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Science Experiment: Cell Phone Popcorn

Posted in Ideas, Science, Video, tagged , , , , , , on July 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Pop Corn téléphone portable micro-ondes
Uploaded by sassiere

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Amazing INTERACTIVE Map of the Stars

Posted in FREE STUFF, Ideas, Resources, Science, tagged , , , on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

“Teleportation and traveling at hyperspeed would be fabulous, but even when we were children, such science-fiction staples struck us as probably, well, impossible. Still, we always imagined that someday we really could have the galactic maps that pop up at the touch of a button in shows like Star Trek. And now, thanks to the [...]

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FREE “Melty Bead” Project PDF

Posted in Art, FREE STUFF, Ideas, Resources, tagged , , , , , on April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

“Melty Beads” or Perler Beads are small beads that you can assemble, iron (hence, the term “melty beads”) and they fuse together to make lovely art. 
I got all of these lovely patterns at the Perler Bead Website - - please go check out their; it is fantastic – – I just put some of them in PDF Format for convenience.  (I [...]

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In Honor of Earth Day

Posted in Book Swap, Ideas, Resources, tagged , , , , , , on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I just found out about SwapTree, SwapSimple and TitleTrader- – a site where you can swap your books, CD’s, DVD’s, and other media materials. 
Previously, I have posted about book swap sites: BookMooch, FrugalReader, PaperbackSwap and Whatsonmybookshelf. 
I have absolutely LOVED using the book sites – – they have provided us with reading materials that we [...]

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Book Series

Posted in Ideas, Literature, Resources, tagged , , , , , , , on April 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »

My daughter and I have just finished listening to book 2 of 3 in the Moongobble and Me series by Bruce Coville.  It is a 3rd grade level book; however, while listening to it, I know that younger children will be able to comprehend it.  The lessons are very cool – – and worthy of [...]

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Cookbooks for Kids

Posted in Ideas, Resources, tagged , , , , on March 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Gold Medal Flour (from Betty Crocker) is offering TWO different cookbooks for kids.  According to the PDF Order Form, you can only order until December 31, 2008.  Each book is only $3.99.
The Alpha-Bakery Children’s Cookbook

“The Alpha-Bakery Children’s Cookbook teaches kids the ABC’s of cooking. Inside you’ll find recipes for breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, main dishes and [...]

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Book Sale Finder Site

Posted in Book Swap, Ideas, Resources, tagged , , , , , on March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

While tag-surfing, I ran across yannatopia’s blog about Book Sales.  In her blog, she included a link to a site where you can look up the Book Sales in your area. 
Here it is, Book Sale Finder Site

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Book It! For Homeschoolers…..

Posted in Ideas, Resources, tagged , , , , , on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

As of February 14, 2008, Book It! (r) has opened it’s enrollment to Homeschoolers!!  YEAH!!  Thank You, Book It!
You can enroll NOW for the 2008/2009 school year.  All the festivities kick off ono October 1, 2008. 
I don’t wanna have to wait until then, in order to reward Boo for all her hard work.  I printed [...]

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FREE Audio Book and Written Book Resources On-Line

Posted in FREE STUFF, Ideas, Resources, tagged , , , , , on February 22, 2008 | 6 Comments »

I was thinking that it would be really neat to share resources, by subject. It can take HOURS and HOURS to find just that right thing. Maybe this can help to eliminate some unnecessary searching time.
Audio Books
BookPals Story Online http://www.storylineonline.net/
At this time (2.22.2008), there are 21 books that are available. Most of the books appear [...]

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A Look at our Faves….

Posted in Ideas, Meme, Photos, tagged , , , , , on February 22, 2008 | 20 Comments »

It is that time again….

The Heart of the Matter is hosting their weekly Meme….this weeks topic: What is your favorite homeschool product.

 
My absolute must have is the computer and internet (high speed). I use SO many internet resources….and to have them all at my fingertips!! WOW!! Obviously, I use wordpress….then several book swap sites (www.bookmooch.com, [...]

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