Cream of Sorghum 3 May 2012 | 04:32 am

Discovery for the Day Cream of sorghum tastes just like cream of wheat. 1 part coarse ground sorghum to apx 4 parts milk. Bring to boil and cook until desired consistency. (If you usually make your c...

Spell to Write and Read Expanded 6 Apr 2012 | 07:33 am

This week I made plans for how to reimplement Spell to Write and Read without the boring factor. (I know others do not have this issue but we have several times. I love SWR conceptually but implementa...

2012-2013 Third Grade Core 12 Mar 2012 | 03:12 pm

Teaching Textbooks 3 MEP Math Classical Writing Aesop A Spell to Write and Read Simply Charlotte Mason Early Modern History Evan-Moore Daily Geography Practice Considering God's Creation

Is Courtship Really More Spiritual? 23 Jan 2012 | 01:58 pm

I read an interesting statement this week in an introduction of a speaker. It said that this speaker and his wife were joined together in marriage without dating.  I thought that was quite odd as I wo...

Summer 2011 10 Aug 2011 | 11:15 am

Hot Pockets 20 Jul 2011 | 08:08 am

This is a quick hot pocket-type snack that is easy to make. Spread 1/4 Tbsp olive oil on a tortilla Sprinkle 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese Layer meat and veggies - I use one slice sandwich ham and one slice...

Crockpost Granola 15 Jul 2011 | 05:44 am

I've perfected my granola recipe since I first posted about it. I have a 6-quart crockpot and modified my recipe from Alton Brown's. 6 cups rolled oats 1-1/2 cups shredded coconut 3/4 cup brown suga...

Homemade Yogurt 14 Jul 2011 | 11:38 am

So I have FINALLY had success with making homemade yogurt. The consistency has even been the same as store bought without adding anything like unflavored gelatin. The two biggest things I think that h...

Are You Confused by Spell to Write and Read? 20 Feb 2011 | 11:36 am

Many times I hear that people are struggling using SWR or that it just didn’t work for their student. Unfortunately, many times this occurs when the teacher does not have a clear picture of what SWR i...

Rosle Stainless Steel Onion and Vegetable Chopper 4 Feb 2011 | 07:24 am

I don’t know if anyone is like me and chopping vegetables and nuts is not his or her best skill. My old food chopper broke and I thought I would not miss it that much. Wow, was I wrong! So I have been...