Farm & Family
Dear Jesus
One of my favorite Christmas decorations is a small Norman Rockwell Christmas book, opened to this page and displayed on a black, wooden easel. Every time I see it (which is multiple times each day from Thanksgiving to Christmas) it helps me regain a proper perspective. In the words of the familiar carol O Come, All…
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Thankful Mary
Older Brother drew this picture several weeks ago, near the beginning of the advent season. Â (A week or so later, he drew a second, identical picture. Â To me, it was like a gentle reminder from God Himself. Â Have I mentioned that Older Brother’s name means “God’s messenger”?) I found the picture so striking that I’ve…
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Our Favorite Winter Poem
In certain circles, I am known for having a song or poem for any and every occasion. It’s a handy trait, I must say, especially when there are young children living in your home. The snowflake picture frame (shown above) was a random gift to us, just perfect for displaying our favorite winter poem. We…
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32 Favorite Christmas Books for Children
I may have a slight addiction to wonderful Christmas books for children.
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Free nature journal resources for kids
We do lots of nature study here at the Yankee Homestead. Older Brother (6 yrs. old) works daily on his Nature Folder, which includes a Nature Observation Calendar and a  Clouds & Weather Tracker.  We also have blank Nature Journal pages that we use from time to time, especially after a more formalized nature excursion…
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Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart (for a parent’s heart, too)
Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart is the third volume of a series called Hymns for a Kid’s Heart. The Christmas volume is the only one we own, although I’d love to add more to our collection.
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Favorite Winter Books for Children
The following is a collection of our favorite winter books for children. Each title is a treasured friend at my house and I hope your family will love these books, too!
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Favorite Thanksgiving Poems, Hymns & Scriptures
Add meaning and warmth to your family’s holiday celebrations with this collection of Thanksgiving poems, hymns & scriptures. Keep this list handy and simply read a poem at the breakfast table, sing a hymn at the dinner table, or share a scripture at your Thanksgiving meal.  It’s a simple way to elevate your Thanksgiving traditions beyond…
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Favorite Thanksgiving Stories for Children
My family loves to celebrate the changing of seasons and holidays with collections of our favorite books, such as the following titles from our list of favorite Thanksgiving stories for children.
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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
While I am not an “animal person” (something I recently came to terms with, after growing up on a small farm), I have always been a “nature person.” As an adult, I’ve come to value the many opportunities my childhood afforded me to become personally acquainted with God’s creation. As a parent, I greatly desire…
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