Algo que extraño de la vida en México, es el ir a la plaza en el centro de la ciudad un domingo por la tarde donde puedes encontrar todo tipo de antojitos para disfrutar en familia. El lugar donde yo crecí es un puerto, por lo tanto la vendimia de antojitos esta en el malecón... Continue Reading →
Tengo tantas ideas y planes que me es fácil perderme en ellas. Muy a menudo caigo en este estado al que yo llamo agotamiento mental; dicen que el soñar no cuesta, nada pero a mi me consta que no siempre es verdad. Es importante tener un propósito en la vida o un plan de acción,... Continue Reading →
Un año más que se ha ido con sus recuerdos, sus dolores y alegrías, triunfos y fracasos, lecciones aprendidas y otras que necesitan ser estudiadas de nuevo. Con todo lo que quedó atrás, la vida continua y en la granja es fácil ver los ritmos que la naturaleza impone. En invierno el entorno parece estar... Continue Reading →
Aun en las dificultades hay un propósito, el oir la palabra cancer asusta a cualquiera, pero siempre hay esperanza, aun cuando el resultado esperado no sea posible. En Dios siempre podemos encontrar algo mejor.
Educar en casa es una aventura emocionante que puede durar años. Es importante simplificar el proceso, elegir un currículo adecuado y mantener la motivación para enfrentar el agotamiento. Comparaciones y distracciones en redes sociales deben evitarse. La oración y la reflexión sobre el progreso son esenciales para disfrutar la experiencia.
Cada estación del año trae sus retos y delites. La naturaleza tiene un ritmo vital para cada ser viviente que existe en este planeta; “Todo tiene su tiempo bajo el Sol”. Durante la reclusión del invierno es fácil olvidar que los días fríos y cortos también tienen un propósito. La nieve abastece los ríos, lagos... Continue Reading →
¿Qué tipo de comida no va bien con un pan colchoncito? Ya sea para la cena, desayuno, incluso una fiesta, este es un pan muy delicioso, fácil y rápido de preparar. El resultado es un pan esponjoso, en porciones accesibles para evitar la minuciosa tarea de cortar un pan de barra en rebanadas derechas. Puedes... Continue Reading →
Siendo madre de 5 niños, podrás imaginar que tan importante se ha convertido para mí la idea de simplificar nuestro hogar. Especialmente ahora que nuestros hijos ya no son bebes. Con tantas actividades que tenemos dentro y fuera, las cosas se salen un poco de control más seguido de lo que quisiera. Recientemente el minimalismo... Continue Reading →
El procedimiento es muy fácil y claro pueden hacerse una infinidad de combinaciones para diferentes sabores.
Conviction in doing our duty every day, simply because we know it is the right thing to do.
We are in the middle of summer, since January I have been waiting for this moment. The sun shines for long hours, the flowers give off their aroma and shock us with their color, the birds sing very early and the garden is full of food. What happiness if it were summer forever! This week, speaking with my husband, I told him – the... Continue Reading →
Thousands of women who fight every day to reach that wonder woman standard, who does everything and can do everything and never loses style in the attempt.
Honeycomb are soft sayings; Softness to the soul and medicine for the bones. Proverbs 16:24 One of the reasons why families decide to educate at home is because of fear of bullying, which apparently is very fashionable lately. If I remember correctly 30 years ago when it was my turn to go to... Continue Reading →
Each year I usually follow a chronological reading schedule to read the Bible in one year; which has been very good, it helps me to put order in the stories and it is also useful to teach our children history of the world. However, for May I'm honestly a bit tired of reading... Continue Reading →
By publishing this post we almost reached June, the truth is that I tried to upload it a few days before but fatigue won me over and I lost what I had written without saving it. This adds up, Mayo on our farm is a constant race and at the end of the day my batteries completely run out and it turns out... Continue Reading →
After a brief absence I am back. The truth is that May is a very busy month here on the farm. The last frost has passed; so it's time to plant the garden. Everything is turning green and the herbs are fighting to take control of my gardens. Also, it's the last month of... Continue Reading →
Por favor que no te alarme el título, es dramático pero el fin no lo es, es simplemente una analogía. Espero que esta reflexión sea de bendición a tu vida. ¡Ella se ha ido! Por un tiempo la he buscado, en veces la he extrañado, la mayoría del tiempo ni si quiera pienso en ella.... Continue Reading →
Today I woke up a little overwhelmed, the night before talking to my husband I told him that sometimes I feel that the children are not learning enough and that it is my fault because I don't feel like teaching them, I just want to be outside working in my garden and they playing all day; his answer: no... Continue Reading →
The first piece of advice that I want to share with you is in the kitchen, since they say that the kitchen is the heart of the house and it has to be clean to avoid problems and stress, it is also the place where we spend most of the time when we are at home. First of all I want to mention that I don't... Continue Reading →
Before starting with practical tips on housework, let's take some time to remember the first impression of our house; that day you saw it in a photo, you passed in front of it or the day you received the keys and you knew it would be your home. My story with my old house is the... Continue Reading →
A while back my husband brought in a bunch of boxes full of old National Geographic magazines, apparently someone had been collecting them for years, the oldest ones are black and white from the 1920s, the intention was to sell them as we have been selling books for internet and if the merchandise is free then... Continue Reading →
I am lucky to live in a place where the seasons of the year are well defined. In winter I usually take time to focus my attention on projects inside the house. However, in the orchard and garden there is a huge list of chores that must be done. Not all the activities that I am going to mention... Continue Reading →
Hard to believe that a year has passed since I started this blog “From the Desert to the Forest”, with the purpose of reflecting on the benefits that God grants us in each of the areas of our lives. Every word I have written until today has been with all my heart, to encourage myself first... Continue Reading →
How is the school year going so far? Did you start the year with great enthusiasm or are you ready to throw in the towel and go on vacation? Both feelings are quite common, so let's not get overwhelmed if things have not gone as planned. Through the years in which we have been educating in... Continue Reading →
This Three Kings Day let's think about something more than the bagel and hot chocolate, although it sounds quite appetizing in these winter days. Honestly, I personally am not a person who makes a list of resolutions for the new year, but it is inevitable to think of some things or many things to be exact, that... Continue Reading →
Where shall I start? Let's go back a year so you can understand me better. My husband and I have been remodeling our house for 1,000 years (almost 2 actually) and we're still forever away from finishing, at least that's how we sometimes feel. That's the reality of living in an old house and... Continue Reading →
In the first part of this study I talked a little about how to rebuild your life when life's problems give way to discouragement. With an outline based on the book of Esdras we remember how God helped him to solve his problems in an effective way. In this second part, Nehemiah meets... Continue Reading →
Who remembers the children's song that says: "The wise man built his house on firm rock, he left it, the rains came, the river overflowed and the house did not fall"? This song is based on the book of Matthew chapter 7, verses from 24 to 27-which reads like this: Whoever, then, who hears me these... Continue Reading →
The beginning of each school year is a seesaw of emotions and activities. The relaxed summer routine comes to an end and it's time to get your batteries together and plan, buy, clean and order a lot of ideas, books and school supplies, finally when the days start later (because the Sun... Continue Reading →
It's summer! Sun, sand and sea if possible. Isn't this the time to rest and have fun? There is no school, it is vacation time, picnics, flowers, snow, watermelon, sleeping late because the sun seems to never go down, etc. etc What we're looking forward to as soon as we clean up the gift mess afterwards... Continue Reading →
Having a productive garden is a great blessing, but sometimes it is difficult to use everything you produce, especially vegetables that are difficult to preserve. Zucchini is one of them, although I really enjoy eating it thanks to my mother's persistence in giving us colache (stewed pumpkins with other vegetables and cheese) when we were... Continue Reading →
They say that the entrance to a house represents what you are going to find inside; which should be the first welcome to your visitors. Honestly in my house it is not always the case; especially with my 5 little ones. Sometimes I can leave the porch perfectly clean and tidy to continue with other chores and when I return to... Continue Reading →
This 2022 we celebrate the first decade of living on this old farm, my mind is full of memories of all the gardening projects we have done over the years. Let's start the day we received the keys to the house; it was summer and the grass was waist high, next to the street... Continue Reading →
The time has come to end the school year and with it comes a series of legal requirements that must be met; At least where we live. But our children's education doesn't end the moment we close the books or go on vacation. Every day of the year is a... Continue Reading →
My children ask me: Mommy, what do you want for Mother's Day? My answer is: just help me clean the house or plants. Mommy you can't choose something more fun 😊. Honestly there is nothing I need and really what I always want is plants, but it would be better if I choose them... Continue Reading →
The time has come to plant the garden. The months of planning, ordering seeds and exercising patience waiting for the days to be pleasant to go out and prepare the land have come to an end. For a couple of weeks most of the time and energy will be spent preparing the land and planting. The... Continue Reading →
Reflections of a gardener mother. 6 months ago we went to the doctor for a routine check-up that we do every year and we discovered that one of our children had a low heart rate for his age. The pertinent studies were carried out and thank God everything went very well; Today at the follow-up appointment... Continue Reading →
If you have noticed rapidly increasing food prices in the last few months and are thinking of starting your home garden, let me show you an easy way to get started; building your own terraces, with things that you may have at your disposal. First of all, let me say that you don't need to have a raised bed... Continue Reading →
Spring has arrived, but not necessarily the sunny days, today is April 1st and it is quite cold, windy and clouds that drop a splash without warning. The saying goes well: “April rains bring flowers in May”. Little by little I am working on having something in bloom throughout the season, the... Continue Reading →
The name of this dessert will seem a bit funny to you because of its literal translation (go fly), it is a well-known Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. According to Wikipedia, it was previously known as the centennial cake in 1876 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. No... Continue Reading →
This week I received a news notification on my cell phone that said: Millennials are rethinking their lives, do you think you should do the same? At first it made me laugh a little, considering that I belong to that generation, but the clarification is very true and I think that the answer is for everyone no matter what... Continue Reading →
Phenology is the science that studies the changes in the cycles of living beings in relation to the environment. Here in the forest it is very interesting and beautiful to see how the birds return from their migratory journeys, to see how the plants begin to grow with the change in temperature or how they begin to sprout... Continue Reading →
I grew up with two sisters and always imagined that my first baby would be a boy, but it wasn't, I had two girls first. When they were little I remember reading this very curious rhyme to them, but according to me nonsense. The translation doesn't rhyme, but I'll tell you what it says: What are girls made of? sugar, cinnamon... Continue Reading →
I know that many of you are enjoying the change in weather and perhaps planning vacations, but it is still very cold here in the forest. So I keep baking, to warm up and enjoy a cup of coffee; I say this because in reality when it's hot I don't really feel like bread or coffee, the only thing... Continue Reading →
Rather, he is under tutors and curators until the time appointed by the father. Galatians 4:2 If you're new to homeschooling and your oldest student is in kindergarten, chances are you have a little one at home and just when you want to start school he needs your attention. In my case I have 4 students and... Continue Reading →
Of French or German origin, it is not known exactly. What is very true is that it is a dish that has been enjoyed since medieval times. The base or crust is made with few ingredients and once you master it you can use it for different dishes such as fruit pies, pumpkin, walnuts, or... Continue Reading →
Flexibility is one of the benefits of homeschooling, not every day is exactly the same and when you live on a small farm everything changes with the seasons. In winter everything is a bit more relaxed, although when it is very cold it is difficult to feed the animals, the water freezes and walking... Continue Reading →
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Bitumen Recipe One of my favorite hobbies during the winter is baking. After finishing chores outside in the cold, it's always nice to whip up one of our favorite recipes to wash down with a cup of coffee. Cinnamon rolls are delicious warm or cold, so... Continue Reading →
Buying our house. At the beginning of our marriage we bought an old house in the city, which, with little money and tools, we fixed up as much as we could with the intention of selling it and moving to the country to a house with more land in a quieter neighborhood. The search lasted more than a year... Continue Reading →
As long as the land remains, planting and harvesting, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night will not cease. Genesis 8:22 A volunteer Maple tree in one of my planters that I transplanted in the fall. Spring colors. Tulip emerging. First egg of the year. https://videopress.com/v/REquo9OS?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Blessings,... Continue Reading →
Everything has its time, and everything that is wanted under heaven has its time. Ecclesiastes 3:1 9 years ago we moved from a house in the city to a rural area where we currently live, full of excitement, we had an endless list of projects and no money to carry them out. One of... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how they made bread before commercial yeast existed? “And they baked unleavened cakes from the dough that they had brought out of Egypt, since it had not risen, because when the Egyptians drove them out, they had not even had time to prepare food.” Exodus 12:39 Basically it is a natural fermentation process... Continue Reading →
DevotionalBreakfastLaundrySchool Time to wash the breakfast dishes and see what to make of food. Do I hear a cry? Every time I go to work someone needs something. My 2-year-old boy comes crying, why are you crying, did you hurt yourself? No. Are you hungry? No. Do you want any toys? No; so why are you crying? I need to wash... Continue Reading →
Alone to the garden I go, when the forest is still asleep; And in stillness and peace with Jesus I am.” This is a line from one of my favorite hymns translated from English "In the Garden" by the author Austin Miles who was a pharmacist by profession, no doubt with extensive knowledge of the benefits of... Continue Reading →
Today is a cold winter day, when I wake up I look out the window, the snow falls slowly leaving a brilliant white landscape practically the same as the day that changed my life forever. Remembering a few years ago: God please allow me to bring this baby into the world or take me to your side, the pain... Continue Reading →
The subject of education at home is relatively new for many people, although the current situation has forced some to look for educational alternatives for their children. This is a brief idea of how we educate from the comfort of our home (memories come to mind of my childhood having to get up very... Continue Reading →
¿Qué cambios tienen que hacerse? ¿tal vez un nuevo borde lleno de plantas perenes, más árboles o quizá un par de rosales? Imagina colores pasteles en primavera, vibrantes en verano y cálidos en otoño. Soñar no cuesta nada y cuando todo está congelado, lo único que queda por hacer es ponerse cómodo y disfrutar de... Continue Reading →
Dar gracias a Dios por el privilegio de poder educar a nuestros hijos en casa y poder leer estas historias, muchas veces tristes, pero emocionantes, que nos hacen darnos cuenta que la vida es mas que logros académicos.
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