KUDOS to all the amazing projects and people who help build a sovereign generation β‘nostr:npub1wmpnsjsyegt5u04yjxuevpmjdue0zzq293lvdv5yfml5pyne5mjsghu558 homeschool mom to 5 girls. Oldest is now 13, youngest 2.
As my eldest approached "reading" age (she was 5) she came to me and asked me to teach her to read and write. I had difficulty finding material that did not clash with my values and that had a classical educational vibe to it, I dislike overly colourful material and prefer that my children show their own creativity through their learning by using colour or even no colour if they prefer.
I started designing worksheets for her by hand and she immediately absorbed them as I designed them. It evolved into an entire workbook of about 100 pages. It worked so well I wanted to preserve it for our other 2 children at the time (had two more) which meant I would need to digitize the worksheets. At the time I had no knowledge of digital software but was eager enough to learn. I used Libre Office draw and later on Inkscape to design the workbook. I started selling my workbook to other moms in pdf format and print, which was in my native language Afrikaans. I had moms asking me for an English version which I made. My books grew into three more workbooks as well as a reader (not available in English yet). I'm not as fluent in English as I'd like to be, but luckily my husband is and he edits all my books for me.
As of this year I opened up all my books for free and those that wish to support my work can do so in SATS. No donation is too small, every sat is appreciated. It is very scary to open your life's work out there for free but as being part of an open source community I feel this is my way of giving back.
I'm busy revamping and updating all my books and then uploading them to my websites, semcomama.co.za and semcomama.npub.pro
Check it out if you'd wish to add me to your list.
https://semcomama.npub.pro/post/look-mommy-i-can-read-and-write-mhl1l0/
I am not a teacher and have no degree or diploma in education. Just a mom that had difficulty finding classical education workbooks to help my daughter learn to read and write.
Since 2024 my digital books are available for free (no strings attached) for anyone to use.
Enjoy!
https://semcomama.npub.pro/post/look-mommy-i-can-read-and-write-mhl1l0/
#education #homeschooling #workbook #worksheets
I'm looking for a Woocommerce like feature where I can upload my digital workbooks to. My workbooks are currently in pdf format, so far could not find a Nostr platform that I can upload files to that can be downloaded and printed (like pdf for instance). My is available for free and people can donate if they wish to support my work, so no need for shipping/payments ect.
Looking forward to this!
As a new father, I highly recommend it.
As nostr:npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs says βyouβre not a man until you have a child.β
Agree. Real life started the day my first was born. Currently standing on 5, all girls and truly blessed.
I made a hen to hold the eggs my hens lay π . Holding 36 eggs and definitely space for a few more. Chickens are awesome and sewing is fun!
Tutorial to follow soon...
#sewing #chickens #eggs
Hereβs a painting of nostr:npub103m96sra82w4agghew9cdxtzs4s8sl7qsjsvw6h653yml0gjrkzqefd3h5 catch him on YouTube at 88 Sats Radio.
#artstr #art #jor
Get your own βΏad Portrait for 30k Sats. 
https://video.nostr.build/4841cd43941c287f117b92f1706b33771637f6976a7b644bcaca149d354749b4.mp4
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I'm there as well. Started my business on Facebook 7/8 years ago. Did very well in the beginning but I was never comfortable with the way it worked, I rarely used it as a "social" platform.
In the end the algorithm killed my business and me. It was so exhausting. For the first time I now have a platform where I feel comfortable to share and social on. I like to share my adventures with others and finally found my people.
Took the plunge and deleted my FB and IG yesterday and it's so freeing!
Deleted my Facebook (and IG) today.
Been wanting to this for a very long time, but my business held me back, as well as a very, very small community of people I enjoyed at times. (Mostly sewing and self suffiency groups.)
My husband got me onto Nostr and said to check it out and that with time like minded people will come as well. Don't get me wrong I enjoy Bitcoin as much as any Nostrich, but I get inspired by seeing what other people craft and brew.
I started with Nostr somewhere last year but I kind of forgot about it after awhile. But when I came back two weeks ago, I found the environment so refreshing and inviting, now I'm here to stay! Already found a few homesteaders and crafters to follow π€ .
Welcome to me on Nostr and Goodbye FB!
#nostr #facebookdelete #craftrs #sewstr
My beautiful Pekin bantam hen finally hatched her first babies! π I'm so proud of her. She is already a fantastic mother and still sitting patiently on the rest of her clutch.
Experiencing the raw, undisturbed way of nature is so beautiful and peaceful. Bitcoin opened up a lifestyle that would not have been possible any other way. Step by step building a life towards self suffiency.
#chickens #broodyhen #babies #selfsuffient #nature #homesteading
nostr:nprofile1qqs9n2vvq3u5faj75s8nwe24tmjcn06sxcl57lw02k2vxkzthvfl7espr9mhxue69uhk2mrfw3jhxtnwdaehgunpw35jummjvuq3kamnwvaz7tmwdaehgun9d3shjtnev4nksun09eekjar9qyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctvz5uajk is the coolest! Thank you so much!! I LOVE them and this happened at a time where I needed a little love ππ«. #thebitcoinpainter #painting #artstr
This looks awesome! Love it.
After many hours of cutting and sewing and 90 blocks later, I'm more than satisfied with the end result!
What girl doesn't love a swirly skirt, plus it has pockets π!
I only used scrap and leftover fabric and most of it was gifted to me.
#sewing #diy #patchwork #selfsufficientliving
nostr:npub1gscnk7wlcvcruw7scjhwpjrja94gfu369fzkyje6kcc0yn6rqyhscqtpjp is correct and ill add some nuance
Seed oils *RAW* arenβt too bad in small quantities.
-Plants dont want you to eat the seed, (its their reproductive method) so they have interesting ways to discourage foraging. (Toxins)
The single biggest issue with βseedβ oils is that their expensive to refine.
-Cold pressing is time consuming and expensive in commercial quantities so instead they boil the seeds and drain off the oil. (damages the fat and effectively makes it rancid and toxic)
Seed oils are Omega-9 and are delicate.
-They spoil quickly even in the refrigerator and are often refined with detergent during processing to remove toxins that would otherwise make them taste bitter.
I could go on but you get the gist.
Just buy oils that are omega 3 or 6 and keep the omega 9s in your diet in the form of raw nuts. Donβt cook with them. (Or buy baked nuts, same problem)
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Cook with beef fat/tallow. Cheaper, healthier and delicious.
Eco-Menstrual Cloth Pads
Menstruation (periods) is a very personal and sensitive thing for women. And so should the products be that we use.
Disposable period products is full of chemicals, they take forever to decompose and less face it, they are very uncomfortable. I know with fast paced living it's probably easier but it impacts your health.
Reusable products is super easy to use, so much cheaper and self-sufficient. It's also one of those things you can do yourself!
Check out my video if you are interested in making some reusable cloth pads at home.
https://rumble.com/v5dzyjh-eco-menstrual-pad-how-to-sew-reusable-cloth-pad.html