…y would call back with a final date later. This morning, we decided Thanksgiving week would be a great time to schedule a surgery. Maybe my definition of great and my kids’ definition probably greatly differ. I am thinking they won’t miss much school. I am sure that they are thinking the same thing. Having my babies signed up for a surgery of any kind seems unreal. They didn’t do anything to deserve someone cutting into them. I can’t imagine what…
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Once upon a time…there was a real fairy tale.
…– it suggests that I teach my students to memorize the books of the Bible. I don’t know about you but sometimes I ponder “Why do I need to teach that?” Just knowing the books of the Bible has never helped me in giving birth, washed my dirty dishes, or even helped me pay bills. Seriously, the knowledge has only caused me to feel more comfortable in a pew of a church, so I’m not still flipping pages while everyone else is reading. Even then, most pe…
Understanding Elections, an easy way to teach it.
…n ELECTIONS Lapbook. Photo: Homeschool Share Elections Okay, this is so exciting – if you have not a clue about lapbooks they are my lifesaver. I will put away ALL other curricula for a day of lapbooking. My kids learn what is important and relevant to them. Lapbooking is like a scrapbook of one subject. There are tons of resources and no right or wrong way to do them. We work as a team and learn together. My youngest two – will do all the colorin…
McDonald Observatory Field Trip
…rs or people in sight. Plus, no signal on the cell phone. It was kind of primitive. Since my hubby had to work this is one of those trips that Mama was going to be alone and the kids needed to be on their best behavior. I was so proud of my little ones, they had extreme self control and respect. (If you are nervous about taking your kids on a trip by yourself – practice on short trips first.) The amateur astronomer who spoke and led us on a tour w…
How to decorate a birdhouse!
…can guess) addicted to crafts and DIY. I love creating, but I also love writing. I co-own Decor Hacks with Heather Mann, and I contribute to Babble.com’s The New Home Ec. Not to mention that I have a new book coming out this June called Mod Podge Rocks. You could say I keep busy. Do you love birdhouses? I do. I love anything to do with birds, including the homes in which they live. I thought it might be fun to decorate a little birdhouse, and it…
