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We have hardwood almost throughout our home, but are looking to try to put it in the kitchen. We have had ceramic tile in there which I thought was easy to clean, but am looking for the hardwood look. Any advice on which is easier to clean or how durable pergo is? or the pros and cons of hardwood in the kitchen? thanks!
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DD and I both wear Hanes bikini. It is still pretty good coverage but not high wasted. I find that they don't give wedgies and the cotton is soft and comfortable. I got dd Hanes briefs first, but she is really tiny and they did come up too far. Not sure if that would be the case if her bottom weren't so tiny...ahhh I remember those days.
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Thanks, these are all good ideas. I think my main frustration is that last year the girls played so well together. I was in heaven! Now this year they struggle more. So DD2 is bored during lessons, rest time AND play time.
Without too much detail, our schedule is Bible together first thing, then math, then I work with DD1 for an hour or two while DD2 plays (lays around fussing). Then we go for a walk or bike ride or errand. Then lunch, reading time, rest time and free time until dinner.
I also incorporate her into chores and bake with her when I can, but it just doesn't seem like much of a life for a 5 year old. I am even thinking of sending her to school next year and that is a far cry from where I was last year.
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Thanks for weighing in! She likes doing school for about 20 minutes, then she is done. She listens to books on tape during our quiet time in the afternoon when they have to be in their rooms for about an hour. I just feel like her whole day is quiet time!
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I am starting to do more and more academics with my older daughter. This means my almost kindergartener is bored a lot. She is done very quickly with leggos and coloring and lacing cards and puzzles. Even if she spends an hour with those, there are still about 3 hours to fill for her while I work with DD#1. She just lies around looking bored and I feel terrible. Then when I am doing my chores and DD1 is playing dolls or coloring and playing great by herself, DD2 is STILL bored. I am feeling really guilty about this. Has anyone been through this..ideas please?
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You would think I would have done this in the seven years I have been a mom, but this is our first year to dye eggs at home.
I am getting ready to boil the eggs, any tips? I have made 2-4 hard boiled eggs before just to eat. I let them cook for 15 minutes. I was going to do 20 eggs, in 2 batches of 10. Should I still cook them for 15 minutes?
Any advice for boiling and dyeing would be appreicated. Thanks!
PS: I have the regular PAZ dye kit.
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My dd 7 did that forEVER!! nothing I tried worked, so everytime we read, if she said it wrong, I just said, "that is a B" and quickly corrected her. In about A YEAR she learned. Imagine my shock..now dd 4 does it too. I will be trying the same technique on her.
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I am looking more for poems and Bible verses, not just facts. I forgot we also did memorize the Veritas Press timeline flashcards. That is all we need for that kind of thing.
I found this poem I thought might be good for this time of year.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/spring/kids-poems-rhymes/the-bluebirds-song.html
and I memorized this sonnet in HS...I might give it a try too.
any more?
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we loosely follow WTM. I also like CM. Does anyone have a couple good recs for something to memorize for dd age 7. I have been too lax with that this year. Last year we did the 23rd Psalm, The Lord's Prayer and a couple short poems in addition to the books of the Bible, and the months of the year. We are doing SOTW II, The Middle Ages. Bonus points if it could coincide with that.
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Does anyone have a version of Pilgrim's Progress that they recommend for lower elementary? Thanks!
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Has anyone purchased those cute "big sister" and "big brother" t-shirts? I am looking for a good company to order from, but not too too pricey. Thanks for any tips you can give me.
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Thanks everyone. The problem is that she is only going 10-15 minutes without throwing up at this point. I will continue to wait it out. If it is like dd #1 we may be about half way through.
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dd #1 threw up for 12 hours or so the other day. to where it was just dry heaving and bile. it was over and over again every 15 minutes. she is better now, but dd #2 just started up with it. is there anything i can give her to help her stop? why does she keep vomiting when her stomach is so empty?
also, does anyone else have this bug?
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Just the student book. There is no need for the TM. It just has the answers and really, you will know if the child is right or not very easily. The monkey cards didn't exist when we did SSL. They look fun but aren't actually nessesary.
Cadam, Thank you for responding. If you see this, can you tell me what you did after this for Latin? thank you very much
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What do I need to buy to start dd 7 on SSL? Is the teacher's manual necessary? the monkey cards? thanks, Laura
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does anyone know of a good website for kids to learn about artists? i know i saw some last time i tried to start doing more art with my kids, but now i can't readily find them.
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thanks everyone.
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this is so dumb, but please help me. I am cleaning out dd's closet (age 7) and I have a huge stack of blankets that people knit her when she was born. I will keep the one from dh's grandmother, but can I pitch the rest? They have been taking up too much of her closet for too long. I feel so bad after people went to that effort. We have never used them at all and she doesn't use them for her baby dolls either. TIA
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I wish I had known about Biblioplan for this. I may get it for next year.
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Just writing back to say I ordered them all and I like them a lot. Of course it would be better to have lavish color illustrations, but I am sure $$ was a consideration. I think the writing is quite good, dd loves them and it has been really great to have some biographies right at the elementary level to back up what we are reading. PHP should commission some more!
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These books are the product of a writing contest held by Peace Hill Press a few years ago. Anyone could submit a manuscript for a children's book about famous individuals for which grammar stage literature was scarce. These are the 3 that were chosen to be published by Peace Hill Press.
I haven't read them myself but I would be surprised if they were less than impressive. ;) You can also buy them directly from Peace Hill Press.
I had NO IDEA. oh my goodness. that is cool. still have to think about the $$ though.
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If it is the best school in the state, then it may have something to do with the parents. Many times good schools=involved and conscientious parents. Not that the teacher isn't great, but it could also be good home environments too where parents are reading and talking to their kids. Also, just in asking around to my friends who do public, private and home school, it seems like about half their kids just pick up reading pretty easily. Some of them said their child just brought them a book and read it to them one day. The other half needs more hand holding. It took my daughter about 9 months in OPG and she is doing great now..but it wasn't overnight.
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Has anyone bought or read this series? It has Ethelred, Gutenberg and Empress THeodora. It looks so good but they are a little pricey and my library doesn't have them. Are they worth it to have in your library? I only buy maybe 8-10 of the books that go with history each year. Our library usually has everything.
link if you want to see it: http://www.amazon.com/Who-World-Was-Unready-King/dp/0972860371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260201055&sr=8-1
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we are just starting Castles and Knights in SOTW II and I am looking for ideas to make this special. Any ideas for building a castle..from a kit or otherwise? What were your favorite books or stories from this era? Activities? Thanks, Laura
Does anyone have Pergo or hardwood floors in the kitchen?
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Thanks, would you mind me asking how long you have had it? does it scratch? thanks!