Monthly Archives: September 2007

Bill Nye Science Resources

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Charity

Our library recently got a set of new Bill Nye the Science Guy DVDs, so I grabbed a couple this week that corresponded to subjects that I included in my curriculum this year. Not only are the shows fun to … Continue reading →

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The War Documentary and Educational Materials

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Charity

This week I have been recording Ken Burns’ “The War” on PBS. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a 15 hour documentary on WWII. The boys are not old enough for it yet, but it is never too early … Continue reading →

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Why I Homeschool

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Charity

I finally sent off my home study enrollment to the state today. What a hassle! I am so glad that’s over. This year, I am handling my organization a little – okay, a lot – differently in order to avoid … Continue reading →

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Big E on Multi-Tasking

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Charity

The other day, I was in the kitchen and Big E was supposed to be cleaning in the living room (adjacent to the kitchen). I noticed out of the corner of my eye that he was passing in back and … Continue reading →

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Win Fizzix, If You’re Fast…

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Charity

I was reading this post about Go-Gurt’s new Fizzix and the kids said they have been wanting to try it. Luckily, the first 8 people to link to Contest for Moms and the mom blog can get coupons to try … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget WFMW

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Charity

I didn’t have time to do a Works-For-Me Wednesday post this week, but I wanted to link to it anyway. As of this posting there are 162 bloggers sharing tips over at Rocks In My Dryer. Stop over and take … Continue reading →

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Carnival Time

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Charity

It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means. The 91st Carnival of Homeschooling is up at The Voice of Experience. I hope that you all get a chance at some point to sit down, sip a hot cuppa something you … Continue reading →

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My First Menu Plan Monday

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Charity

I have seen Menu Plan Monday on some of the other blogs I read, but I never participated because … well, because I didn’t menu plan. Recently, I decided that I needed to overhaul my food budget and start implementing … Continue reading →

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8 Things From My Kitchen

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Charity

Proverbs31 from Bringing Good Home tagged me with a newly created meme: 8 Things From My Kitchen. So, here are 8 things from my kitchen… (Read full post)1. We have no ready-to-eat food in our kitchen right now. Well, besides … Continue reading →

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Dyson and Pink – two words that were just made for each other

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Charity

The only thing better than a vacuum that doesn’t lose suction, is a pink vacuum that doesn’t lose suction. Especially, when purchasing said pink vacuum helps fund breast cancer research – and 5 Minutes for Mom is giving one away!!

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