Giving this one bump to see if there's anyone. I know it's not likely many have used this yet.

I know it just came out last fall, but I wondered if anyone used Omni VI this year? What did you think?

Any ideas?

Got an email this morning with this sale. I might have to go spend some money (shoot- it's been awhile since the fall curriculum buying spree...) :lol: To take $10 off any order, simply enter coupon code EMRM into your shopping cart after selecting your courses. Or, to buy 2 Great Courses and get a third course FREE, simply enter coupon code VU4E into your shopping cart Has anyone used Analysis and Critque: How to Engage and Write about Aything??

Thank-you, Laura!

And I totally agree. I have 4 teenage girls and they can get moody and depressed all by themselves- no sense making them read depressing books. Earlier this spring I was reading Buck's The Good Earth. I had completely forgotten how terribly sad this book was (not to mention way more sex than I remembered!). Yet it is on many Christian reading lists as recommended with no warnings for us old moms who can't remember well books we read 25 years ago. Anyone know of a great annotated list of great (either big G or little g great) books so I don't have to pre-read ALL of them??? I can't keep up!:tongue_smilie:

but we have only used them once, and in that instance we could have figured it out if we had tried a bit harder. I don't think they are necessary, but I have found that I am remembering Algebra better than I expected. That might change as we get deeper into Algebra II. What I have found to be a nice supplement are the Khan videos. Different slant, calm voice, reassuring manner. If one of my kids is struggling, we switch to Khan for a few days. I REALLY like them. And free is good, yes?

Ok- a non-geek question for itunes. Do I just download or do I have to convert for my po' man "ipod" (just saying- i'd rather have the cheap version b/c sooner or later I'll wash it, or the dog will chew it, or a kid will "borrow" it...)

Wow, what a quick response! I thought I had to have an Ipod to use Itunes?

I got a Sansa Fuze for Christmas. I'm looking for lectures and encouragement. I can find lots of music and audiobooks, but I like listening to non-fiction stuff when I'm driving alone. I've purchased several of SWB's lectures (on sale). Any sources for free worthwhile-listening MP3s? Thanks!

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Thank-you all! You've given me great stuff to check out!

It is really hard to homeschool with toddlers! We're just out of that stage, as my youngest (of 7) is 5 and does "school." Here's a few things that worked for my. YMMV! 1. Toddlers first. If I spend the first hour of school with the youngers, they tend to have their fill of Mom for a bit, and will play more independently. 2. Have special toys the toddlers get to play with only during intensive school time. 3. Pair older siblings with littles to free up your time to work with other older siblings. If it's a nice day, they go outside. 4. Have a schedule. Things run more smoothly when everyone has a rhythm to the day and knows what is coming up next. The good thing about this stage...is that it ends.

Thank-you!!!! If anyone has more, keep 'em coming! Any really great day hikes (3 miles round trip or less)?

Bruce Cockburn Christmas Emily Mitchel The Holly and the Ivy Odetta Christmas Spirituals Narada Christmas Collection (the old one) We like the christmas albums from Jars of Clay and Mercy Me as well