[Ways to use up milk?]

My family loves this recipe: https://moneysavingmom.com/creamy-milk-rice/

[Do you totally outsource HS, and if not, what do you use?]

I only outsource specific classes.  Foreign language for sure.  I feel confident in "teaching" through Spanish 2, but I just don't have time.  I learned Latin I&II with oldest DS, Oldest DD wanted German, so we outsourced German I-IV.  I outsource most of the AP classes.  Oldest DD self studied for AP Human Geography and AP US History.

I also outsource some special interest electives like Screenplay Writing, Crime Scene, etc.

My DD(grade 10) is not interested in AP.  This year we outsourced Spanish and ACAD(I know nothing about CAD and don't want to , haha)

I will have her do a writing class at some point next semester or early next year.  We use the feedback to help guide us in evaluating her work moving forward.  I have done that with each of my kids.

Mostly, I research and write my own plans.  I use My Father's World for history and English.  Although I highly modify it with each kid.

[Cute Trendy fall shoes]

13 minutes ago, SusanC said:

The price sends me into hysterics, but a friend has a pair from this brand that she wears all winter, every winter and loves. Similar look to Doc Martens but the low boots don't construct your ankle.

https://duckfeetusa.com/

Those are adorable!  Maybe if I don't buy anymore shoes for a year I could justify the cost!! haha

[Cute Trendy fall shoes]

33 minutes ago, MEmama said:

My Dr Martens! 😎

Cute with skinny jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts...a one stop, all purpose shoe. 🙂 
 

But yeah, maybe not what you’re looking for? 

I used to wear them all the time!

I don't like a tight fit around my ankles anymore tho.  

They are cute!!

[Cute Trendy fall shoes]

I hate shoe shopping.

I need some cute shoes I could dress up or down.  I can NOT do heels anymore.:(  A short wedge or short wide heel may be ok.

What are you wearing on your feet this fall?

[Jay wile chemistry videos]

We are using them this year.  So, only have had experience with a few.  I think they are very valuable.  He has 2 per chapter.  He goes over the material and calculations and links videos for experiments he has done and other relevant info.

[What do you do with wet/dirty dishcloths and dish towels before you wash a load?]

Don't stains and grease transfer to regular clothes?

 

I keep a bucket with a splash of Pine Sol. I rinse them out every couple days and wash twice a week.  Not stinky at all.(Unless you don't like Pine Sol smell.)

[Is it okay to eat this?]

I would use it for a low investment vegetable soup. I would probably not toss it.

[Best first time parents baby gift? under $50]

1 minute ago, Moonhawk said:

Oh let me count the ways! lol 😉 

Because it's a lot easier to change a diaper without having to take off pants.

And for girls wearing cute dresses but either it's cold of they are crawling, it gives their legs protections. (I hate hate hate tights on baby girls, I could never get them on right, lol)

They can double WITH pants when it's cold for an extra layer of warmth and the baby doesn't freeze completely during diaper changes

They can help hold on socks!!

They are cute and come in different patterns that pants can't really pull off.

And shoes! I would keep them hooked on the heels.  Then there were no chilly ankles!

[Best first time parents baby gift? under $50]

1 hour ago, Moonhawk said:

I've always liked baby leggings things, especially if baby would be a crawler during cold months.

 

I LOVE the baby legs!!  I used them with diaper only for crawlers.  Also, over pants in the front baby carrier(I hate when the pant legs ride up and freeze their bare legs!) 

I also love to give personalized cup labels.

[Y'all need this bag]

I bought one.  For when we go places again in the car with schoolwork.  Whenever that happens.

[9th grade art?]

On 9/3/2020 at 9:08 PM, alisoncooks said:

I'm looking at Virtual Art Instructor for my 9th grader. https://thevirtualinstructor.com/

They have some free content, or you can pay by the course, or a subscription. 

 

dd did this course last year for 9th grade Drawing I.  It was fantastic.  We went through the curriculum(the basics) and then she worked through the topics.  We bought the subscription.

[Oatmeal recipe that's a hit]

My favorite way to make oatmeal is in the rice cooker. Texture is perfect.  No boil over mess.  I put it in. 14 minutes later(while I'm running around doing morning chores) it's done.

We serve it with mini chocolate chips and coconut.

[HSA(Homeschool Spanish Academy) Choosing teachers?]

4 hours ago, RootAnn said:

There are a lot of new teachers. My DD just scheduled a few lessons with different ones to see who she clicked with. Once she found someone she liked, we scheduled as far out as possible because the good ones go quickly.

If I were doing it over, I'd have her schedule a different teacher every day this up coming week (making sure I gave her time in her day to do the homework). She should know by Friday who she prefers. Then, I'd schedule two or three lessons per week with that teacher for the rest of the year (knowing some weeks will be one & others will be three plus cancellations happen).

That DD is in college now, so my HSA experience is now a couple years old, so your mileage may vary.

Thank you!  I scheduled for all of September.  2 days each week and 5 different teachers, I think.  Thanks!

[HSA(Homeschool Spanish Academy) Choosing teachers?]

We are new to HSA.  I am overwhelmed with choosing a teacher.  Please PM me with good and bad experiences.:)

 

Thank you!

[Sunday recipe with frozen chicken breasts or ground beef?]

https://juliasalbum.com/easy-mozzarella-chicken-mushrooms/

I sometimes make ours without mushrooms.  i have used sauteed onions, green peppers, red peppers(sauteed or jarred), sauteed onions. It is so flexible.  I also always pound the chicken breasts thin and saute in oo or butter first.  We use less marinara.

You could serve with pasta or rice.

[UPDATE - Young adults who actually want to get married?]

Yep.  My ds is 24.  He is having such a hard time finding someone to date(to marry).  He said he has been waiting for the girls his age to settle down and grow up. lol  He doesn't like social media(and doesn't like the idea of using a  dating app ).  He works from home mostly and likes to stay home and not go out a ton. He's ready for a relationship. We're praying God will send him a match.  Soon, please.:)  CoVid has ruined the opportunity for volunteer stuff and average mingling opportunities.

[Dog poop recycler/composter?]

1 hour ago, KungFuPanda said:

In late fall I put a final layer of leaves on pile A and began pile B.  Anything collected through winter went into Pile B to start the new pile while Pile A finished off undisturbed. Pile B grew in the winter but was pretty neglected because I hate the cold. Sometimes snow was a layer. If it was super cold I often ignored clean up until temperatures were reasonable. If it thawed enough I’d pitch some extra leaves in to make up for the neglect. 
 

I only did this for a few years before I was, sadly, dogless. I produced a shockingly small amount of usable compost, but it was something and it kept the yard “safe” to walk in. Generally it went on front flower beds far from any edible plants. Even if it was broken down completely and just looked like soil, I couldn’t get past the ick factor of where it came from. 
 

ETA: in the summer I tossed the occasional bag of grass clippings in to make everything break down faster. 

Thank you. Very helpful to me.

[Dog poop recycler/composter?]

2 hours ago, KungFuPanda said:

I did a diy version. A chicken wire cylinder, a pile of leaves, and a long handled scoop and rake set. I cleaned the yard with the shovel/rake thing, dropped it in the cylinder, and layered with leaves. I started a new cylinder in the fall. By spring, the first cylinder has broken down completely and the compost can go on non-edible plants. Repeat, repeat, repeat. 
 

My thought process was that I skipped buying a doggie septic tank, burying it, and needing to open and close the lid each time. I also avoid putting effort into compost that I could never use. I also avoided the ongoing purchase of enzymes. Granted, you can SEE a leaf compost above ground, but my landscaping is woodland so it blends in much better than my black compost cylinder I use for food waste. 

Thank you for your thoughts.  We have a woodland yard and lots of leaves.  But what about winter?  

I did consider the cost of the enzymes. That's a negative.  Not too excited about opening the lid either.  Trying to figure out a work around for that.

[Dog poop recycler/composter?]

I am trying to plan out a doggie space in our back yard.  It will be on the smaller side.  It will have a fence, an area of pet artificial grass, and some stone pavers.  I am planning for a hose in that area for easier clean up.  So, I have been watching lots of Youtube videos on poop management.  I am tired of the kids tracking in dog poop which is a big reason I am building this area.  I am fascinated with the idea of composting it in a buried bin.  Anyone have experience with this?

[Blue Tent Calc or any BT math- what's the set up?]

DD went straight from DO Precalc to BT Calc BC.  No problems and did great in the class.

[Living Book Curriculum: Sassafrass Science by Elemental Science]

I bought Sassafras Zoology for this year for grades 4 and 2.  They read lots of living books, but they wanted a "subject".  They want to "do science".  I had planned on putting something together, but life happened.  And I think this will fit well with our nature study of birds this year.  The logbook looks like it will be perfect for my kids.  They know A LOT of stuff about animals thanks to books and Wild Kratts, so I don't know if this will teach them a ton, but I think it will help them sort out all that knowledge.  We are also getting a zoo membership this year since museums and the aquarium will not happen for us.

[Vocabulary (roots) curriculum]

I have tried so many different things!  I have settled on this.

I don't think I'd call it FUN.  But, it is less tedious than other options.  We learn 2 a week.  I try to point out words in daily speech or reading that apply.

[cradle cap...in a 12 y.o.]

And make sure he is rinsing the shampoo out properly.

 

I have washed my daughters' hair in the sink during times like you described.  I think in our situation it was puberty glands+not scrubbing/rinsing well.

[Catch Me Up--what's just not done for babies anymore?]

I loved having small/medium sized blankets for cuddling.  Homemade is so special!

 

One of my favorite baby gifts was a homemade busy book. Kind of like this.

Another is a carseat cover or shopping cart cover.