Maybe take some of the lapbook projects she has already created and glue them to a science board. Then whatever space is left she could write her own reports/narrations, make a timeline, research other area's etc... I personally do not like most lapbooks because a lot of the time they take all the fun creativity out of it. Maybe if she made her own project board, she would regain an interest in it and get creative with it. Just a thought. Michelle

I decided to try out a unit to see if we would like TOG and then realized that it wasn't published yet. Thankfully I only ordered 1/30 so I don't have to wait long but the anticipation is killing me! I just want TOG to arrive!!!! Michelle

Weight Training. I started doing weight training at the YMCA in October and it has helped me to drop 25 lbs and drop 3 pant sizes ( I can actually wear 4 pant sizes down if I want it to be tight). I did diet in the beginning, but then I just started to eat healthy. The key is really to stick with it. I would say 3 x a week and then do some sort of cardio the other days, even if it is just power grocery shopping, running around your neighborhood or speed cleaning. Michelle

I guess the Nurtimill is the one I will go for. Although there is this nagging feeling that I should get a hand crank one in case the end of the world comes. :eek: LOL ;)Ugg! Michelle

Beth, I thought the Nurtimill is supposed to be the quiet one??? So a regular mill must be terrible. That is something to consider. Thanks! Michelle

I am looking at the mills over at the Urban Homemaker website and I really don't know which is the one I should buy. I want one that will last a really long time and will be easy to operate. I have heard a lot of good things about the Nutrimill but it is also the most expensive. I could really use some advise here on what you would do in my situation. Thanks! Michelle

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http://http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/westward/learning%2Bcenters I love this lady's ideas! I am so inspired! I am moving more and more away from set curriculum to using more stuff that I pull together and this is perfect for that. I love Charlotte Mason type of learning and this is so Charlotte Mason friendly. So do you set up learning centers? If so what kind do you set up? If anyone has any links with more information on what others have done I would love to see it. I am so excited by this! God Bless, Michelle:D

I average about 1000.00 a year, no matter if I have 2 kids or 4 kids that I am buying for. This year I am doing things differently though. I plan to only buy the bare necessities and put most of the money in my bank account. Then as things come up I am going to buy what I need. I will also add about $50 a month to the account to keep it from depleating. I am hoping this way, I don't get bored half way through the year after buying a full out curriculum. Michelle

The Urban Homemaker? If you don't mind me asking, Why are you looking for something like this. Do you know something I don't? :eek: Michelle

Actually those materials are mennonite. So your probably a mennonite. :) Michelle

I wouldn't recommend MFW Yr. 4. I haven't actually used it but year 3 was boring to me compared to last year, Rome to Reformation. I felt like all we did was notebooking and reading. I wanted more activities and more thinking activities. I also wanted more for the younger kids. Michelle

http://cp.c-ij.com/europe/papercraft/nl/building/index.html My daughter found this website. It is awesome. Also check out the science and other tabs. Michelle