I love it! Thanks for the chuckle!! :lol:

For those looking for a laminator, the Scotch Laminator is the Lightning Deal right now for $20. :)

Another vote here for springfree! We got ours here (Canadian company, we live there), but when we were searching for one I think we also came across them at Sears in the US.

We are using the dictation from Heart of Dakota. It is taken from Kate Van Wagenen's book which is also available for free online .

i.love.lucy would you be willing to share that delicious sounding banana oatmeal recipe? The combination of banana, oatmeal and coconut oil sounds like a "comfort" dish. I'd love to try it.

Wow! Thanks for sharing a story of perseverance, accomplishment and hope!! That left me teary eyed...what an extra special day that must have been for you, for everyone in your family!

We left HOD one year as well because I did not want to do 2 years of American History. Not saying it was the best choice, but it worked out for us. We skipped BLHFHG. My ds had just turned 9 and dd 7yrs 5mon when we started PHFHG. For the most part it has worked out. She does the gr3 grammar, ds does the gr4 grammar, she does gr 2 math, ds does gr4. (Math is a little more difficult for her.) It has not caused a problem. They do the readings independently then come to me to narrate, answer questions, etc. It has worked out for us with minimal tweaking. If you have a chance to see the manual, perhaps that would give you a better idea. I have not seen the CTC manual, so next year remains somewhat undecided. We may need to start out at half-speed, but for us it has been great to keep them both in the same book.

Thanks a lot for posting this! I purchased items I didn't even know I needed. :glare: Seriously, I found some great resources at a great price!!

So sorry. Praying that those dear to her would have comfort and strength. :grouphug::grouphug:

Some of my favourite meals to deliver are: salisbury steak, potatoes baked in cream sauce, salad, dessert meatballs, rice dish, salad, dessert sweet 'n sour sausage, side dish (rice or potatoes), salad, dessert Sometimes rye bread or french bread buttered and warmed up (or wrapped in foil ready for the oven). My sister-in-law just had her 4th dc (a son) and I'm looking forward to bringing her a meal this week. Thanks for the wonderful ideas posted. I'm always looking for something that is easy to carry out and easy for the family to clean up later. Some of those hearty soup suggestions would fit that bill perfectly!

Thank you! I'm excited about trying the German version.

Simply Charlotte Mason Business Math...thanks for the reminder :)

We are using R & S for grammar. The text has some writing assignments as well. We have been using the worksheets to go along with the text.

I'm so happy for you! Try to savor your mobility. :001_smile: A friend of mine, who is 24 weeks along in her pregnancy, just found out Friday that she is to take it easy for the same reason. We are hoping and praying that things will change soon.

Thank you for taking the time to post the above! I'll check into these suggestions. Sorry to the OP for the rabbit trail...

This always seems to be a struggle...any suggestions would be much appreciated. TIA

Steaming worked well for me. I also drink apple cider vinegar (1-2 Tbsp) in a cup of hot water, with some honey :) The ACV should be organic and "from the mother". I hope you experience relief shortly!

Praying for comfort for family and friends. :grouphug:

Thanks so much!

I hope you have a great time!! We were there in January...would love to enjoy those temps again :)

Thanks for all the helpful information! Yes, we plan to visit Disney and Sea World, possibly also Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens. Any suggestions on how to save on the park entry fees? Thank you for the addresses on searching homes to rent. We are hoping to find one in a nice community and fairly close to the main attractions, so thank you for those suggestions! Any other ideas/tips for our stay? ...rental vehicles, we are looking to rent a minivan, but that is looking quite pricey! Thanks again for your help!!:)

My parents are taking our family to Orlando from December 30-January 10! Our kids (9, 7 & 4 yrs) are thrilled!! We are looking forward to some warmer weather :) I would love to hear some suggestions for what to do during our stay there. If anyone has any advice on finding accomodations that too would be much appreciated! :) If you have any money saving tips you would be willing to share, I would appreciate that. Thanks for helping this mom try to plan a trip here quickly. :tongue_smilie:

I have the apple ipad keyboard and it works great. Now I wish I would have purchased the clamcase cover. :glare:

I vote for baked too. It is delicious and convenient baked! I use my pampered chef bar pan and it works fabulous. For a package of 500g I have to put the pan in twice, but the second go around is much faster with the pan still hot.

Thank you so much for sharing!