The weather has been nice this week. We've had rain a couple of days, with storms, but the rest of the time the weather was decent. I managed to get out and cover the herb garden at the back of the house with newspapers before the weeds get any worse. the only things up right now are the chives, the echinacea, and some wild strawberries. I … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
Hanging upside down from a tree counts as PE, right? lol The weather has been nice this week, so they have been playing outside a lot. Playing basketball & hide and go seek are the two favorites.We've spend quite a bit of time working on Bible Drill this week. Abby & Zack (the upside down kid) have their church drill this Sunday. Hannah is … [Continue]
Today is Mega Swagbucks Friday!
I've used Swagbacks as my main search engine for over a year now. I really love it!You just search like you normally would, using the Swagbucks search engine. You get rewarded with Swagbucks while you search. And on Mega Swagbucks Friday, they reward with Mega Swagbucks! You earn more for searching on Fridays!You can then buy stuff with your … [Continue]
Decorating Fail
A few weeks ago, I found this post about using aprons as curtain, called How to Display Your Apron Collection. Well, I fell in love with the look!We love using aprons, and have a few, so I thought I'd try this.Well, it didn't look so great. :( I left them up for about 2 weeks, to see if they grew on me.Well,they didn't. And since this window is … [Continue]
Life Without Limits – A Book Review
From the front flap: Life Without Limits is an inspiring book by an extraordinary man. Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disability to live not just independently but a rich, fulfilling life, becoming a model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, his central message is … [Continue]
Rebecca St. James’ “I Will Praise You" CD Review & Giveaway
*This giveaway has ended, and the winner has been chosen. See the winner here!Rebecca St. James' new CD I Will Praise You is being released today! We've been fans of hers for quite a few years, so we're excited about this!Rebecca St. James charts yet another new course with I Will Praise You,a new collection of worship songs she terms “ her most … [Continue]
Making a Home – Herbed Cream Cheese
I was looking for a snack to make, and this is what I can up with.Herbed Cream Cheese8 oz cream cheese, softened1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon thyme1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dill (according to your taste)a pinch each of salt & pepper (again, according to your taste)I used … [Continue]
