When it comes to a fruit pie, nothing beats the aesthetic appeal of a pretty pie pan and a fancy lattice crust. I'm always a little proud of my lovelier pies, but they're a lot of work! Besides the fruit prep there's all that mixing and chilling and rolling and cutting and weaving … [Read more...]
It Is Well With My Soul
I know a lot of people would differ with me on this point, but, to my mind at least, most modern Christian songs can't even begin to compare to the old hymns. Granted, I love language. I read wordy books and enjoy flowery descriptions more than your average person, so I guess it's … [Read more...]
Blueberry Bread Made with Coconut Oil
var icx_publication_id = 14255; I LOVE blueberries and it always puts a smile on my face when summer rolls around and I can finally buy blueberries that are: A) affordable, since, around here, blueberries are INSANELY priced in the out-of-season months, and B) flavorful, like a blueberry should be … [Read more...]
My Bathroom Vanity Makeover
Before we moved into our house, we painted our bathroom red. Yikes. Big mistake. It's not that I don't like bold color. I do. Really. And red is one of my favorites! But bold color has to be used in the right space or it can get very old very quickly. … [Read more...]
Summer Fun: A Do-It-Yourself Slip and Slide
I don't know how the weather's been in your neck of the woods, but here in the Bluegrass is has been HOT! We've had several 90+ degree days already with seething humidity. In these parts, that kind of heat is usually reserved for late July and August, but after a cold and … [Read more...]
D-Day and Honoring the TRUE Superheroes
I have to be honest: I didn't wake up on June 6th with the 70th anniversary of D-Day in the forefront of my mind. I had heard an interview with two D-Day veterans on talk radio the day before, so I knew the significance of the day already, but then I opened my laptop that … [Read more...]
I Think My Child is Dyslexic. Now what?
(I wrote last week about our decision to evaluation for dyslexia and this week I just wanted to continue the discussion. In the end, it may look very much like a commercial for Lexercise. And I suppose in a way it is! But I've been asked how we went about having … [Read more...]
Why We Chose to Evaluate for Dyslexia
It was something I debated for years. Literally. Should I, or should I not seek an official dyslexia evaluation for my struggling learner? I was aware of some learning challenges with my daughter even early on, but I never wanted to overreact. Children mature and learn at … [Read more...]
Hands-On Activities for Read Aloud Time
Everybody knows reading to your children is a good thing. But it really wasn't until I started into homeschooling that I began to hear about the benefits of reading to your children, not from Little Critter or Dr. Seuss books, (though books like those certainly have their place,) but … [Read more...]
Little Tips for BIG SAVINGS on Family Vacations
The spring break/summer vacation season is upon us and it's time to think about a FAMILY VACATION! Or maybe not. For so many families, this is only a time to dream of a family vacation; to stare longingly at an ad for the ultimate Disney World vacation or to sigh and … [Read more...]
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