IMPORTANT *** I've Moved *** IMPORTANT

What else do you title a post that you want to make sure is read?

Sadly, this is the last post you will receive from EverythingHomewithCarol.blogspot.

My new address is http://EverythingHomewithCarol.com.

I really do NOT know what I am doing. But somehow, over the course of the last six weeks, I've managed to purchase my domain name and host it through HostGator. I've downloaded WordPress, loaded a template, and customized that template to make it feel more like home.

This is what I haven't figured out, yet--how to move my followers. If someone knows how to do that, please, please, tell me. Otherwise, please, please, hop over to the new digs right now and subscribe so that you do not miss a thing. In fact, I noticed a few new Feedburner subscriptions in the last few days that I'm suspecting were meant for the new site (mainly because one of them was my own) and went to this one. So, if that describes you, bear with me as I work through this technicality. I'm also trying to get it changed in Networked Blogs through Facebook.

At the new place you will see a few different things. First, I have added some Amazon ads. I've done that to make a place to show you the books that I use on our homestead and in our homeschool. (Of course if you decide to purchase any through my site, that doesn't hurt me either. :-)) Secondly, you will notice that all my blog friend buttons are missing. I didn't move my buttons because #1, I only want to display buttons of those that follow Everything Home; and #2, a lot of you have changed your buttons and I'm showing old ones. So this is the deal...if you want me to put your button on Everything Home, send me an email and let me know.

One last thing. I'm still playing with the look of the new place. So if you have any suggestions...don't like the colors, columns too wide, whatever...please let me know. I'm open to suggestions. Also, don't be surprised if you log in one day to see things moved around. Like I said, it's a work in progress.

So, with no further rambling from me, please hop on over, subscribe by clicking on the little RSS button or by giving your email address, and then you won't miss a beat.

Next up...new e-booklets!

Blessings,

Do Your Children Have Weeds?

This morning while pulling weeds I was just busting with pride over the garden. I want so much for you all to come over and gloat with me at how beautiful everything looks. You have to remember that last year my garden suffered from neglect because I was working outside the home. We also suffered with drought.

However, this spring God has blessed us with an over-abundance of rain. The Shenandoah river has overflowed its banks three times. And, not only do I have beautiful green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbages, etc., I also have weeds that are flourishing.

This one is my worst nightmare. Spiny amaranth is its name. We never had any until we took some horse manure from a neighbor. My guess is that the seeds came in that manure. The first year it was everywhere. I had so much trouble eliminating it. Now, it's not as bad. Fortunately, this fine specimen was discovered in the compost bin. My seven year old dug it out and put it in the fire pit. Burning is the only way to deal with it. This weed is such a nightmare because it has thorns that are hard as nails and sharp as needles. They are camouflaged as well. There is no getting them out without a shovel.

Anyway, as I was dealing with the other less dangerous weeds in the potatoes this morning, I realized that as beautiful as my garden is, I do tend a more important garden. That is the garden of my children's hearts. As a mother, my children are a garden that I tend to daily, hourly, even by the minute. And if that garden is not beautiful, then I have failed as a mother.

So, while bending over those potatoes, that still, small voice whispered in my ear, "Do your children have weeds?"

"Do my children have weeds?" I asked back. "Let me think about that one."

Tattling, whining, sneaking, ignoring my voice, teasing..."Yes, Lord, my children have weeds."

So, as a conscientious mother, it is my job to pull those weeds. I use various tools for the job. Sometimes, it's just a talk. Sometimes, it's a story. Sometimes, the tool is a little less pleasant. But as any gardener will tell you, if the handles of your tools are not secure, the job is more difficult. That is why the "handle" holding all my child-weeding tools is the Word of God.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. --Hebrews 4:12

Something to ponder...do your children have weeds? How do you get them out?

Blessings to you,

What's Up for July

July is my blogoversary month. I can't believe it's been two years already. And in honor of this occasion, I have several surprises for you.

First, I'm moving this blog. I've been working on this process for several weeks now and it is not yet complete so don't ditch me yet! When I have the other site up and running, you will be the first to know.

Second, I will be compiling another set of FREE (don't you love that word?) ebooks:

Everything Home with Carol--Homeschooling, the SECOND Year
Everything Home with Carol--Homesteading, the SECOND Year
and
Everything Home with Carol--Homemaking, the SECOND Year

For those that missed posts, just joined us, or just want everything compiled in one place, these are a great idea. Then,

Third, I will be having a super giveaway that you will not want to miss.

So hang in there, because I will be scarce this month trying to get all these things together. But I promise, it will be worth it.

Thanks for understanding and blessings to you all,

I'm Guest Posting Again

Happy 4th of July!

Today you can find me at The Kerrie Show. Kerrie's blog is about...being a mom, being a homeschooling mom, attachment parenting, working around the kiddos, and just life with the family in general.

The post is about Seed Catalog Curriculum. So, if you haven't heard my schpeel on that...hop on over to Kerrie's and read all about it.

Great day to ya'