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Ivar delivered his first piece of custom furniture Ivar delivered his first piece of custom furniture! A dining room table that seats 8. A major milestone for this future woodworker!
“Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream “Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce and whipped cream to the chickens? You know… because it’s Christmas?” Elias protested, “Hattie, that is a waste of food!” With wide eyes, “Oh no, they’ll eat the whole thing.”
Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day of the year. The kids were concerned, “mom, grandpa Paul would not think this is a good idea.” “Kids! If you catch on fire just roll in the snow. You have no skin exposed anyway.” It was epic. And not actually dangerous. Just gorgeous.
I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR team today.
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The thing about -12 degree weather is that it make The thing about -12 degree weather is that it makes a 34 degree day feel downright balmy.
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Study Guide Project

  • January 6, 2022
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  • Rory
I am looking for a few young people to help me test drive a new curriculum I am developing for my book, Durable Trades. Each student will receive a free copy of Durable Trades and participate…
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Bach and the Family Economy

  • January 5, 2022
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A friend recently gave me a set of CD’s for homeschool. Each one shares about the life of a famous composer woven together with their music. I am completely captivated…
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A Durable Year

  • December 9, 2021
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It was a year ago that Rory’s book was published and one year later, he still has a steady stream of interviews and articles going out into the world. His…
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Callie Whiskers

  • December 7, 2021
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There once was a mom who was backing out of her garage to meet a friend for dinner. This was exciting…this mom rarely does something like this and the thought…
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August on the Farm

  • November 19, 2021
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This is the latest video from our “On the Farm” series. Even though we’ve enjoyed another August on the farm since we recorded this footage, we’re still excited to share…
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Newsletter – Fall 2021

  • November 19, 2021
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The Fall issue is in the mail! Lots to reflect on in the last few months. It’s been a crazy season for all of us, I think. Homesteading through inflation,…
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