I have been asking friends for their Christmas traditions, ’cause we want to start some basic traditions….or at least do some basic things each Christmas that the family will enjoy without getting too complicated or too expensive. Here are some of the ideas that I found while searching on-line and talking to friends. Enjoy!! Also, feel free [...]
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Product Review: 1-2-3 Magic
Posted in Family Life, Product Review, Resources, tagged 1-2-3 Magic, child, chioldren, Co-Parent, Co-Parenting, discipline, Home Education, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, kid, kids, Parening Class, Parent, parenthood, Parenting, Parenting Classes, product review, punishment, Thomas Phelan on October 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
1…….2………2½ …….. 2 ¾ …….. 2 7/8 ……..look, knock it off, already. Does that sound familiar? How about: “You are grounded until you are 30!” Two days later, “Mom, can I go to so-and-so’s house” “Yeah, sure, have a good time.” Or perhaps: “The reason you can’t do that, is……..**Twenty minutes later**….do you understand?” We [...]
Vegan Dinner for September 28, 2010
Posted in Family Life, Food, Health, Photos, recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, tagged Celery, Coconut, Mango, Peanut Butter, Pineapple, Rice Island Casserole, Robin Robertson, Vegan, Vegan on the Cheap, Vegetarian on September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Vegan Dinner for September 28, 2010 Clockwise from top: Fresh Pineapple, Mango and (Unsweetened) Coconut Mix, Salad, Rice Island Casserole* and Celery with Peanut Butter. Maddie liked the Casserole a lot…Kyle and I thought it was okay. We all LOVED the fruit mix!!! * Recipe from the book: Vegan on the Cheap by Robin Robertson
Vegan/Vegetarian version of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana
Posted in Family Life, Food, Health, Photos, recipes, simple living, Vegan, Vegetarian, tagged dinner, food, healthy food, Kale, meal ideas, olive garden, Potatoe, recipe, soup, supper, TVP, Vegan, Vegetarian, zuppa toscana on September 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Zuppa Toscana 2 Cans Vegetable Broth, divided 1/2 C. TVP 1/4 to 1/2 t. Old Bay Seasoning 1 Tbl. Liquid Smoke 1 T. EVOO 1 onion, diced 1 tsp. garlic, minced (I used the garlic in the glass jar) 8.5 Cups Water 1 Vegetable Bullion Cube 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 potatoes diced (I used [...]
Updates!!
Posted in Family Life, tagged Education, Home Education, home educator, Home School, home schooler, Homeschool, homeschooler, Homeschooling on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So, obviously I haven’t been on here in a long time…..but, especially, I haven’t blogged about homeschool and our related adventures. Well, it is kinda complex and yet, really simple. After the Winter break, Boo basically decided not to do the work that was assigned…..which she did kinda gradually. From January until mid-March, she SLOWED [...]
I Need Some Advice
Posted in Family Life, tagged home, Home Education, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling on December 1, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I’m needing advice on how to handle a situation. I have gotten some thoughts from my sister – – thanks, Kat!! – – but, I would like to get thoughts/ideas from sources that both know what’s going on (and have an emotional investment) and those who don’t have a clue – – other than what [...]
Where should I live? WOW! On the nose, accuracy!! : )
Posted in Family Life, Fun, tagged blog things, Home Education, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling on June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Jessica, at Trivium Academy, had the results of this neat survey on her blog. So, I thought I would take it – – and share my results, too! Thanks, Jessica!! : ) You Should Live in a Small Town You prefer a close knit community to the bustle of the city. You like locally owned [...]
Shut ‘er Down!!!
Posted in Boo, Family Life, kid speak, Sassy Sissy, tagged Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling, humor on May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At lunch this afternoon, Sassy Sissy says to Boo, “You were such a cute baby. **pause** What happened?” Without missing a beat, Boo tilts her head, and says, “You know, I have wondered the very same thing, myself.” KA-PLOW!! She’s been shut down!
Updates and AAR through May 23, 2008
Posted in Books, Family Life, Weekly AAR, tagged Books, Home Education, Home School, Homeschool, Homeschooling on May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Well, in the last month, I have attended each Chiropractic appointment as scheduled – – which, has kept us “off-track” a little. I have a little more than a month to go. Also, my oldest, Sassy Sissy, was “found” again – – she was missing for 7 weeks (this time) – – at least [...]
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