(An update from the September 2010 Hodgepodge archives, adaptable for any time of the year) Because it’s the change of seasons… Because there’s an ever so slight chill in the air… Because we’ll be hitting the books pretty hard for a week… Because we’ll then be taking a week off for field trips and fun… […]
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I’m Writing My Own Cookbook – A Scrapbook of Recipes
I’m making it a habit to publish at least one recipe from this red and white checked cookbook each week. Today, an updated post from the archives that tells the story of the Hodgepodge Cookbook… It’s a recipe book that spans a century. It’s a snapshot of celebrations past. In this cookbook my mother writes: […]
Hodgepodge Recipes 2008-2010
A quick reference list of recipes from 2008-2010. Apple Pie by Nana Asparagus Casserole by Grandpa Aunt Joy’s Fudge Artichoke Dip Banana Pudding, guest post by Nana Beans and rice Beans, Garden fresh in microwave Beef Barley Soup Bread, Homemade in 10 minutes Breakfast Casserole w/ Crock Pot Grits Brittney’s Biscuits Butter Rolls, by Southern […]
Pastels Plus Links to Tutorials
Welcome to our Hodgepodge free listing of chalk pastels, acrylics and video art tutorials for all ages. This list of free tutorials is no longer being updated. In fact, at the following link we have an updated list of 100+ Free Art Lessons for All Ages. For the original list we began with plus a […]
Winter Nature Study: Snow
Wow, what a winter! In the last month we’ve seen a snow dusting and experienced cold temps down into the teens. Then, magical, memory-making snow in the south on Christmas! Plus snow topped with ice in early January. That last storm kept Hodgepodgedad at home with us for a few days. So one afternoon we […]
Another challenge for the New Year
I mentioned in an earlier post that I am participating in the Mom’s Toolbox Read the Bible in 90 Days Challenge. I can’t believe that the first day is just two days away on the 3rd! My sweet hubby bought me the Bible that goes along with the challenge for Christmas, so I am ready […]
Gifts by the door
Letter carriers and package delivery folks are quick and in a hurry these days before Christmas. This year, I decided I would keep their treats right by the door. So far I’ve been able to catch all but one UPS person. Just a few gifts by the door, ready to bless. —Have a holly, jolly […]
A is for Angel
The four-year-old choir dressed the parts for the annual Children Sing at Christmas. Angels and shepherds. My daughter was one of the four angels. If you know her personality, well, let me just share a few recent quotes:“God throws a bit of His glory behind the sun to make those rays come out.”Loud singing and […]
A habit you will not regret.
This Christmas the crew loaded up the twelve-passenger van on Christmas day and headed to Nashville. In years past, we have always gone the day after Christmas. My brother usually spent the day with my parents on Christmas Day and then we would arrive shortly after. This Christmas we did things a little differently. Shortly […]
Talents
Me? I’d be knock-kneed. No. I wouldn’t be able to stand up there in front of them all. Never would I have even considered memorizing lines. My voice magnified. But she does. And loves it. A bit nervous tonight but smiling. I think I juggle things. This one. She handled a main part at church […]
New challenge for the new year
I realize we haven’t even made it through Christmas yet, but I stumbled on something I am excited to do starting in January and I wanted to share it. Mom’s Toolbox is hosting a Read the Bible in 90 Days Challenge starting Jan 3rd. I’m going to tell you a secret…
Meal Plan: Simple Suppers
So I surveyed the December calendar. May I just say It’s a Wonderful Life? The next two weeks are jammed packed with the ‘hurry up we need to be there in half an hour’ days and evenings. Hardly a bit of white remains in each calendar square. So, for this meal plan I am keeping […]
Fun, Frugal, Easy Gift Ideas Plus Tips
Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you. Matthew 5:48 The Message Last year I ran a Fun Friday Christmas series on Hodgepodge. Since then I’ve been updating my Fun, Easy Gift ideas post as I’ve come across those ideas. I thought I’d share them with […]