The shadows over this olive grove hide more than just the truth. Lillian Porter has always wanted to fulfill her mother’s dream of going west, so when she hears about a nanny position in Angels Camp, California, she defies her grandfather and takes a chance on a new future. But she quickly wonders if she… Continue reading “Beyond the Silence” by Tracie Peterson
Hearts for Home Blog Hop – February 3, 2016
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 – February 3, 2016
Baked Supreme Pizza Dip
Sometimes I just crave pizza. You know – the gooey, melt-y cheese, the spicy meats, the abundance of veggies. That doesn’t mean that I always want to make a pizza, though, or that I’m interested in the crust, because as good as it can be, somehow I never get hungry for that specific part. That’s… Continue reading Baked Supreme Pizza Dip
“A Son’s Vow” by Shelley Shepard Gray
Darla’s father was responsible for a terrible fire at Charm’s lumber mill which killed five Amish men. And though he, too, lost his life, the town of Charm hasn’t looked at her family the same since. Even Lukas Kinsinger—with whom Darla used to have a close friendship. Now her brother’s anger at the town is… Continue reading “A Son’s Vow” by Shelley Shepard Gray
Menu Plan Monday – February 1, 2016
This weekend we explored a downtown area of a nearby city for my husband’s birthday. He loves old buildings, and the kids and I love playing with our cameras! Last week I was super excited about trying new recipes. I cooked extra meals all week, trying to restock our freezer with emergency meals. I shopped… Continue reading Menu Plan Monday – February 1, 2016
Field Work Friday: Historic Williamsburg
We’ve been studying the Colonial period and the American Revolution recently, so we were especially excited to have the opportunity to visit Historic Williamsburg. No matter how many books we read or videos we watch, it’s just not the same as seeing inside a historic home. I can’t recreate the same kinds of authentic experiences… Continue reading Field Work Friday: Historic Williamsburg
Hearts for Home Blog Hop – January 28, 2016
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 – January 28, 2016
Healthy Burrito Bowls
I planned to make something new last week – a new kind of healthy Mexican recipe that the Big Helper and I were excited about. Until one ingredient didn’t behave as expected. At the very last minute, I needed to change things up, and these burrito bowls were the result. We really liked them. The veggies… Continue reading Healthy Burrito Bowls
“A Son’s Vow” by Shelley Shepard Gray
My biggest problem with Amish fiction is that many of the stories feature the same main problems: what if I love someone who’s not Amish? and Should I stay within the Amish faith or leave? Those are very valid concerns, and quite respectable story lines within the genre, but …. That’s what makes Shelley Shepard… Continue reading “A Son’s Vow” by Shelley Shepard Gray
Menu Plan Monday – January 25, 2016
It’s been a long time since I was excited about menu planning. I think I was stuck in a rut. I kept making the same meals over and over again, feeling pressured by time and the crush of other activities, and cooking no longer felt fun. I’ve been fasting for the past few weeks, though,… Continue reading Menu Plan Monday – January 25, 2016