Rachael Eliker's Blog, page 53
October 17, 2016
The Past, The Present, and The Future
"Children are the past, the present, and the future all blended into one. They are consummately precious. Every time a child is born, the world is renewed in innocence. ~Boyd K. PackerSo, big news: our FIFTH baby is on the way.I told you. Big news.
Yep, we're excited!
Yep, we know how it happened.(Oops, I washed our underwear together again, heehee!)
Yeah, we're ready. Well, as ready as anyone can ever be. We're trying to catch up on our sleep now.
Yes, we're qualified! As much as a bilingua...
October 16, 2016
Dishwashing
The only kind of dishwashing Jack enjoys is the kind that involves power tools.
October 12, 2016
DIY Giant Spider Web
The girls and I have been having fun getting decorated for Halloween. After making a new wildflower witch broom, we decided to put up a giant spider web. It's a cute addition to our porch and the best part, it cost less than $10. Here's what you need and how to put one together:You'll Need:
Styrofoam balls (or other material to form spider)
Wooden skewer
Black spray paint
Googly eyes, pipe cleaners, etc
50ft +/- cotton rope
1) Using two styrofoam balls (or other material of your choice), attac...
October 4, 2016
DIY Wildflower Witch Broom
Nova approves!After making our popular DIY Sparkly Witch Broom, we decided to make something a little different-yet-still-classy this year. Since we have more than enough weeds and wildflowers growing in a little meadow we keep up front, I decided they'd be featured in this year's DIY Wildflower Witch Broom.
Just glad we avoided the ragweed that seemed to be attracting all the local wasps. Shudder.
There were about eight hanging on to the blossoms. Yikes!So, here's what you need to make a super...
October 3, 2016
Healing Stoney
Healing Stoney took a lot longer than anticipated...Though Stoney won't admit it, he's starting to get up there in age. He turned 20 this April but instead of celebrating the way we like, it was a bit more eventful as we tried to nurse him back to health because of an unknown lameness.
See that HUGE divot by my thumb? That was his ENORMOUS abscess.Usually, Stoney bounces back from injuries pretty fast. Horses kind of have to if they don't want to be an easy target. This time though, Stoney hob...
September 28, 2016
You're FOUR!
Smile Kate--You're FOUR!Our darling little Kate recently turned four! Though her arrival was probably on the most inconvenient time and day ever, it worked out perfectly, like it always does when we move forward with a bit of faith. She showed up exactly when she intended to and has been doing so ever since.
It really wasn't any surprise either that Katherine fit right in with her two older sisters. Though they're as different as the flowers in the garden, they all add beauty, l...
September 27, 2016
Review and Guest Post
My most recent book,
The Midnight Slaves
, was reviewed over at Mama Reads, Hazel Sleeps and offered me the opportunity to share a guest post for her on creating believable characters. Click here to head over to her site and see what she has to say and read my very first guest post!
Get your copy and/or leave a review of The Midnight Slaves here!Another really fun goal crossed off the 2016 list!
September 25, 2016
Zucchini Corn Chowder
One of the few things that did decently in our garden, despite my neglect during and following a massive roofing project, was our zucchini. There are so many yummy recipes for zucchini bread or beans, rice, and zucchini or even zucchini brownies, but there are also only so many times any of us can handle eating the same zucchini dishes. So, after a little Pinterest search, I discovered this gem and gave it a go. It's a delicious way to enjoy a summer staple vegetable!Ingredients:
1Ta...
September 19, 2016
The Midnight Slaves Sale!
My newest release, a YA dystopian entitled The Midnight Slaves, is now on sale for $0.99 AND is available in print through Amazon! Click here to get your copy!(Sale is for a few days only! Feel free to share with fellow book lovers!)
September 18, 2016
Nova and the Great Outdoors
I see you, kitty!Though Nova was born an outside cat at my inlaws, it didn't take long for her to realize that life inside was luxurious and way more comfortable than being in the great outdoors.
There's air conditioning, a constant supply of food, children to pet you, places to hide when you want to be left alone, and toys to play with. Oh. And the naps. As long as it was fluffy and soft, she could fall asleep for hours.
Sleepy baby Nova.But, as it always happens, she started growing up. She d...
