Seed Time and Harvest at Harvest Lane Cottage

I hope you all are having lovely weather to begin your Spring planting. Our life is a bit up in the air this year. It appears that we will be moving this summer before we can harvest a garden; so, we’re going to plant a few tomatoes in pots. We also plan to help dear [...]

Something to Think About…Doing it Right….

“What we forget is that following God makes us different- from unbelievers, but also from one another.  God has created each of us uniquely and for a specific purpose; and in that purpose we can dare to accomplish what he asks of us.”
-Judith Couchman Daring to Be Different
As a young mother, and as a homeschooler, I’ve [...]

Celebrating and Enjoying Today

What’s life without celebration?  We celebrate Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, weddings, births, so many things.  All these times are special, set apart, times for celebrating.  What if we were to celebrate ordinary days, ordinary things that make our lives richer?
I’m just beginning to realize how much my children would love more celebration.  [...]

I Started my Christmas Shopping This Morning!

 
Yes, it’s true.  I started my Christmas shopping this morning.  I found a wonderful yard sale with my dear girlfriend, Miss Sherry.  I found some nice Christmas decorations, some of which I’ll use, and some of which will be gifts.  I also found a few things that I’ll use before Christmas.  Now I just need [...]

Something to Think About….What is Education?

 

“Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges; it should allow you to find values which will be your roadmap through life; it should make you spiritually rich, a person who loves whatever you [...]

More Strawberries!

I found strawberries on sale again for $1.78 a quart; so, last night we had strawberry shortcake. I love that about April and May! I’m hoping to go berry picking in May or June; but for now, I’m glad to get them at the store.
I put my 6 year old daughter and her 7 year [...]

FREE for WAHM’s, Cottage Business Owners, Etsy Shop Owners, Cardmakers, Scrapbookers and Wannabes!

Hi Ladies!
We do love FREE, don’t we?  Many of you have followed my blog from the beginning and know about my husband’s work with the Kingdom Business Journal.  I invite you to join us for what I think is going to be a fun evening with Kristie T. from Web Momz.  She is the author of, “I Love My [...]

You Make My Day….

I’m so honored.  My Friend Sue from Country Pleasures was so kind to give me this award!  I am enjoying getting to know Sue through her blog and her kind comments.  I encourage you to go visit her. 
I wish to award the following lovely blogs with this award:
Mrs. Miller at Homemaking Homesteader,
Miss Deb at homespun [...]

Celebrating Passover

What an incredible experience we had today! 
We were privileged to celebrate a Passover Seder with our church family, some guests, and a family of Messianic Jews, who lead the ceremony. 
Definitions according to Laura: 
Passover-celebration commemorating the deliverance of the Jews from Egyptian bondage and protection from the death angel.
Seder-means order.  It’s the dinner and readings and prayers [...]

Something to Think About…Verses About Contentment

A few scriptures from the Holy Bible for those of us who are seeking contentment:
“All the days of the afflicted are evil; but he (she) that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.”  Proverbs 15:15
“…for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”  Philippians 4:11
“…and be content with such [...]