Today, we read a chapter in Story of the World (Volume 2) by Susan Bauer on ancient Chinese history. We love Crash Course by John Green, so here is the video we watched to enrich our discussion: We have encountered a problem where WordPress edits YouTube's embed code, so look for video #7, entitled "2,000 … Continue reading SOTW 2: Chapter 8
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My Spoiled Pig
So recently, we've discovered that Malcolm is picky. Yes, I know. It completely defies everything you thought you knew about pigs. It's true, though. You see, Malcolm will step right over a pile of dried corn to eat a handful of fresh grass from my daughter. He will root through an entire bucket of scraps … Continue reading My Spoiled Pig
Visiting Wild Life
The rainy season has come in Northeast Texas, and with it creeps and crawls a slew of visiting wildlife. This week yielded a lovely black box turtle, a precious garter snake (not pictured), and a jewel of a green tree frog. And it's only Wednesday! We met this little fellow on the way to the … Continue reading Visiting Wild Life
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Rainy October Morning
Some posts are for your readers. This one is just for me. I love our little farm, and this sleepy October morning just does it for me.
The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
This is Malcolm. He's important, because he is the first animal to make our farm "work." We procured 13+ acres in rural Northeast Texas back in June, and Mr. Malcolm T. Porkchop is our first farm animal here. He has some important jobs. His first job is to be a happy pig. My daughters were … Continue reading The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
Super-Quick Creamy Coconut Cocoa
As the weather cools and skies grow cloudy, warm drinks are both comforting and a good source of nutrition. We are quite fond of teas, coffees, cocoas and herbal tisanes. I am also a fan of a warm cup of stock with a shot of hot sauce. This morning, the kids and I were feeling … Continue reading Super-Quick Creamy Coconut Cocoa
Saucy Creole Pork Chops
I based this recipe off of some inspiration from my decades-old Southern Living Cook Book and an old tattered Cajun work called River Road Recipes. One of the most interesting things about the way a person cooks is how their environment saturates their cooking. For example, my mama grew up in Baytown, Tx, so she … Continue reading Saucy Creole Pork Chops
Life is Not A Hashtag
Life. Life is on my mind. How precious, and brave, and terrible it is. How thrilling, and how mundane. How fragile. All lives matter. Regardless of your family history. Regardless of your age. Regardless of your skin's tint. Regardless of your theological standpoint. Regardless of your opinion of yourself. Regardless of your occupation. Regardless of … Continue reading Life is Not A Hashtag
Making Homeschool Affordable for Large Families
I am constantly on the lookout for ways to make homeschooling more affordable and accessible to families like mine. In the age of the internet, there is no reason why homeschool has to cost thousands of dollars annually. Here is our strategy: First, we are incredibly excited to be starting up this year with SchoolhouseTeachers.com. … Continue reading Making Homeschool Affordable for Large Families
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