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I don't know about you, but I always thought making bread sounded so hard. Hours of slaving over the dough. Not anymore. I've discovered a secret weapon. The bread machine! This recipe is just a measure and go one, but if you're new to a bread machine I've left you a note on the recipe card to help you out. … [Read more...]
http://youtu.be/44L3_vcJHls If you click the link above you will be taken to my first Live Google+ Hangout On Air. I will be sharing a couple of special Mother's Day crafts and some great ideas on making mom feel special. I would love it if you'd join me. If you miss the show you can always click the link afterwards and it will take you to … [Read more...]
I am participating in my first "solo" Google Hangout On Air by sharing some Mother's Day goodies live on Monday, April 22nd at 4:00 EST. I'd love it if you could join me, but if not I'll have a link to my youtube channel which will have the video after it airs. These will be short segments with fun, crafty gifts for making mom feel … [Read more...]
How to create your own unit study, that is the question! As a homeschooling mom of 19 years I've put together many different studies on varied topics through the years. I thought I'd share a little bit about the process I use. One of the most fun things we do at least once a year is a unit study night. Usually it correlates with our history or … [Read more...]
Christmas has come and gone and several posts I wanted to share with you this season are still in my drafts box, waiting for me to finish editing pictures or write the copy. Since today is New Year's Day you could imagine that I might talk about goals and resolutions. Nope. I'm just going to share that in my life, as in yours, to do lists don't … [Read more...]
I am a true Southerner. Born and bred in the South and still living here (minus stints in a few other states.) Even so, I wasn't sure about the tradition of eating black-eyed-peas on New Years Day. According to this info, it should be the first food eaten on New Year's Day to ensure luck and prosperity in the coming year. Nope. Not … [Read more...]
I've been so busy experiencing the Christmas season that I have several posts to share that will NOT get done before Christmas Day! But that's okay. Family and friends and living life together are more important! (I have shared my rustic centerpiece, my scrap wood Christmas tree and our solution to decorating without a mantel?) I did want to … [Read more...]
I found this wonderful stove top potpourri mix on Pinterest (yes, you know how I love Pinterest!) and had to try it for my homeschool moms' group. (This week we're hosting a church fellowship at our home as well.) I was thrilled when the potpourri was easy, smelled amazing and added to the festive party atmosphere. The cinnamon and cloves … [Read more...]
Our favorite family day of the year is Thanksgiving so I wanted to share just a simple look into our blessing jar tradition. This simple, unobtrusive jar sits on our kitchen table throughout the year, reminding us to record our blessings on slips of paper to be opened Thanksgiving evening. This year was a little different for us as Joshua was at … [Read more...]
Instant Russian Tea is a hot beverage our family enjoys on Thanksgiving night as we decorate the Christmas tree, with strains of Point of Grace CD playing in the background. After this treasured family tradition we then reflect on our many blessings of the past year. We love to drink the tea all winter but the first batch gets made just … [Read more...]
What began as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! Click here to read more about me.
