Activities involving plants and gardening may seem very limited once the cold weather sets in. But unless the ground in your neck of the woods is frozen solid, here is a fun and easy activity you can do with your kids to test the soil in your own backyard. Professional soil … [Read more...]
The Man Who Took My Father’s Place–A True Story from Vietnam
I've known the story for as long as I can remember. My dad, though the quiet, unassuming sort by nature, has been telling it for over 40 years, always with a humble, almost bewildered sense of gratitude to God and to a man who took his place one day so long ago. It was August of 1968. … [Read more...]
How to Make a Tasty Homemade Bone Broth
Who would have ever thought bone broth would be a trendy food? Our ancestors have been making it and drinking it for millennia. So how is it that something so old and so common has become so new and so... cool? Bone broth offers some pretty significant health benefits. … [Read more...]
The Newbie’s Guide to Prepping Your Yard and Garden for Winter
I aspire to be an amazing gardener, but the truth is, I'm still a relative newbie. If you had asked me 10 years ago if there was much I could or should do in my garden in autumn, I would have said no. The growing season is pretty much past, right? So what is left to do in the … [Read more...]
A Visit to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
I'm a lover of old buildings and beautiful craftsmanship. Perhaps that's why I immediately fell in love with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. This wasn't my first visit to the historic site near Harrodsburg, Kentucky, but I was likely a preteen or teenager the last time I was there, so … [Read more...]
Help! My Child Hates Reading!
I love books. I love big, thick novels penned by wordy English writers and footnote-heavy volumes by American historians. I usually have at least two or three books in the works at any one time, but usually of different genres, so I don't get confused. Or bored. And … [Read more...]
6 October Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
It’s official! Autumn is finally upon us! October approaches and people delight in pulling out the sweaters and hoodies and boots. Bonfires are planned, hayrides are scheduled, and pumpkin spice is all the rage. For most of us, school has been in session for several weeks … [Read more...]
Kentucky Shuck Beans: How to Preserve Green Beans by Drying
Funny, isn't it, how so many of our fondest memories are somehow tied to food? I will probably always associate shuck beans with family get-togethers and Pappaw's house in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. These little delicacies were no doubt absent from the table more often than I … [Read more...]
Making a Meal List for Meal Planning (and a FREE Printable to Help!)
Last week I talked about meal planning. (Read last week's post here.) Today I thought it was worth continuing the discussion. Because, let's get real here: Meal prep, grocery shopping, and mealtimes consume a huge portion of our lives! One way or another, much of our time and energy … [Read more...]
How to Meal Plan (Plus Free Meal Planner Printables!)
I am NOT Mrs. Total Organization, but there's no question: In those areas where I am more organized, life runs a lot smoother. When I was a newlywed, I was fairly disciplined about planning out my weekly meals, at least for supper. It helped so much both at mealtimes and … [Read more...]
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