The highlight of our homeschool week was snow... and more snow....and more snow. And the cold! Today finally got above freezing. Is winter over yet? I think the cats are telling me to get rid of the snow!Oh, yes, we have yet another cold running rampant through the house. That makes for some pretty miserable kids.Normally, we let the sick … [Continue]
Top 10 Frugal Tips of 2010
In honor of the new year, I thought it would be fun to look back at last years frugal tips and find my favorites.Hope you find a new frugal idea!1. Energy Efficient Curtains - These curtains have made such a difference for us! We can really tell the difference in the comfort of the rooms.2. Homemade Fabric Softener3. Homemade … [Continue]
Fingerless Gloves
My hands get so cold in the winter. Wearing gloves works, if I'm not doing anything. When is a mom ever not doing anything? So when I can across the pattern for these Toasty Mitts, I knew I had to make some.I love them! I did adjust the pattern to fit my hands, as I have small hands. I could only get a picture of one, since everyone else … [Continue]
God Gave Us The World – A Book Review
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]
Wordless Wednesday – Snow Day
The lonely swingset....yeah....don't think we'll need that air conditioner for awhile!my chickie was following me.......For more pictures, visit Wordless Wednesday,Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom ,Say "Cheese" at It's a Blog PartyA Beautiful Mess,Live and Love Outloud,Attic GirlShibley SmilesAngelica's Awesome AdventuresThe … [Continue]
The Wearing of the Apron
*This Wearing of the Apron post contains affiliate links We love to wear aprons at our house. We wear them when working in the kitchen and cooking. We often wear them around the house even when we're not cooking. We even wear them in the yard and garden. Or *gasp* out in public! The Wearing of the Apron Which was very common in … [Continue]
Bible in 90 Days Week 2 Check-In
Today was Day 8 of the Bible in 90 Days Reading Challenge. I am happy to say that I am up to date with my reading!My daughter, 15, has come down with a cold. Why is it that just a cold can make us so miserable? Needless to say, she was unable to complete todays reading. She has only missed today, so I'm sure she'll catch up with minimum … [Continue]
