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Damn you, diabetes 

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 wannabehomesteadLeave a comment

Type 1 Diabetes is truly a game of numbers. It’s a terrifying experience.  It’s a balancing act. High blood sugars can cause death. Low can too. Last night we experienced the low. At midnight I was woken up by Peanut: “Mom, she needs you. She needs you now.” Groggy and half awake I get out…… Continue reading Damn you, diabetes 

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It’s been awhile…

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 wannabehomesteadLeave a comment

Hey, guys! How’s it going? It’s been awhile, huh? Well, I’m about to have a little more free time to write. The last toddler is leaving the nest. 😉 In other words, the last little one that I’m babysitting is starting Pre-K. She’s leaving the homestead for day care. We are gonna miss her, but…… Continue reading It’s been awhile…

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Cinnamon Toast

May 20, 2016May 17, 2016 wannabehomesteadLeave a comment

Let me stay of by saying, as a 30something-ish Okie housewife, Ree Drummond isn’t my idol. I know. It’s a shock. I like her, I respect her, and I occasionally enjoy reading her blog. I’ve seen a few episodes of her show. I do follow her on Instagram, and Facebook.  I do not however own…… Continue reading Cinnamon Toast

home · home life · homeschool · kids · science

Rain Clouds or Cumulonimbus Clouds

May 17, 2016May 18, 2016 wannabehomesteadLeave a comment

It’s been so hard to get back into the swing of doing projects. With all of the adjustments we’ve had to make to our lives we were taking it easy. Thankfully we had a little nudge from Mother Nature on how to start studying with some fun again! So this week we have been studying…… Continue reading Rain Clouds or Cumulonimbus Clouds

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Rain, rain, go away!

May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 wannabehomestead1 Comment

Studying clouds and weather at home.

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Packing a Go-Bag and What to do With Severe Weather

April 25, 2016April 25, 2016 wannabehomesteadLeave a comment

Getting ready for severe weather conditions takes some careful planning. This should help you plan.

food · home life · homestead

Blue Apron Box #1

April 11, 2016 wannabehomestead4 Comments

So we tried that Blue Apron thing, and I love it! The Bearded One and I usually don’t have kids on the weekends, we are lucky because my parents usually take them for the whole weekend. But, without them home I don’t want to cook. I don’t know how to cook for just two or…… Continue reading Blue Apron Box #1

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In Like a Lion…

March 29, 2016 wannabehomestead1 Comment

Oh, my, goodness. You know how March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb? Well, our month definitely started with a roar! The first weekend of the month we were attending the state competition for our VEX robotics, and the following Monday The Middle was in an PICU…… Continue reading In Like a Lion…

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The Middle

March 10, 2016 wannabehomestead1 Comment

Well, guys, I’m not going to be around the blog much for a little while. The Middle is really sick. She’s in a children’s hospital in ICU. I don’t wanna go into details right now, but I want to beg you guys to stick around and I promise make it up to yall. Could you…… Continue reading The Middle

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Spring has Sprung on the Homestead

March 2, 2016 wannabehomestead1 Comment

It appears that spring has decided to spring around the homestead. We have so many things in bloom around here. Makes me wanna get my hands dirty and start planting food. But we know better. Here in Oklahoma there is almost ALWAYS a late freeze. It’s been as late as May some years. But hopefully…… Continue reading Spring has Sprung on the Homestead

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