The Faith that God Built series by Gary Bower uses the same whimsical style of storytelling as The House that Jack Built, using rhyme to introduce preschoolers through second graders to favorite Bible stories. Gary has a well-developed talent for creating engaging narratives that also teach ...
BOOK REVIEW: For Love and Honor by Jody Hedlund
"They're priceless treasures. Each marking or chip makes them even more special." That line right there encompassed the basic truth of this book for me. When I talked about the idea of perhaps requesting this book, Kristin almost insisted I do it. My concern was that it was the 3rd book in a ...
RECIPE: Chicken Bundles
Back to Pinterest for more interesting food ideas for this week. I wanted something quick, easy and light (since my amazing neighbors filled me up with ribs and all the fixins' at lunch). I've actually made these amazing bundles a few times before and like many of the commenters on the original ...
BOOK REVIEW: Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina
London, 1889. Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin’s son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world. At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, ...
RECIPE: Apple Cream Pie
So, yesterday, if you were paying attention, my review of 'The Seekers' by Wanda E. Brunstetter went live. All the recipes in the book were included for the reader. Of all the recipes this was the only one I would and/or could eat. So of course I had to make it. Since I have amazing neighbors I ...