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Synonymous with largest or most formal meal of the day. In my circles, the elderly call lunch "dinner". Everyone else uses it to refer to supper when eaten in a more formal setting.
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There are now a zillion styles of crocks, much more stylish than the originals. Just as comfortable.
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I have an education degree and was certified when I taught straight out of college for 1 1/4 years before my son was born. I never went back after my maternity leave (that was 20 years ago).
I still love teaching, hence homeschooling and tutoring after school. What I can't stand is behavior management, which is why I don't see myself ever teaching in a classroom again below grade 11/12 or Jr. college (8th graders were a nightmare!).
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The Kindle app shows all the book covers in full color in a rolling Rolex fashion. I always read on my Paperwhite and I have all my books organized into categories, but sometimes I peruse the covers in the app to remind me more clearly what I have.
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Umm, no. I keep the kitchen stocked and cook a large dinner every night, that's it.
Everyone reheats his/her choice of leftovers for lunch.
For breakfast, we eat a range of toast and bagels, cereal, smoothies and yogurt, and sometimes eggs or pancakes, but I don't cook it. It's every man/woman/child for himself.
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LOE is an excellent program, but moves a bit fast for dyslexics, IMO. I would start practicing the phonograms ahead of time.
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OK, I'm back home. I have never personally previewed or tried the Barton program, so I cannot truly compare them. I understand that Barton is fully planned and scripted, which of course would be easier to use, but...from my experience, if you are an experienced homeschool teacher who is committed to putting in the time and effort necessary to help your struggling reader, you can definitely do Wilson on your own.
The teacher's manual is very good at spelling out how to plan a lesson, the different parts of a lesson and how to conduct it, etc. I believe there is even an instructional DVD now that walks you through how to conduct a lesson.
It does require time to choose which words from the word bank you will use for reading, spelling, etc., I'd say about an hour every weekend, until you get the hang of it, then the planning will go much more quickly.
Although it requires more time and planning, it can be to your advantage that the lessons aren't pre-planned and pre-scripted, because you can continue to create more lessons on the same topic until your child is ready to move on, incorporate and repeat the use of certain words they have a hard time with, etc., so it is very customizable.
If money is no object, you have a bunch of other kids to teach, and you really need something open-and-go, then you probably want to go with Barton. If you have the time and inclination to learn the process and create your own lessons with the guidance of the teacher's manual, Wilson is an excellent, affordable choice.
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Yes, I completed the whole program, all 12 levels, with no training. I'll try to get back to you when I get to a computer and can write more. Or you can message me.
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Yes, Build Your Library or Moving Beyond the Page social studies units.
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Personally, I prefer the Wilson tiles. They are nice thick magnets with a magnetic board for storage and word building.
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Yup, super awesome. I make all my soups, stews and pasta in the IP. Also roasts, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, beets and turnip. If I had to make the choice, I'd have a single hot plate to replace my stove top, but don't take my IP!
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I remember there being SW promotional photos on cereal boxes as a young child, but that's it. Never saw it, still haven't. Just never struck me as something I or my family would watch.
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Exact same scenario, arms between legs, couldn't see. It was a girl.
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Believe it or not, stale cigarette smoke, especially mixed with Shower to Shower body powder. My grandma was the only person in my life who smoked, and while I hate the smoke itself, the scent of its residue brings me to a happy place.
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I don't have any personal goals that I wanted to accomplish that I didn't, as in education, kids, travel, etc. I wanted to visit Europe, get my BA, get married, work for a little while, have kids and stay home with them. I accomplished all of that by the age of 23. I had no particular goals for my child-rearing years other than, well, child-rearing, lol. I expected when they were grown I would either get a part-time job doing something fun and/or volunteer.
So, I have no personal regrets. What I do have is a feeling that I was robbed of the middle-class life I grew up in and expected to replicate as an adult. We were well on our way when the economy tanked 10 years ago, and we have been at status quo ever since. At this point in our lives, I expected us to have a good sized house 1/2 paid off, fairly new cars, a higher income, basically, the stability that my parents had at our age. After being homeowners for several years early in our marriage, we have been renting for the past 10, and are just now finally in a position to buy a house. A house that is the exact same size as the house we sold 10 years ago but 20% more expensive, with the same salary. I should be thrilled to finally have our own house again, but I can't help mourning the bigger kitchen, more bedrooms, extra space I expected to have by now, while worrying about tight finances.
Then I feel guilty for feeling cheated, because I know the vast majority of us are in the same boat, and so many are so much worse off, having no home or income at all, etc. Not to mention those in other countries who have lost their homes to wars, famine... I try to be humble and grateful everyday. But, I do still resent it.
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I've only been using the free trial for 2 weeks, but everything has come on the day they "guaranteed". Some items do seem to take longer than others, but as long as I pay attention to the date given, they always get here.
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We've always had laundry in the basement, and that's how I like it. While house hunting, I rejected several houses that had laundry in the main bathroom. I like to throw a load in as soon as I wake up in the AM, and sometimes go to bed with the dryer running. I wouldn't be able to do either with the machines right next to where everyone is sleeping. I also love the built in activity it gives me. Lugging the clothes up and down really isn't a big hassle, and the physical activity feels great. I also need space to spread our drying racks for delicates, etc. that isn't in public view.
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I tried several, and ended up discovering that Google Keep did everything I wanted, simply and easily. Check it out!
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I agree. There are several different types of cards, and they're each a very specific design. Laminating will bring the cost up quite a bit, and then you have to cut them all out (getting the cards cut evenly after laminating can be tricky).Buying them is the easiest- the cards are specific. In my opinion it would just be too hard to make your own.
If you are crafty and extremely tight on funds, you could do it.
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We went last year, when our dc were 4, 15 and 18. Considering our age spread, it was perfect timing and everyone enjoyed themselves.
ETA: Our youngest was able to walk all day on her own, and was in full princess obsession mode, so it was perfect. We went when we did out of fear that the older kids would soon be moving on with their own lives and not be available for a family trip. If this had not been the case, we likely would have waited until she was 6.
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No clue. My grandmother used to refer to old actors, etc. often, but never heard that one.
ETA: and I'm 43. That leaves at least 2 if not 3 generations clueless.
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I'm flying home from visiting the in laws overseas on that day. Unfortunately I seem to have developed travel anxiety, so I really don't need another cause for concern on that day :(
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MercyA, I appreciate and agree wholeheartedly with your comments. I wanted to clarify that I did not intend to place the same negative stereotypes onto Christians as are being placed on Muslims, which is why I chose to add the word "puritanical", to convey a historical and sectarian interpretation of the reasons for female modesty. Covering is so foreign to many people in modern society, that when they do see one of us, they automatically project what they see as outdated and oppressive treatment of women within their own cultural history to those of us choosing modesty in our time.
I agree that most bridges are built at the grassroots level. Interestingly, before 9/11, I was regularly approached by children and their mothers in supermarkets, asking if I would mind explaining why I dress the way I do, which I greatly enjoyed and appreciated. Unfortunately, our individual voices have been drowned out by the media covering extreme rhetoric and behavior on all sides. No one asks anymore, likely because they falsely believe they already know all the answers :(.
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Wow. This was so painful, discouraging and disappointing for me to read. It is hurtful to me to know that there are fellow females who think I am oppressed because I choose not to expose my body to the world. I understand men not "getting it," but is it really so hard to imagine that some women prefer modesty, through a free personal choice? And that many of such women are Muslim?I think since the specific purpose of a burka or hijab is not just to be modest, but rather specifically target women and shame them and keep them from equality, it is not ok. I think women are just as valid as men. They are not filthy and dirty things that must be watched and disciplined by men. And they are not out to do bad things when they leave skin uncovered. Accepting the burka is accepting a degrading view toward women and a complete lack of equality.
I realize there is a lot of oppression and injustice in many patriarchal societies, and enforcing culturally acceptable dress can be part of that. Please don't equate such behavior with Islam. There are plenty of cultures, societies and religions that oppress women, and plenty of Muslims (absolutely the majority in Western countries) who believe in gender equality and respect for women. Many of us are working toward better education in those areas of the world in order to put a stop to unjust social practices that abuse women.
I assure you, if a woman is on the beach in a burkini, she is more than likely wearing it out of personal choice and conviction. If she were from an oppressive family, she would be at home, not at the beach. The same goes for Muslim women attending college, med school, working in public, etc. while dressed modesty. Do you really think a family who would force them to cover up would allow them to get a college degree and work outside the home?
For most of us, our modest clothing is a symbol of our faith, our morals, and our refusal to be judged based on our body shape or size or hair style. It has nothing to do with shaming women, and everything to do with respecting our privacy. I suspect the above quoted assumption of what Muslim women's clothing symbolizes has more to do with Christian puritanical teachings than Islam.
If you've never met a Muslim woman in your community, I highly recommend befriending one. I'd bet you'll find out she's anything but oppressed, and feels proud and liberated by her modest dress. Just a thought.
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anyone else feel disappointed in your wedding?
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I would not take your dh's statement that he doesn't care about celebrations, etc. to mean he would never consider or refuse to do a vow renewal. Just because it means nothing to him, doesn't mean he wouldn't do it if you really wanted to. But, you have to decide if you really want to do a vow renewal, after you have realistically assessed how it would be, not the fantasy of what you wish your wedding had been, you know? If a vow renewal would make you happy, work toward planning one. If you are simply feeling regret about what might have been and a new ceremony wouldn't fix that, then you have to deal with those feelings. It might seem too late now, but maybe you need to express to someone (MIL, SIL etc.) what you just shared here: how you were so naive and never meant to hurt people and really regret alienating them, etc. It might not change anything, but at least you'll get it off your chest.
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