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 →
Inspiration Spring Flowers
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 →
Amish Recipe: Shoofly Muffins.
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 →
sow your future
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 and time management
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 →
When your world is painted blue; Male rearing.
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 →
Banana bread in two ways.
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 →
What my 2-year-old does while homeschooling
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 →
Quiche Tart Recipe
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 →
A typical day on the farm, homeschooling-Homeschooling.
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 →