I went back and forth between Dukan and Atkins and finally chose Atkins. It has the research behind it and a really helpful website. http://community.atkins.com/index.jsp Here is a comparison between Dukan and Atkins. http://www.atkins.com/ContactUs/AtkinsVsDukan.aspx

We use mint.com. We *LOVE* it and it's FREE!

Same here.

This book is "IT" for me. http://www.amazon.com/Organized-Simplicity-Clutter-Free-Approach-Intentional/dp/1440302634/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305139467&sr=1-1

Yes! They are choose your own adventure. I ordered nearly all of them for my son (9) for Christmas and he LOVES them. I got them from Rainbow Resource. You can peak inside there. http://rainbowresource.com/pictures/010815/1305139085-437670

Could you possibly take one more trip to the salon to do the initial all over color? Highlighted hair (if it has been done with bleach) can be tricky. I would hate for you to do it yourself and get a bad result.....then you would be off to the salon for corrective color anyway. Future root touch-ups on all over color will be much easier to do at home.

My daughter is 13 and also a reader and not really into clothing. For Christmas, in addition to a Kindle, she asked for a Scentsy for her room and goodies from Bath and Body Works.

So sweet! I would love to see a picture. What a neat experience for you girls.

Took the words right out of my mouth ;)

Baby naming is fun, but we had a MUCH easier time naming our girls :D. Corbin James Landon James Joshua James Jothem James Carter James Garrett James

grateful sinner saved by GRACE ~ FORGIVEN

Another option to look at. http://scienceshepherd.com/biology.htm There is a lab DVD that can be used instead of or in addition to labs.

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I think we will see how it goes, knowing that we can always stop or slow down. :tongue_smilie:Seems so simple when you put it like that.

Thanks Kimmie, that is encouraging!

:bigear: anyone?

My 5 year old daughter (who will be 6 in the fall) is my youngest and way ahead for her age. Just being present during the read-alouds of her siblings has given her a great attention span and the desire to narrate. She has no trouble with copywork and is beginning to read well. I know AO Year 1 is geared more toward 7 year olds, so I am not opposed to waiting if she would benefit from another year of maturity. Experienced AO moms, give me your honest opinions. :)

:iagree: I really like R&S's focus on cementing the basics. My 5 year old is very "mathy" and is flying through the first grade book. My 4th grader is working at grade level. He used Saxon for a while, but didn't like jumping around with topics. My 8th grader is working in Saxon Algebra 1/2 and will move into Saxon Algebra 1 in August or September. At this time my plan is to have them all use Saxon for High School.

MFW? It might be too much for your youngest (content wise), but they do have a second and third grade supplement. I have never used it, I just know it is multi-age, has 1850-modern as a cycle, and uses SOTW 4. There are samples here: http://mfwbooks.com/products/M50/40/30/0/1 I am praying that the changes in your home give you peace and some much needed rest :grouphug:.

I didn't see the reference to the "helpers" :001_huh:. Here is a link to a nice Webster's 1828 online. http://www.1828-dictionary.com/

Have you seen this? http://www.amazon.com/Definitions-Defined-King-James-Bible/dp/156848075X/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295629293&sr=1-6 Same author as the Defined KJV Bible, but cheaper. ;)

For American History, my daughter is going to use America: A Narrative History (Brief Seventh Edition) by Tindall and Shi. There are two volumes. She will do volume one for ninth grade and volume two for tenth. I also purchased the companion volumes titled, For the Record: A Documentary History of America. Not only are these texts extremely readable and enjoyable, they can be found used on Amazon for peanuts. I think I paid less than $20 (shipping included) for all four books.

At the Memoria Press forum I asked if Saxon Algebra 1 would work after R&S 8 and Tanya said that it would be a fine next step. The Highland Latin School (linked with MP) uses Lial's books I believe.

I can't wait to start Memoria Press first grade.

:iagree: Saxon works well for us.

Well, my daughter is not a math hater, but it is by no means her favorite subject. I am convinced that Saxon math with Art Reed DVD's (available at Rainbow Resource) is what keeps her math average at 85% or better. We do every lesson and every problem, which is very important with Saxon. Saxon keeps concepts fresh through constant review. I also ordered the optional solution manual so that we can see all the problems worked out in the event that she misses one and has no idea why :0) Hang in there!