Monthly Archives: August 2006

Labor Day Traditions

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Mary

I had no idea what a treat I was in for when I hunted up Erika’s blog after “meeting” her through her comment to one of my posts. I have to send you her way…be sure to check out her post … Continue reading →

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Home-canned Salsa

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Mary

We love Mexican food and this week, we’ve already been immersed in the stuff! I made Taco Soup and cornbread for supper Monday, canned salsa yesterday, and today (besides canning stewed tomatoes) I’ve been working on a triple batch of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canning and Cooking and Food | 19 Comments

Time-budgeting

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Mary

My husband and I are once again re-vamping our budget. Maybe I’m a slow learner, but it’s just starting to occur to me that the same principles that apply to budgeting our money can apply to many areas in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Home Schooling and Writing | 18 Comments

Hiding God’s Word in Young Hearts

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Mary

Last year within my small homeschooling circle I taught the attending children a weekly Bible verse. To teach the verse, I used ideas from a Bible memory book for kids, called Hide God’s Word In Young Hearts by Joan Dower Kosmachuk. It’s an … Continue reading →

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Power Washing

Posted on August 21, 2006 by Mary

Yesterday afternoon I power-washed the front of our house. (Well, the bottom half of it, it’s a two story) What a great tool…we got our power washer at Wal-Mart this past summer and though one of the cheaper models, that … Continue reading →

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Blessed Be The Name

Posted on August 20, 2006 by Mary

We sang this song in worship today and the following stanza really touched me: “Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there’s pain in the offering Blessed be Your name” No matter what I’m going through, … Continue reading →

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Making Treasure Boxes

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Mary

Our mailbox activity yesterday was so much fun, I thought I’d share how we did it. I chose this craft because we’d done it before to make treasure boxes so I still had the supplies (budget friendly!) and I knew it would … Continue reading →

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Twists on Easy Lunch Ideas

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Mary

Over at the Choosing Home Blog, the theme of the week is lunch…and how to keep it simple but not hum-drum! There are some great ideas over there! Here are a few easy ones we like: grilled pb&j (make like … Continue reading →

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Spinach-Lentil Soup, Anyone?

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Mary

In keeping with the Choosing Home Blog’s theme this week on easy lunch ideas, I thought I’d share one that’s good-for-you and cheap as well! This one comes from Katie (mom of 12). I’ve had it for a couple of years … Continue reading →

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First Day of School. Check!

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Mary

The plans are mapped out and in on my kitchen counter… Btw, several of the following ideas are taken from Terri Camp’s Ignite the Fire book. Tea Party Breakfast…yes, china teapot and of course: Kolaches for the main attraction! Nature hike … Continue reading →

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