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  1. Wow! Those are really cool, and beautifully done. Thanks for the links.
  2. I need some recommendations on what to look for in a microscope for high school use. We will be doing Biology: Exploring Life this year. Any favorites, or ones to avoid? Also, where do most of you buy your science supplies? Thanks in advance!
  3. I just ordered and received my edition from B&N. I had thought it was the newest edition, but it has a 2004 date?!? The ISBN is 0-13-062592-2. I also got the cd-rom to go with it, and have since been looking for a TE, and noticed there were several different ISBN's.
  4. One of my family's favorite meals ever is from a recipe I got from these boards when they were the old boards :001_smile:---long before I started posting! I make these quite often, and EVERYONE here loves them. Belated thanks to the poster who shared this recipe some years ago! Italian Sandwiches 3-4 lb boneless beef chuck roast (or other cut) can of beef broth 12 oz.jar of pepperoncini peppers envelope of Good Seasons Italian dressing hoagie rolls sliced mozzarella cheese I brown the beef on all sides before throwing it into the crockpot. Pour the beef broth, and 1/2 jar (or more if your family likes spicy) of the pepperoncinis and liquid over the roast. Sprinkle with the packet of italian dressing. Cook on low 7-8 hours. I usually start it on high for the first hour. Shred beef, place on hoagie rolls, top with mozzarella cheese, pop sandwiches under the broiler until cheese is bubbly and delicious. Serve with a side of the beef juice to dip sandwiches into. SO. very. yummy!
  5. Thanks for that info...I wasn't aware it was available at Amazon. That is a good deal!
  6. I gotta say, I love Jim's too....awesome coffee...no bitterness at all. My favorite Jim's blends are Jo Jo's Java and Italian Roast. It is a little pricey, but as Wildflower stated above, I find I use less of it than other coffee brands. I buy whole bean and grind it at home.
  7. This is how I ended up seeing this bizarre show last night, too. Dd called me into the room saying, "Mom, you have GOT to see these crazy people!" I came in just as they were spraying half a can of hair spray all over the little 4 yo blond girl's hair/face/body while the mother or father said something like, "she's not feeling well today, she may have a little fever." And, then when on to say they may be taking her to the doctor AFTER she was done. WHAT?!? It was all just so disturbing to me. I'm not a big fan of pageants to begin with, but taking these tiny children and making them dress, walk, and act like miniature adults is beyond creepy to me. I truly felt sad for these kids.
  8. Thanks so much for posting this. There are some wonderful lesson plan ideas on this blog. I'l lbe using Handbook of Nature Study for all 3 of my kids this year, so this is great timing!
  9. What a beautiful post---and a great reminder to all of us to cherish our time with our children and make the most of every day we have with them, as it is all too fleeting. It sounds like you are certainly doing that!
  10. My 13yo and 10yo both recognize the benefits of homeschooling. My 5yo, who will be starting kindergarten this month, says wants to go to a "real school" so she can ride the school bus...
  11. I'm in the middle of Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. I'm really enjoying this book;the writing is beautiful.
  12. One of my main goals as a homeschooling mother is to guide my children to become life-long learners. So, with that in mind, I feel it's very important to instill in my kids a genuine love for learning. I absolutely LOVE teaching my children and learning alongside them....and I let them know it! Enthusiasm is contagious. When my kids see my delight at teaching them something new, they are more apt to WANT to learn. An incredible advantage we have as homeschoolers is being able to tailor our teaching to our children's interests and learning styles. Two of my children are Civil War buffs----they spend a lot of time reading, watching movies, researching, and discussing this time period. Let your children (especially as they become older) offer their input into curricula choices. It has been my experience that my kids become more active, willing, (and happy!) participants in their education when they see how much I value their opinions. Probably most important of all---enjoy and be thankful for every moment you have teaching your children (even those moments when you want to pull all your hair out....and you will have those;)); read aloud to them, play with them, learn with them!
  13. Yes, Critical Thinking's Word Roots comes in both book and cd-rom form. Here's the link to all the Word Roots products The Critical Thinking Co.â„¢ - Search Results
  14. We really like Critical Thinking's Word Roots software.
  15. Nice job! I just called dh in to take a look at your pizzas. He wants to give it a try now.
  16. Absolutely. My dd devours historical fiction and classics; she has read every Jane Austen novel except Mansfield Park (hasn't gotten to it yet). She has read Uncle Tom's Cabin and The Red Badge of Courage. She's in the middle of Great Expectations. AND she has read Twilight. It works for us...
  17. We sure did! We were at the beach this morning when we heard it. I didn't realize what it was until I read your post.
  18. I don't care for pants or shorts with text across the rear. That's about my only rule. I have no problem with spaghetti straps, shorts, or skirts above the knee. My daughters have their own sense of style and I generally allow them to choose what suits them.
  19. I nursed all three of my children whenever they were hungry WHEREVER we were: libraries, restaurants, malls, Walt Disney World. My children did not take bottles. I honestly do not understand how someone can equate nursing a baby to urinating in public. Mind boggling....
  20. Happy Birthday to your son! My son also got Snap Circuits when he was 7, and it was one of his favorite things ever.
  21. For the Civil War: "Gettysburg" and "The Blue and the Grey."
  22. Yes, I agree with this! I frequently give my son a choice of acceptable options. Most of the time, it works.
  23. My migraines are most likely hormone related, as well. Mine will sometimes last on and off for 10 days. I am now taking Relpax when they will not. go.away. Relpax is a triptan drug. It will work for migraines only, not tension or other types of headache pain. It does work for me. However, I do find I have to take one each day for the duration of my migraine episode. You might want to make an appointment and ask about Relpax or another triptan to have on hand when you have a migraine episode that will not respond to natural or otc remedies. Fiorinal, which is aspirin, caffeine, and butalbital is another option if you have migraines that are not very frequent, but it can cause rebound headaches if you have to use it too often. I hope you find relief, I know how horrible it is to suffer with migraine pain.
  24. Well, dh gives me free rein in deciding what to purchase for our children's education. I do not need to go to him for "approval" of my purchases. I have no outside income of my own; dh provides all the funding. He also is home much of the week, and sometimes lends a hand by keeping our 5 yo busy while I work with my two older children. And, the biggest thing (next to allowing me to purchase whatever I feel necessary), is he doesn't flip out (usually :)) when the house becomes a total mess.
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