A few weeks ago I shared some of our favorite gardening books. This week, with Exploring Nature with Children, the Nature walk theme was Pond Study. This is one of our favorites, and these books happen to be my boys' favorite! So this week, we packed up a few snacks, hit one of our local … Continue reading Our Favorite Books for Pond Study
Category: Life
Three years later…
Previously, I was Through the Lens, which I started 7 years ago as a 19 year old before I married my husband. In those years I'm now a wife, and homeschool mama of THREE. It was a time for some change. Say hello to our Wild + Free Homestead. ❤ It's been quiet here in … Continue reading Three years later…
Q & A Post: A Homemaker Tag
A dear friend of mine who blogs over at Courtney Faith recently tagged me in a “homemaker tag” post where tagged stay-at-home mom bloggers answer twenty questions and then tag two more friends when they’re done (read her answers here). This will be my very first Q&A on the blog so I’m looking forward to it! 1. Have you … Continue reading Q & A Post: A Homemaker Tag
Changes are coming!!
Hey, hey my lovely readers! I hope since I've been a little MIA here on the blog, you follow me on Insta & Facebook where I'm more active....but that's about to change! I've really been lacking in the inspiration department after having Silas, but I've gotten my passion for photography and blogging back! Part of … Continue reading Changes are coming!!
How to Cloth Diaper {Frugally}
I've been part-time cloth diapering for over a year now....and I'm fixing to begin a journey of cloth diapering 2 boys (ages 2 & newborn)! Believe me, when I saw the prices of some of the brand-new diapers, I knew we could never afford that, especially when they say you need around 24-36 diapers (depending … Continue reading How to Cloth Diaper {Frugally}
Why We Keep Houseplants
Keeping plants in the house is definitely not a new thing, but it has become a very popular trend lately. I'm always seeing some beautiful green plants in lots of different kinds of decorating styles on Pinterest. I never really was a fan of it for myself...I would rather spend every waking minute outside if … Continue reading Why We Keep Houseplants
Why We’re Happy with 2 under 2
Surprise!!!!! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you saw around Christmas we announced that we are adding to our little family! ❤ The beginning of March, we had an ultrasound to see what Baby #2 is, and found out, to our surprise, that we're having another boy! (My husband was thrilled- he doesn't … Continue reading Why We’re Happy with 2 under 2
DIY Rainbow Rice
Happy Wednesday, people! I know it's been wayyyyyy too long since I had a "real" post up. Oh well. I'm really, really going to try to do better! Today I want to share with you this super easy project to put together for your toddler! I was needing a new, "big boy" activity for C … Continue reading DIY Rainbow Rice
Top 5 Posts of 2016
Okay, y'all...I know we're almost done with January (where has the time gone?!?), but here are the top 5 posts of 2016 for Through the Lens! 5) Even though it's one of my oldest posts, this post on how to use essential oils with horses is one of my most popular! 4) These 3 Ways … Continue reading Top 5 Posts of 2016
Speedy Peppermint Brownies
Y'all, just like fall means everything pumpkin, to me, winter time means everything peppermint! And even though winter doesn't start for a few more weeks, it's December now, so we can pretend, right? I love me a good, warm, chewy brownie. Brownies are so easy to whip up in a hurry, so it's my favorite … Continue reading Speedy Peppermint Brownies
