Finding encouragement from a boy and six turkeys

by Amanda Wells // October 16, 2017 // 12 Comments

My son’s been scattering corn in our backyard, hoping to draw in some turkeys. Every day, a little more corn appears in between the freshly cut blades of grass. His sisters asked why he keeps doing it. The turkeys... Continue reading →

10 Tips for Moms of Boys

by Amanda Wells // March 25, 2017 // No Comments

“A boy’s story is the best that is ever told.” -Charles Dickens Never ever startle them when they’re holding a sharp object or climbing. Because boys. When they get hurt, don’t freak out. If it’s bloody or broken, take... Continue reading →

10 Things You Need to Know About Raising Twins

by Amanda Wells // August 1, 2016 // 32 Comments

Raising twins is not what you think. Period. It’s closer to paddle boarding in a typhoon or hang gliding in a hurricane. Or maybe neither of those are as thrilling or dangerous as raising twins. Maybe you’re one of... Continue reading →

Saying Goodbye to Six: A Letter to my Seven-year-old Son

by Amanda Wells // July 17, 2016 // 8 Comments

He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not whither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:3 My dear son, A champion. A fighter. Persistent. You were all of... Continue reading →

2015 Gift Guide for Kids (on a budget!)

by Amanda Wells // November 25, 2015 // No Comments

Not entirely sure what to get your kids (or grandkids) this Christmas? Try these tried and true gifts your kids will love and so will your wallet! Think outside the box and forget the typical made-in-China toys that’ll be broken... Continue reading →

A Time to Play and A Time to Rest

by Amanda Wells // November 21, 2015 // No Comments

I’ve come to love our Saturday mornings since I became a working, homeschooling mom. The weeks are full of rushing–rush to wake up and get dressed, rushed to eat, rushed through schoolwork at the office, rush, rush, rush. And now... Continue reading →

Adventures in Motherland

by Amanda Wells // November 11, 2015 // No Comments

Trying to homeschool boys while the sun is shining is like trying to corral stampeding buffalo. It’s not happening. Thankfully, I read this post last week just in the nick of time before I opened my mouth to yell at... Continue reading →

The Farm Wyfe

Faith, Family, and Farming

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