We have been having some issues with our water line lately.Ugh.So, when I use the washing machine the water comes back up on us rather than flowing out.Big pain, Big mess.As a family of 6, we have to have our Monday wash day!So, instead of fretting, we started living out what I … [Read more...] about Monday is Wash Day
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What the Weekend Holds
This weekend will be a busy one for us. Papa will be helping in someones yard for the early part of the day and then afterwards... HOORAY!For my Mother's Day gift we will be deep cleaning the chicken coop now that Moma Hen gave us some chicks.... I didn't tell you that? Oh, … [Read more...] about What the Weekend Holds
Homemade Convenience Foods: Pop Tarts
I promised I would be back with more convenience foods and here I am. First off... my kids LOVE Pop-Tarts. Those sugar laden, high fructose packed junk food breakfast treats. It's true. But let me say this... just because they love them doesn't mean Moma Chas gives in … [Read more...] about Homemade Convenience Foods: Pop Tarts
Learning to wait
Every year we garden, our children help out some. We want them to learn to work, wait and then be rewarded.I am constantly reminded of our "I want it NOW" generation. We can have almost ANYTHING as soon as we want it. Even if we don't have the money for it... just whip out the … [Read more...] about Learning to wait
The Homestead through Carlie’s Eyes
Carlie loves to use my camera and take pictures...Here is some of the sights she captured throughout the weekend.I think the cows look like they are playing peek-a-booGreen, green grass!HuldaEli and DixieI love spying what she spies.Such beauty all around!My Cup Runneth … [Read more...] about The Homestead through Carlie’s Eyes
