Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas "Pearls of Wisdom" from some of today's most beloved writer's (Tricia Goyer, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Sibella Giorello and more)! Please follow the series through Christmas day as each contributor shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during … [Continue]
Making a Home – Happy Birthday!

We had a birthday this week! My beautiful Hannah America turned 16. Yes, her middle name is America. My grandmother's name was America. Hannah had a slumber party for her birthday, then had to go to volleyball practice that afternoon. The girls didn't go to sleep until AFTER 4:30 a.m. So you know they were dragging at 3 o'clock practice. … [Continue]
A Heart Renewed by Karen Baney
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book … [Continue]
Gluten Free Applesauce Gingerbread

Warm gingerbread is a nice, comforting treat on a cold winters evening. Applesauce is a nice addition. You can substitute an equal amount of wheat flour for the gluten free all purpose flour. I have made it both ways many times and it comes out great either way. Gluten Free Applesauce Gingerbread 1/2 … [Continue]
12 Pearls of Christmas – Shellie Tomlinson
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas "Pearls of Wisdom" from some of today's most beloved writer's (Tricia Goyer, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Sibella Giorello and more)! Please follow the series through Christmas day as each contributor shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during … [Continue]
What’s For Dinner?
Saturday - Sabbath- Make ahead meals- Leftovers and birthday cupcakes! Sunday - soup & sandwich day - Chicken sandwiches or grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade pickles, celery sticks Monday - chicken - Jag, cooked carrots Tuesday - pizza - leftovers, skipping pizza night this week Wednesday - super … [Continue]
Vintage Remedies for Girls
As part of The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew I was sent Vintage Remedies for Girls to review. From the Vintage Remedies website: Vintage Remedies for Girls teaches healthy and natural living to girls ages 7-13. Our new workbook is packed with over 200 pages covering every aspect of natural living including … [Continue]

