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We have been homeschooling for many years, and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

The holiday season is a stressful time for many people, but I feel that it is especially stressful for mothers. This is the time of year that we are expected to make everything magical and special for our families while also maintaining the regular day-to-day operations of our homes, etc.  The number of things added to the already lengthy mother's to-do list include, but are not limited to:  - Schedule multiple activities to prevent conflicts  - Decorate your home to rival a magazine's version of the perfect holiday  - Prepare food for each event  - Shop for the food in...

There are many lessons to learn in life and so many of them are learned on the farm. Here are three lessons that I have recently learned.    1. A rabbit can have a false pregnancy.  There are rabbits that will wait until hours before delivery to remove fur and prepare a warm bed for her soon-to-be-delivered offspring. You will believe that the deed was not completed for a successful breeding until you see six beautiful baby bunnies.  There are other rabbits that will spend a week pulling out fur, rearranging the nesting box and acting skittish. They will fool...

We have been homeschooling for many years and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.  We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward...

We are helping Santa Claus this season with our Christmas Special Deal!  Order our Breakfast Box and we will deliver it to your home (within 30 miles of our farm) FOR FREE!!!  Our Breakfast Box contains 2lbs of sausage, 1 dozen eggs and 1 loaf of freshly baked Sourdough bread. Order your box here. As an additional bonus, any other orders placed with your breakfast box can be delivered at the same time. That means you can get some of your holiday shopping completed and delivered to your door while also enjoying our delicious food. Use code: BREAKFASTBOX. Don't delay!...