We’re having a crazy week around here. With an overnight book club/birthday party, church events, and an out-of-town field trip, I’m tired – so I’m really happy to have lots of creative ideas here at my fingertips. A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the weekly Hearts for Home Blog… Continue reading Hearts for Home Blog Hop – March 9, 2016
Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies
I’ve got a thing for cookies. Especially oatmeal cookies. I think it’s because they seem healthy. I mean, all those oats are just chock-full of fiber, and that’s a good thing, right? The great thing about these particular cookies is that they really are pretty good for you. Full of nut butters, nuts, and oats… Continue reading Nutty Oatmeal Chip Cookies
Studying Flight at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
A few weeks ago my son heard about a special event called “Take Flight” being held at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The event was described as having scientists on hand to answer questions and stations where you could perform your own experiments and was in celebration of their… Continue reading Studying Flight at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Begin Prepping for Easter with Odyssey Adventure Club
Easter is right around the corner! It’s an exciting time of year for families, churches, and Christians everywhere as we remember the greatest story ever told: how God loved us so much He sacrificed His Son so we could spend eternity with Him. Take advantage of the Easter season to spend more time with your family… Continue reading Begin Prepping for Easter with Odyssey Adventure Club
Menu Plan Monday – March 5, 2016
We’re back in business with a crazy week coming up. We’ve got an overnight book club event, an evening church gathering, and an out-of-town field trip, so meals are going to be simple. On the bright side, though, I’m ready for that. I picked up our Zaycon order last week, and in less than three… Continue reading Menu Plan Monday – March 5, 2016
Host a Family Cook-Off Night
We’ve got a new family tradition – we’ve decided to start holding monthly family cook-offs. The kids are getting really into this. Earlier in the month we had a grilled-cheese competition for Valentine’s Day. I baked different kinds of bread, bought a few varieties of cheese, and preheated the griddle. Everyone made two sandwiches and… Continue reading Host a Family Cook-Off Night
Hearts for Home Blog Hop – March 3, 2016
My favorite time to search for creative posts is when there’s something special coming up. With both St. Patrick’s Day and Easter right around the corner, you’re guaranteed to find lots of fun ideas at this week’s Hearts for Home Blog Hop! A Nest in the Rocks is now one of the co-hosts for the… Continue reading Hearts for Home Blog Hop – March 3, 2016
Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
My husband took me out for Valentine’s Day about bought the most amazing piece of cheesecake for our dessert. I’ve never had anything like it – it was the perfect chocolate food. Smooth, silky, and rich, it was absolutely wonderful. So color me thrilled when he decided later that he’d try to make one for… Continue reading Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Enter the “Cold Shot” Sweepstakes Today!
In COLD SHOT, the first book of author Dani Pettrey’s brand new Chesapeake Valor series, park ranger Griffin McCray and forensic anthropologist Finley Scott uncover buried remains near the Civil War battleground of Little Round Top. There’s only one problem: the bones aren’t Civil War-era. Griffin just wants the case to… Continue reading Enter the “Cold Shot” Sweepstakes Today!
1 Easy Way to Teach about the American Southwest
Recently my Little Man asked to read Elise Broach’s book Missing on Superstition Mountain. I knew he would love it – it’s packed full of adventure, danger, and treasure hunting – but I hesitated. This book is perfect for teaching about the American Southwest. There are many, many threads that can be tugged to build… Continue reading 1 Easy Way to Teach about the American Southwest
