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HOW TO MAKE CHEESE FOR BEGINNERS
Making homemade cheese and in particular mozzarella is a great learning experience for children and adults. Even though the process was fun and educational, there were times it was confusing and chall... Read More
HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS
Growing mushrooms is watching nothing happen for weeks and then suddenly they emerge and grow overnight doubling in size in days. That’s what happened with our Mushroom Adventure Grow Edible Mus... Read More
BOOK HAUL | WHAT WE’RE READING THIS SPRING
Why buy books when you can get them from the library? It’s a question I get often, since I tend to buy our books for homeschool rather than check them out from the library. But it wasn’t a... Read More
MEDIEVAL HATS AND HEADDRESSES
If you don’t know by now, let me just tell you that around here, we like to take our projects up a notch. While this princess hat is super doable either as suggested in the book Days of Knights ... Read More
MEDIEVAL FEAST: TRENCHERS AND BEEF STEW
Did you know that during the Middle Ages, plates and forks hadn’t been invented yet?! While spoons, knives and bowls were common, many people ate with their fingers on ‘plates’ made ... Read More
ALL ABOUT MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONRY
If you shy away from hands on projects, I totally understand. They take far more time than you expect, more often than not the children need help and if you do complete the project, you may be left wo... Read More
DIY BAR LOTION AND LIP BALM
This is hands down the best lotion ever! I’ve upgraded the ingredients, and this time around, I’m loving this even more than the first time we made bar lotion. This formula is super simple... Read More
HOW TO MAKE GRANOLA
Ever want your house to smell like a home? Bake! The sweet smells of food cooking warm the hearts of all around. It’s one thing I wanted my children to remember about their childhood: their mama... Read More