Monthly Archives: September, 2016

Challah Bread and the Lord’s Day

  Hi!  I’m Melina, homeschooling mother of 11 and Grandmelina to 2! Challah bread is one of my fondest memories of growing up.  We would make it on Saturdays and serve it up at our supper meal which we called the Lord’s Day Supper.  We had prayers to open the Lord’s Day at supper on …

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Pumpkin Pie (with Gluten-Free Option)

source Hi!  I’m Melina, homeschooling mother of 11 and Grandmelina to 2! It is our church’s Harvest Supper today and I am bringing pumpkin pie.  Twenty-three years ago, when I was asked to bring my first pies to the Supper, I had never made my own pie shells but had watched my mom do it …

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Homeschool – More than Books

Hi!  I’m Melina, homeschooling mother of 11 and Grandmelina to 2! We used to take Fridays off of “book learning” and do alternate kinds of learning.  Now we are more spur of the moment homeschoolers and we kind of go with the flow.  It could be any day of the week, or a couple in …

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Home School Spirit Week 2016

Hi!  I’m Melina, homeschooling mother of 11 and Grandmelina to 2! COMING SEPTEMBER 26-30!  Mark your calendars!  International Home School Spirit Week! COMING SEPTEMBER 26-30!  Mark your calendars!  International Home School Spirit Week! Monday, September 26th- Crazy Hair Day Tuesday, September 27th- Out and About Day Wednesday, September 28th- Super Hero Day Thursday, September 29th- …

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Hi!  I’m Melina, mother of 11 and Grandmelina to 2! source Had this for the second time last night.  This was so good!  And easy to boot.  I served it with a Caesar salad. SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK 1 pkg. Epicure pulled pork seasoning 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 …

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Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

source Hi, I’m Melina, mother of 11 and Grandmelina to 2! While praying this morning, I had the distinct impression of me sitting at the feet of Jesus.  I pictured those who sat at the feet of Jesus before me:  His parents, the teachers in the synagogue when He was only 12, His disciples, and …

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