From my mamma heart today…

At first I was angry, mamma bear angry.  How dare those young people with such questionable morals be entrusted with these kids...my kid!  But as I prayed, that anger turned to sadness, and it's a broken heart that drives me to pen these words today.  You see, I don't want to be the one who … Continue reading From my mamma heart today…

Commonplace Contemplations

 From my commonplace book... I told my people that God had created all our worships, reverences, tendernesses, loves.  That they had come out of His heart and were put into us because they were in Him first.  That all we could imagine of the wise, the lovely, the beautiful, was in Him, only infinitely more … Continue reading Commonplace Contemplations

Homemade Yogurt…this might even be easier than going to the store to buy it, folks!

So, today I thought I would share my weekly yogurt making routine with all of you.  I have lots of people ask me about this, so now I can just direct them here!  Once a week I make a big batch of yogurt in my crockpot.  Half of the yogurt I just store as is, … Continue reading Homemade Yogurt…this might even be easier than going to the store to buy it, folks!

Summer Vacation ~ week 4 wrap-up

It's been a cold, wet week here, and a nasty infection has invaded our family.  Little Mister burst an ear drum over the weekend and has been on antibiotics ever since.  Next to succumb was Boo with a fever, sore throat, and upset tummy.  Now C-Bear is down for the count...and just two days before … Continue reading Summer Vacation ~ week 4 wrap-up

Our New Nature Nook

Inspired by Celeste, on her blog Joyous Lessons, I set up a little nature tray in our home...a place to display those shells and rocks and feathers and flowers the kids are always bringing home.  I loved how she said looking at her nature tray made her happy.  I had to laugh because usually when … Continue reading Our New Nature Nook