I recently received the book The Heiress of Winterwood by Sarah E. Ladd to review. The Heiress of Winterwood tells the story of Amelia Barrett, a young woman whose parents have died. Her uncle and his family live with her on her estate, and mange everything for her. It is 1814 in England, and Amelia has no say in the management of her estate, or … [Continue]
In the Kitchen with Linda – Dinner Menu & more!
The most exciting thing that happened in my kitchen this week was getting an under-sink water filter system. Isn't it pretty? Well, that's the visible part, the rest is under the sink. We've been using a water filter pitcher. For a family of our size, that means that the pitcher is always empty when you want a drink. lol This new filter and … [Continue]
Saturday on the Farm
The Lilacs are blooming! The Lilacs are blooming! I tried hard and just kept myself to sharing one picture. I love Lilacs! The bushes that are blooming are right by our back porch stairs. In this picture below, you can see the top of the railing, the Lilacs, then in the back, a Red Bud Tree, a Dogwood tree, with the raised bed in between. … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
Sickness has struck our house. Again. It's just a cold, but it's a bad cold. sigh. I was so hoping that spring would bring an end to the colds. The 12 old has been sick all week, and my husband and I have had it for a couple of days now. It's not fun. Anyway, on to the homeschool stuff. Zach didn't get any work done because he felt so bad. The … [Continue]
Ephesians:Discovering Your Identity & Purpose for Christ
I recently received Ephesians: Discovering Your Identity and Purpose in Christ to review. Bible study is an important part of being a Christian. Women have so much on their plates now, work, kids - and all their activities, and church, to name a few. All this busyness can lead to burnout. Women need Bible study to keep balanced, focused and … [Continue]
In the Kitchen with Linda
I was able to get in the kitchen and cook something besides meals. Well, I did eat some of the gluten free corn bread muffins I made with my supper one night. I put a big container of these in the freezer for me to eat later. :) Here's the recipe I used. Whole Wheat Sweet Cornbread. To make gluten free, I use 1/2 cup all purpose gluten free flour … [Continue]
Saturday on the Farm – Garden Update
Time for another Saturday on the Farm Garden Update! It's such a beautiful time now, everything is growing and the flowering trees are gorgeous. We have several Dogwood and Red Bud Trees on the property. These two are in the backyard. The Dogwoods were already here when we bought the property. We add the Red Bud trees. We got the seedlings … [Continue]
