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Homestead Goals
Our adventure this past fall has been settling into our new home in Arkansas. Now that we live out in the country I have some homesteading/self-sufficiency goals that I want to try. Lyle is not so enthusiastic but, as usual, he’s willing to offer his support however he can. Some of these activities aren’t new for us. It only made…
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Review: Apple Twist
Apple Twist is perfect for homeschoolers to pull out when your student needs a break from reading or pencil-and-paper work.
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Game Review: Cat & Mouse
Cat & Mouse is a great way to help develop thinking skills in young learners as well as keeping those skills sharp in older adults.
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Review: Diamond Quest
I haven't yet met a Smart Game I didn't like. However, Diamond Quest is one of my favorites so far. I love that it's an non-electronic game that helps strengthen thinking skills with challenges for all ages, from preschool through senior citizens.
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Sprouts in a Mason Jar
I use Mason jars for making sprouted greens. It takes about 5-7 days to make salad sprouts so I usually have two jars going at staggered times so they'll be ready a few days apart. And they are just as easy as the cold brew coffee process.
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Cold Brew in a Mason Jar
When I was growing up much of our food came out of Mason jars. I don't do much canning these days, but I've been whipping up a quart of cold brew coffee concentrate in a Mason jar about every other day this summer. It is SO easy and SO yummy and WAY cheaper than a coffee shop.
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Review: Lake Reflections Felting Kit
Today I'm going to review the new-to-me craft of needle felting with the Lake Reflections needle felting kit from Felted Sky. They call it painting with wool and I can see why.
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Game Review: IQ Circuit
I'm a huge proponent of off-screen activities for road trips. It's hard to create family memories if everyone's focus is on their individual screens. For that reason, I'm always on the lookout for fun travel games and activity books. IQ Circuit is one such game I received for review from Timberdoodle.
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Game Review: Kulami
Kulami is more of a challenge than checkers but not as complicated as chess, which hits a sweet spot for us. It only takes about 20 minutes to play...
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Game Review: Zig Zag Puzzler
Like other Smart Games, Zig Zag Puzzler is a single-player thinking game. This one focuses on spatial insight, problem solving, and planning.
