Thanks!

Thank for the ideas! The apps would definitely be fun for my kinder. I am still looking for more ideas for my children that are in grades 6th, 4th, and 2nd.

Anyone else? :)

Yes! Thank you. I'm trying to gather up as many things as I can to fill up about 30 minutes each morning. I forgot about poetry memorization!

Hi to All, Every morning, my children(grades 6,4,2,K) spend about 30 minutes doing what I call Math Lab. They work independently on math facts, teaching textbooks, or math games. I use it to get them revved up for the actual math lesson for that day. Kinda like a warm up. I am trying to create the same kind of thing for Language Arts. I'm not sure where to begin. Can you offer up any ideas? Thanks!

Is this it? http://www.yarnsoftheheart.com/

I have a genuine question: When both my parents passed away, I received numerous cards, some with checks. In time I spoke to everyone and thanked them. Although I was very grateful, it was and still is quite painful to acknowledge my parents passing. Was I supposed to also write them thank you notes as well?

Peace, Thank you for all of the prayers. We are back home now. May peace upon you.

Peace to All, I am asking for prayers. On Tuesday, my mother passed away. She was just 56. This is 15 months after my father, who was just 59. I am in complete shock. I am at a loss. I am angry. I am sick to my stomach. Please pray for her peaceful journey into the afterlife. Her funeral is Tuesday. We are about to embark on a 18 hour drive to get there. Please pray for our safe journey. Thank you. Peace be upon you.

Kesha-Crazy Kids Beyoncé- Single Ladies and Love on top

Black Eyed Peas- I gotta feeling.....they actually have quite a few dance songs Taio Cruz- Dynamite Katy Perry - Roar LMFAO- Party Rock Anthem- check this song, It might have once racy word, not sure though. Jessie J - Domino Carly Rae Jephson- Call me maybe

How about Happy by Pharell Williams? It's all over the radio.

On Feb.3, I weighed in at 226 and this morning my weight is 208! So, I'm doing great! My goal weight is 150 by July and I know I can get there. So, this is what I am doing. I have done this before and I dropped about 50 pounds in 2 1/2 months. I was able to maintain for over a year, but I had my 2 additional children and then I lost my father last January. So my health was not on my mind. 6 days a week, 1 hour of cardio. I break it down to two 30 minute sessions of brisk walking(4.0) on the treadmill, this puts me at about 4 miles of BRISK walking. After I have mastered that I will shoot for jogging and then work up to running. But, I don't think I will do more than an hour. For food, I don't count calories, but I do proper portion sizes. I am eating a small meal every every 2-3 hours. So a typical day looks like this: 1 cup of oatmeal with flaxseed and 2 scrambled eggs. 2 hours later, a small apple and 2 pieces of cheese or handful of trail mix. 2 hours later bean and vegetable soup. 2-3 hours later, smoothie green. 2 hours later for dinner, fish or grilled chicken and a side salad. When I eat like this I am never hungry. I do not eat past 6:30. I brush my teeth immediately after my last meal, to stop the temptation. I only drink water. A lot of water. For motivation, I go to youtube and look at before and after weightloss stories.

I have a question for those that are still sharing. If you are a homeowner, don't you get money back in your tax refund because you own? Does this somewhat equal what you spend on maintenance and repairs?

I am very grateful to everyone who is contributing to this thread. Thank you so much! I am getting such an education.