Monthly Archives: July 2007

Radically Different Political Views

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Charity

I was reading Dr. Helen’s column on Pajamas Media the other day. Her final question was: Do you think you could ever be married to, or in a long-term relationship with, someone with radically different political views from your own? … Continue reading →

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Works For Me: E-Mail Folders

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Charity

My tip, for my first Works For Me Wednesday ever, is about managing e-mail. I always have a bunch of junk in my inbox and it can get pretty overwhelming. The first thing I do is use the filters available … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Review: Saxon Math 2 and 3

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Charity

Someone on the Homeschooling Boys Yahoo group had a question about whether or not to buy the teacher’s editions for Saxon Math for the lower grades, which got me thinking that I should write up my review for Saxon Math … Continue reading →

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Homemade Jam

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Charity

I made my first homemade jam yesterday! My mother took the kids and I to pick blueberries and raspberries, and she surprised me with a box of jelly jars. (I already had a box of pectin that she bought me … Continue reading →

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Carnival Time

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Charity

The Carnival of Homeschooling is over at Principled Discovery this week. Dana did a beautiful job with it, so head on over and take a look. I know what I’ll be doing today. When I can get the kids occupied … Continue reading →

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Bloggers Invade North Beach, Again

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Charity

Yesterday, the family and I went to the beach for the second annual Political BBQ and Hamburger Summit, put on by The Vermont Daily Briefing and Green Mountain Daily. It was a great time. I must say, though, I have … Continue reading →

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Free Stuff

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Charity

I thought this looked interesting. The History Channel has some free educational resources available. Historians and other educators at The History Channel are creating multidisciplinary teacher’s manuals, available to educators on a complimentary basis. Each manual features primary sources, portfolio … Continue reading →

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The Ben & Jerry’s Tour

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Charity

On Friday, we went to visit the Ben & Jerry’s factory in Waterbury, VT, which is about 30 minutes, or so, from where we live. If you have this idyllic picture of a whimsical, little factory nestled in the mountains … Continue reading →

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Glycerin Soap on the Cheap

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Charity

Yes, a third post and it’s not even noon! For a long time, I have wanted to share some of the ways we make our budget stretch further, but the one time I did it, was the only time I … Continue reading →

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Birthday Shopping for My Husband

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Charity

Bob’s birthday is this Sunday, so for the past month, I have been on alert for what to buy him. Recently, he has been complaining that all of his favorite t-shirts are getting too old and worn to wear, especially … Continue reading →

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