Thank you all so much!!! I am already printing out lists and maps. This is going to be great! If any one wants to join us, you'll be welcome! (Patty- I am so excited that I get to visit St.Nicholas again- when my friend came last time we went to vespers there and she loved it. This time we'll go there and Annunciation too. :D)

These are perfect! Thank you both! I have not been to any of these, and this is exactly the sort of thing we plan to do: eat, drink, talk, people-watch, and pretend we are still hipsters. :D Is there a good winery or some such for daytime? I am getting really excited! P.S. It is official: Since we stayed downtown for the last trip, this time we'll focus on the East side. Yummy!

I just got word that my BFF from TX is flying out to meet me in Portland. We have 3 full days, with no husbands and no kids!!!! :D On the mandatory schedule: PokPok, Powell's, and Voodoo Donuts. We have done the downtown 'Shanghai Tunnel' walking tour before, and have had cocktails at the Portland City Grill, so those things don't need to be re-done. What other things would you suggest? Weird- quirky things OK! Thanks!!!

They are out now, and on a pre-release sale through March. Check out homeeducatingfamily.com

You might want to check your local CC- Our local community college's continuing education dept. has a free (or maybe low-fee?) class every year, as well as a free class for parents on how to teach your kids to drive.

I recently met a high school friend for a drink. He was a smart kid in school, popular, class clown, cute, everyone liked him. It wasn't long into our conversation that he admitted that he bullied another kids in school. He told me that he thinks about it *all* the time, and often has to take sleep aids because he can't get it out of his head. He is terrified to see that kid again- terrified that the boy would not forgive him. His self-disgust has crippled his life, and he seems to be unable to hold a steady relationship. I am sure there are other factors involved but I was too horrified and shocked to delve any deeper. On the surface he had a perfect childhood; obviously there was more going on than I saw. I have contacted my friend again, but he has not returned the contact. So yes, I think some bullies end up with similarly tragic lives to those bullied. Perhaps it would be important to also find out *why* the bullies are bullies. Ugh. The whole thing turns my stomach.

Is there a way you could keep going with Barton and add in Apples and Pears? My youngest is just starting Level 3, so I am not sure if the reading and spelling could be separated; as in, you could do the spelling part, but move forward based on the reading part, if that makes sense. I just hate that he is frustrated, as confidence plays such a huge part. :grouphug: My oldest (Aspie with other issues) really did well with Apples and Pears, so I plan to start it with my youngest (dyslexia) soon.

To put it in perspective I just bought 2 high school planners and the WPD planner, and even with the pre-release sale the bill came to over $50 for this year. Since the new software will also include elements of the On The Go planner and will allowed me to plan for more than the two high school kids it might be worth it. For now, I am trying to use Cozi and examine the samples of the mac online planner mentioned on this board (forgot the title at the moment, but it is a one-time app purchase) to see what moving my planning online is going to be worth to me. FWIW, I did buy the paper planners already, so that gives a clue as to where my paper-lovin' mind is at right now :D.

Just throwing this out there... I read "Diet Recovery" last night and my mind is still reeling. Not sure what I have to say about it yet, but I am definitely not going to move forward with anything until I take his premise into consideration. Warning: The blog is a little crude; I would have dismissed it had I not been advised to check it out by a very reliable source. Wade though it. 180degreehealth.com

LoriD- Why isn't there an 'automatic print' feature that simply prints a hard copy for me every time you post? :D Thank you for sharing your insights on high school planning- you ahve helped me so much!!

I have been very low carb for 1 1/2 years, and it has been wonderful. However, low carb works your adrenals pretty hard, so if you have adrenal issues (I do) you need some carbs! Carbs are one of 'big three' needed to live. I just bought this book out of curiosity; I'll report back when I read it!

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Those look really coo! Thanks!

My sis and bff kept convincing me to try these, now that is all I wear! They last a long time and actually stay in place :D. I get the 100% cotton bikini cut in a little plastic box of 3, just so you know. (and I get them at TJMaxx).

That stinks!!! :001_huh: :glare: :grouphug:

We'll probably go with the gumdrop cases for the kids' pads. My pad will never be touched by any other human hands :glare: so I am willing to go pretty, with the additional sleeve for carrying (which for me is not that often, really). Are you getting a 3? :D

I have a smart cover, but it leaves the back open (and so got a few scuffs when it was in my handbag). I did love that the smart cover folded into a little tripod that was the perfect angle for typing I also loved the minimal design, the color, and that closing it put the pad to sleep. I guess I would still use the smart cover around the house, then slip it into an additional neoprene envelope for carrying in my bag. (Right now it is dh's work machine and so is in an otterbox. When mine comes I get to have a pretty cover again!)

If you make it down to the southern part of the coast don't miss the best fish and chips ever- the Crazy Norwegian (about 30 min, south of Bandon in Port Orford).

Thanks for posting this! Having a date will hopefully keep me from hounding the site so much :D. I too want to figure out before the sale ends; I usually get 4 planners, and that is quite a chunk of change! Any discount helps!

Me too! I keep checking every day; it's getting ridiculous! :D I am thinking a lot about being able to keep everyone on the same calendar, similar to how the cozi app works, but integrated with the lessons plans. I would love having one program to do all those things! I am really curious to see the features... and the price!

A slight Hijack: Simka, I have come to the same conclusions. Even though my older liked the look and independence of MFW, by the time we got done with the substitution list there was not much left to justify the expense. We have done TOG before and loved it, so we are going back (In fact we were in the Byzantiam section of Yr 2 when we became Orthodox, and took a looooong break) . There are many Catholic families using ToG and there is also an Orthodox TOG Yahoo group (though inactive for a while; I just posted to it in the hopes of a revival.). HTH!

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I have been thinking about this post. Math is important subject here, so if could not find it used I would spend the money. It is a program that works well for us. I would use it with each kid (if it fit) and then resell. Here's hoping someone sells me geometry soon! :) I am not sure I can teach it properly without the DVDs.