I had the great opportunity to interview Angela England, author of Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) and the owner of UntrainedHousewives.com. Angela and her husband, Sidney, live inside the city limits on a quarter of an acre where they raise their five children and practice the same skills and techniques that she discusses in her wonderful book. Gardening or … [Read more...] about Angela England Interview on Raising Self-Sufficient Children
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Self Sufficiency and Growing Your Own Food
On Educating Today’s Facebook page and blog, we’ve been talking about that one of the best ways to grow your family’s income is to learn how to live a more self sufficient lifestyle. Self reliant living can include all the areas of your family’s life… housing, vehicles, clothing, entertainment, medical, education and feeding your family in an economical way. Coming Back to … [Read more...] about Self Sufficiency and Growing Your Own Food
Teaching Kids About Commitment and Unselfish Love
One of the best ways to teach your kids about commitment, responsibility and unselfish love is to get them reading or listening to the autobiographies/biographies of past and present missionaries. These men and women lived (or are living) lives of dedication and vision, with wonderful and daring adventure stories that show your children the Hand of God at work in the lives of … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids About Commitment and Unselfish Love
Nature Study Through the Holidays Easter Mini-Unit
Resurrection Day Easter (my family calls it Resurrection Day) is one of my favorite times of year. I love the spring time and I treasure the unending love and "renewing" that Jesus gives each of us who have asked Him to be our personal Savior. As Christians, it is a wonderful time of remembering the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus did for all of us... dying for us so we can be … [Read more...] about Nature Study Through the Holidays Easter Mini-Unit
Great Art Resources For Your Family
I have found a great Art Resource for adults and children. And this would work great for homeschoolers. Jamie Carter, a professional artist who lives in the Paris, Texas area has a free newsletter that includes a great art lesson in every issue. Jamie has been a professional painter for over 30 years. She recently closed her local art gallery and studio, and is now teaching … [Read more...] about Great Art Resources For Your Family