Ditto on the recipe... except my friend said Cornstarch instead of arrowroot... Carrie:-)

I'd try the Good Will first:-) While I have a nice Victoria's Secret Robe, my other 3 or so... I've gotten at the GW. I got one that had some emblem on it... took it out (seam ripper) and my mom appliqued over it with her Embroidery Machine... Carrie:-)

Where we live, you call the county guy who is responsible for coming out... he "put's it to sleep" with whatever they do pets with...ugh. (I've not done this, so don't attack me:-) You can take the cage out of city limits (here) and shoot it while it's in the cage... Remember, don't let it out... in the wild... it can let different diseases out... for the country animals...(Not good) Carrie:-)

I'd get a Bosch... Carrie:-)

Here in Oregon, Bill, we just wish you'd move our way. We'd all sign our kids up for you to teach math!! You must spend half your time on math programs:D Whew, I only wish I had your excitement about math :D ;)

If you're in a perfect place to have him take Korean Lessons, I think that'd be great! I always thought that if I adopted, I'd try to have my child speak their "native" language. Think about how much easier, should they want to minister of travel to Korea... Here's another thing, it's another "tie-in" to their birth culture:-) And, of course, it's easier to get the accent while younger. If God has placed you in a spot that has enough Koreans in it to do this... perhaps it's possible. My dad, totally caucasian, when young learned Korean... or some other asian language...just by playing with the next door neighbors... Probably just enough to be on a little kid level... but of course... he was maybe 4 or 5.... WHen you get older... you're much more likely to feel nervous about trying out a new language... Just a thought:-) Carrie:-)

We ported our home number over to a "home cell" so... same number.... and a phone. Carrie:-)

Teechino... or however you spell it... It's good! And, good for you... and gives you a "Let me have my coffee" feeling.. I can get it from our co-op:-) Carrie

Remember to get his other stories.... Many people like his voice better on his stories.. than him reading. Me... I like them all!! Carrie:-)

Hi There, I had a Books of the Bible plus a sentence about each book.... kinda like the one in Drew Campbell's book... but only Protestant books and a bit different... Anyone have one? Thanks! Carrie

Hey Hornblower:-) What nice videos! I didn't mean to say that I think that you should leave the puppy in the crate all the time, BTW, just when you can't be tethered with it.... When I watch these, I kinda just wish that we had ours from the time he was a puppy... he would have been SO cute! And, he's smart, so he would have been easier to train from the start:-) Carrie:-)

Hey Hotdrink:-) (Would that be coffee:-) ?? Too bad! I'd welcome a 6 yr old that needs friends. My little guy is a smart whipper snapper... and if your kids could focus say ...on Lego StarWars... or Lego Indiana Jones... they'd be friends for ever:-) Could you talk to some of the moms to help explain?? I'd welcome the opportunity to show love to someone who needs a friend... Heck... I'm pretty much in "normal" range... and I could use friends, too. Friends are important:-) Good Luck! Oops... forgot that this wasn't the original post... I did read that, too!!

Well, for dogs.... leash on dog when out of crate (and your hand at the other end:-) ... for a while... till you can trust them... So that they can be out of the crate... but with you not distracted:-) Carrie

Could you travel there for a week, travel somewhere else for another week and a half... and end up back there? So... you could really get to visit her during the time (or well... the kids could:-) and then end up back there... but kinda have a break for part of it?? Carrie:-)

Yup... crates and Tomato staking your puppy... Easier not to get into bad habits.. than to fix them:-) Carrie:-)

I just saw something about this, too! I'd like to know... and if there's a problem with an ex and homeschooling... I'd love it if they'd help on that, too! Carrie

I've looked at the book and like it... and I think I'm gonna get the DVDs...for my group...next year. My kids walked around saying "Burrundi" "-) Of course, I'm not sure I spelled that correctly:-) Carrie:-)

I'd try to squish him under the seat. Is he over the "rules" for under? If not, squishy is better than the cargo... Carrie

Off the top of my head..... is the grammar needed for Latin, not lightening his "grammar" load? Where is he in Latin? For me, I consider it "Logic" of a sort, too. And, of course, I suppose it's "Where is he in Latin?" Also, is he in 7th this year? Carrie:-)

How old is he? :-)

At least I got to laugh before I really started my day! Carrie:-)

http://nurtureminds.com/ (whole program for math... with an japanese abacus) http://www.melissaanddoug.com/dyn_search.php?q=abacus&button.x=0&button.y=0&button=Go (this is an abacus.... that you can use for "counting") Carrie:-)

Here's more that I found because of you:-) Thanks!! http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/ They have studies >>>(The Following) Please note that the works of art featured in these guides may have been moved to different galleries or placed off view temporarily. Animals All Around (760 K) Animals are everywhere in the Greek Galleries at the Met. Become an explorer and search for all kinds of creatures, big and small, as you learn why animals were important to the ancient Greeks. Childe Hassam (952 K) Experience snow-covered Union Square, stop to smell the flowers in a garden, and salute the flags of the world on Fifth Avenue as you learn about paintings by Childe Hassam, American Impressionist. Creature Features (740 K) Fangs, claws, wings, and beaks! Look at three examples of imaginary creatures in the Museum. Gilbert Stuart: Making Faces (357 K) Who was Gilbert Stuart and what did he do? How did he get to know George Washington and so many other famous people? And what was his connection to the United States dollar bill? The Harvesters (471 K) Join workers as they labor in the field during the harvest season and learn how Pieter Bruegel the Elder depicted their experience with nature. In and Out (830 K) Why do doors exist? There are many different types of doors and doorways. Take a walk around the Museum to find doors and doorways from many centuries and different parts of the world. Armor (796 K) Just because it's functional doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. Look at the patterns and designs used to decorate battle gear from around the world. Armaduras (786 K) El hecho de que una armadura sea funcional no significa que no pueda ser hermosa. Mientras exploran las galerías de Armas y Armaduras, observen los patrones y diseños que usaban para decorar los equipos de batalia alrededor del mundo. Let's Look at Stained Glass (703 K) What do you get when you mix bright colors, melted sand, and sunshine? Read about how stained-glass windows are created and learn more about two windows in the Museum. Make Your Mark! Sketching in the Galleries of the Metropolitan Museum (1.25 MB) Get out your pencils! Learn the basics of sketching by looking at works of art in the Museum's collection. Once Upon a Time in Rome (1.7 MB) Discover portraits, coins, wall paintings, animals, and more—all the way from ancient Rome. You might be surprised to find many objects that we still use today! Shall We Dance? (1.8 MB) How does movement appear in a still work of art? Since ancient times, artists have depicted the art of dance. Six Women, Six Stories (902 K) This guide looks at six female artists, their amazing works of art, and their fascinating stories! Think Sphinx (1.6 MB) Search for sphinxes in the Met's Egyptian galleries! Look closely to uncover the secrets of this part-human, part-lion creature. Kids' Q&A Kids' Picks What are kids' favorite things to see in the Museum? Take a look at what some of our young visitors picked! View divided pages of brochure (912 K) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper Mysterious Mummies What's beneath the bandages of those mysterious mummies? We've got the scoop. View divided pages of brochure (1369 K) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper MuseumKids The Art of Chess at The Metropolitan Museum of Art See how chess has inspired artists from different times and cultures to create beautiful works of art. Take a look at just a few pieces in the Museum—an individual chess piece, a complete chess set, a painting of chess players, and a chess table. View entire brochure (1.51 M) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper Behind the Scenes at the Met What really goes on at the Museum when it is closed? We've got the answers—and soon, you will, too. View entire brochure (500 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (1.5 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper The Facts Issue How many lightbulbs does the Museum order in a year? How many people visit the Museum in a day? Discover the answer to these and other questions in this issue of fun facts. View entire brochure (300 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (645 K) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper The Garden Issue The Museum blooms all over. Find out where and how in the garden issue. View entire brochure (425 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (1 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper The "Mixed-Up Files" Issue Calling all fans of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler—we've got an exclusive interview with the author, E. L. Konigsburg, plus a Mixed-Up Files tour at the Met! View entire brochure (890 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (4 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper Weaving a Story at the Met Learn the story behind one of the Museum's most beautiful tapestries. You can print out a fun activity, too! View entire brochure (1 M) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (3.3 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper What is Art Conservation? Detergent? Sponges? Brushes? How do people take care of the many different works of art at the Met? Check out this issue of MuseumKids for an introduction to how we preserve some of the objects in the Museum. View entire brochure (1.03 M) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (4.03 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper

SO, I had our year planned out with LCC (on paper), and each time I saw something "fun" I'd go back and look at the LCC....but when I started... "wow" you actually have to have the books..... (Science,,,history.... etc...) She's in 6th.... and some of them.... aren't enough! We're only in week 4... so still time to pack on more.... I have to say, I would have purchase a packaged "6th grade, minus Greek" package. How do I make even the easiest.... Hard??

You just ask at the store, and they order them in for you... at least mine did:-) I got my Stainless Steel Espresso maker for $150... which was half normal price... and not extra for Stainless Steel like the new ones. I only got a years warranty... but I figured that half price... half the amount of warranty... was good. :-) It's lasted years, now:-) Carrie