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Square Foot Gardening

Square Foot Gardening: How to Construct Sturdy, Economical Trellises for Climbing Crops

As you may know by now, we've undertaken two key experiments in our organic vegetable garden...
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My Favorite Toothpaste (updated)

I just discovered these, and just in time for my latest...
All Things Bright and Beautiful

All Things Bright and Beautiful: Easy Way to Add More Nature-Appreciation to Your Kids’ Lives

Want to add more nature-appreciation to your kids' lives?  Not sure where to start?  Try this!...
5 Books I'm Reading This Month

5 Books I’m Reading This Month

Having finished up most of the 11 books I was reading several months ago, a...
Pete Seeger

Another Great Folk Album for Families

We love folk music here at the Yankee Homestead, and have amassed quite a collection...
Laundry Room Makeover

Laundry Room Makeover, Part 1: Barn Pendant with Jute-Wrapped Cord

My {Frugal} Laundry Room Makeover, Part One As I mentioned in This Old House, we...
Crispy Trail Mix

Make Your Own “Crispy” Trail Mix

We often snack on crispy nuts at our house.  One day, after loading up the...
Do You Like My Hat

This Old House: Should We Renovate, Build or Be Content?

Here's the deal: We live in an old house.  We love our old house; in...
Buttercup Nature Journal Page

6 Things I Love About Nature Journaling

This free, printable Nature Journal Page came from Handbook of Nature...
Almond Flour Biscuits | Roots & Boots

Almond Flour Biscuits (gluten and dairy free)

These gluten-free, dairy-free almond flour biscuits are packed with nutrition and simple to make. (more…)
How to Choose the Best Children's Books: Honey for a Child's Heart

Honey for a Child’s Heart: How to Choose the Best Children’s Books

Children and books go together in a special way.  I can't imagine any pleasure greater...
Handbook of Nature Study: May 2013--Flowers

Free Nature Study Printables and more

Yesterday's post on Spring Wild Flowers and today's amazing spring weather plus a few hours...
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Spring Wildflowers and a Great Online Identification Tool

One of the things I love most about homeschooling is the ability to emphasize Nature Study. ...
God's Grace in a Red Hutch

The Red Hutch: God’s Grace and Backdoor Clutter

[Note: this post got a little long, 🙂 so if you'd like to skip right...
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Loving the Little Years: motherhood in the trenches

Loving the Little Years: motherhood in the trenches by Rachel Jankovic has been on my...