Milk & Honey Mommy

WriteShop Primary C {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:25:50 -0400

We have been homeschooling now a little over four years. During that time, writing has been a part of it since River was as young as the first grade. Most of the writing they did was short paragraphs. I wanted to get them use to opening their minds and letting their thoughts flow onto the [...]

CapJaxMathFax {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:27:17 -0400

I try to limit computer usage when it comes to doing school, but I will admit that I usually loosen the reigns when it comes to math-based programs. When we do use them, usage is as a supplement as opposed to it being core. We had an opportunity to review CapJaxMathFax™, which is a downloadable, [...]

The Pied Piper

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:41:20 -0400

We started back on our Saturday morning walks a few weeks ago because the weather has been extremely nice. The ground this morning showed evidence of rain, but the clouds held everything while we got out and enjoyed a new day. Canyon won a new toy yesterday. Since he has been forbidden to use it [...]

Eleven Years and Counting

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:21:16 -0400

Today I celebrated 11 years of marriage with Darling D. Being a wife has been exciting, challenging, a bed of roses, a stem of thorns, a chocolate cupcake with white icing, a cherry pie (something I don’t like), and the hardest job I’ve ever had next to being… a mommy. Being a mommy has been [...]

Homeschool Library Builder {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:21:11 -0400

Homeschool Library Builder was started more than one decade ago by homeschool mom Diane McKee who has a great love of literature written for children and young adults. Her desire was to help others nurture and develop that same love she had for great literature by offering books at affordable prices. She started her store [...]

Amazing Science – It Will Truly Amaze You! {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:52:04 -0400

I don’t think you will find any child who doesn’t like to watch things pop, bubble, or explode. These are all neat things that can happen when you are studying science. Science is fun even though it can at times be full of mystery, messy, and dangerous; but isn’t that what makes it so much [...]

Mathematical Reasoning – “I think, therefore I am.” {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:55:56 -0400

I like to watch my children think. Seeing them take information in, process it, and then “spit out” what they have figured is a lot of fun. I will admit that sometimes, they get a little too smart alecfor me, but it is just their minds hard at work; “getting better…stronger…faster (70’s flashback).” I have [...]

Christian Kids Explore Chemistry {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:47:19 -0400

Christian Kids Explore Science is an award winning series from Bright Ideas Press. There are four books in the series that include biology, chemistry, earth & science, and physics. The books are Christian-based and that is evident throughout each book as scripture is woven into each lesson. The books are multi-grade and geared toward the [...]

Write with World {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:40:43 -0400

Write with World is a new two year writing curriculum from the publishers of World Magazine and God’s World News. It was created for use by middle school students with the goal of “producing young writers who love writing, can write effectively, and intelligently share ideas, beliefs, and their worldview.” The authors include award winning [...]

TruthQuest History {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:28:02 -0400

I have been looking at Michelle Miller’s history curriculum for a while even before having the opportunity to review it for the crew. As you may remember, history has been a difficult subject for me to fill with curriculum. I have not been able to find anything that has been the perfect fit where I [...]

Amazing Animals by Design {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:30:16 -0400

After reading this book, the amazing wonders of God will be reinforced at how He brings everything together with thought and purpose. Fellow crew member Debra Haagen has written this beautifully illustrated book titled Amazing Animals by Design that helps parents introduce intelligent design to children. God has a reason and a plan for everything [...]

Art of Argument {TOS review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:26:00 -0400

One of the last things I ever expected to say to my children is, “let’s argue,” but that is what I encouraged them to do as we reviewed The Art of Argument, An Introduction to the Informal Fallacies. Well, the difference between the typical arguments my children have that drive me crazy and the arguments [...]

It’s Basketball Time Again

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:15:16 -0500

To say we have been waiting for this ever since last year is an understatement. It’s here and we’re happy and excited about the games. Every game starts with prayer and then… The games begin. A little blurry, but this is a live action shot. River is dribbling the ball down the court. Lily is [...]

Sewing to Summer – Project#1

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:18:51 -0500

So, here it is. This is the fabric piece that is going to go from being absolutely nothing to a fabulous something. I will tell you that the piece of clothing is going to become something for Lily. The question is, will it be a top, a bottom, or a full body something? * What [...]

Sewing to Summer

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:15:17 -0500

I have to say…I originally started this plan last year. I was excited and the expectation of having a nice wardrobe of summer clothes and making room in my house was more than enough motivation. At least, that is what I thought. Well, I did manage to make a few clothes (or rather finish projects [...]

Carrot Tomato Soup

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:50:36 -0500

Wow! We made it to the end of the month swapping soup. This has been so much fun and I want to thank the ladies at Ozark Ramblings, Reflections in the Window, and Think Outside the Box for participating. I definitely found some great recipes that I have added to my book and will be [...]

Pea, Leek, and Broccoli Soup

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:29:05 -0500

It was purely a visual prompt that made me make this soup and not the combination of ingredients. It was pretty and sometimes that is all it takes for me to make a recipe. It was also a quick, throw everything into the pot type of recipe which is another thing I like when it [...]

Remembering a King

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:57:23 -0500

REPOST: This was originally posted January 18, 2010. I thought it only fitting to share again this year which is becoming an annual repost. Happy Birthday Dr. King! I almost grew up in Atlanta. Even though I’m glad I didn’t because I have such fond memories of California, I occasionally wonder what it would have [...]

Fresh Made Dough is Always the Start of Something Yummy

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:18:53 -0500

This is the second batch of dough I’ve made for a pie. I swore I would never make a pie until I realized how easy it really is to do. This is the second homemade pumpkin pie that I have made from scratch in less than two weeks. I am now a pie makin’ fool. [...]

Mushroom Barley Soup

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:09:53 -0500

Okay, so I had to travel a great distance to gather the main ingredient for this recipe. This can’t be made without barley and for more than one year, I haven’t been able to buy barley locally. I had to drive for almost two hours so that should tell you how good this soup really [...]

Yeah Whatever!

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:25:46 -0500

I took a weight reading after Christmas dinner, just because I could. Although, I lost exactly one pound since Thanksgiving dinner, I usually don’t put too much faith into a scale reading. Living by the scale can be paralyzing. What I do is if my jeans don’t fit, then I know it is time to [...]

It Just Makes Me Want to Cry

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:23:58 -0500

Whether you cook or not, I think everyone has that favorite or really special dish. It’s the one you pull out and actually use several times a week. Well, this dish still is and always will be forever more was that dish. While cooking food, I also accidentally cooked this dish. It would be salvageable [...]

What’s on the Menu? WK#2

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:11:51 -0500

After completing one week with a menu plan, I figured out something…big green salads don’t go over too well for dinner. It’s not because the children don’t like them, but because it didn’t fill them up and I ended up having to supplement dinner that night with something else. Sunday B – Waffles L – [...]

Soup Swap: White Bean Soup

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:10:26 -0500

I am a “bean soaker.” I will say that being a “bean soaker” has it’s advantages – saves money because dried are cheaper than canned, more varieties come dried, and now you can really say you’re a “scratch cooker” because you are doing it like they did back in “the day.” There’s a lot of [...]

What’s On the Menu? WK#1

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:36:04 -0500

This is my first week of following a schedule for food preparation. I’m not sure if these are a bunch of lofty ideas or menus I will actually make and complete. I can say that I already feel a weight lifted of of my shoulders as I already prep to make the meals for each [...]

Menu Planning: A New Concept for the New Year

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:15:58 -0500

Regardless of how I feel about menu planning… It takes too much time to do. I know I’m going to change my mind about what I want to eat before the month is over. I’m sure it saves money, but back to #1. I work better under pressure. I must face the facts… Once you [...]

Pumpkin Pie to the Rescue

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:56:35 -0500

It is a little bit before midnight and I just finished off my last piece of pie for the evening. Although I didn’t, I probably could have eaten the entire pie myself because it sure was good. This was my first attempt at making pumpkin pie and it happened by default. The original plans for [...]

Soup Swap {2012}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:19:13 -0500

There are a few ways to describe me and one of them is a lover of soup. Soup is a comfort food. It is light enough to soothe you when you are ill and it can be heavy enough to answer that hungry, grumbling stomach, all the while providing the daily nutrients you need in [...]

Simple and Quick Vegetable Broth

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:18:04 -0500

So can you tell me the difference? One day, I was asked about the difference between curly leaf parsley and flat leaf parsley (a.k.a. Italian parsley). The answer I gave was “the taste.” Well, duh! Only, I didn’t think about what I had answered until a while later and realized how silly it sounded because [...]

They Tried to Ruin My Morning Walk

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:49:52 -0500

I went for a walk instead of a run this morning and enjoyed the peace, quiet time with God, and the cool, crisp morning air. Everything was fine and enjoyable until I came upon the home of these “wild dogs.” They barked, growled, and tried to get my attention, but I ignored them and continued [...]

There is Still Time to Celebrate Advent

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:25:44 -0500

If you thought it was too late to celebrate Advent with your child, then YOU WOULD BE WRONG! If you are anything like me, then you had big plans for the month of December. As the middle of the month approaches, those plans may seem less likely to happen with the rush of shopping, squeezing [...]

Two Snow Storms

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:57:31 -0500

We have already had two snow “storms.” Okay, not really storms. Each time it has snowed, there has really been just enough snow to make one or maybe two of these Mr. Snowy Weird looking “thingies.” Maybe, we’ll actually get a real snow storm and be able to build a real snowman and not one [...]

Is it Fall or Spring?

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:03:59 -0500

I think they were waiting by the door with chalk in hand hoping that this day would come…a sunny and very warm day in the middle of fall soon to be winter. The chalk had evidence of the season with it being a little wet, but that just made for some more creative pictures…and also [...]

They Do It Everywhere

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:03:04 -0500

These swings are good for more than just swinging.

Cranberry-Orange Muffins

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:57:58 -0500

If you are anything like me, then you will be spending more time than normal in the kitchen this week. It is time I will enjoy because I will be preparing the holiday dinner that launches the holiday season of family, fellowship, and some really good food. I love this time of year. The guest [...]

Game of Your Life {review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:33:38 -0500

Family movie nights are back. Actually, they didn’t really go anywhere, but Family Movie Night by Wal-Mart and P&G are back with a Game of Your Life which is a new feature that is sure to entertain even the geekiest ones in your family. This time, we meet highschooler Zach Taylor – a.k.a. technology wiz, [...]

Christmas Lodge {review & giveaway}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:37:32 -0500

I am so ready for Christmas that I am even looking forward to the little bit of snow (like here and here) that we have gotten in the past years. Yep! I said it, “come on Christmas…come on snow.” Along with the great expectation of the season – delicious food and festive music – comes [...]

Star Sitings – STARZ TV’s Boss and Chicago Theatre

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:07:53 -0400

BOSS I saw a star last night. I mean, I saw my sister…not in person. Actually, I have not seen my sister Karen at all this year, but I did see her last night and she is starring in the new STARZ Original Series Boss with Kelsey Grammar. She literally opens the show, lips and [...]

The Mighty Macs {Review}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:40:57 -0400

Cathy Rush is a newly married woman who has not easily transitioned into her role as housewife and bleacher warming cheerleader for her NBA referee husband. Both Cathy and her husband have a love of basketball and as a former college basketball player, she is not satisfied with only watching from the sidelines. When the [...]

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Milk & Honey Mommy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:58:57 -0400

Before you start freaking out, if anyone should be loosely wired, then it would be me. Yes, this recipe has meat in it and it is chicken and not shrimp and yes, I did touch it to cook it. Don’t worry, I am okay. I know that most of my recipes are vegetarian, but I [...]

The Forever {to Make} Dress

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:47:18 -0400

I feel like I’ve been talking about this dress forever. When I looked back on previous posts in this section, then I realize that I have been talking about this dress forever. It could be because it seems like it took me forever to make.Well, I’m done. I finished it a while ago, but I [...]

Cooper and Me {giveaway}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:38:30 -0400

Cooper and Me (read review) is a book series created by Alexa Peters that promotes the exploration of life together as parents and children read books that cover subjects of everyday experiences (life lessons) children have. The stories are engaging and entertaining and present content that hopes to give children tools that will “help them [...]

Rebecca St. James’ – What is He Thinking?? {giveaway}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:31:12 -0400

If I say Rebecca St. James, then the first thing that probably comes to mind is music artist. If that is the case, then you would be right, but did you also know that she is the author of several books and What is He Thinking?? is her latest release? Australian born Rebecca is all [...]

Just Call Me Courageous (or not)

Milk & Honey Mommy — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:24:07 -0400

You see, I had plans this weekend which included seeing the movie Courageous. I was excited for two reasons…1) I’ve been waiting for this movie to be released ever since I saw the trailer and 2) It has been many, many years since I last went to a movie theater to see a movie. It [...]

Jeremy Riddle – “Furious” {giveaway}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:07:30 -0400

Jeremy Riddle is back on the scene with his latest release, Furious, that has been in the making for almost one year. He describes his new CD by saying… “It’s hard to come up with words that depict the magnitude of Christ’s love – the depth and width of it. Furious doesn’t work outside of [...]

The Shunning {review & giveaway}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:12:24 -0400

I don’t really know why, but I have always been drawn to the Amish and their way of living. It could be the simplicity of it all – making due with what is readily available to you, not having a need to depend on outside resources, living within ones means, and only possessing what one [...]

Ginny Owens – “Get In, I’m Drivin’” {review & giveaway}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:28:42 -0400

Do you wanna dance? Well Ginny wants you to and you are gonna feel like dancing once you hear the opening title song of “Get In, I’m Drivin’” which is also the name of her most recent CD project set to release today. I did not know what to expect with this CD, but I [...]

Cousins

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:18:12 -0400

They met each other on a Friday afternoon and in less than 24 hours later, they were inseparable. The kind where when you see the other, you run into each others arms and embrace. We went to a family reunion and although the cousins I grew up with were not represented as usual at this [...]

Just in Time for the End of Summer

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:05:38 -0400

Well, I am happy to say that I did finish and with about 22 more days of summer to go. One thing that is good about living on this side of the map is that it will be warm enough for at least one, maybe two more months for Lily to wear the dress. After

Baring It All

Milk & Honey Mommy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:14:26 -0400

I was walking around my house the other day and I saw a lot of this. I walked into another room and there it was again. For a moment, I thought my eyes were definitely playing tricks on me, so I rubbed them, and walked into another room and I saw the same thing again. [...]

Who Is Simon Miller?

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:41:28 -0400

Ever since I saw a commercial for “Who Is Simon Miller?,” I’ve been wondering and waiting because I’ve wanted to know too. Well, I finally got to find out! At first introduction, we learn that Simon is a geologist, a husband of a loving wife and father of two loving children, a son and a [...]

It’s About Time

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:42:59 -0400

It’s about time that I finish this dress for Lily. I started making it last summer with the anticipation of her wearing it with her pretty brown strapless sandals. The dress is still here waiting on me, but the sandals are about ready to be tossed in the trash because she has worn them to [...]

Family Movie Nights

Milk & Honey Mommy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:00:29 -0400

I don’t know what you’re up to at your house on Friday nights, but over here in our house it’s Family Movie Night. If I’ve planned properly, then I check the mailbox to see what Netflix has sent us or scroll through our long list of movies I’ve DVR’d or check the television listing to [...]

A Simple Tree

Milk & Honey Mommy — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:32:10 -0400

I have always wanted a tree with just enough grass around the base for comfort and just enough leaves to give me shade on a cool summer day, but not to many leaves that would stifle the gentle rays of the sun as it shines through. Under the tree would be perfect for quietly reading [...]

Believe Because It’s True

Milk & Honey Mommy — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:43:00 -0400

My mom left on a jet plane…okay, just a regular old plane, but jet plane sounded better because I felt like singing a song and we really don’t know when she’ll be back again, but we hope it is soon. The children really enjoyed their time with Gram and so did I. It was nice [...]

In the Event of Rain – {How to Make Seedling Pots}

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:57:17 -0400

For the past few weeks, we have had 80+ degree weather, but we have also been having a little bit of this. Actually, it has been a lot of this (you might have heard about it in the news). Our planting area that was weed whacked and ready now again looks like a jungle. Fortunately, [...]

Ya’ll Invited to a Hoe Down

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:40:46 -0400

Ya’ll welcome to come to a hoe-down. I guess I should probably rephrase that for one because although I live in Tennessee, I don’t talk like that and for another, I am going to need more than a hoe to get this work done. Would you like to come to a “weed dig?” The reason [...]

Sewing Up Some Loose Ends

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:00:46 -0400

These pants have been hanging around since, well, I think it has been since last year. It all started during a weekend sewing frenzy. I felt like making something and I figured I would whip up some flannel pants for everyone because it was cold. If I had stayed on track, then I would have [...]

Sewing to Summer – Project #1

Milk & Honey Mommy — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:57:20 -0500

Do you remember my Sewing to Summer project I started last week? Well, I remember it too. Although I remember it, I have nothing to show for it other than this picture here. You see, this is as far as I got during the past week. My whatever it is I’m going to make is [...]