Faith & Family Blog
Creation Wheel – Genesis 1:1-2
My first week leading 3rd – 6th grade crafts at church started “In the beginning” with Genesis 1:1-2, where God created the world! I chose a Genesis Creation Wheel, with sections showing what God did each day. Time: 15-20 minutes Cost: $3.40 for the template + 10…
Wooden Church Craft with Stained Glass Windows
I volunteer with 3rd – 6th grade crafts on Wednesday nights at church. Our first project of the 2023-2024 school year was this wooden church craft with paper “stained glass” windows! You will need: Unfinished wooden church cutouts Mod Podge Matte Clear Acrylic Sealer…
Mixing my own Earthbox Growing Media
My old Earthboxes perform well, filled with Miracle Grow Potting Mix and topped off with a bit of compost. But I got even better results those first couple of years when I purchased complete kits that included Earthbox brand growing media. Unfortunately, I dumped the…
Electric problem fixed! Why did I let this go on for 5+ years?
Several months after buying our house, something tripped a breaker and 5 outlets stopped working. (2 in the kitchen, one outside, and two in the garage) Our breaker box is inconveniently located at the back of our small pantry, so we weren’t in any hurry to flip it…
My air conditioner broke! Buying a new HVAC in 2022.
July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home: 2.5-ton vs 3-ton condenser and coil 80% vs 96% efficiency natural gas…
Bright Lights Swiss Chard
This year we are going to try growing some Bright Lights Swiss Chard, a colorful and highly nutritious leafy vegetable. Plant specs: Plant Size: 8 to 24 inches tall, 8 to 20 inches wide Matures : 60 days Spacing: 12 – 24 inches apart Light: Full sun with some shade in…
I finally got a new mattress! (Idle Hybrid Review)
I have been sleeping on the mattress that came with my house for almost five years now. It was a nice mattress, but it has officially reached the point of needing to be replaced. I apologize in advance if this post sounds like an advertisement. I’m just so glad that I…
Berry Patch Plans
Our first little berry patch is officially planted! I made myself a map and plant summaries to help keep things straight. Pink Lemonade Blueberries Planted two seedlings, about 6-8 inch tall, February 29, 2020. These are under the outer branches of a tree, which will…
Blueberry Bushes – Tifblue, Powder Blue, and Pink Lemonade
We love blueberries! There is a farm just outside of town where we pick a gallon or two of delicious Powder Blue blueberries every year. I have no intention of giving up the tradition, but when my daughter spotted some Pink Lemonade blueberry plants at the local home…
What is it like to be a young parent?
I was 20 years old when my daughter was born, but many people thought I looked younger. The picture to the left is after being aged by 2 months of sleep deprivation by a newborn. Even now, at 37 years old, I rarely go a month without somebody asking if we are sisters….