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]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
So our week went something like this: Saturday- worked at the clothes closet, then spent the afternoon moving furniture out of my father in laws house into our house, and furniture out of our house and into my father in laws house. Yes, it's was as tiring as it sounds. lol Sunday was church, morning and night services Monday & Tuesday … [Continue]
Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose – Review
As part of the Schoolhouse Review Crew, I recently received the ebook Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose and the Jim Elliot: Unit Study Curriculum Guide from YWAM Publishing to review. I had never heard of YWAM Publishing before receiving this book. So I spent some time on the website checking them out. YWAM Publishing is the publishing division of … [Continue]
In the Kitchen with Linda & Dinner Menu
I got two more batches of applesauce made. With the help of my family, of course. They picked them, washed them, and cut most of them. Then I take over with the cooking. With these batches, I taught my daughter, 17, how to use the Food Press. (Affiliate Link) Then I took back over to sweeten and can. This batch was 13 quarts, with about a pint … [Continue]
Saturday on the Farm – The View From My Front Porch
Today I'm sharing The View From My Front Porch. Fall is definitely here in Kentucky. In this first picture, you can see a little fall color. The Hardy Hibiscus in the middle of the picture is changing color. Behind that, you can see a few branches sticking out of the ground. That was another Hibiscus that has already lost it's leaves. You can also … [Continue]
The Machine – Book Review
The Machine is the first book in the new series Truth Seekers by Bill Myers. Written for ages 8-14, the Truth Seekers series uses a 21st century approach to sharing ancient Bible truths. I had my 13 year old son read The Machine. The Machine … [Continue]
