As part of the Schoolhouse Review Crew, I received a subscription to God's World News. God's World News provides six grade level publications for students to learn about the world around them from a Christian perspective. The six levels offered are PreK-Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, Middle School, and High School. I received … [Continue]
In the Kitchen with Linda & Dinner Menu
I didn't do anything major in the kitchen this week. Unless you count cooking supper for 7 every night. lol Oh, and how can I forget the fact that they want to eat the other two meals a day, plus snacks! Some weeks, though, I just have to do the basics, with nothing extra. This week, I really must get the apple jelly and apple butter done. Well, … [Continue]
I am Blessed Beyond Measure

I just finished watching my 15 year old daughter sing in church online. The service is being broadcast live by my 18 year old son who is mostly self taught. I'm not in the service this morning because I'm not feeling well. My not feeling well is what first prompted my son a couple of years ago to learn how to broadcast the services live. I bought … [Continue]
Return to Me Book Review & Kindle Giveaway
Return to Me, the first book in The Restoration Chronicles series, is set during the time period that the Jews were exiled in Babylon. It tells the story of Iddo and his oldest grandson Zechariah. Zechariah is just 12 when the book opens, studying for his Bar Mitzvah. Kind Cyrus has declared that the Jews, who have lived in exile in Babylon for … [Continue]
Saturday on the Farm Garden Tour

Even though fall is here, I still have a few things growing in the gardens. In the palette herb garden behind the house, I have Basil growing. we cut all the plants back a few weeks ago, and the plants are now growing again. … [Continue]
A Christmas Gift for Rose – Review & Kindle Giveaway
In A Christmas Gift for Rose, Rose is trying to come to terms with the fact that her beau, Jonathon, has left the Amish to fight in the war. Something that is very unusual for an Amish man. Everyone in the community looks at Rose differently now. She is surprised when she gets word that he is home from the war and hasn't come to see her yet. She … [Continue]
Lovable Labels 50% off sale!
I've talked about how great Lovable Labels are in past posts, Lovable Labels 2011 and Lovable Labels 2012. I still use my labels, and so do my kids. They last a very long time on surfaces. I've had the same label on my water bottle for 2 years, even through daily use and repeated washings. We've used labels on water bottles, toys, books, items for … [Continue]

