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Big Adventure: Day 1
After months of planning and anticipation we have finally embarked on our 3-week Big Adventure as we meander our way from Idaho to Arkansas with our travel-trailer.
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What I Read In July
As is usual for me, my reading in July was a variety of genres. Not much nonfiction, I notice. However, I guess I should mention that I do read the Bible regularly. Maybe I should start listing books of the Bible completed each month. Except I’m not currently reading straight through. I’ve been enjoying the Four Streams reading plan on…
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Game Review: Cat & Mouse
Cat & Mouse is a great way to help develop thinking skills in young learners as well as keeping those skills sharp in older adults.
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Elmer’s Fountain
Elmer's Fountain is an interesting little rest stop along Interstate 90 eastbound near Mullan, Idaho. It's not a typical rest area in that there are no picnic tables or restrooms. Nor is there an informational sign other than the big "Elmer's Fountain" sign and "Gold Creek Mines" stenciled on the side of the mine car.
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Review: Diamond Quest
I haven't yet met a Smart Game I didn't like. However, Diamond Quest is one of my favorites so far. I love that it's an non-electronic game that helps strengthen thinking skills with challenges for all ages, from preschool through senior citizens.
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Mount Rainier N.P.
Since the weather was so beautiful this past weekend, we decided to travel through Mount Rainier National Park. For being such a prominent mountain it can sure mess with your mind...
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Review: Mysteries of the Messiah
Today I’m reviewing Mysteries of the Messiah: Unveiling Divine Connections from Genesis to Today, a nonfiction book by Rabbi Jason Sobel.
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U.S. Highway 2 Road Trip, Part 2
One of our goals for this summer is to travel the length of U.S. Highway 2 from Washington to Michigan... This past weekend we covered the Spokane to Kalispell piece.
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Sprouts in a Mason Jar
I use Mason jars for making sprouted greens. It takes about 5-7 days to make salad sprouts so I usually have two jars going at staggered times so they'll be ready a few days apart. And they are just as easy as the cold brew coffee process.
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Cold Brew in a Mason Jar
When I was growing up much of our food came out of Mason jars. I don't do much canning these days, but I've been whipping up a quart of cold brew coffee concentrate in a Mason jar about every other day this summer. It is SO easy and SO yummy and WAY cheaper than a coffee shop.
