Speaking of Liberty Day

Faith and Family Books | March 19, 2008

Speaking of Liberty Day, we have been busy trying to finish up Liberty Day costumes. It has been a challenge, to say the least. I had grandiose plans last year of planning ahead and getting the costumes done way before baby #10 arrived. Well, we bought nearly all of our supplies early, due to saving [...]

Liberty Day 2008

Faith and Family Books | March 18, 2008

 
 
Just a reminder to register soon if you plan on attending Liberty Day 2008! March 29th is just around the corner!
 
 

The Curse of the Standard Bearers

Faith and Family Books | March 15, 2008

Mr. Norm Wakefield has written a series of articles on The Curse of the Standard Bearers. These articles have been very enlightening and yet convicting.
If you are interested, the link below will take you to Mr. Wakefield’s e-newsletter page. Just scroll down past the sign-up box to view all current and past issues.
http://www.spiritofelijah.com./chariot/

Money Saving Tip

Faith and Family Books | March 13, 2008

I recently learned a new money saving tip that I still have to look into, but I want to pass it along in case any of you choose to look into it for your families.
In my reading, I came across the suggestion of looking into getting dental cleanings done by a student hygienist, who is [...]

Two Book Reviews

Faith and Family Books | March 12, 2008

THROW ME OVERBOARD Author Unknown
A wealthy family meets a poor family at the seaside. Their friendship is tried when one member’s honesty is tested. Will the truth be told or will their friendship dissolve?
RISING TO THE TOP by Mary E. Ropes
This is another story about a talented young boy who gains a place of [...]

What Are We Reading?

Faith and Family Books | March 11, 2008

Robert is reading to us as a family a new Lamplighter book intitled, The Shepherd of Bethlehem by A.L.O.E. He also reads picture books to the boys when he puts them to bed.
The girls and I are reading aloud the book, So Much More by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin and only have three chapters [...]

Book Review – The Lost Clue

Faith and Family Books | March 10, 2008

This was one of the reviews I said I would post months ago while I was going through morning sickness (a.k.a. as nausea for me), but Wordpress lost them. I had written two or three reviews and went to save them and they were lost in the process. I was very disappointed. Thankfully, [...]

Book Review – My Mates and I

Faith and Family Books | March 7, 2008

This new Lamplighter classic is geared towards older children, although our young children all enjoyed it. Our seven year old just said today that she wished that there had been more written about My Mates and I , which was written by Mrs. O.F. Walton.
The story line focuses on four young lads and [...]

What I Wish I’d Known

Faith and Family Books | March 6, 2008

Just wanted to share an article that I read this morning that had some things that met me where I am at:
WHAT I WISH I’D KNOWN Transcript
by Marilyn Moll
http://articles.urbanhomemaker.com/index.php?article=903

Book Review – The Shepherd of Bethlehem

Faith and Family Books | March 6, 2008

Our daughter has written a little review of The Shepherd of Bethlehem written by A.L.O.E on her website Virtuous Girlhood. Just click the link to read it. She loves to write and you all know how much space stories and Word documents take up on computers. Well, we decided that we would give her a [...]