Category Archives: our favorite things

the homeschool mother’s journal 5.10.13

Joining in with iHomeschool Network today: :: :: In my life this week… a little quieter, both here on the blog and at home as well.  I like that. In our homeschool… tis the season of endings!  The children are melancholy about goodbyes to classes, choirs, and the weekly rhythm of these events.  Their mother?  Somewhat thrilled! The last...

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ten things I’m loving right now

1.  while the pictures may not indicate a working weekend, I’m loving memories from my recent blogging retreat.  Time with old and new friends talking writing, pinning, tweeting and the glory of God through it all.  There was time for rest too… 2.  the wisdom found in Abundant Simplicity – a book worth reading more...

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on sheep and wool, weaving and life

One day when I am old, I would like very much to sit by a fire (in winter) or on the veranda (in summer), and spin.  Yes, spin…raw wool in hand shaping, stretching.. becoming. And afterwards, I shall weave it. Pulling, pressing…                    making into. Yes, I...

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ten things I’m loving right now

right now I’m enjoying… 1.  this kitchen of mine {and how the light shines in}.  a dream waited for, planned for, over many days that turned into years.  and now, it’s here. 2.  an oh so dreamy plan in the works.  not much to tell or show yet, but inspiration came from this kitchen, and...

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a few of my favorite things

Just a peek into what I’ve been enjoying over the last week or two.  Random info today I know! But I often appreciate reading what others find helpful or useful for areas of life :: so maybe you’ll be introduced to something new: For Bible study I’m still reading through The Narrated Bible, but definitely...

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words of life

  {source}   Words that bring life today… His word always does. I’m choosing to live in the reality of TRUTH as described in Joshua 1:9 — do not be terrified, be strong and courageous!  I say yes and amen to words of life. If your knee-knocking, heart-racing, not-sure-about-what’s ahead-thinking like I am today, here’s...

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