Family Getaways: Black Mountain Lookout..California
When trying to relax, a little isolation time is key. Get ready to unplug all distractions and escape to the solitude of black mountain lookout. There are some places on Earth where time stands still and this is one of them. This lookout was constructed … Continued
Pomegranate Salad and Fun ….
I have such fond memories of the many-seeded berry known as Pomegranate. When I was younger, my mother would de-seed a bowl of pomegranates for my sisters and I. We would spend our weekends in the Fall eating pomegranates while watching … Continued
Do not Trust your Heart !
I know that the above statement is contradictory to everything society teaches us. We are taught at a very young age to trust our heart and follow it. But does our heart really know what we need? Why should we trust it? … Continued
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Some of us act differently around different people. We may have two faces, one that is caring and nice, while the other is mean and hurtful. It is important to teach our children to have a face and a heart … Continued
Family Getaways: Gold mining (atomic # 79)
Can you imagine leaving your family and home to travel to an unknown place just because others said there was gold? In 1849 thousands of individuals came from all over to strike it rich in California. They heard stories that the ground was … Continued
Lava Beds Caving and Bat Fun !!!!
This is by far the best playground ever! It is underground and fun for all ages. My children loved caving (spelunking)! It is a great way to get out of the heat on a summer day. You will want to stay … Continued
Close Knit Families : Myths and Truths
You know you have spotted a close knit family when you see family members laughing, hugging, and always being around each other. These type of families love to spend time together. They can not imagine doing life without each other, … Continued
Teach your children to shift from discouragement to encouragement !
A couple of weeks ago, before prayer, my son Peter shared this with us from the book Spiritual Warfare (written by C.Mark Corts)……..” In his book Down To Earth, John Lawrence tells about the day the devil advertised all his best … Continued
Mushroom fun (15 of them :))
Did you know that September is National Mushroom Month? Yes, that’s right it is a great time for those who love fungi to get into the Shroom spirit. You might not be able to forage for mushrooms this … Continued
About me :)
I finally decided to sit down and share a few things about ME. I was born in Odessa, Ukraine. I moved to the United States when I was 5 years old. My family moved often when I … Continued
Homegrown Beagles
We raise UKC and AKC registered beagles in Northern California. We love Peanuts and have named our king and queens after them. We take our babies out hunting with us during the fall... READ MORE
Russian Blues
Our Russian blues originally came from Spain. These are the English type of Russian Blues. They have a natural smile, striking green eyes, and a silver soft coat. Russian blues are so sweet.... READ MORE
Apple Brandy Made with 3 Ingredients
This year God blessed us with an abundance of fruit, apples being one of them. Apples are however my least favorite fruit to eat. It could be because you can eat them all... READ MORE
What to Have on Hand During Kidding Season
Kidding season is a very exciting time. It can be pretty stressful as well. Get ready to lose sleep. You might miss Mother’s Day church service if you have a doe go into... READ MORE