Kate Donovan is burned out on work, worn down by her dating relationships, and in need of an adventure. When her grandmother asks her to accompany her to Redbud, Pennsylvania, to restore the grand old house she grew up in, Kate jumps at the chance. Upon her arrival in Redbud, Kate meets Matt Jarreau, the man hired to renovate … [Continue]
What’s For Dinner?
Saturday - Sabbath- Make ahead meals- Chicken Salad Sandwiches Sunday - soup & sandwich day - Egg Salad Sandwiches, Chicken Salad Sandwiches, celery, and PB&J for those that want it. Monday - chicken - Baked chicken, baked potatoes, salad Tuesday - pizza/pasta - Homemade Pizza, salad Wednesday - … [Continue]
CapJaxMathFax – Review
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]
