The May Tea Cozy
May is here and how our hearts rejoice! In our gardens the scilla and daffodils are already spent, but the lilacs and lily of the valley are just beginning to bloom. My rhubarb plant is flourishing and soon we will be making rhubarb scones for tea. Spring is a rich season of scents, textures, and colors that set our senses a whirl. How we wish it could last forever. I especially love lily of the valley because my mother’s maiden name was Konvalinka, which in Czechoslovakian means, lily-of-the valley. Here at Pebbly Brook farm, we have a very special variety ...
The Gift of Family Writing
Filled with examples of journal entries, essays and writing styles - The Gift of Family Writing is for writers of all ages, by writers of all ages. ~ Jill Novak Purchase the Gift of Family Writing Here “All my children have a lot of words. They talk constantly. I just have never really known how to turn that into writing, yet after reading your book, it all seemed so simple." ~Melissa Parsons The Gift of Family Writing is the culmination of eight years of discovery—the journey of how our family began writing together and the joy we’ve experienced along the way. It’s ...
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Preserve Your Spiritual Legacy
By Jill Novak One day when I was reading my Bible, the Lord led me to find the Hebrew...
Start a Letter-Writing Ministry to Your Children Today!
Like you, I try to nurture my children’s hearts everyday, but the truth is that...
Record Your Life Stories as They Happen!
Just think of all the experiences you and your children have shared together: everyday...
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The Eye of a Naturalist ~ Teaching Your Child to Observe by Jill Novak
A few years ago, I was awakened by the gentle flapping of the shade on my bedroom...
Becoming God’s Naturalist – Make a Nature Specimen Library
by Jill Novak Spring, summer and fall are the time of year to stock up on plant...
Basic Supply List for Nature Journaling
by Jill Novak I was asked what supplies we use for nature journaling (I’m glad...
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A Complimentary “Little Women” Christmas Brunch Menu by Elizabeth Novak
We know you are probably shopping ahead for your Christmas Day celebration, so we would like to share the “Little Women” Christmas Brunch by Elizabeth Novak as featured in the new edition of The Girlhood Home Companion. Most of this brunch can be made ahead making Christmas Day less stressful and more enjoyable for everyone. If you have... [Read More]
The November Giveaway Winners Are:
Thank you all who entered the giveaway. This was truly a beautiful outpouring of your hearts and we are thankful for each and everyone of you who entered. Thank you for encouraging us with the examples of so many beautiful people. I truly wish I could meet with each and everyone you talked about. Blessing to you all! Jill The winners are: True Random... [Read More]
The November Girlhood Giveaway!
We’re doing it again! We’re giving away three more Secret Garden Bundles to three very blessed winners. Here are the entry rules. Share with us some of the really beautiful people in your life. What qualities do they possess that make them beautiful to you? Who is an extension of God’s grace in your life? Why? What does it mean to... [Read More]
O Soul, Are You Weary and Troubled?
By Jill Novak Have you had your spiritual breakfast this morning? Did you come to God’s table with an appetite – for Him, for His word? 2 Corinthians:5 sets a banquet before us so we don’t have to go through the day malnourished. I especially like verses 6 and 7: “Therefore we are always confident knowing that while we are... [Read More]
October Giveaway Winners
Thank you for participating in the October giveaway! The winners are: Bethany, Marqueta, Barb ! We will be contacting you for your addresses! They said: “I have wonderful memories of fall from when I was a child. My mother would take us to this huge park where there were lots of trees. She’d rake and rake and rake leaves and we’d jump in... [Read More]
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