Upcycled Kids Hats – Use Up Those Scraps!
What a neat sewing tutorial!!! - Thank you Lori!
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Friday Favorite – Cast Iron Pans
I use my cast iron skillet for just about everything from the stove top to the oven! My cast iron dutch oven is a favorite. I love that it has a handle to hang in a tripod over an open fire.
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How to Season a Cast Iron Pan
If your cast iron pan is new it needs to be seasoned. If it has been neglected and is rusty, it also needs to be seasoned. Seasoning it means that you will cover it with a thin coat of shortening, vegetable oil or coconut oil. The oil will fill the pores of the pan forming a nonstick surface. If
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Pictures from Today’s Cake Decorating Class
This morning's Domestic Class went very well. The next class will be Rag Quilting Sept. 28!
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24 and Counting!
Today Jeff and I have been married for 24 years. Sometimes I look at him and wonder how in the world I ended up with such a noble man! Can I even begin to explain the security there is with a man that I do not have to worry about his eyes wandering? A man that works 12-14 hours a day to
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Happy Birthday Honey!
Today is Jeff's birthday! I am so glad God chose him for me!!! Jeff's steady and solid perseverance proves him to be the one I can count on no matter what. His loyalty and long-suffering is a reflection of Christ in him! And doesn't he have gorgeous eyes? ;o)
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Two More Domestic Classes Scheduled
I've added two more classes to the schedule. If you are interested please register now. Basic Cake Decorating $10 per person Location: Branchville, AL Get directions HERE! Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Registration Deadline: August 28, 2010 Time: 9-12 Bring: One baked cake, any siz
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Friday Favorite – Canning Supplies
These are my favorite canning supplies: Presto 23 Quart Pressure Cooker Using a pressure cooker to can produce sure does cut processing time way down! Hot water canner, perfect for processing tomatoes or if you are cautious about using a pressure cooker. All of these gadgets make canning e
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The First Plants and Pillars Film Festival
Last week we had the privilege of attending the first Plants and Pillars Film Festival along with 160 other people. Photography by Bo Schultz There were 17 (I think that is right) films entered for judging. These were films that were written, directed, filmed and edited by young people, I be
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Learn Scripture to Music
One of my dearest (real life) friends, Kelly, is running a HALF PRICE SALE on her scripture songs download. Not only can you get it CHEAP, but you can get it instantly! TODAY ONLY! Check it our HERE!
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Today’s Table – Venison
Not only is venison healthy because deer are not pumped full of hormones but the meat is very lean. Jeff comes from a family of deer hunters so he grew up on venison and loves it! Although he himself does not hunt (no time!) he always has 2-3 deer given to him every winter by friends who do hunt.
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2010 Domestic Class – Soap Making
My daughter, Olivia, always teaches our soap making class, but today she was sick, so I had to fill in. Even though I have made it with her several times I've never had to teach it on my own. But I think I did OK, I only had to call her once to ask her a question. ;o) Yes, I talk with my hands
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Raising Respectable Men!
All parents, well good parents at least, want their children to grow up to be responsible, respectable, productive adults. No parent is proud when their adult 'child' becomes a bum who squanders time, talent and money. I am simply amazed at the stupidity of this extended adolescence phenomena that
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Easy Jewelry Making Projects
This bracelet is easy to make. Think how pretty it would be in springtime colors...or RED! Snap Swivel Bracelet Beaded Flowers Gift Card Bracelet
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Do What is Most Important!
This week has been a trying one for our family and those we love. There are many needs around us and we try to discern what is most needful. Here we are at week 3 of the new school year and we are already having to take the week off. We have family from out of state visiting this week, that alone b
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See How a Sewing Machine Works – Video
The most frustrating thing about learning to sew is dealing with a sewing machine. Beginners will start out all excited about making something and then before they get very far their machine starts to have issues. The best way to tackle this is to understand how your machine works. All machines are
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Learning Something New Today
I'm practicing a little of what I preach today; I am 40 something and still learning new things. Fondant is all the craze when it comes to cakes. You will rarely find a cake in the Wilton Year Book that is not fondant. I am old school and have resisted the fondant icing for years, but now I am
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Is Your Pantry Stocked?
I'm sharing this info not to receive a pat on the back or anything, but to share an idea and how canning helps. Our family heard about another family that was in need. One of our daughters prepared a meal and I made some brownies. I then went to our pantry to gather what I could on short notice.
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Today’s Table- Calico Salad
This is one of our favorite fresh vegetable dishes. The recipe varies depending on what I have on hand. The main ingredient is the cucumber. The fresher the veggies the better it taste; the more variety of the color the better it looks! Cucumbers Onions (red, yellow or green) Bell Peppers
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Time to Start Making That List…
Summer is winding down and kids will be starting back to school; most of us will be settling back into a routine. This is a great time to schedule in some regular time for working on a project or learning something new. Next month is our county fair so that is incentive for us to get some project
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Here I Stand by Erica Goldson
What an outstanding speech from a young lady that truly understands what a real education is!!! Erica Goldson presented this speech at her graduation ceremony; she was valedictorian of her class! Erica articulates well one of the biggest reasons that we educate our children at home! The section
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Making the Most of Supper Time
I so miss having all of my kids around the table at supper time... although Emma is quiet entertaining! She is always ready to share something... She tells the best stories... IF you can get her to quit laughing long enough! The other night Olivia called while we were eating. It w
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Designing a Deck – A Real Life Math Project
Last week I shared these really cool videos on how to build a deck. Here is a link from the Lowes website that will allow you to put in the dimensions and location of a deck, then it will calculate how many boards and other supplies you will need. It's really neat! This would make a great real li
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Wedding Cake Prices
I read yesterday that Chelsea Clinton's wedding cake cost $11,000 and that it served 500 guest; that comes out to $22.00 a slice!!! I only charge $2.00 a serving. :) The cake was made by La Tulipe Desserts, they have some BEAUTIFUL cakes on their site! That should inspire some future cake decorato
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Hand Embroidery – Video Tutorials
I loved our hand embroidery class a couple weeks ago! I promised to share some links with the girls to help them remember and improve on what they learned; I thought I'd share them with all of YOU! :o) Needle and Thread is the best site I have found! She has EXCELLENT video tutorials!!! Don't
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