Have you ever heard someone say that cloth diapers really aren't as "green" as people claim? After all, what about all the pesticides used to grow cotton? Or the water and energy it takes to get them clean? I did a little bit of research to see if the environmental benefits of cloth outpace disposables. #1 Disposable diapers require more resources and energy to manufacture than cloth diapers. This is true even when you factor in the water and energy needed to grow natural fibers and Continue Reading
Backyard Chickens Gone Wild
A friend just dropped off a few Polish Crested hens at our farm the other day. Once you see a face like this, you never forget it! They suffer a bit for their beauty, though, because the colorful crest that adorns its head can limit its vision, resulting in an easily frightened little bird. If you are adding this variety to an existing flock, don't be surprised if they are dominated by your other birds. Historical records from the 1600's trace the Polish Crested to the Netherlands; you can Continue Reading
Swaddlebees Capri Diaper Cover and Insert Review and Giveaway
When Susanna was a young baby I had two cute little Swaddlebees ABC Wrap covers in size small that were definite favorites. I hated when they were tied up in the laundry and couldn't wait to get them back on her again. The fit and durability got 5 stars from me and ever since then I've been a big Swaddlebees fan. So I'm really thrilled to be reviewing the Capri diaper cover and insert for you thanks to the generous folks at Swaddlebees. We received a cover and Capri inserts: Both covers Continue Reading
Our First Day of Homeschooling – With Photos!
We started school a little early this year since our newborn is due right after Christmas break. Hopefully, by beginning in August we'll have a bit of a head start. Here's Joseph: Catherine: Benjamin: Thing One and Thing Two! Our day went *almost* like I had carefully planned.... We started at 9:15 instead of 9 o'clock sharp. Everyone's bed was made except Benjamin's (being just 4 he needs my help and I plum forgot). Most of the breakfast dishes got washed before school began Continue Reading
Home Schooling with Limited Space
Last week I answered the question "How do you home school?" and shared with you our typical school day. Today, I thought you might like to see just where we home school. Like many families with limited space, the dining room table is our classroom. On the opposite wall, we hang artwork, graded papers and study helps like multiplication tables. Because this is our dining room, and because it also happens to flow into our kitchen, there's a microwave and food cabinet in our "school room!" The Continue Reading
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 99
- 100
- 101
- 102
- 103
- …
- 109
- Next Page »