Moss Locust

My friend Stacy’s tree.

Egg Production Team

Left to right: Checkers (black & white), Freckles (white with black /gray spots), Cluck-u-lo-stratus aka Clucky (white), and Aspen (tan). Aspen is the leader and Freckles is the least smart.

Apple Blossoms

Annatto – Spice of the Month Club

At first, I was a little intimidated by this month’s spice. I’d never heard of Annatto powder before. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annatto I did a little online research and when I read that it can be used in cosmetics, I was really wanting to try making tinted lip balm. I found a basic lip balm recipe online and … Continue reading Annatto – Spice of the Month Club

Strawberry Topped Pancakes

I think there’s a pancake underneath there somewhere! Keeping Sabbath and Our Pancake Recipe

Tea and Poetry – New Pretty Things

After publishing Wednesday Tea and Poetry, I was gifted some new pretty things for our tradition. I think we all need more quiet moments of relaxation. I’m touched by the thoughtfulness of those who wanted to give us nice things to add to our tea and poetry experience. Esther from singlikewildflowers.com sent us her family’s … Continue reading Tea and Poetry – New Pretty Things

Fresh Fruit Board

The produce at our local Grocery Outlet has been looking particularly spectacular lately!

Homeschool Thrift Haul – Spring 2024

Our recent expedition to Goodwill yielded some really great homeschool finds. Family Game: The current favorite of our youngest son is any version of monopoly - he was so excited when he found this one at Goodwill! Children’s Books: Added to our “I Survived…” and “Who Was…?” collections I was really excited about finding the … Continue reading Homeschool Thrift Haul – Spring 2024