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]
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore
*This post contains affiliate links This Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore is a great dish, it's delicious, and so easy! Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore chicken - I used almost 6 pounds of bonless skinless chicken breast onions, sliced - I used 2 peppers, seeded and sliced - I used 2 jarred … [Continue]
Saturday on the Farm
A few weeks ago, I sent the kids out to plant some fall crops. They planted turnips, lettuce, spinach, and I think radishes. The rows are only about 2 1/2 feet long. However, I think the one daughter used a whole package of seeds for each row. Look how thick they are! Up at the top of the picture, to the left of my daughters foot, you'll see a … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
Well, nothing particularly exciting happened around here this week. It was a very cloudy and rainy week. Wii Fit is very good for burning off excess energy. :) My husband didn't have to work on Monday, so it wasn't a school day for us. We had planned on having our parents over for a cookout, but the rain canceled that. So everyone went next … [Continue]
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
A Comparison of Storms and Cancer……….by Kristie….Mom to Kendrie ** Unlike a hurricane or tornado, there is no Cancer Doppler Radar System. You have no advance notice or warning, no way to prepare. No time to board up your windows, throw your possessions in the car and flee the area. You’re just sitting there innocently, minding your … [Continue]
52 Things Kids Need From a Mom
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 … [Continue]
The Hour That Matters Most
We always try to eat dinner together as a family every night. This is something that my husband and I are committed to. It's not always easy. If we're having a busy day, sometimes that means eating earlier or later than normal. When our kids were involved in sports, that often meant eating food that I had prepared in the van together. Occasionally … [Continue]
