Four Science Projects to compliment our studies. As we started into working on each of these projects I suggested to the children that they not only pick something they were particularly interested in but also something that would help them dig deeper into something we were already studying. Over the next week, here on Hodgepodge, […]
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Evernote App
Have you ever wished for a note taking application that would work with all of your digital devices? That would automatically synchronize your notes between computers, smartphones, tablets, and laptops? What if that same application could also be used to make notes from web page clippings, audio notes, photos and videos? Meet Evernote. I have […]
Evernote App
Have you ever wished for a note taking application that would work with all of your digital devices? That would automatically synchronize your notes between computers, smartphones, tablets, and laptops? What if that same application could also be used to make notes from web page clippings, audio notes, photos and videos? Meet Evernote. I have […]
Cold Days, Warm Soup
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get a cup of this soup! We’ve just begun to get some real fall weather here in the south and that always stirs up longings for soups, chowders, stews & chili. This soup recipe is a family favorite from the Pampered Chef “Kids in the Kitchen” cookbook […]
Our Favorites and a Visit to the Southern Plate Kitchen!
I’m thrilled to be visiting the Southern Plate kitchen today! I grew up on potato chip cookies. Didn’t realize they weren’t your normal variety until I was much older and got the questionable look from others. This special recipe is from my grandmother, Mama Ann and it is a great use for those bottom of the bag, […]
Chocolate SunButter Rice Krispy Treats
A while back, there was a little bakery that sold peanut butter Rice Krispy treats. Now just that is a treat itself. Even at $1 a piece. The topper was – those krispy treats were topped with chocolate! So, the children and I set out to recreate this specialty with our favorite SunButter. We simply […]
Tree Reflection: A Pastels Tutorial
A fall favorite from 2010… We are still enjoying fall scenes around our house. With that in mind, Nana taught us a pastel lesson with trees, water and reflection. First, we gathered our colors. And, starting with the green, we drew a line for the grass. Not a very thick line, to leave plenty of […]
Almost Heaven
Almost Heaven West Virginia… I spent the first part of my childhood in West Virginia. Almost heaven is something I have heard my whole life but it didn’t really mean much to me until my recent trip back home. No doubt I have always known the mountains are beautiful, I have traveled through them many […]
Homemade Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper made that old-fashioned way. Oh, the money you can save making your own. Oh, the fun painting time the children get. Just a reminder about how simple… …using a big roll of paper from the warehouse club… carving some slightly past prime potatoes… and using newspaper as a palette… how easy it can […]
Helpful Habit: Chasing An Answer
Photo credit ~Luci, my eldest daughter I’ve been thinking on the helpful habit to share with you this week. The one that stands out for me in watching the children work on their science projects is the habit of carving out time for them to chase after an answer. Switching up the day to allow […]
The habit of assembling together…
assembling yourselves together… “The lighting of the Jewish candle for sabbath brought about the feeling of serenity. They looked forward to the sabbath. Today’s mostly fragmented Christian family hardly ever seems to look forward to its way of worship, the Lord’s Day, we must ponder the Jewish saying, “More than Israel kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath kept […]
Egg Challenge: Allergy Friendly Living
Another installment in our recent continuing education with Hodgepodge allergy friendly living. This one originally posted February 23, 2010… Our youngest boy had an allergy challenge today. Some time ago, he was diagnosed with allergies to egg and peanut. Here’s how it works: In a controlled environment (a clinic, intensive care facility, etc.) the doctor […]
Continuing Education: Allergy Friendly Living
We are anticipating Lil’ Buddy’s peanut challenge this week. With that in mind, I thought I’d share our recent history with allergies. This one originally posted December 17, 2009… I think you’ll agree that a parenting prerequisite is continuing education. How do I guide this budding adolescent? What’s the best tactic for surviving the terrific […]