from the July 2009 archives I’m so glad our three-year-old got to be in big church to see her sister’s baptism Sunday morning. The entire service focused on children and was a tribute to this summer’s ministries. The experience made quite an impression on her. I know because this is what I witnessed after breakfast […]
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Summer Fun: Third Week of July
More big things going on this week at Hodgepodge! 1. Steel Magnolias play – Getting to meet my friend Jamie Worley (Truvy)! | 2. Vente Sugar-free Mocha Frap on date afternoon | 3. Baby niece asleep on Daddy | 4. Middle Girl’s Knot a Quilt | 5. Eldest Boy’s Snap Circuit Creation | 6. Littlest’s […]
Helpful Habit: Just the Basics
Right now, in these few days before our school year kicks off, I am taking every bit of advice from my friend Cassandra in Rest, Mama. She encourages us mothers to rest. “…Most of the advantage you could gain by resting is found here, in the last week or two of summer break, if you […]
H is for Hydrangea
We have hydrangea bushes on either side of our front door. I thought they were pretty so I took a picture of them. My entry in the Homeschool Post’s A B See Photo Meme. Hi! My name is Luci, and I am 13 years old. I love Jesus with all my heart ♥ I have […]
Technology Habits
Managing the explosion of technological devices making their way into our homes needn’t be a daunting task. Here is a compilation of technology management posts–both from around the web and from our own archives. The Summer My Parents Turned Off the Computer ~ by Doorposts Teaching Children to Use Computers, Internet and TV Wisely ~ […]
Night time Critters: Flying Squirrel and More
Recently we had an up-close and personal experience with a night time critter. Right in our own backyard! Remember our flying squirrel? Well, we remembered that last year, when we were in the middle of an outdoor hour nature journal study, that we also got to see flying squirrels. There was a nest full of […]
Tac-aroni: Simple Supper
One of those simple suppers from $5 Dinners. See, I had taco meat from tacos the night before and one of the children was requesting macaroni and cheese. So, I clicked over to $5 Dinners and typed in ‘taco macaroni and cheese’ in the search box. This recipe is what resulted. And smiling faces with […]
Frozen SunButter® Pie
SunButter®, whipped cream, jelly, milk, a box of instant vanilla pudding and graham cracker pie crust. Let the frozen whipped cream thaw well enough to spread a cup full in the bottom of a graham cracker pie crust. Put that in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile you can mix up your 1/2 cup […]
Defense in Depth
It is an Information Assurance concept strategy in which multiple layers of defense are placed throughout an information technology system. It addresses vulnerabilities in personnel, technology, and operation for the duration of the system’s life. The defense in depth approach is to defend a system against any particular attack using several varying methods. It seeks […]
Tomato: A Pastels Tutorial
Nana shares with us tomato: a pastels tutorial. Step-by-step art lesson for you! Juicy, lean-over-the-sink type sandwiches come to mind when I look at Nana’s ripe tomato pastel lesson. Just like my brother’s sandwich! Yes, he said he really did stand at the kitchen sink to eat this one. And the sink caught the juicy […]
The Art of the Drip Castle
If you don’t know me personally, you may not know how much I love the beach. Fair-skinned and freckly though I am, I long to get back there. Today, I am reliving building sand castles last summer. And counting the days, with a lovely beach count down chain, until we get back there again…Ahhh. Toes […]
The Art of the Drip Castle
If you don’t know me personally, you may not know how much I love the beach. Fair-skinned and freckly though I am, I long to get back there. Today, I am reliving building sand castles last summer. And counting the days, with a lovely beach count down chain, until we get back there again…Sigh… Sharing […]
Heart of the Matter July Digital Magazine
Get your copy by clicking the magazine photo below. Encouraging articles on back-to-school, making the most of field trips, homeschooling high school, autumn unit studies and even a bread baking class! My article on Annual Planning and Goal Setting is on page 38! Open publication – Free publishing – More child View past […]