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Getting It All Done: Cooking Real Food Basics

January 22, 2014 Lisa

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, Kitchen

Getting It All Done: Farm Chores–Winter

December 28, 2013 Lisa

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...]

Animals, Family Life, Getting It All Done, Handmilking, Homesteading, Routines

Getting It All Done: Table Chores

November 20, 2013 Lisa

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...]

Cleaning, Getting It All Done, Kids, Kitchen

Getting It All Done: Shopping Expeditions Part 2

October 31, 2013 Lisa

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...]

Family Life, Getting It All Done, Routines

Getting It All Done: The Daily Grind

October 30, 2013 Lisa

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, Routines

Getting It All Done: Shopping Expeditions-Part 1

October 24, 2013 Lisa

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...]

Family Life, Getting It All Done

My First Series: Getting It All Done: Life in a Large Family

October 23, 2013 Lisa

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...]

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Hi, I'm Lisa! I blog about large family life, living, and love here on Maggie's Milk. You'll find posts related to homeschooling, homesteading, and doing life as a large family.

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