Farm & Family

5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#2 Make It a Habit}

We’re huge fans of nature walks here at the Yankee Homestead.  And after years of nature walking with kids, I’ve learned a thing or two about making the experience enjoyable for all.  Just in case you missed it last week, Tip #1 was Find a Buddy. And now, for Tip #2… Tip #2. Make It…

5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#1 Find a Buddy}

Although fall is probably my favorite time of year for nature walks, anytime is a good time to get started!  Nature walking is not hard.  Anyone can do it! And it can be an enjoyable activity for all, if you keep a few simple tips in mind.  If you’d like to start enjoying the great outdoors…

Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car

  This post is dedicated to my friend Teresa, who taught me to Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car. Just the other week, we were having One of Those Days.  You know the ones.  Everybody was getting on everybody else’s last nerve. It was almost time for dinner and

Serve Lunch in a Muffin Tin

What a great idea!  I can’t claim the credit–I’m sure I saw this somewhere on the internet–but my boys think it’s fantastic. Serving lunch in a muffin tin (or mini-muffin tin) totally transforms ordinary food into something magical.  True story.  Try it yourself!

New LunchBots Dots Snap-on Lid Covers {dishwasher-safe}

Stainless steel divided LunchBots containers are my favorite way to pack meals on the go, sans plastic. Even though we homeschool, we still use these durable bento boxes multiple times each week.  They’re perfect for picnics, meals in the car and more!  I absolutely love them!

Favorite Summertime Books for Kids

Are you running out of summer activities at your house?  How about a trip to the library to check out some fantastic children’s books about summertime? Use the links below to check out our favorite summertime books for kids:

Awesome Shirts for Pregnancy Announcements, Older Siblings, Birthdays and More

If you’re looking for a unique way to announce a pregnancy or celebrate the arrival of a new sibling, check out these fun shirts from Revolution 46 on etsy.  They’d make great shower or birthday gifts, too! And I just noticed this awesome Super Mom tee.  

Take Courage

I stumbled back into bed around 4:45 am, after a back-breaking, mind-numbing two hours spent feeding and comforting Baby Brother.  Less than thirty minutes later, I felt Mr. Native Texan shaking me awake.  “He’s crying.  Is it time to feed him again?”

A New Little Brother in the House

A New Arrival Announcing the arrival of our newest Little Brother here at the Yankee Homestead…we’re so thankful for this new blessing!

So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section

So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section Here’s the deal: my first two babies were breech.  Frank breech, to be exact.  And back then–eight years ago and five years ago–I was still a largely uninformed participant in the traditional model of medicine.