Quite often, when I tell someone that I have 5 children (update...now there are 6!), or that I home school, or that we raise and butcher our own meat, or that we cloth diaper, etc. etc. they will respond like this: "Oh, I could never do that!" Of course, this is not meant to be a criticism; they are just saying they think they can't do it for one reason or another. That response always brings to mind a saying I heard once from Dave Ramsey: "It doesn't matter if you think you can, or if you Continue Reading
What do you think of my new blog?
Notice anything different? The Zephyr Hill Blog just got a face lift today, thanks to the Simply Chic Blog Boutique. New background, new graphics, new buttons, oh my! I chose this cozy theme because we live in a rural area with lots of wildlife and cute critters all about. So what do you think of the new look? :-) Continue Reading
Focus on Safety: First Aid Kit Giveaway
Whether it's learning CPR, knowing the right numbers to call or how to deal with injuries, safety tips are the focus my post today. Read on to find out how to get your FREE stickers and enter for a chance to win one of two First Aid kits! After 10 years of marriage and six children so far, I've experienced firsthand how important the "big three" can be. CPR and First Aid for Choking: In the military my husband learned CPR and passed on the knowledge to me. We keep a reference poster taped to Continue Reading
How to Name Your Farm or Ranch
We bought a lovely little farm on five acres years ago and wanted to find a suitable name for it. But after coming up empty with internet searches, I resorted to my own independent research and inspiration. Zephyr Hill Farm was born. Life and literature are filled with delightful names: Green Gables....Sunnybrook Farm.....Ponderosa Ranch.....Misselthwaite Manor..... If they can do it, so can you! But don't expect inspiration to come in an instant. Allow plenty of time for your imagination Continue Reading