As part of The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew, I was given a free download of CapJaxMathFax to use with my children. I used it with my 11 year old son. From the CapJaxMathFax website: "Put a little happy in your math" Sure, there are a ton of math games and all sorts of versions of electronic flashcards. But which of them, if any, offers a … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
This has been a Sabbath week for us. We work for 6 weeks, then take the 7th week as a Sabbath week. A vacation from school work if you will. The kids were very happy that Sabbath week coincided with vacation Bible school at our church. VBS, combined with sleeping in a fort they made on the back porch with a cousin, has made it a whole party … [Continue]
This Week’s Favorites
To Read and Do: 31 Ways to Use a Mason Jar in Your Kitchen Creme Fraiche - What It Is and How to Make it How to Make a Sponge Holder from a Shampoo Bottle The Amazing Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Save kids artwork, photograph to make a book Stress - the overlooked toxin To Cook: Classic Orange Julius Sugar Free … [Continue]
Forever Hilltop – Book Review
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]
