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There once was a couple that bought a small farm. This couple wanted a barn. This couple was very foolish and naive in their dealings with a contractor that led to multiple problems. That lady in the couple mentioned was me, and here is our story.  Prior to the move, we asked around and received a recommendation for a group to build our barn. They provided us with an estimate and we were excited for them to get started. In between the initial consultation and hiring, we had a few delays in the purchasing of the new property (mostly paperwork...

We had a request for a gift to prepare a wooden organizer for hair tools to be placed on a bathroom countertop.  As a girl, I understand the necessity to keep all of the tools of beauty organized for quick use and was excited for this project! I may even request one for myself in the future.  This project was made from a wind-felled red oak tree obtained from a neighbor after a rough storm. We assisted the neighbor in harvesting the tree for removal and he graciously allowed us to keep the wood. We cut the red oak into...

We have been homeschooling for eight years and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I decided to try adding a monthly homeschool recap to this blog 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.,...

I have routinely taken my children to the hospital to visit loved ones (before massive restrictions were implemented) and to funerals. Many people believe that this isn't the proper place for a kid. I agree that these places are not for kids to act childish and can be distracting and inconsiderate. Just because children shouldn't turn these environments into a playground doesn't mean that they should be banned from these environments. It can provide a great learning opportunity for them.  Actually, I believe that attending funerals and being present during these difficult times in life can be very beneficial to...

We have been homeschooling for eight years and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I decided to try adding a monthly homeschool recap to this blog 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.,...