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Learn About Chickens Kids Books

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We go to an organic working farm once a month with a group of homeschoolers and work all parts of the farm from caring for animals like chickens, to prepping soil, planting, and harvesting. The kids get hands on learning about healthy foods, and all aspects of farming using science, math, and working outdoors together. Catching chickens and … [Read more...]



Adorable Easter Craft – Spring Baby Chicks

Are you looking for a last minute DIY Easter craft you can actually do? Something that doesn't require a ton of time or obscure supplies? If you're like me, you waited till the last minute to decide, hey, lets do some Easter crafts together! And why not! Holidays are about spending time with family. Don't worry about perfection, but enjoy time … [Read more...]



10 Books Fathers Need to Read to Their Kids

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Celebrate Dad this Fathers day with some special time reading with your kids. There are many great books about Fathers for Dads to read to their kids. Many studies show how important it is for kids to hear Daddy read to them. Strengthen that bond between father and daughter or father and son and show your kids what it means to be their dad in these … [Read more...]



Wonderful Childrens Books Every Mom Should Read with Her Kids

Wonderful books every Mom should read to her kids | childrens books | picture books | best gifts for mom to be | gifts for mom | gifts for baby | mothers day gifts | preschool books

Motherhood is an amazing adventure and there really is nothing that compares. The moment you become a mom, your heart grows to aching. These are my favorite kids books in this collection of wonderful books to share with your child that show a glimpse of the relationship between mother and child; the bond and the infinite love a mom feels for her … [Read more...]



Learn About Flowers with These Beautiful Kids Books

Learn about flowers through beautiful books for kids | kids botany | gardening for kids | homeschooling | homeschool natural science books #wtrw #whattoread

Do your little gardeners love flowers? My daughter would love if we grew only a flower garden rather than a vegetable garden. We had a great time recently identifying plants and flowers that were growing in our front yard. We moved here a year ago and I was not sure what every plant was in the landscaping that we were left with. We were thrilled to … [Read more...]



28 Rainy Day Activities for Kids

28 rainy day kids activities. We all could use some indoor play ideas to keep kids occupied. Enjoy!

Kids are pretty self sufficient when it comes to entertaining themselves on rainy days. However, after a few days of being cooped up inside, or maybe even a few hours, they can start to get tired of their same old go-to games and activities. You might be tired of their proclamations of boredom and incessant hassling of each other, if you have more … [Read more...]



End the Bedtime Struggle

Put a stop to the Bedtime Battle of Wills Sleeping kids are so sweet and calm, but before that calm, so many parents go through a nightly battle. By the time their precious kids finally pass out, they are angry and exhausted. Getting kids to go to bed doesn't have to be a war of wills, but it does take parents willing to stick to their word, stop … [Read more...]



Healthy Bok Choy Beef Taco Recipe

Tips for an extraordinary family taco night. Healthy taco filling, tips for creative fun making tacos, burritos, nachos, taco salad, and other Mexican food with kids. Life hack for less mess eating with kids. Gluten free taco filling recipe and recipe to cook with your fresh seasonal vegetables. #FarmFreshtoYou

I've always wanted to get a CSA farm box full of fresh produce, but the pick up places were not very close by, so I have never gotten around to it. I do like to shop at the farmers market, but can't make it there every week, though I would love to. As fast as my family plows through fruit and, well, any food in our house, it's hard to keep my … [Read more...]



How to Have Stress Free Back to School Mornings

Get kids moving in the morning and ready to go back to school quickly with a simplified morning routine. Plus tips for getting sleepy kids moving. Whether pre school, elementary, or high school kids, these tips will help make the morning rush smoother. #a2Milk #IC  ad @a2milk

Even a homeschool family feels the pressure of back to school time. Well, this family does anyway. My kids attend classes and getting up in the morning is not something we are used to as a daily routine. It can be especially hard to get going after the summer break! I'm not a morning person myself, so usually end up rushed. I don't have time to … [Read more...]



Best Dr Seuss Books for All Ages

Dr Seuss books for every age | best board books | tongue twisters | favorite dr seuss books for kids | childrens books | #wtrw #whattoread | good reads for kids | beginning readers

Everyone loves Dr. Seuss! There's no way more fun to learn to read than learning with Dr. Seuss books. No matter how old you get, Dr. Seuss is still fun to read. Some books are more simple while others leave me tongue tied, which sends my kids into peals of laughter. Here is a list of my family's top favorite Dr. Seuss books. If you haven't read … [Read more...]



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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

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