So, here we are near the end of fall. It snowed a couple of days ago, and completely caught me off guard! At least I had already found all the coats, boots, gloves, and snowsuits out of our storage room. The kids immediately put them on and ran out into the first snow of the season! Here are … [Read more...] about The End of Fall
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35+ Winner Meals for Fall
This week I've been experimenting with some new recipes, and they haven't gone over well. I was trying the "make-ahead frozen and then put in the crock-pot" meals. They're too mushy and don't "present" well. So, my husband helped me go through my recipes to identify the winners and get a list … [Read more...] about 35+ Winner Meals for Fall
Simple Decorating Ideas for Fall
Pin It Well, I was not born with the decorating gene. I have a fear of making things look bad, as well as of spending too much money. So, I need really simple ideas that are inexpensive and I know they'll look good! One place I try to decorate differently depending each season is my mantle. … [Read more...] about Simple Decorating Ideas for Fall
Our Week in Review
Last Sunday I woke up and realized that I wouldn't be going to church because my daughter had a fever and sore throat. I was sure it was strep throat, but couldn't get her in to see the doctor until the next day. It was confirmed then, so she started antibiotics. On Tuesday her ears started … [Read more...] about Our Week in Review
Fall Hymns and Songs
Here is a list of the fall hymns and songs we'll be singing during our evening family worship time until Christmas-time. I try to choose a variety of hymns and praise songs so that our kids will eventually learn them. Right now, my husband and I do most of the singing! By the way, this post is … [Read more...] about Fall Hymns and Songs
Fall Art Projects
I figured out the art projects that I'd like to do with the children this fall (through December) so that I will be prepared with the materials before-hand. Then I will have no excuse not to get to them, right? Our plan is to do one every Friday. These are very easy and not too … [Read more...] about Fall Art Projects