Author: Martha

4H Fair Projects, Judging & Results

4H Fair Projects, Judging & Results

We are so proud of all the hard work our kids put into their 4H projects. We only did a fraction of what we had originally planned, just because logistics & whatnot was very different this year and for the Spring months when we should 

Saving & Using Parmesan Rinds

Saving & Using Parmesan Rinds

Did you know that the hard rind on aged cheeses, such as Parmesan, are edible? And, they actually have a ton of flavor! So, how do you use them? They add amazing, deep, rich flavor to soups, stews, rice, stocks, etc. Basically soaking/boiling it in 

Flowers (Even some I am not familiar with)

Flowers (Even some I am not familiar with)

Above: A beautiful milk thistle I love flowers. I enjoy their beauty. Unfortunately, I don’t know a lot about them, but that doesn’t preclude me from enjoying them every chance I get. 😊 Even some weeds that are pretty & a lot of wildflowers.

Easy Omelet Idea

Easy Omelet Idea

When we have some leftover ham, I like to make little baggies of omelet fixings for the freezer. I buy a bag of frozen peppers & onions and put a mix of about a half cup (total) of ham, peppers & onions in each little 

2 Week Meal Plan 8/2 – 8/15

2 Week Meal Plan 8/2 – 8/15

Sorry this is a couple days late! 😊 Su 8/2 – Spice Rubbed BBQ Ribs, mashed potatoes, veggies & homemade rolls M 8/3 – Soup Tu 8/4 – Tacos W 8/5 – Chicken, scalloped potatoes & bacon-wrapped wienies Th 8/6 – Biscuits & Gravy F 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/2/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/2/20

Today’s Gratitude post is brought to you by….. Me! 😊 I have so much to be thankful for, it’s hard to just pick a few. 😊 I’m grateful for a husband who leads us in daily Bible Time so we can worship together as a 

Creek Adventures Part 3

Creek Adventures Part 3

Finally finished the last of the pictures from when Lexa & I went down to the creek a couple weeks ago. 😊

Read Alouds We Are Reading

Read Alouds We Are Reading

We LOVE reading aloud. I grew up in a home where my Mom read aloud to us & I have such good memories of that time. It has been important to me to make our own memories of read alouds. We have read dozens, if 

July Family Pictures Part 2

July Family Pictures Part 2

Can you see the bright smile behind the cards? 😊 I think she was imitating us playing Seven Up Seven Down.

Blueberries

Blueberries

One of the highlights of our summer is getting boxes of fresh blueberries. (Really I love all the amazing fresh produce of summer!!) We’ve been doing this for as long as I can remember, at least a dozen years. Some years we get up to