INFJ ~ more than you ever wanted to know about Mama’s personality
| May 24, 2013 | Posted by Mama under family life |
Note – this post was planned for Monday, as I generally set aside Fridays as “homestead day” on which I update you about gardening, construction, and other recent homestead related improvements. However, I waited until the last minute to take pictures, and as I type this it is now raining. So… the homestead update will…
can you see the links?
| May 22, 2013 | community, family life, healthy things, homestead, off-grid living, world view |
Hey everyone – my father-in-law, who follows AFN, mentioned today that he is having trouble seeing many of the picture links on this website from his Internet Explorer 8 browser. I use the latest version of Firefox and have not had this issue, but I’m wondering if there are more of you missing out on…
when a puppy runs in front of you
| May 22, 2013 | healthy things |
A lot of attention has been spent on distracted driving in the past few years, especially on texting. One cannot watch TV without seeing a commercial about the dangers of sending a quick message while on the road. And while it should be common sense to put your full attention to where you’re going when…
making nine patch quilt squares
| May 20, 2013 | family life |
As a general rule, we have a very hands-on approach to educating our children. We believe that a little of their time can be used well in “book learning”, but that at this age they need to experience many things for themselves to see how the world works. So when when I skimmed through a…
paring down and cleaning out
| May 17, 2013 | family life, homestead |
This week has been a little more laid back. I’ve noticed there is an up and down flow to our spring days, and not only to weather patterns. My motivation and energy to work, for one. And some days the kids are well behaved, and some days I wish they were. There are days when…
the house plans
| May 15, 2013 | Posted by Mama under homestead, off-grid living |
Just a couple weeks ago we announced that our final house plans were approved by the town and we bought our building permit. Then last week I told you that my uncle had begun digging out the spot for our foundation. “The Hole” as we have come to call it, is officially done. It will…
all about our affiliates
| May 13, 2013 | Posted by Mama under community, family life, healthy things, homestead, off-grid living, world view |
The purpose of American Family Now is not to make money. I have intentionally avoided using programs like Google AdSense, or other ad based sources of income on our blog because I think it subtracts from our mission and our values. We are here to inspire and encourage families, to offer resources, as well as…
a letter to my Mama
| May 12, 2013 | Posted by Mama under family life |
Dear Mama, Do you remember those nights when you and Daddy would settle down after a long day to snuggle and watch a movie, and then you would hear my little feet coming down the stairs, tears in my eyes, pleading you for consolation of my late night worries? Do you remember the times we…
foundation digging, auntie, fiddleheads, and more
| May 10, 2013 | Posted by Mama under family life, healthy things, homestead, off-grid living |
Chickie has been sleeping much better the past two nights. For her nap on Wednesday, I left her infant carseat on one end of her bed and laid her down on the other. When she became quiet I peeked in to find that she had climbed into her carseat and fallen asleep. So that night…
calling in sick
| May 8, 2013 | Posted by Mama under homestead |
Yes, that’s right, I’m skipping another blogging day. Chickie, my little ray of sunshine, has been waking up for the day before the sun, and I am just a wee bit too tired to focus on writing. However, despite Papa and I needing a little more shuteye, work is still being done on the…
