Author Archives: Ginny

Ginny’s Crock-Pot Beef Stew

Posted on April 16, 2007 by

As a child my family’s menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it. – Buddy Hackett With this crazy weather I thought I’d share a warm-the-bones recipe. Ginny’s Crock-Pot Beef Stew 1 pound stew beef @ 5 potatoes @ 8 carrots@ 3 stalks celery 1 onion 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 2 cans (14.5 oz.) beef broth ½ cup quick Tapioca spice to taste-bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper (I also often … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Crockery Cooking, Monthly Munchies, Soup, Salads, & Stews | 2 Comments

His Blessings Overflow

Posted on April 13, 2007 by

God is so good and His blessings are many.  There is a wonderful older couple from my parents’ church that is moving and needs to sell just about everything in their home.  I went to their house yesterday with the intention to purchase a few dishes. I came away with a whole lot more than that.  Not only did I get a complete set of Queen pots and pans, a few Pyrex measuring cups, a … Continue reading →

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Craft Medium Recipes

Posted on April 12, 2007 by

Here are a few basic craft medium recipes. I’m sure that most have these, but just in case:  Paper Mâché  1 part flour 2 parts water pinch of salt (to prevent molding)  or  2 parts white glue 1 part water  or  1 part liquid starch 1 part cold water   Mix ingredients together to a consistency like thin glue, trying to get rid of lumps.  We use our hands for this. Dip newspaper strips into … Continue reading →

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Learning Language Arts Through Literature

Posted on April 11, 2007 by

We have been using Learning Language Arts Through Literature by Common Sense Press for 2 years now.  Our first year homeschooling I had used old public school textbooks. They adequately taught the material, but lacked the variety and stimulation my children needed to keep their attention. After much research, I decided to give LLATL a try.  It has proven to be a wise decision. Written by an insightful homeschool mom, my children love the format.  … Continue reading →

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Link Sites to Visit-1

Posted on April 10, 2007 by

Here is a list of some of the link sites that I have used over the years. Some are homeschool sites, others are teacher sites. EduHound Free Stuff For Teachers Books for Homeschool Home With Kids Links for Schooling Homeschool Christian Pro-Teacher Resources for Christian Teachers Happy Surfing!

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