There is quite a flurry of activity around our house in these last days approaching Christmas. I do have to say that this is certainly my most favorite time of the year, but probably not for the reasons you think. I’m not into shopping, the stress and crowds so it’s certainly not that part. I like the baking, the decorations Continue Reading →
After finally hunting down peppermint we were able to get busy in the kitchen busting out two of my favorite things to make at Christmas time. Well actually, I’m happy to eat these anytime, but this tends to be the time of year that I make them the most. My children are in the kitchen with me quite a bit, Continue Reading →
Today’s lesson in lanyard is being posted early in the day for two reasons. One, my parents have come over to watch the kids so I can get some shopping done so I had to do a speedy lesson. Secondly, this was definately an introduction to lanyard. I showed the kids all of the things I’ve made in the past Continue Reading →
This is one tired Mama posting a few pics of our Paper Crafts Day before she falls into bed exhausted. Today, my mom came over and did paper crafts with the kids. She taught them how to make all sorts of pop-up cards. She and I had a good laugh when we realized she was initially leaving all of them Continue Reading →
I knew I would have to dust off my sewing machine for today’s lesson, but I neglected to realize how I’d need to dust off that part of my brain too. Whew! Some of the patterns I ended up making on the fly were a bit complex for that muscle that hadn’t been used for awhile! Each child got a Continue Reading →
As we wind up school for 2009, the kids and I are anxious for vacation. With that in mind, I planned out our last week to be one that is dedicated to the things I always wish I had time to teach my kids, but never quite do. Sometimes school can be so academically focused that the fun stuff gets Continue Reading →
This is the time of year that is ripe for the harvest of giving. If not channeled correctly, this season can also lend itself to there being more focus on the receiving. Acts 20:35b“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Ever since my children were wee ones I have drilled into their head this verse and all along Continue Reading →
I’m having a bit of difficulty getting to writing this week. The temperature has dropped significantly here and that means our home follows suit. This is the point at which we begin our hibernation upstairs. We do everything, including our school, up in my room. If the kitchen and laundry were up there…that would be ideal. I’m sure my cousin, Continue Reading →
As I sit here writing tonight, my heart is heavy. All day I intended to write about Scripture Prayers, but then God brought a series of circumstances that made me step back and take a look at how we as moms have so many choices to make–some of them with great results and some not so much. Since this was Continue Reading →
