Recently my family and I had a field trip to a large, organic farm. I honestly do not know who was more excited…me or the kids! With a fresh litter of 13 Great Pyrenees puppies greeting us as soon as we walked into the yard, it was hard to find any motivation to play with […]
Beat the Summer Boredom Blues
As a home-school mom, summer break can be an exhausting experience. After all, the only difference between the school year and summer vacation is now the kids are bored and are constantly asking you for something to do. I often call it the ‘Summer Boredom Blues’. They’ve been so busy all year with structured activities […]
The World’s Best Homemade Icrecream
My favorite treat growing up on the ranch was my mom’s homemade ice cream. We didn’t get it very often which made it even more special! It seemed like it took days for that old ice cream maker to work its magic. My sister, dad, and I would watch my mom fish out the paddle […]
Why You Need To Be Using Rose Water
We have obsessed about skin care for centuries. Outside of weight control, I would say this is the most sought-out product search for women today. Everyone wants to find the ‘Fountain of Youth’. Sadly most of the body and skin care lines on the market today also come filled with toxic chemicals. I am here […]
Experiencing Metamorphosis
As a home-school mom, I am constantly trying to find new ways to bring a level of excitement into our daily routine. I love being able to bring the classroom outdoors and let ‘life’ be their textbook. However, it has taken a lot of time to develop this character in me. Throughout the years of […]
For The Love Of Kiwi
The kiwi fruit…also known as Chinese gooseberries…is one of our favorite fruits. Per serving, this little super food is packed with amazing nutrition that our taste buds just scream for. It’s like our mouth knows how good this fruit is for us. Check out this bad boy’s nutritional content here. Living on a homestead in […]
