I used to be fun... For some reason when the kids were younger it seems like we "did" more? I don't know how... maybe I just documented more because I didn't get fussed at for pictures or whatnot... I don't know. Regardless, I heard one of my kids mention that we don't do a whole … [Read more...] about Fluffy Pumpkin Slime
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Abe’s manhood ceremony
This year for Abram's birthday, we had a pretty big to-do. We had friends and family over and had a "manhood ceremony" for Abe. He turned 14 this year, and Shannon and our pastor, Brother Jonathan and several others came to encourage Abe to take these years as an … [Read more...] about Abe’s manhood ceremony
A Day Trip to Nashville
After reading so much about Greece this year in our lessons, I had the idea lurking in the back of my mind that the children and I should head up to Nashville one day and visit the Parthenon! I tried many times to just plan the day, but nothing worked out, until one fine day on … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to Nashville
Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!
I LOVE to learn new things. I also love to learn how to do something the "old fashioned way" too. And when some friends of mine were talking about making jam without pectin and LOW sugar, I was all ears! I learned some things along the way, and believe you me, it does take … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!
Water Kefir
Several years ago, I had many probiotic ferments going in my kitchen, but one of our absolute favorites was water kefir. Sadly, I neglected my old grains to the point of losing them without a chance for recovery. Thankfully though, with the wonderful web of communication and … [Read more...] about Water Kefir
