I mentioned back in May about being interested in once a month housecleaning. Well, I'm back with a report.I started out going only two weeks between cleanings. By cleaning, I mean the list of weekly cleaning chores, such as mopping, dusting, wiping down cabinets, etc. Not the daily chores.After doing bi-weekly cleaning a couple of times, I tried … [Continue]
Saturday On The Farm
The Glads are blooming this week!These are in the a/c garden. They are all across the back of the garden. That's the Iris's in the front, they only bloom once, unfortunately. That is an almost finished trellis made out of branches in front of the a/c.Hannah planted Purple Hyacinth under the trellis. They are growing, and will soon grow up the … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
The kids are starting to finish a lot of subjects now that we're getting close to the end of our school year. Those taking a summer break start that break on July 1st. Hannah 15, has opted to not take a break. I'm sure she will take days off during the month of July. Especially when we have relatives visiting from out of state.All the kids have … [Continue]
These Hearts – Music Review
These Hearts "Forever Ended Yesterday" Release Date: 6/21/11 About These HeartsIn a time when an infinite amount of genres seem to be concocted daily, it takes quite a bit of creativity to blur the lines across so many. These Hearts understand that it takes that dash of ingenuity paired with an innate desire to put forth the hard work … [Continue]
Cutting The Guys Hair
I've been cutting my sons hair for over 15 years. I don't remember exactly when I started but it was at least that long ago. A couple of years ago, my husband had me start cutting his hair, too.The nicer clippers that I had broke over a year ago. We didn't have the extra money at the time to spend on nice clippers, so we bought a cheap set for … [Continue]
You Can Do a Graphic Novel – Review & Giveaway
**This giveaway is now over. Click here to see the winner! Graphic novels, a variation of comic books, are slowly but surely gaining popularity with tweens and teens. Thousands who just went to see Thor are eagerly waiting for the opening night of Captain America, Green Lantern and The Avengers. The movies that are expected … [Continue]
Read the Bible in 90 Days
Mom's Tool Box is starting a new session of Read The Bible in 90 Days.I participated in The Bible in 90 Days reading challenge last summer, and completed it in October 2010.I found the challenge very rewarding. It is quite the challenge, though. Every days reading is 12 pages long. Which may not sound too bad and most days it isn't. Reading the … [Continue]
