Forever Hilltop is two books in one volume. The books are: An Unlikely Blessing Meet Alex Armstrong, former city dweller who has just accepted his first parish assignment to a small community in the wilds of North Dakota. In HilltopTownship, Alex becomes familiar with the colorful residents and their odd traditions, from rommegrot to lutefisk. … [Continue]
Freezing in Jars
Did you know you can use jars in the freezer? Jars are great for freezing. As long as you leave plenty of head space. Frozen food expands, and if not given enough head space, the expansion will pop the lid off or break the jar. Which leaves a mess in the freezer! This is my freezer door. The small jars on the top shelf are orange juice slushies. … [Continue]
Judah Bible Curriculum Review
As part of The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew, I received a digital download of The Judah Bible Curriculum to review. From the Judah Bible Curriculum website: A Principle Approach curriculum for Bible class. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible. Build strong, Godly character in your children. Study the Bible … [Continue]
What’s For Dinner?
This week is going to be very different. This week is Vacation Bible School Week! We love VBS! Our church feeds everyone (adults included) before all the fun starts. So I don't have to cook supper all week! I will be serving salad to everyone before they leave. I have one daughter who won't eat any processed food So I'll have … [Continue]
Saturday on the Farm
Yes, I realize it's Sunday. And most likely, it's Monday when your reading this. What can I say? It's been a busy weekend! I never did get a post up last Saturday. We have a few things growing and blooming. We will be working hard in the garden this coming week to get it ready to plant. Yes, we are a little behind. Since we have a long growing … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
We had a pretty low key week this week. Nothing major to report. Which makes for a nice week! The kids did their book work, of course. Abby is doing 2 or 3 math lessons a day so she can finish and get extra time off this summer. Extra vacation time is a great motivator. lol The kids are slowing finishing books. Since we school year round, they … [Continue]
Mother of Pearl – What I Didn’t Know
Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother's Day blog series - a week long celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today's best writer's (Tricia Goyer, Sheila Walsh, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Bonnie St. John, and more). I hope you'll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother's Day. AND … [Continue]
