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Cricket in the Thicket

July 6, 2020 by hsotr

Cricket in the Thicket

Short poems feature bugs that will be familiar to nearly every Kansas child, and children from other places, as well.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Books, Family, Insect Pests, Nature, Poetry

Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes

March 2, 2020 by hsotr

Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes

One of our favorite knitting books, Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick (read our full review), teaches children to knit through the use of rhyme: Under the fenceCatch the sheepBack we comeOff we leap. Each of the four lines represents one step in the process of making a knit stitch: Inserting the tip of the right […]

Filed Under: The Skills Tagged With: Crafts, Family, History, Poetry

10 Ways to Dress Up Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

February 4, 2019 by hsotr

10 Ways to Dress Up Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Yes, we do our level best to eat right. We avoid highly processed foods, we put fresh fruits and vegetables on the table with every meal, and we even bake our own bread. But when you live on a farm, sometimes the urgent takes top priority. So what do you prepare for dinner when you’ve […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Family, Food

Benefits of Agritourism

December 3, 2018 by hsotr

Benefits of Agritourism

Agritourism is definitely not an enterprise every farmer will enjoy. However, for those who are energized by the idea of sharing the farm with the public, this business offers substantial benefits. Here are a few of the ways agritourism benefits the farmer, the community, and the public at large. Benefits to the Farmer All the […]

Filed Under: The Business Tagged With: Agritourism, Enterprises, Family, Financial, Marketing, Small-Scale Farming, Stewardship, Travel

Dear Readers and Riders

March 15, 2018 by hsotr

Dear Readers and Riders

Have you ever wondered about the true stories behind Marguerite Henry’s books? If so, you may find the answers to your questions in Dear Readers and Riders. In this book, Henry has answered many of the questions that her readers asked her in writing again and again. She has explained the facts, events, and characters […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Books, Family, Horses, Livestock, Pets

Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale

February 8, 2018 by hsotr

Johnny Kaw

When Johnny’s family moves west to find more room for their son to grow, the young man’s immense size proves to be a decided asset.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Books, Family, History, Poetry

Last-Minute Gift Idea: The Worst Jokes I Know

December 7, 2017 by hsotr

The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know a Lot!)

Searching for an inexpensive last-minute gift idea perfect for children? Take a look at The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know a Lot!).

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Family, Holidays

The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know a Lot!)

November 16, 2017 by hsotr

The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know a Lot!)

Looking for clean jokes for the whole family? Look no further!

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Family, Homeschooling

10 Gifts for Gardeners

November 9, 2017 by hsotr

10 Gifts for Gardeners

If you are looking for ideas to bring a smile to the face of that gardener in the family this year, allow us to make some recommendations.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Books, Family, Holidays, Journals, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Supplies, Vegetables

Exploring the Night Sky With Binoculars

August 31, 2017 by hsotr

Exploring the Night Sky With Binoculars

It’s getting to be that time of year again—time to admire the beauty of the stars and planets. For a simple, inexpensive introduction consider Exploring the Night Sky With Binoculars by David Chandler. Binoculars are a great way to get started stargazing, as they are easy to find and extremely portable, and this little booklet […]

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Books, Family, Nature

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