Lasso The Moon

Farm To Piggy

Yesterday our potbellied piglet, Chunk, got out of his make-shift pen and rampaged through my garden. I had cabbages and spinach getting really close to full-grown, and now they're only a few naked stalks standing on end. I'm not too upset, though. I bought those seedlings back in the fall and just fit them in where I could, to see what would happen. They grew beautifully all fall and winter. 

I cleaned up one of the beds and threw in some radish and carrot seed. I've learned that there are organized, careful gardeners, and then there's the kind like me: plant anything anywhere it'll fit and see what happens. I only have time for either planning or planting. I choose planting.

So today was carrots and radishes. I've had great success with radishes. Please plant as many as you can I your own garden! They're great fun! Carrots? I've harvested approximately 3 carrots out of hundreds that I've planted. But I'm still trying! 

Are you gardening this weekend? 

Bedtime With Kids -- Life Hack

We have found consistency of routine the absolute KEY to a smooth nightly routine with kids. Relaxation and sleep come more easily when the lighting, sounds, smells, order of events...everything is familiar and repeated night after night. 

It doesn't have to take forever, either. Our bedtime routine has been under 10 minutes since the kids were tiny. Jammies, brush teeth, snuggle on the couch, then straight to bed with a goodnight kiss. Recently I added doTerra's Calmer blend to the snuggle time with the little kids. They want to be in my "pocket" either under my wing, or tucked into the bend of my knee on the sofa. I roll a little of the oil onto my own wrists and hands and stoke their hair, rub their backs, massage their hands or feet. Whatever feels natural that night. It's great to connect in a peaceful moment after our typically hectic days. 
This oil is so relaxing, it sometimes has me dozing in a few minutes!

If you're thinking about trying doTerra, visit my oils homepage and watch a class, or read more about essential oils and their uses.

So what's your nighttime with kids routine? Is it a continual struggle, or do you have a system that you LOVE? Share it with the rest of us!

The Hiding Place

My first time reading this book.


I'm reading it to my older kids--a chapter each school morning. We are only 3 chapters in, not quite to the hard part, but I'm WEEPING through each chapter. It's so thoughtfully written. 

And Corrie's dad--Casper Ten Boom--may be my favorite person ever. 

Pick it up and read with us if you like. It'll be several weeks before we're through it. 

Taking it on the Road

Taking this show on the road this afternoon. Our cabin fever is at a level 10! #homeschoolingatthelibrary