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Learning & Having Fun at Between the Rivers 2017

May 31, 2017 Lisa

Sanding a bow. Creating seashell jewelry. Making coals with a bow drill. Those are just a few of the things my kids have been up to this week, at Between the Rivers. What Is Between the Rivers? Between the Rivers is a gathering focusing on primitive skills for … [Read more...]

Family Life, Homesteading, Prepping

My Milking Routine for 2017 & the Farm’s New Addition

April 19, 2017 Lisa

I've been anxiously awaiting the birth of our calves for about a month. I expected them in March, and the first one just arrived today. While I was beginning to doubt that my cows would ever have a baby, the wait time did give me time to think through my milking routine for this … [Read more...]

Baby Dexter Cow, Dexters, Handmilking, Homesteading milking Dexters, milking routine

Dealing with Mud on the Homestead

April 12, 2017 Lisa

Spring is here! And on the homestead, at least on our homestead, it brings an abundance of mud. With my crew of little ones eager to spend time outside after a winter indoors, much of that mud has made its way indoors. Here are somethings I've learned about dealing with all … [Read more...]

Family Life, Homesteading

5 Tips for Surviving Farm Chores in Freezing Weather

December 21, 2016 Lisa

Freezing weather makes farm chores harder. Here are five tips for surviving the cold and getting everything done.

It's cold out there! Here at the farm, we're definitely dealing with freezing weather. It makes all of the farm chores take longer. And makes them less enjoyable. Because I'd much rather stay close to the fire than traipse through the freezing cold. But, the farm chores … [Read more...]

Homesteading

8 Ways to Keep Toddlers Safe on the Farm

November 9, 2016 Lisa

Here are 8 tips I've learned for keeping toddlers safe on the farm!

If you've been a reader for long, you know I absolutely love living here on Grouse Creek Farm! The whole family benefits from fresh air, we get plenty of interaction with nature, and there's always something fun to do. But, living out here does have some risks for young kids. … [Read more...]

Family Life, Homesteading, Kids, parenting farm safety

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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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