Opportunity Quote
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." ~Thomas Edison~
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You’re Never Too Old to Learn
When we started this website our goal was to teach young people (kids). We saw such a need to encourage practical skills for the next generation. As time went on we realized that the reason why so many kids did not know how to do the hands-on things was because their parents and grandparents did not
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Home Schooling – Self Employed and SNOW DAYS!
We awoke this morning to MORE SNOW! As I peeked out through the blind I couldn't believe it was snowing again!!! Alabama winters are usually pretty mild. The majority of Jeff's work is outside work, so when it is bad weather he is at home, which usually is not a problem because he always has
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2010 Domestic Classes
The 2010 Domestic Class schedule is up for you local folks. If there is anything you'd like to have a class on that is not listed just let us know and we'll see what we can do. Domestic- Being fond of home and household affairs.
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How to Bake a Big Cookie
I made these for Valentines Day for a couple special people (no one in this house since we are trying to cut out sugar). Use an 8" heart cake pan, round will work good if it's not Valentine's Day. ;o) Make a batch of your favorite cookie dough, this one is chocolate chip. Press in into the p
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Tank Top Totes
Watch the thrift stores and yard sales for tank tops that are in the color/style you want. Great Idea! Instructions HERE!
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Rehearsal Dinner
Here are some pictures from a rehearsal dinner we helped with. Our friends own this GORGEOUS house. It was a LOT of work, but the celebration of a marriage is worth it!!!
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Hay Bale Cake
Made this cake last weekend for a farm theme birthday party. It is a round hay bale.
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Finger Puppets
I can't wait to make some of these finger puppets for my little friends! Go HERE for the instructions.
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Do Your Children Work Too Hard?
Am I raising my children to whine about some work load they have, or am I raising them to delight in being used up for Him? Am I teaching them that “to save your life you must lose it”? Am I reading about and pointing to the heroes of the faith for them to emulate? Am I te
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Tea Towels
This is a great project for beginners to learn how to sew a consistent straight line. These would also make great shower gifts. Instructions HERE!
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How to Clean and Maintain Your Refrigerator (videos)
You should give your refrigerator a good cleaning once a month. (Be sure to watch the Brian Reagan video at the end - He's a HOOT!) First take everything out and throw away anything that is outdated. Remove shelves and bins. Unplug before you start cleaning it. I use hot soapy (dish liquid) wa
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Teaching Good Things on Generations Radio
Check out our interview with Kevin Swanson, of Generations with Vision Radio, Preparing Your Children for 98% of Life. The interview was also aired on The Homeschool Channel. Listen to the interview HERE.
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Alabama Snow 2010
OK, for the rest of you this may not be a big deal, but here in Alabama we only get to do this every few years if we're lucky!
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Calling Young Film Makers
If you have a child that has a bend towards film making, here is a great opportunity to put their creativity into action! The Pritchett family are very dear friends of ours...and they have a house full of creative folks!!! Plants and Pillars Productions Get the video camera out, write a gre
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The Best Valentine Gift
I confess, smiling does not come easy for me. Not because I am not happy (because I AM!), but smiling takes effort on my part. Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to always have a smile, a pleasant countenance? Oh, how I wish I were more like that, but I'm not. For me, I have to se
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Learning to Serve
... Emma has been working through the Pioneer Woman cookbook and doing very well! This cookbook really is a great starting place for beginners; it has wonderful pictures and instructions! Emma has recently started to help a military wife with her 4 little ones while the husband is
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A Ticket to Dine
Today our 4-H group had a formal luncheon to practice proper table manners. Joining the group of young people were adults from the Extension office. The mothers did the serving. We also did our share of laughing as we tried to remember which side to serve on and which side to clear from
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