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Homeschooling in Quarantine: Free COVID-19 Printable Lesson & Worksheet

Homeschooling in Quarantine: Free COVID-19 Printable Lesson & Worksheet

This post is sponsored by Greg Landry’s Homeschool Labs. We are far enough into the Caronavirus quarantine these days for the children to begin getting antsy and anxious. In my experience with both kids and...
Four Important Uses for Heavy Tarps on Your Homestead

Four Important Uses for Heavy Tarps on Your Homestead

There are many things you want to invest in once you get your homestead going. Power tools, fencing, endless buckets. Oh the buckets. I could go on for an hour just about buckets. One thing...
How To Make A Simple Taggie Block Toy

How To Make A Simple Taggie Block Toy

  DIY Taggie Toy Use up those fabric scraps and old ribbons to whip up some cute toddler items! Now, an amazing seamstress, I am NOT, but small things like simple tag blankets and toys...
Make Your Own DIY Duckling Brooder

Make Your Own DIY Duckling Brooder

Ducklings are just about the cutest things over and very easy to raise. If you already raise chickens, then you probably already have most of things you need to raise ducks. A duck brooder will...
Making A Mark: Analysis Paralysis In Painting

Making A Mark: Analysis Paralysis In Painting

I sit, staring in trepidation at the canvas. The piece has quite a bit of negative space. Any mark is critical right now. This is it. The moment I make or break this painting. I...
What I Learned About Resentment & Overextending Myself

What I Learned About Resentment & Overextending Myself

Have you felt that prickling on your face as your cheeks get warm with a feeling of seething not-quite-anger? It’s that feeling after you prepared every single meal for your large family for four months...