Year of Bread- Part 3

We have been continuing to make bread this year even though I haven't blogged about it (or much of anything else lately!).Here is Evan making pretzels. We didn't think the recipe we used was good enough to make again, but we had fun. Amy likes making scones (sorry no picture). But Evan has learned this recipe by heart and is now selling bread each week to moms in our homeschool group. He's making a tidy little profit and learning about cleaning up after himself.

I think we will wrap up the year with holiday breads. If you have any favorites that you think we should try I'd love to hear from you! You could post on your own blog or if you don't have one, send me the recipe and I'll post it here.

The Winner Is...

Henty books - Jen from Florida (I need your email address to get in touch with you!)

Henty book - Jenn (Only By Grace)

E.B. White books - Jenn (by default, she was the only one who wanted them!)

Kaya - Margie

George MacDonald - Leslie

Hop on Pop - Jenn (again, by default!)

Thanks for playing along and helping me to clear up some space on my bookshelf!

I'm Back and Giving Away Books and Things!

What better way to get back into blogging than to give away books! During the break I spent time cleaning out our bookshelves (getting ready for more books to arrive!) and I found several duplicates of some great books. Some are new and others are well loved but if you don't own them, you could win them here. I'll check again next Wednesday and draw the winners. Please leave a comment telling me by number which set(s) you'd like to win. You can enter for all if you like.

1. G.A. Henty books - With Lee in Virginia and True to the Old Flag

If you are studying the Civil War and The Revolutionary War these books are historical fiction set during that time. They are over 100 years old. We buy Henty books in lots on Ebay and have ended up with a few doubles. One person will win both, one person will win With Lee in Virginia as we have two copies available. Hardback

2. E.B. White books - Charlotte's Web and The Trumpet of the Swan

Classic stories for children in paperback. Well loved, but lots of life left in them for another child to love.

3. From the American Girl Collection - Meet Kaya

Amy was given the set of books and the doll which came with the first book in the series. This book is brand new. If your daughter gets hooked, most libraries carry all the books.

4. George MacDonald - The Marquis' Secret

This is the sequel to The Fisherman's Lady. George MacDonald was one of C.S. Lewis' favorite authors. These two stories are my favorite of his. Paperback

5. For the Preschool set - Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss

Brand new, hardback.

For local pick up only (unless you want to pay for the shipping).

6. Puppet theater - It looks similar to this one, but all the chalk spaces are green and the sign is either missing or was never there. Also there are no curtains, but it would be easy to make some. We bought this at a garage sale, but don't have room for it.

7. Rescue Heroes' Fire Truck and assorted Rescue Heroes

8. Foot Spa - It looks mostly like this.