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Archives for July 2012

Flowers… for me!

Chas · July 31, 2012 ·

When I planted my spring garden this year, I had an idea. I decided that if I was going to go big on my garden, I should plant a little something to just enjoy, also.I have wanted to do it for several years, but I always seem to run out of steam or time before it comes time to … [Read more...] about Flowers… for me!

Filed Under: celebrating, Frugality, gardening, homemaking, homestead

Slime!

Chas · July 25, 2012 ·

At our homeschool, we tend to stick to a traditional schedule. Meaning we have some time off in the summer, but we never really 'stop' having school. I don't like to go on long breaks with the kids, because a brain fog sets in sometimes.... and that's NO fun.Lately we have had … [Read more...] about Slime!

Filed Under: family, Frugality, homemaking, homeschool, mothering

Sunflowers… finally!

Chas · July 12, 2012 ·

Every. single. year. I want to grow sunflowers in the garden. I say I'm going to do it, but then I run out of space and don't end up getting them planted... or I plant them and they don't grow.This year though... when building our new raised beds, I decided that I was going to … [Read more...] about Sunflowers… finally!

Filed Under: farm, gardening, homemaking, homestead

Bruce and Jenny

Chas · July 10, 2012 ·

Yesterday the children and I picked up two new members to our little homestead family. These two are ones who we hope will be good and faithful guardians, watching over our animal friends while we are not in the barnyard.Bruce and JennyThey are part Great Pyrenees and Anatolian … [Read more...] about Bruce and Jenny

Filed Under: animals, family, farm, homestead

Our Family’s First Mission Trip

Chas · July 9, 2012 ·

Since becoming a family, a good many years ago... one thing Shannon and I looked forward to, was the day when we, as a family, would go on a mission trip together.On the week of July 4th, that happened.Our church participates in what is called, Constructors for Christ. Each week … [Read more...] about Our Family’s First Mission Trip

Filed Under: Faith, family, friendship, mothering

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Hi there! My name is Chas! I'm a homemaker, homesteader, a crafter, a homeschooling mom, a wife, a believer, a GRANDMOMA, a lover of good REAL food and coffee, a seeker of health and wellness, and I'm exceedingly fond of deep, hearty, laughter and JOY in life! Read More.

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