Crazy days are bound to happen in homeschooling. What are you going to do about it?
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Seven Habits, Seven Days
Seven goals I’ve set for my week!
What are your goals?
Maybe it’s time to make a few!
Three Years in an Off Grid Camper
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Family, Home-Built Cabin, Home-Tested Faith, Homeschool, Homesteading Journey, Practical skills
Three Years Off Grid—The Good, The Bad, The Ugly…and the Blessings? What have we learned in our three + years off grid? What would we do differently if we could do it over again? Should YOU live in your camper while building or setting up your off grid homestead? We will discuss a few lessons…
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While we had Covid…What’s Really Happening at Ridge Haven.
While we were sleeping with covid, things were happening on the homestead.
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Bible Promises for Homesteaders–Free Printable for You!
Ridge Haven Homestead Bible promises, Blog, Character development, Home-Tested Faith, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Printables
Here’s a little gift to encourage your homesteading heart. Bible Promises for Homesteaders and Everyone Else! Enjoy!
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Why Tools Trump Toys!!
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Family, Home-Built Cabin, Homeschool, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Homesteading Journey, Practical skills
Tools Trump Toys!! Several years ago, I wrote this post for my homeschooling group. It remains my most popular post and my favorite of all times. When I transferred my Lessons and Lessons blog over here to Ridge Haven Homestead last year, I assumed that all of my posts had come along. Sadly, this one…
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The Lost Key/Trapped In a Van
The Lost Key/Trapped in a Van A quick Trip to the Market This post may contain affiliate links Hunting Canning Supplies So I was out at Troyer’s market (for the locals, it’s a store just like Mountain View Bulk Foods or Yoder’s, just a lot farther out)! I met a friend so we could purchase…
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That Day I Paid $25 for a Shower
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Family, Homeschool, Homesteading Journey, Practical skills
Who in the world would pay twenty-five bucks for a shower?
I never thought I would either, but then….
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7 Reasons to Bring Back the Old-Fashioned Work Bee!
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Family, Home-Built Cabin, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Homesteading Journey, Practical skills, Recipes
What is a Work Bee, and what is so wonderful about one? If you’ve ever read some of the old stories, like the Little House on the Prairie books or stories from former pioneer times, you may have come across the idea of a work bee. Depending on the nature of the project needed help…
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You Can Memorize Scripture!
Ridge Haven Homestead Bible promises, Blog, Character development, Home-Tested Faith, Homeschool, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons
Why Should I memorize scripture, and how can I squeeze this into my busy life? Are you currently memorizing God’s word? When you hit a wall, does a promise from God pop into your mind? Do you need more peace of mind, and direction in general? Do you feel lonely, and wonder if anyone even…
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The Twinkie Effect on Attitudes
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Family, Homeschool, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Homesteading Journey, Lessons of Life
What does a black cat named Twinkie have to do with communication, encouragement, and families?
Find out by reading The Twinkie Effect.
Every Mom’s Battle. A Teen Spreads His Wings
Ridge Haven Homestead Bible promises, Blog, Character development, Home-Tested Faith, Homeschool, Lessons of Life
Are you prepared for Every Mom’s Battle?
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The Language of Encouragement, Part 2
Ridge Haven Homestead Bible promises, Blog, Character development, Home-Tested Faith, Homeschool, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Lessons of Life
Practice, practice, practice! You can learn to speak the Language of Encouragement
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Homeschool Seasons, and Courage for the Worn-out Mom
Ridge Haven Homestead Bible promises, Blog, Character development, Family, Homeschool, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Lessons of Life, Practical skills
Homeschool Seasons and Why you sometimes have to “Fake it til you make it!” The Lord is my Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake….
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Lessons from Clay in the Potter’s Hand
Ridge Haven Homestead Blog, Character development, Home-Tested Faith, Homeschool, Homespun Education--Lessons and Lessons, Lessons of Life, Practical skills, Science
You are the Potter, I am the Clay If you have seen a potter working on the clay, then these verses will come alive for you. They did for me as I observed the shaping process of the clay. But now, O LORD, thou [art] our father; we [are] the clay, and thou our potter;…
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