Last week, when I told you about putting in a new herb garden, I said we put netting on top to keep the chickens out. Turns out, we really need it to keep the little kittens out.Even with all the animal traffic, the herbs are starting to grow. So I'm happy about that. Now I just need to figure out a fence or something to keep the animals out when … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
The kids have been working in the garden in the mornings while its cooler. Schoolwork has been waiting until the afternoon. Most of the kids prefer to get their schoolwork done in the morning so they can have the afternoon free. However, it has been so hot in Kentucky this week. So hot that they haven't even been wanting to play outside in the … [Continue]
This Weeks Favorites
I found a lot of new favorites this week!The Trusting Husband of Proverbs 31 - We never hear about the husband of the Proverbs 31 Woman, it's about time!Dealing With QuarrelsShould a Christian Practice Food Storage?10 Minute Car Organizer - This would make a great Father's Day gift!Inspired Living - Cool as a Cucumber - This sounds … [Continue]
Family Movie Night – Field of Vision – Review
It's time for another awesome Family Movie Night!Field of Vision is the new movie that premieres Saturday, June 11th at 8 pm est on NBC.In Field of Vision, a young girl is given an old video camera. This video camera has a mind of it's own, and only works when it wants to. It also has the ability to let others see events that it didn't actually … [Continue]
The Elemental Journal
Create Expressive Books from Salvaged TreasuresRusty doorknobs, cardboard containers and plastic packaging may seem like trash to some, but through the creative mind, they are transformed into beautiful expressions - equally parts artful book and assemblage. The Elemental Journal will show you how to craft a wide variety of journals to hold your … [Continue]
Wordless Wednesday – Why’d You Wake Me Up?
The silly kitten decided to take a nap in an empty flower basket hanging on the back porch. It's about 8 feet above the ground. The string you see in the picture is the top of my clothesline.Why'd you wake me up?!For more pictures, visit Wordless Wednesday,Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom ,Say "Cheese" at It's a Blog PartyA … [Continue]
Shavuot
Image via WikipediaShavuot, The Feast of Weeks, is the day when the Jewish People received the Torah on Mt. Sinai. This year, Shavuot starts tonight, June 7th, at sundown and lasts until June 9th at sundown. The Torah, however, does not give us a set date for Shavuot. Instead, we are instructed to count 49 days from Passover, this is called The … [Continue]
