“I’ve been thinking it’s time to let the children build a dam in the stream.” My grandmother’s voice is on…
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All Things Chalkboard
From last year’s school planning archives because these basics still work well with rising 8th, 7th, 4th, K and soon-he’ll-be-a-four-year-old……
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Summer Fun: Second Week of July
Still having fun this summer with instagram photos. Camera Phone Friday hosted by Dawn Camp @ My Home Sweet Home….
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Fresh Garden Veggies – Two Ways
Just steam them in the microwave with a little bit of water and a little bit of onion. Or all…
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Slow Cooker Yogurt: Frugal Living
I’d read about this phenomenon. I’d bookmarked the post. I’d been meaning to do this for what seems a really…
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A Fun Summer Sunflowers Homeschool Study for All Ages
Enjoy these ideas for a fun summer sunflowers homeschool study and for having fun while digging deep into learning about…
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Cucumber and Vinegar Salad
Simple and delicious. Some of the children even go for it. The Hillbilly Housewife has a good ol’ basic recipe,…
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Marsh: A Pastels Tutorial
A marsh made with soft, chalk pastels is Nana’s favorite. She loves how the setting sun is reflected in the…
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Two Step Pound Cake
No sifting. No alternating. Just put it all in together and bake it. Make this cake and I promise you…
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Bits of Summer Fun
I feel summer slipping away. The daylily blossoms are mostly bloomed out on each stalk. The back to school sales…
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Summer Fun: First Week of July
Fireworks, frozen yogurt, new curricula, a new baby niece, Cow Appreciation Day and more! 1. The Big Chicken on date…
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Cow Appreciation Day
A couple of years ago we went all out for Cow Appreciation Day. We made t-shirts with cow spots for…
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Veggie Plate: Simple Supper
Tuesday night was veggie plate night. That meant that we were using up goodness from the garden. And throwing in…
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