Which Nest is Best?
The birds in my neighborhood are such interesting creatures. My yard is scattered with various forms of birdhouses, however we have yet to find anything except for beehives built in them. Following directions from a variety of resources, we have carefully constructed houses to exact specifications. We have located these dwellings in safe places, trying to create homes that would be inviting to our fine-feathered friends, but there are no takers. Instead we have found … Continue reading
Ginny’s Crock-Pot Beef Stew
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
His Blessings Overflow
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
Craft Medium Recipes
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
Learning Language Arts Through Literature
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
Link Sites to Visit-1
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!
