Welcome to Part 1 of the How We Homeschool Series. Through the posts in this series, I will share with you how we got started, what curriculum we use, and how we make education fit our schedule. I am so passionate about educating children at home and would love to answer your questions, if you… Continue reading How We Homeschool… Part 1
Our Thoughts On…. Butcher Day
Did you catch my last post? If you didn't, I'll give you a moment to run and check it out..... It was truly epic! And, hands down a very first for every person in our family. I think it's safe to say this city girl is now a bona-fide country chick! Just in case you… Continue reading Our Thoughts On…. Butcher Day
A Brand New Experience
Over the weekend, our family embarked on a very new adventure! We had our very first chicken butchering day on the farm. (I think we can NOW call it a farm!!) Anyway, I recorded some of the crazy experience. You can check it out here.... As it was our first time ever doing this, we… Continue reading A Brand New Experience
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Our cucumber vines are producing in abundance. Maybe excessive abundance. But who's judging?! Besides, it's not really a bad thing. Unless you run out of recipes.... Cucumbers are a bit prickly (really, actually!) since you can only eat them fresh, marinated(which is another name for pickled..), or pickled. Among the pickle recipes you have a… Continue reading Marinated Cucumber Salad
Uh, I’m A Cucumber
Hands down, the most quoted movie in our house is any of the VEGGIE TALES! You silly little pickle....You silly little pea....Playing with monkeys was the first thing you thought of?!?!Jump really high?? Dad! The robo-pogo!But Bob, they're going to laugh at me.... We have watched almost all of the movies, and a few on… Continue reading Uh, I’m A Cucumber
Easiest Crock-pot Apple Butter
There is a lovely, mature tree on the front of our property that is perfect for climbing. Plenty of wide branches with almost a nest in the center of the trunk. Affectionately, the children named this particular tree, "Book Tree." Not only do they love to run off and read while sitting in this tree,… Continue reading Easiest Crock-pot Apple Butter
19 Keets…And Counting
Anyone else watch that show about the ever-growing family years ago? I loved it, and before we get all political, let me just say.... They inspired so many great things in my family. Their insights on raising children, homeschooling and doing things differently from the rest of the world truly challenged my young 20-something's self.… Continue reading 19 Keets…And Counting
It’s All Gravy
My biscuits bring all the....people to my table?! (And they're like, it's better than... Hahaha, sorry!) My early 2000's are showing again... Ok, for real. Yesterday, I shared my favorite (and most delicious!) sourdough biscuit recipe. It is the perfect addition to any meal, but could make a simple meal on its own. I'm sure… Continue reading It’s All Gravy
Sourdough Biscuits
So far in this Sourdough Series, I have told you what not to do and what you need to do to get a new starter ready for baking. Today, I am going to share my FAVORITE sourdough recipe ever. Seriously! (My mouth is watering just thinking about it...) The reason I first began using a… Continue reading Sourdough Biscuits
Changes
This past week, my husband and I had our first date night in over 6 months to celebrate.... Our 12th Anniversary! We got fancied up a bit and met in the city for an uninterrupted grown-up dinner and stroll around Oklahoma City's Bricktown. It sure was nice to get away from the kids for a… Continue reading Changes