I just recently finished reading a book called Opening Moves by Steven James. It is a prequel to a series of crime novels about a Detective named Patrick Bowers. They are great reads if you enjoy detective/murder mystery/thriller fiction. In this one … Continue reading →
Today, I wanted to share my current top 5 blogs that I follow and that keep me inspired. Next weekend, mom will share her top 5 with you. (In no particular order) Becoming Minimalist–This blog has inspired me to … Continue reading →
I remember as a kid not really liking coconut. All I ever knew of it was shredded coconut in desserts. I think what I didn’t like about it was the texture. I would eat foods that had coconut in it, … Continue reading →
We have spent the last four weeks talking about ways to save money on fabric for your projects. You can read those posts here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 What we want to talk about today may … Continue reading →
Do you remember the story of the blind men and the elephant? Each man felt a certain part of the elephant and thought the elephant consisted only of the part he felt. If you want a refresher on the story, … Continue reading →
When we found out that Ninja Boy also had a polyester allergy like Miss Tickles, we went through all of his clothes and got rid of anything 100% or part polyester. Unfortunately, this meant that we had to toss the … Continue reading →
This last weekend, we went to a homeschool conference. My Hubby, my mom, and my mother-in-law were able to come with me. It was an encouraging, inspiring, sharpening time. There were moments of laughter when a speaker described my son … Continue reading →
Disclaimer: We are attending a homeschool conference this weekend. My three kids were homeschooled and my grandchildren are being homeschooled, or “life-schooled” as we like to call it. So our slant is favorable to alternative ways of educating our children! … Continue reading →
Last week we challenged you to start cooking outside the box! Our first ingredient highlight is Quinoa (KEEN-wah) for the {Create Your Own} series. What is it? Check it out. Long before I had ever eaten it, I heard random … Continue reading →
“Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with string…these are a few of my favorite things” Sound of music is one of our favorite musicals. It … Continue reading →