I can’t recall a time in my life when I’ve been busier than I am right now. These kids are growing up so fast and keeping us on our toes. Collapsing into bed at night, just after the kids are down occurs on a regular basis. I really hate that blogging has taken a back Read More
March has certainly come in like a lion this year as tornadoes, thunderstorms and snow came ripping through the east over the weekend. Our best laid plans for the annual homeschool testing session were delayed by the snow/bad road conditions this morning, so I was forced into tackling some serious laundry issues and getting a Read More
I had no idea that February was Burnout Month for homeschoolers. But it makes sense, doesn’t it? For obvious reasons, we’ve cut our learning down to the bare minimum for the time being: reading, writing, arithmetic, and test prep. We’re getting along fine in this state of limbo, and although it’s not all I dreamed Read More
I was showered with so many wonderful things a couple of weeks ago by some dear friends and family. I can’t wait to show you all the PINK and all the handmade goodness that has come our way. Right now, though, what is really overwhelming me is all the encouragement I have received during these Read More
Check this out. Another great way to save money on our grocery budget! No more water bottles in the car? I heart Mason jars. CUPPOW! from Paper Fortress on Vimeo. Yes, once again I have Pinterest to thank for this little lovely. What are some of your favorite grocery budget “helps?” (This week, I reinvented Read More
I had a food post scheduled for today. I’ll save it for later. Due to the puke bug that plagued us last week, I only managed to cook one of the recipes that I had planned, so the food reviews will have to wait. First of all, my husband kept the kids downstairs for a Read More
Not many people would consider English a beautiful language, but this video made me appreciate the words and sounds just a little bit more…and I really enjoyed showing it to my kids. HT: Whit Elam Vowels from Studiocanoe on Vimeo.
This is the first year we are going to enjoy a BIG Christmas tree. The old one that we have used for the past 11 years is now upstairs as “the kids’ tree.” Along with it, went lots of our ornaments, so the big one has been looking pretty sparse for several days now. Since we are Read More
It’s time for another post. (Remember that when the blogging isn’t happening around here, the “doing” is.) We’re “doing” life and preparing our hearts and home for the big celebration of Christ’s first coming. It’s a BIG deal, you know. This morning, I read the book, Song of the Stars, to my kids at breakfast. Read More