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April 12, 2022 by Rachael Younger

Well, life is sometimes crazy, isn't that true? In December 2020, we purchased land with the intention to build on it. In January 2021, Hubby/ The Professor got a nasty case of contact dermatitis from poison ivy. In May 2021, we started working on a house plan with a draftsman. That was exciting! Adjusting this, changing that. Thinking about what we really wanted in … [Read more...] about Updates and News

All the News

January 22, 2021 by Rachael Younger

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All the news for Younger and Son! Finishing off 2020... 2020 was rough for a lot of folks. It was a year that challenged what we consider important, it pushed us to our social isolation limits. I can honestly say that I'm a better person for all that I dealt with in 2020. 2020 LEGO® news Like years before, we were able to snag a good number of "Black Friday" LEGO® … [Read more...] about All the News

4 things I’ve learned about smoking meat

October 7, 2020 by Rachael Younger

I first got my smoker in October 2018. Its a little one, and so has some limitations. I can fit 4 chickens on it, but only 1 brisket. I can get 2 racks of pork ribs, and 2 pork butts on at a time. The firebox is a bit small, but despite its limitations, I can produce a super yummy piece of meat. At least, according to my family. Little Man, age 9, declared me a "master smoker". … [Read more...] about 4 things I’ve learned about smoking meat

Interesting LEGO links

July 17, 2020 by Rachael Younger

Every now and then, I find some blog post, journal article or such that is about LEGO. I have two of those for you today! Reality First up, a look at additional reasons LEGO is good for kids. It doesn't just strengthen hands and give practice in fine motor skills, but also contributes to conversations about reality. Developmental psychologists say Legos help develop … [Read more...] about Interesting LEGO links

DIY Phone Stand using LEGO

March 14, 2020 by Rachael Younger

DIY Phone Stand using LEGO

Oh, yes. Make your own custom colored DIY Phone Stand out of LEGO elements! Every now and then, I have an opportunity to join in a discussion that is held online via one of these video chat services. Until now, I've just propped my phone or the kindle fire up on the table or counter with books, water bottles and whatever else was available. And then, it struck me... why … [Read more...] about DIY Phone Stand using LEGO

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We are a family who loves the wild outdoors and enjoys lego. We homeschool and strive to make education an atmosphere in our home. We hope we can bless you through our writings and our creative endeavors.

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