1 packet any flavor unsweetened Kool-aid or similar other brand for making 2 quarts8 tablespoons of sugar or 10 packets of sweetener for sugar free3/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon salt substitute (that contains potassium chloride)2 quarts waterPlace everything in a pitcher and mix well.I used to make this all the time when the kids were in karate. So … [Continue]
Word Filled Wednesday – 1 Peter 5:7
I just found Word Filled Wednesday today. I'm glad I did!I'm so glad that I can cast all my cares upon Him. He is always there for me, taking care of me, no matter what I'm going through, He's always there. … [Continue]
Summertime Hair Cuts
For more pictures, visit Wordless Wednesday, and Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom. … [Continue]
W.W.W. Wednesday – My Reading List
I'm still reading my way through all the homeschool books on my shelf, deciding what to keep and what to trade off on Paperback Swap. (link is in the sidebar, if you've never been there before).* What are you currently reading? - Things We Wish We'd Known - compiled by Bill and Diana Waring. 50 pioneers in homeschooling and homeschooling … [Continue]
Re-Purposing Flower Arrangements
Ever since I moved the plants outside for the summer, this corner has been empty. I didn't know what to do with it, and didn't want to go buy anything new.The other day, I thought about it some more, and realized that I had a flower arrangement in my bedroom that would look really nice in the living room.So I moved it to the living room.I had also … [Continue]
Blooming Flowers
I went for a nice walk around the yard this morning, to see what was blooming. Here's what I saw:The first blooms on the Butterfly Bush. This is the white one that is in front of the house.Here's a close-up of the flowers. The stems are going sideways because this is a big bush, and the flowers are above my head. I had to pull it down to take a … [Continue]
Homemade Granola
I tried my hand at making granola recently. It was easy and the kids love it!Ready to go into the oven:Baked, and mixed with the coconut, raisins and chocolate chips:The recipe almost filled 2 of my Tupperware cereal containers:I read several granola recipes, then made my own, using what I had on hand. Here's what I did:Homemade Granola8 cups … [Continue]
