Minor-but-nagging setbacks continue to sour Grant and Audrey Whitman’s initiation into the world of innkeeping, but larger challenges brew when an innocent flirtation leads to big trouble for the Whitmans’ son-in-law, Jesse. Jesse Pennington’s friendly, outgoing personality has always served him well, especially in a career that has earned him and his wife Corinne a… Continue reading “Two Roads Home” by Deborah Raney
Field Work Friday – Exploring Mt. Mitchell
This past school year we studied our home state of North Carolina. We learned about the three regions of the state – the coast, the Piedmont, and the mountains -and we studied the pre-colonial history of North Carolina, too. (Find out more about our trips to Shackleford Island, pirate book club plans, and pirate history.… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Exploring Mt. Mitchell
Hearts for Home Blog Hop – June 25, 2015
A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us.… Continue reading Hearts for Home Blog Hop – June 25, 2015
Book Club: “Mystery of Biltmore House”
Book club took an interesting turn this month – a really BIG turn. A Biltmore-sized turn. We read The Mystery of Biltmore House was lots of fun to study, and through our meeting, we examined natural science, architecture, art, and history. I love when books provide so many natural avenues for learning! What are your… Continue reading Book Club: “Mystery of Biltmore House”
“Laugh-Out-Loud Pocket Doodles for Boys”
Rob Elliott’s Laugh-Out-Loud joke books have brought laughter to more than half a million households. His last book invited kids into the action as he teamed up with cartoonist Jonny Hawkins to create Laugh-Out-Loud Doodles for Kids. Now the dynamic duo is back with two brand-new books for boys and girls who love… Continue reading “Laugh-Out-Loud Pocket Doodles for Boys”
When a Tree Lands on Your House
We had big plans for Father’s Day. We were going to take in a Durham Bulls’ game. Have dinner at my husband’s favorite deli. Maybe walk around Costco a bit – something he loves to do – and basically have a lazy family day. But then a tree landed on our house. We weren’t expecting… Continue reading When a Tree Lands on Your House
Hearts for Home Blog Hop – June 18, 2015
A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog link-up, which means that every Thursday you’ll find lots of great tips, recipes, and other family-friendly ideas listed throughout this post. If you’re a blogger, we’d love to have you link up your posts and join us.… Continue reading Hearts for Home Blog Hop – June 18, 2015
Join Odyssey Adventure Club for a Summer Challenge
Summer . . . a time that kids pine for during the school year and parents may anticipate with something akin to dread. Fearing refrains of “I’m bored” or hours spent on the couch playing video games can make moms and dads nervous about the long, hot months stretching before their family. Focus on… Continue reading Join Odyssey Adventure Club for a Summer Challenge
“Desperate Measures” by Sandra Orchard
Researcher Kate Adams has finally pinpointed the supposed “miracle plant” that tore apart her family years ago. She’s certain that discovering its secrets is her only hope of solving the mystery surrounding her father’s disappearance. She’s willing to risk anything to find the truth, including her relationship with Detective Tom Parker. But with so… Continue reading “Desperate Measures” by Sandra Orchard
“The Proposal at Siesta Key” by Shelley Shepard Gray
A young Amish woman, yearning for freedom, crosses paths with a handsome Mennonite celebrity in a deeply moving tale of friendship and self-discovery—the second installment in the unforgettable New York Times bestselling author’s new Amish Brides of Pinecraft series. Penny Troyer rarely disobeys her parents. In the years since her sister’s tragic death, they’ve wanted… Continue reading “The Proposal at Siesta Key” by Shelley Shepard Gray
