Harvest Lane Cottage

  Emily, 14: "...being able to have fun times with each other and breaking into Disney songs spontaneously." Michael, 12: "...doing school in pajamas and being able to do school pretty much anywhere in the house and having a teacher that pays attention." Amy, 10: "We can start our school before everyone else if we want to.  We can get finished quicker than everyone else.  Also, if we get our school done in time, we can do activities and fun stuff.  Then play outside.  Homeschooling is way better than public schooling; and, it is GREAT!" There you have it from the mouths of babes. CLICK HERE TO FIND OTHER REASONS KIDS LIKE HOMESCHOOLING.

Dear Readers, We're all looking for ways to feed our families delicious meals while watching our food budget.  We all need a little help; so, I'm going to share some of the recipes and things that I do over the next few weeks. Have you met Clara?  She's a 94 year old lady who shares recipes from the Great Depression.  Have a terrific week.  Think about little ways to bless your family.  Little things sometimes make a big impact. Blessings from Harvest Lane Cottage! Laura Shared: Wholehearted Wednesdays

Even when your life is overflowing and you feel overwhelmed, Jesus Christ is waiting to meet with you and fill you with His love, His Spirit, His peace. Take a little time away with Him today. Have a terrific week. Blessings! Laura of Harvest Lane Happy at Home ~~~~~ May I suggest? Knitting, Sewing, & Baking Bread Anxious, Depressed, Stressed? ~~~~~ 

A is for Amy, my sweet little girl.  She came into our lives as our last little blessing from God.  She follows two brothers and a sister, but longs to lead sometimes, too. She is my little artist and decorator.  She loves to spend time drawing, painting, or any other artsy craftsy thing she can create.  She's also a budding cook and seamstress.  She can melt my heart with her cuddles, giggles, songs and smiles.   She writes at Living in Faith and Fun.   Please do drop by and leave her a comment.  It would just make her day! Linking with: 

Isn't it amazing? Housework, homework, yardwork, life can be drudgery. If we let it. Poor me.  I have so much to do.  I don't feel like it.  It's like a plague. Why not try a little... Cheerfulness?  Counting the blessings we have? Choosing to enjoy the work just as we enjoy knitting or sewing or visiting with friends? I think a little cheerfulness and a ready smile would change not only our work but our homes!

Trusting God for Our Needs in Hard Times “I have never thought it necessary to save for the future or look out for myself or my family except that we trust God. So, when we see someone in need, an old woman, a sick person, or a helpless infant– I freely give whatever I have at the time. I know that later, when I am in need, God will provide for me. I don’t need to look out for myself in any way other than to trust in Him.” ~George Mueller 1805-1898 Oh for that kind of faith… a faith that is willing to give it all away for Jesus’ sake knowing that He will provide all of our needs according to His riches in glory, a faith that trusts Him explicitly without fretting or worrying, a faith that does not doubt His love or His provision or His timing, a faith that is strong even when we don’t see answers to our prayers. Faith is hoping and believing and trusting all wrapped up together. It is a gift from God. The Word says that "…faith cometh by hearing, and hearing...

The Story Book by William Adolphe Bouguereu I've traveled the world twice over, Met the famous; saints and sinners, Poets and artists, kings and queens, Old stars and hopeful beginners, I've been where no-one's been before, Learned secrets from writers and cooks All with one library ticket To the wonderful world of books. Unknown