Teaching Diction
Today I began a curriculum of teaching diction to my kids. I have noticed that I have been having to look at…
Family Life, Reflections, & Homeschooling
Vacation for the Family
We needed a vacation for the family. Home away from home to us are the mountains in Tennessee. We have enjoyed this…
Curriculum Alone Does Not Educate
Curriculum alone does not educate a student at his/her full potential. Often times I am perplexed at why one of my students…
Time: The Scarce Resource
Time is the Scarce Resource. You can use it wisely, but you cannot buy it. I have been yearning to post…
Turkeys, Man’s Best Friend
Turkeys, Man’s Best Friend! Turkeys are incredibly friendly. We have two turkeys that follow us around as if they were dogs. They…
Teaching that Work is Fun!
Today after regular school, I thought REAL LIFE school should start by teaching that work is fun! So many people today (including…
Hunting Season Begins
I am trying to clean out my freezer to make more room for the venison I hope that my boys will bring…
Hunting for Self Sustainability
Hunting for self sustainability is nothing new. Obtaining food for the table has always been our family’s primary reason for hunting. The first…
Hunting Families
Hunting Families bring a lot to the table! When Scott and I first married, I resented that he hunted SO much. Seriously, when…
Sighting in Flintlock Adventure
Beautiful weather Sunday afternoon. We spent it sighting in Scott’s flintlock for hunting season. He does not want to miss that awesome…
Cooking with Roosters, Laying Hens and Eggs
Cooking with Roosters, Laying Hens and Eggs is a time old tradition and one that I am excited to pass on to…
The Kitchen Garden
At our house we keep more than one kitchen garden to grow food for our large family. What Is a Kitchen Garden?…
Father’s Day Canoe Trip
Happy Father’s Day to all you great and necessary fathers out there! I wanted this year’s Father’s Day to be memorable and…
Hampton’s Homemade Friction Call
It has been hard to find Hampton lately. While chores are awaiting, he is nowhere to be found. I have had to…
A Fun Day with the Family
After a long week of preparing for the wedding party, playing and reading with little ones, preparing recipes for upcoming DVDs, writing…
Garden Party/Skewered Wild Turkey with Chili Ginger Sauce
Wow! What a week! If you have ever given a wedding shower or wedding party you…
Party in the Pasture?
My day began just like any other Wednesday. Planning the day, checking my calendar, school with the kids, answering emails, making lunch…
A Mountain Experience
We were blessed to enjoy a little get away for a few days with no interruptions ( except for calls about Scott’s…
Kids Cook-Off Episode 2
I just love it when the kids have so much fun in the kitchen!
Kid’s Cook-Off Episode 1
In this video the kids cook against each other.