Product Reviews

Sense and Sensibility is a company that sells original patterns for "vintage" dresses. They offer patterns for dresses from the Regency, Romantic, Edwardian, Titanic, and Swing eras. Many of the patterns are available in both ladies’ and girls’ sizes and in printed or e-pattern format. I received both the Girls’ Edwardian Apron pattern in the…

Sense and Sensibility is a company that sells original patterns for "vintage" dresses. They offer patterns for dresses from the Regency, Romantic, Edwardian, Titanic, and Swing eras. Many of the patterns are available in both ladies’ and girls’ sizes and in printed or e-pattern format. I received both the Girls’ Edwardian Apron pattern in the…

I have selected a winner for the giveaway of The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall. The 12th comment was posted by Christie. Congratulations! Thanks everyone for your entries! By Kristen H.

I have seen the Hank the Cowdog books on various lists of good books to encourage children, especially boys, to read longer books. Even though I had heard of them, neither I, nor my children, had actually read any of the books. That is, until now. As a member of The Old Schoolhouse (TOS) Homeschool…

I have seen the Hank the Cowdog books on various lists of good books to encourage children, especially boys, to read longer books. Even though I had heard of them, neither I, nor my children, had actually read any of the books. That is, until now. As a member of The Old Schoolhouse (TOS) Homeschool…

The Amish, a group of people whose separation from modern society with its conveniences and troubles, are fascinating to many. Perhaps it is the hectic pace in which we lead our lives that makes the old-fashioned, slower pace so appealing to explore. It is so appealing in fact, that there are several authors, who are…

I admit it. I’m a bit compulsive about housecleaning. I am really stressed out by a messy house. (If it’s my own. Please don’t not invite me to your house because you’re worried it’s too messy.) However, I am also very busy. (Isn’t everyone?) There is a tendency for the most "urgent" things to get…

Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions by James A. Beverly Thomas Nelson Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions is a comprehensive book explaining the basic principles of 19 major religions of the world. Each of the chapters is devoted to a different religion and contains pertinent information such as the basic tenets of the religion, its founder,…

  I’m going to be honest. Geography has not been a subject that I’ve done a good job of working into our schedule. Every year I have plans to add more geography study to our days, and every year I start off strong and then let our geography studies fizzle out. My husband is a…