Family Favorite Tuna Macaroni Salad
This recipe is my own creation and a regular staple in our home during the warm summer months. We not only eat it as a side but quite often it is eaten alone for lunch or a snack. It is definitely a family favorite. 1 pound elbow macaroni 2 cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked 3 to 4(more if you like) celery stalks, chopped 1 jar sliced green olives, drained 1 small onion, … Continue reading
Mother
What is a mother? Can words describe? All that she is From the inside She is strength and hope With eyes that see Everything good Inside of me She is warmth and grace, With arms that hold All through the night When life gets cold. She is wisdom and care In all she taught What I shouldn’t What I ought. She is laughter and joy With words she speaks She lifts me up When I … Continue reading
Third Option Homeschoolers in SC
Calling all South Carolinian Homeschoolers This may be of interest to Homeschoolers in South Carolina. The South Carolina General assembly currently has a bill in review that would change the required information necessary under the ‘third option’ law for homeschoolers. Anyone who is under this option should read the proposed bill and its changes then voice their opinions with their representatives. More information can be found at the HSLDA- Homeschool Legal Defense Association.
I’m Learning to be Flexible
The last few weeks have been so busy. The kids have had doctors, dentist, and orthodontist appointments, ice skating lessons, softball practice and Scouting events. Add to this that my husband has taken a few days off from work, without giving me much notice, to do some much-needed work around the house. All this has made for very active weeks. The kids have more than the required 180 days in school because we chose to … Continue reading
Quotable Quotes-Mothers
In recognition of the coming of Mother’s Day, here are some quotes about mothers. A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace … Continue reading
Featured Friend-Song of the Sagebrush
Inspired by Homeschoolblogger’s “Featured Blogger”, I thought I’d create my own category called “Featured Friend” and encourage anyone who reads my blog to visit someone else’s blog. I believe there are some super talented writers out there and some wonderful encouragers who have a lot to share. That is one of the main reasons I enjoy blogging so much. Not only do I get to share my thoughts and experiences, but reading other people’s experiences, … Continue reading