Valentine’s Day Candles
Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to break the bank. There are homemade, handmade gift ideas galore all over the internet and if you have a Pinterest account I am sure you have been inspired. My daughter has a new passion for scented candles, so we pulled out our candle making supplies and set to work. We took a trip to our favorite Dollar Store and she selected a shallow heart-shaped dish and I found a … Continue reading
Our Top 10 Favorite Historical Movies for Mature Audiences
Throughout our homeschooling years we have used movies to supplement our studies. We used to use mostly documentaries, but as the years have gone and my children had grown older, we incorporated less documentary and more “Hollywood” type movies. While some are moderately historically accurate, we are always aware that movies take “creative” license in order to bring in the show time dollars. We found that this is not always a bad thing as it … Continue reading
I Am 50
Today I turned 50. That means that I now have half a century of experience behind me, 5 decades of life under my belt, and, if, I am very blessed, a good many years left. Why all the hoop-la about being 50? I am actually very excited about what lies ahead of me. I was doing a little math about my past 50 years (these are rough percentages based on years and not actual time … Continue reading
Mission Organization-Microwave Clean Up
Confession time. One of the most neglected appliances in our house is the microwave. More times than I care to admit it might look like this when you open the door. (Warning: If you have an aversion to nasty things, don’t look.) Now, I must tell you that my microwave is on its 29th year of service to us and it does show some signs of wear and tear, but that is no excuse for … Continue reading
January 2013 Birthdays
The years are just flying by so quickly. This month we celebrated my daughter’s 16th birthday and my son’s 19th. They have grown up in the blink of an eye. My Youngest Son My Daughter When I look at these pictures, the classic Fiddler on the Roof song, “Sunrise, Sunset”, plays in my head. How true do they ring in my heart! Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? … Continue reading
