In which I share my favorite posts from this blog's Facebook page. * UPDATE on the house: We are really close, friends. The interior is done but for a few minor things; the big thing now is getting the exterior done. And since this baby desperately needs paint, we are praying for sunny weather! Having the kids stay with my in-laws for two weeks really allowed me to paint like a mad woman. Let me thank you again, Mom and Dad!
* Spring is here, and did you know I have a number of affordable books that can help make your spring more successful? There's Starting Seeds, which tells you everything you need to know to get your garden going from seed - and it's only 99 cents! Also Growing the Dirty Dozen, which explains which store-bought foods are most pesticide-laden and gives you info on how to grow them yourself, organically. Spring is also when dandelions start appearing; my bestselling paperback or Kindle version of The Ultimate Dandelion Cookbook teaches you how to harvest and cook this super food. And whether you're harvesting veggies from your own garden or plan to visit the farmer's market a lot this spring and summer, the paperback or Kindle version of A Vegetable for Every Season will help you use them to cook amazing dishes. Thank you for considering my books!
* When you have the least amount of time to read novels is sometimes when you most need to read a good one! Thankfully, I've had Bride of a Distant Isle by Sandra Byrd to read as I work on the house. The only problem is that it's really hard to put down! Check it out. Sandra is one of my all time favorite authors.
* I warned you they were going to re-name high fructose corn syrup, now that it's widely recognized as highly unhealthy. Don't be fooled by the "all natural" label, either. Lots of "natural" things aren't healthy...and many of those natural products aren't anything you'd want to eat, anyway (as the wood pulp in cheese story from a few weeks ago demonstrated).
* This another of those health issues the media (and many family docs) are just now catching up to. Low fat diets have done much to ruin people's health (as well detailed in Nourishing Traditions). But not all fats are created equal. Stick to olive oil, coconut oil, butter and dairy (especially grass fed), and fats from grass fed meats.
* Have you ever made Resurrection Buns with your kids? It's such a fun way to help children understand and remember the real meaning of Easter. My kids look forward to making (and eating) them each year.
* What Changed a Teacher's Mind About Homeschooling.
*According to some experts, 80% of children diagnosed with a learning disability don't have a learning disability at all! They are simply right brain dominant and learn differently, especially at a young age. Often, right brain learners struggle with learning phonics and math facts.
* Right brain dominant learners are very visual, which is why some letter of the week crafts work well for them. If your child is having trouble with letters, having them make pictures from those letters can be helpful.
* I admit, I am aghast at how much homework my kids' friends have. They spend a couple of hours - at least - every night on homework. Seriously, you can homeschool your elementary child in that amount of time (or less). Anyway, an interesting post about what would happen if elementary school homework were abolished.
Oldies but Goodies:
* 14 Christ-Centered Easter Ideas
* My Favorite St. Patrick's Day Ideas for Kids
* Gardening from Scratch
* Lazy Ways to Weed the Garden
* What Does it Cost to Raise Backyard Chickens?
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