Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. –John Adams, October 11, 1798 What happens to people who reject God? For He is the very moral underpinning of a civil society. Without Him, the republic cannot subsist any length of time. First of […]
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Spinach and Fruit Salad: Arthritis Friendly Living
This salad is so simple. Just get your favorite bag of spinach. Top with any or all of the following: shredded mozzarella chopped fruit (apple, strawberry, mandarin oranges) nuts (we use sunflower seeds to keep allergic children safe), avocado, your favorites! Dressing (we use Italian) I made this real quick for lunch after church. I […]
Helpful Habit – Afternoon Quiet Time
Friends, I’m continuing a Friday habit of posting habits along with our weekly homeschool wrap. Today I share the anchor of our day. A habit of a dozen years. Originally posted November 3, 2009 and updated for today’s needs… When our eldest outgrew her nap I struggled with losing that quiet time for myself. I […]
Our Trip to Wonderland
It all began in January… It’s a very fine day! Yes, a very fine day! A fine day if we keep our heads! Well, actually, practice for Alice in Wonderland began then but our time with the drama group began almost three years ago. Thanksgiving and Christmas plays, Peter Pan, The Little Drummer Boy, The […]
Apologia Science
Our family loves science and our favorite science curriculum is Apologia Science.
Heavenly Hydrangeas: Outdoor Hour
With the excitement of the new direction of the Outdoor Hour Challenges in our minds, we turned to our hydrangeas. Not only because they are a favorite, not only because they are abundant in several colors in our yard… …but also because we are fresh from a wedding featuring hydrangeas in all the bouquets and […]
Frozen Fruit Salad and Rich’s Tea Room
There once was a very magical retail store in Atlanta named Rich’s. I grew up looking forward to the twice-a-year visits to the store for school clothes and Easter dresses…but the best part of the visit was lunch at the store’s famous Tea Room. White gloves and Sunday dresses were a requirement. Sometimes there were […]
Helpful Homeschool Habits
Why in the world are we talking about homeschool habits when the school year is winding down and summer is calling? Well, I say all the time that the practical speaks to me. And, practically speaking, summer is a good time to build a new habit. To pick one area to work on without the […]
Helpful Homeschool Habits
Why in the world are we talking about homeschool habits when the school year is winding down and summer is calling? Well, I say all the time that the practical speaks to me. And, practically speaking, summer is a good time to build a new habit. To pick one area to work on without the […]
A Merry Wedding Weekend
Just two days prior to the big day, it seemed the dark clouds were moving in. It was supposed to rain buckets. It was rumored the air conditioning was broken in the sanctuary. The bride’s grandmother fell and was hospitalized. Dearly Beloved, we are met in the presence of God to unite this man and […]
Helpful Habit – One More Thing After Lunch
In recent weeks, I’ve shared about the homeschool habits that bless our day. Habits that are helpful for our house full and age range like our Before 8:45 Checklist and Morning Room Time. But the homeschool habit I’m sharing today changed my attitude more than anything else. See, I had decided there was no reason […]
Homeschooling for fifteen years…really?
I cannot believe we have been homeschooling for fifteen years and have already graduated two of our eight children. The oldest has successfully finished her sophomore year of college and the recent graduate will be attending college this fall. When people tell you, time flies listen to them. In some ways, it just does not […]
Mexican Roll Ups Appetizer
This is an easy recipe to take to a get-together last-minute. Usually I have these ingredients on hand. Aunt Patti’s Mexican Roll Ups (1) 8 oz cream cheese 2-3 tablespoons picante sauce (salsa) black olives, chopped (1 small can) I often omit this big flour tortillas (3-5) Directions: Cream the cheese with salsa. Add chopped […]