A friend of mine and I discussed having a day where we learn how to make herbal remedies, salves and such. We had our first lesson yesterday and it went over really well.We started out easy and used something that I already knew how to do.Elderberry SyrupI printed out some facts … [Read more...] about Our First Homeschool How-To Class
self-sufficiency
Ooshy, Gooshy Chore-time
Around here, even when it gets chilly... we still have chores.Mamie and the ladies have to eat!So with muckboots and oftentimes PJ's *wink* we set off to tend to the animals.We are greeted eagerly from our furry and feathered friends.Yes, we do have some naughty birds that fly … [Read more...] about Ooshy, Gooshy Chore-time
My Mamie Girl
I know that our blog is titled Heritage Acres Homestead... and it is! Haha, lately it has been ALL about our Heritage Acres Homeschool. Truly homeschooling is in full swing around here (we are already in week 6) WOW, but we still do live on a little homestead and are still loving … [Read more...] about My Mamie Girl
Chicken Stock-Canned!
I am so excited... This morning I canned up my first chicken stock!I was able to get some all natural, antibiotic free, hormone free, free-range chicken! Yay!I roasted it first and picked the meat for some of our meals.Then I took the bones, some onions and carrots and water and … [Read more...] about Chicken Stock-Canned!
The first field trip of 2011/2012 Homeschool Year
Homeschooling is such a blessing to me. I love it. I look forward to it daily. When I was planning for our new year, I was thinking... what do I want to make sure to do this year besides the necessary? One was, add more field trips.I believe we may be off to a good start, … [Read more...] about The first field trip of 2011/2012 Homeschool Year
