In leu of the season, here are some free Christmas coloring sheets. Just click on the image you want and print! Printables are a great way to help your kiddos get into the spirit of Christmas, as if they needed help. Whether you need something to go along with a lesson or just a fun activity, coloring sheets are great
Free Christmas Coloring Sheets
Beef and Cheese Lasagna
Here is a delicious beef and cheese lasagna recipe straight from my kitchen. When I think of comfort food, a delicious lasagna definitely makes the list. I will admit, it’s not the quickest of meals to pull together. I find that preparing my sauce ahead of time really helps make this meal possible during a busy week. Lasagna is a
Moving Forward
Well, this year is moving forward and so are we. It’s been a busy couple of months around here as usual, and as always, the Lord’s grace has been sufficient to get us through. We have been blessed with wonderful weather here these past few weeks, with the exception of one week where the temperatures were near freezing. Sometimes you
Melting Crayon Art
Here is a fun and simple melting crayon art project that just about anyone can do. You only need a few supplies to make a super cool, one of a kind masterpiece. Supplies: crayons, old or new thick paper or canvas tape blow dryer You’ll also want to prepare a workspace and utilize an apron or an old shirt as
Printable Fall Coloring Sheets
Welcome fall, here are some free printable fall coloring sheets to go with the season. Okay, so those of you who know me well enough by now, know that I do not really like to welcome fall. I’m just not a fan of the colder weather, but I do love plenty of things about the season. I love seeing the
From Tree To Table
Without a doubt, our Tree to Table project was a much bigger job than originally anticipated, but the whole process was an absolute blast. What made it even more satisfying was being able to work on it at different stages with several of my boys. This wasn’t simply just “one of dad’s projects.” It was the completion of a family
What is Chicken of the Woods?
What is it? What is chicken of the Woods? Chicken of the Woods is an edible mushroom, a tasty and super nutritious one at that. These mushrooms are fairly easy to find with their bright orange/yellow colors. They can be found in the forest growing on the sides of dying or dead trees. They are usually found in the spring
Fried Chicken of the Woods
Here’s how we make fried Chicken of the Woods. Chicken of the Woods is a tasty and nutritious mushroom that can be found growing on the sides of dead or dying trees. You can use as a substitute in many of your favorite chicken dishes. One way we love it, is fried! Ingredients Some fresh or thawed Chicken of the
Way too Fast
“Life it seems goes way too fast. Simple pleasures will make it last. Slow down and watch a child at play, cherish simplicity along the way. Reflect upon each day as it’s passed- Simple pleasures will make it last.” T. J. Mills The above poem has been hanging above my stove now for years. I often stop for just a
How to Freeze Peppers
Around here, late summer is peak harvest time for peppers of all kinds, and we thought we’d share how to freeze peppers so that you can enjoy garden fresh peppers all year round. Freezing peppers is a quick, easy way to preserve our harvest. While we also pickle some of our peppers, most of them get frozen to be used