves HayFeed Chickens ScrapsFeed … [Read more...]
Getting It All Done: Table Chores
Without chores, complete chaos would overtake our lives. From dishes to cleaning, milking to giving fresh animal bedding, see how my family manages to get it all done!Our chores fall into a variety of categories. Farm chores. Table Chores. Morning … [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...]
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...]
Getting It All Done: Shopping Expeditions-Part 1
Bryan works in Spokane. All the good grocery stores are there. Owen's doctors are too. And the dentist. And Costco--don't forget Costco!With all that going for it, it makes sense that we do 95% of our shopping in Spokane.But, it's 45 minutes to get there. To the north … [Read more...]
My First Series: Getting It All Done: Life in a Large Family
I've been asked by many people how we do it. I think they mean how do we handle life with six kids--when one of them is in a wheelchair and has a severe disability. How are we able to do day-day tasks, and still manage to homeschool, go shopping, raise farm animals, and do … [Read more...]