Unfortunately, the price tag is :tongue_smilie: http://www.actionbee.com/servlet/the-1010/Fight-for-Survival-cln--/Detail

The only thing my son wants for Christmas is a "Balto" sled dog toy. I am not having much luck finding something good...I have looked at Al Pine and Arctic Tracker by Fisher-Price, but it seems kind of babyish. :confused: Any ideas where I can find some toy sled dogs with a musher? Melissa in St Louis

CherylCO, that website looks awesome! Thanks!:D Melissa in St Louis

In the past, we have done handprint oven mitts, chocolate/sprinkle covered pretzels, and peppermint bark....what are your little ones making for the grandparents, etc this year? :bigear: Melissa in St Louis

Still praying for you!:grouphug: You are so strong!:D Melissa in St Louis

:grouphug: and prayers for you, Jessica! Melissa in St Louis

Which is your favorite? My 6 year old son is a voracious reader and I'm thinkin of getting him a boxed set of one of them for Christmas. Help me pick!:D Melissa in St Louis

Thanks so much for the great suggestions! What a help! :)

We are studying a composer each quarter, and I want us to be able to recognize/name 3 famous works by each composer...What do you think those 3 should be for Mozart? I picked Eine kleine Nachtmusik since I know it pops up on Little Einsteins occasionally, but other than that, there is just SO MUCH to choose from for Mozart. Ideas on what other works a 6 year old miht come in contact with? Hope this question makes sense!:tongue_smilie: Melissa in St Louis

Song School Latin! We all love it! :D

What are your favorite "learn through songs" CD's? We have learned so much this year by listening to songs already, and I want to keep it coming! :D Thanks! :) Melissa in St Louis

I love to have people sign/write a message on index cards and also take a picture of each person with (or without) the guest of honor. Then you can put the index card that corresponds with each picture into a 2-up slip in photo album. Easy, cheap, great keepsake! :)

Another thumbs up! We love it! (I am not going to get sucked into the all caps or "s" at the end debate! ;)):D Melissa in St Louis

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Our "habit" for the quarter is self-control....could anyone reccommend a book or ten for children on the subject. Fiction or nonfiction, we are :bigear:! DS is 6. Thanks! Melissa in St Louis

Our "teen" section is devoted to ages 11-18. In my opinion, 11 is still a child, and I would be upset if my child stumbled upon the mentioned books. Yes, I am rediculously conservative, but I don't know anyone who would want an 11 year old to have that graphic of a description on how to "make and drink tea" if you know what I mean. ;) I'm all talked out about this one. Moving on to happier subjects with lighter responses!:D Melissa in St Louis

Yes, it really does. Please click on http://knowyourlibrary.org/Bookexcerpts.aspx and read a few of the passages. Especially the second book. Yes, I agree, what parent doesn't look at the books the kiddos check out.....something like "Growing up Gay in America" would sound an alarm to some parents. But, some of the other titles/covers look completely innocent. THAT is the point, that many parents do not know what is lurking in the children's area just waiting to be picked up and looked through, not necessarily checked out. I never said any of this should be out of the library, just out of the reach of an unassuming child too young to know better.

In the OP I stated that my concerns were twofold: the material in the children's section AND the crimes that are taking place there. All I was trying to do was provide info to people that may still be of the thought process of "it's a library, 100% safe" mentality. I am not a confrontational person, and I should have thought more carefully about posting about this.

I wasn't trying to promote a specific group, just saying that is where I got the info. I provided a link so that you could read for yourself how unbelievable the material is. I would feel horrible if some mom posted on here that her child brought home this kind of material because the mom didn't have any idea that such things were in the children's section. I felt that since I had the info, I should share it. Melissa in St Louis

Good grief. I was just trying to be helpful and share what I learned. :glare: Melissa in St Louis

I guess re-reading my first post it comes across as if I am just concerned about the people there, but I'm not living in a shell....I realize danger is everywhere. I think I was just really shocked at the books that are now in the CHILDREN's section, where you would think there wouldn't be sexual instruction manuals!:001_huh: I don't really think anyone is trying to "scare" anyone else. If no one tells parents that this "information" is hiding in innocent-looking books, parents would never know. I guess I am just one that would like to know so I can keep an eye out for such and protect little eyes.

I have always been very cautious...and stayed close to my kiddos when we are in the library, but now I am freaked out. I have never understood why sex offenders are allowed to go to libraries (ok, I get WHY legally, it just doesn't make sense...libraries should be a kid safe hangout!), and I have heard horror stories about kids being raped or abducted or harmed in libraries. Anyhoo, a few nights ago we had a speaker at our homeschool meeting from this site www.knowyourlibrary.org and several of us are now kind of in a state of panic. We go to a small, heavily conservative Christian library and we are often the only family there, but you can't get EVERYTHING there....they don't have tons of stuff on ancient history and life sciences, for example, so I have to get those through the "regular" library. Generally, I request books online from the "regular" library and go get them when they are ready, but the kiddos are always with me..and they want to browse, and I want to support thier love of reading so I let them look and pick out a few things each. But now I feel like I need to get a sitter or something so I can run in and grab my books! Good grief! The woman the other night was saying that undercover officers go to publicized children's events at the library and often see more offenders there than children. :crying: That's my rant and my question. Do you feel the same way? Melissa in St Louis

How much of each "topic" do students recite for each VP card.....I love the idea of memorizing cards, but I'm tailoring it to what we are using (Biblioplan). For example, what would a student say about creation....list out each day or just say "creation"? And aren't they put into song-form? Thanks so much. My lust for these cards is rediculous. :tongue_smilie: Melissa in St Louis

I am a first time soccer mom and I am in charge of treats for after the game this Saturday....what do I take? Cute homemade themed cookies or cupcakes? Healthy something? Little bags of pretzels? HELP!:) Melissa

My 3 year old daughter is begging to go to gymnastics.....every day. So, I had signed her up for a class and then it got cancelled due to low enrollment. I have been on the hunt ever since for somewhere with 1) good teachers 2) recital outfits that are modest 3) appropriate music 4) affordable tuition/good location/schedule that works for us. I finally found somewhere to go check out, and then I start getting this sick gut feeling about ballet giving her body issues .... I want her to grow up thinking of her body as strong, not worrying about every inch of it. I am so torn now. I know I am overthinking it, but I had such a rediculous time with body issues that I am trying so hard to help her thru the inevitable. Would gymnastics be the same issues? Or promote strength? She is a wild climbing monkey and would do just as well in gymnastics as ballet. Ok, done rambling. Please give me your thoughts!!!! :tongue_smilie: Melissa in St Louis