University of Oregon--Go Ducks!

BA in Psychology. I began (first 3 years) as a journalism major, and did some internship work in that area. But I really wanted to be a counselor and help other people. I was also extremely interested in psychology. I planned on getting a master's in couselling, but I had kids instead. :D Kim

Definitely not my thing. Besides, I went through a slight hippy stage in college, and there wasn't a sorority for hippies. ;) Kim

lavender cilantro pine trees freshly watered earth roses my babies' heads (I haven't smelled that for nearly 11 years!) garlic in butter Kim

I've learned alot from you, and I always read your posts when I skim the boards. :thumbup: Kim

Taking money out of your retirement fund is never a good idea (until retirement, of course). Every financial book I have read and every financial person I have talked to says this. As far as camping...I love to camp and go quite a bit in the summer. I do have a pop-up trailer, but I've only had it a few years. Prior to that I always tent camped. Camping is work no matter how you do it. If you have a water proof tent and some good cushioning under your body (I like heavy duty foam pads vs. air mattresses, because they don't deflate) there isn't much difference between that and the trailer. Our electrical doesn't work, and we don't cook in the trailer to keep bears away. Hope this helps you! Kim

I want to also say thanks for the replies! They were very helpful as I try to plan our first year of high school history. :) Kim

I have no experience with this and want to get the best deal possible, while still being realistic. Your comments were very helpful! Kim

before my son's once-a-week guitar lesson, Sat. morning (my favorite time because not many other people are out and about), or Sunday after church. None are optimal, but Saturday a.m. is the most leisurely. However, I would rather spend my Sat. a.m. leisurely at home. :rolleyes: HTH, Kim

but I have one in school and the youngest two at home. We don't celebrate or downplay the differences. The differences just ARE, if that makes sense. This situation is best for our family, and each child is very happy where they are. Sorry I couldn't really answer your question, but this is our experience. :) Kim

we loved A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder (the sequel) by Richard Peck. All my kids, about 12, 9, and 7 at the time, loved them. Kim

I take: a multivitamin calcium B-complex iron C probiotics, if that counts HTH, Kim

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I hope I'm not the only one who says "no." :) When I was a girl, my dad took me hiking a lot, and I loved finding "souvenirs." I had rocks, bones, skulls, whatever. And I proudly displayed them on the desk in my room. I don't have these little trinkets anymore, but the fond memories remain. But take this with a grain of salt. I also loved to clean the fish when we went fishing; I still do. I really don't like putting the worm on the hook though. That really doesn't make sense. :confused: Kim

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I don't yet have college aged kids, so my experience is nil. :) I would get the fees for both schools, add everything up, then subtract whatever you will be able to give her. Show her in writing how much more it will cost her and what her payments will be when she is done. Have her research how much she will be able to make right out of college. After that, I would let her make her own decision, especially if she will be paying for most of her own education. She will be an adult, albeit a young inexperienced one, but I think they need to be making their own decisions at this point, especially if they are paying for them. If I were paying, however, I would say, "Here's how much I'm going to spend. If you want more, you'll have to figure that out." And then I'd still let her make the decision. Hope this helps. Kim

I thought I'd do a brief intro. I think I'm finally getting the hang of these new boards. It took me awhile, though. I have three kids...16 yos, who attends public school (I homeschooled him through 6th grade) and does well there, 13 yos and 10 yod, both of whom I've always homeschooled. I plan on continuing with the younger two until the end. Right now I'm trying to plan for high school for next year, and am I ever overwhelmed! I've been hanging out more on the high school boards getting a feel for "how it's done." I think the best things I've learned about homeschooling have come from this board. (I lurked a lot when my kids were younger, and posted occassionally as Kim in ID and then Hikin' Mama). So hello, and thanks for all the info you ladies and gents are willing to share! Kim

Yay You! Kim, who has always read your posts, 'cause they are full of wisdom and hope!

I think I'm due to read it again. :) The question I have about British lit set in this time period...Is it just me, or are most of the women a bunch of shallow airheads? Did the authors create these characters as ninnies so that the great qualities of the main female character really shine through? Or were the majority of women just that way back then? Just an observation I've had as I've read books by Bronte and Austen, which I love by the way! Kim

There are several books with a variation of this title listed. I wasn't sure which one people used for a history spine. Thanks! Kim

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How difficult is this to use? I just went to the website to print out a week's worth of lesson plans so that I could get a feel for it. It was 56 pages!!! Also, how much total does this program cost when you include the price of book you need with the program? Finally, would it be easier and more cost effective to use a spine (I'm looking at Spielvogel per recommendations on this board) and flesh it out with books listed in TWTM? Thanks so much! Kim :confused: