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    For the 10th time, no my daughter cannot stay over at your house!!!

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Really, something along the lines of, "we don't allow dd to sleep over friends' houses, but if your dd would like to sleep over ours, she's more than welcome" does not seem at all odd to me. You can choose to take offense, but in the end you don't HAVE to understand my parenting choice.

     

    It's not like Nakia is allowing her dd to sleep over other friends' houses and not this friend. It's a family rule that she not do sleepovers away from home. If she decides to invite friends to sleep over instead, great. If a mom chooses to take offense, well that's her choice.

     

    Lisa

     

    :iagree:

     

    And, the bolded above, is almost exactly how we respond to other parents who ask our kids to spend the night.

     

    We've even taken other kids on short vacations with our family, but again, it's not something we would allow our kids to do.

     

    It's just how we do things. And, honestly it's never been an issue for us.

    Has anyone else seen Pirates 4?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I saw it last night. I thought it was good, but not as good as some of the previous ones. I didn't catch it in 3-D either, because I get headaches and so does DD.

     

    We saw it, thought it was fun and action-filled, even though the storyline left a bit to be desired....and, I thought the mermaid scenes were a little on the misogynistic side (yes, I know we're talking about pirates, but still...) My biggest complaint was the migraine I ended up with the next day :glare:, as we did see it in 3D (which was cool, btw) and that, combined with the salon visit before the movie was a recipe for disaster for me and my migraine-prone self.

     

    I did miss Will, Elizabeth, Norrington, and the two bumbling pirates, but enjoyed seeing Gibbs again and I thought Blackbeard was cast well.

     

    I do think it's a movie best appreciated in the theater, rather than at home, and the 3D makes it even more "larger than life."

    Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe - who has it?

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    I think it was Amy in Orlando's recipe.

     

     

    Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

     

    3 -4 lb. chuck or rump roast -- trimmed of fat

    1 package dry Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix

    1/2 of a 16 oz. jar pepperoncini peppers -- including juice (or more to taste- I just dump the whole thing in but usually have a bigger roast)

    1 cup water and 1 package au jus gravy packet OR 1 can beef broth

    sliced cheese (swiss or provolone)

    kaiser rolls

     

     

    Mix all ingredients together in a slow cooker or crockpot. Cook several hours (5-8 hours) on low. When meat is done (at lest 5 hours), shred it and put back in its juices to finish the cooking time. The more time it has to soak up the juices after you shred it, the better! Put shredded meat on rolls. Top with favorite cheese and put the top roll on. Bake in the oven or put under the broiler until roll is toasted and cheese is melted. Serve with a bowl of the juices and peppers for dipping.

     

    Yes, this is the one I got from these boards many moons ago (only I used sliced mozzarella). It became an instant hit in my house and I made it quite frequently until my two older kids became vegetarians...

     

    It is scrumptious!

    Carry On Mr. Bowditch... Really?

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    There are GOOD lessons in the book. I have NO doubt about that and I'm certain we all have to sail by ash breeze occasionally. :) However, wow, with the recommendations I was expecting a STELLAR book, kwim?

     

    I think it has some wonderful lessons in it and I will say I want to like math more now ;) but I can't imagine reading it aloud again.

     

    And, see, I can't wait to read it aloud again with my 7 yo. My older two and I LOVED this book and would place it in the "stellar" category.

    Migraine question

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    For those of you that suffer from migraines, have your headaches and/or triggers changed over the years? Can allergies (seasonal or food) or peri-menopause change migraine patterns?

     

     

     

    Peri-menopause has intensified my migraines somewhat. As for triggers, I have many, but there usually has to be a combination of them. For instance, I've been sick with a migraine most of today that I'm quite sure was brought on by a trip to the hair salon yesterday (shampoo bowl and smell of dyes etc.) followed by Pirates 4 movie in 3-D last night. BAD idea...

    Do You Like Children That Aren't Your Own?

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    I love kids, it's some parents I don't like. I actually prefer my house being the kid's gathering place. I know dh or I will be keeping an eye and ear out supervising. Too many kids are left roaming the neighborhood freely. I'm saddened by the kids craving adult attention, their parents don't listen to or talk with them. I wish there were more responsible parents. Many of the kids do have discipline and roughness issues where I step in and say we do not x,y, z here, you may ____. There are others who seem insecure and must boast or put down my kids instead of just having fun together. My heart breaks to have to send them home because they weren't taught any better. There are no other homeschoolers in our neighborhood. My guys play with all walks of life. Each child is special and I am honored to spend time with them, everyone has a story and wants to be valued.

     

    I love this, especially the bolded, and agree with most of what you wrote.

    Book a Week in 2011 - Week twenty

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Because the whole daunting process of college prep, planning, and financing is looming quite large on our horizon over here, I read Crazy U: One Dad's Crash Course in Getting His Kid Into College by Andrew Ferguson.

     

    Eye-opening, scary (at times), hilarious ( a lot of the time :001_smile:) look at all the hoops parents and kids need to jump through on the journey to receiving and funding a decent college education.

     

    While I enjoyed the book, and loved Ferguson's humor, I came away a bit stunned by some of the info relayed: Want to increase your child's chances of getting into the "right" college? You can hire a private college admissions counselor for a mere 40,000 dollars to give you an advantage in the process. Mind-boggling. I'm thinking we won't be going that route...:lol:

    Discovering Music.....questions about use

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    We just started using Discovering Music this week.

     

    All 3 of my kids are watching it, my teen will be doing most of the exercises in the workbook. We're still getting a feel for the pacing. It is recommended (in the workbook) to watch each lecture twice to get the most out of it.

     

    I will say I'm impressed with all the history in this course so far. My teen, who took AP European History this year mentioned how helpful it would've been if we had Discovering Music earlier in the year to reinforce some of the key events/dates in European history.

    When teens start challenging the views they grew up with

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I pretty much agree with the message in my current avatar: "Children should be taught how to think, not what to think."

     

    I truly don't expect my children to parrot my beliefs. In fact, I wouldn't want them to. I want to help them fine-tune their own ability to form opinions and make well-thought-out decisions, and establish a belief system that resonates with them.

     

    One thing I do feel is important is that they have the necessary tools to arrive at their own set of beliefs. And, as their parent, I feel my job is to guide them by teaching them logic and reasoning skills, by instilling in them a desire for life-long learning, and by modeling moral and ethical behavior.

     

    I have already had some of the most amazing discussions with my two older children, and, I hope they will always be comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas with me, even if they are not completely aligned with mine.

    Do you have a baby grand piano?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    We have what's called a Parlor Grand or Living Room Grand. I can't say enough good things about it. Love the way it sounds, love the way it looks, love the way it feels to play it (and I'm not even one of the pianists in the house...but, I'm working on it :)).

     

    In addition to the gorgeous music it produces, a piano can be a stunning piece of furniture.

     

    My daughters both play, and although they've played for only a little more than two years, they are both very involved in their music and have progressed at a great pace. I do credit the piano a little because it's such a joy for them to play. Previously, they played on a digital piano, and while it's nice as far as digital pianos go, it just isn't an acoustic.

     

    One thing I learned from doing research before buying our piano last year: don't automatically assume that just because it's a Baby Grand, it will have superior sound. There are some wonderful uprights out there that produce sound equal to or better than some of the Baby Grands, and sometimes for less money, so it's important to play them before purchasing.

     

    Larry Fine's The Piano Book would probably be helpful as you contemplate (what can be) a huge investment.

     

    Much luck with your decision!

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