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True confession: I've become a knitting addict. :D I've done tons of stuff with just one pair of needles, but I have a birthday coming up and I'm wondering if there's some kind of all-in-one kit with bunches of sizes of needles and other helpful doo-dads. Has anyone seen something like this? :bigear: Thanks!

Our ped recommended Maalox advanced last week when we had it. Everyone felt better about 5 minutes after the first dose. (Tasted yummy, too -- like candy canes!) HTH!!! :grouphug:

GREAT ideas -- thanks so much!!!!! :D

Does such exist? Doesn't have to be carrots and celery with no dip healthy, just not the normal triple-chocolate-peanut-butter-brownies that we are accustomed to.....is there an in-between? We are having a few friends over that are serious about wanting to make healthy life changes, and we really want to support them on this. :) Thanks!

There is a bit of diagramming towards the end of the 200's -- maybe 209 or 210...just placement of noun, verb, and adjective. Nothing you couldn't explain on your own in order to move up to the 300's when she is ready. :D We LOVE CLE LA! Hope that helps!

Pros: Great teacher's manual -- very thorough with clear explanations Strong phonics base, but also gently covers words that "don't follow the rules" -- I was hesitant about these, but it makes sense Gentle and child-friendly, yet not "fluff" The lightunits are nice -- my kids are always excited to finish one and start the next Have you seen the examples on the website? If you want to see more, it would be very inexpensive to order one lightunit to hold and check out. :) I could list more, but I'm typing and eating dinner at the same time. ;) I can't really think of anything I don't like about the program. We use CLE for reading, math, and LA, and have for almost 2 years. We love it! I am not looking to change publishers in any of those subjects...I feel very secure that using CLE each year will assure my kiddos a solid education in the "basic" subjects. I save the "fun" stuff for science, history, electives, etc. I'm not tempted by "the latest" new curriculums that I see because I am so pleased at what we already have going. That's a good feeling. :D Let me know if you have any other specific questions, and I'll be happy to try to help!

Perhaps you'd be interested in CLE Learn to Read: http://www.clp.org/store/by_course/150 The LA portion of the program begins about halfway through the Learning to Read series, and gives a great phonics foundation, imo. We use the LTR with my K'er, and we're very pleased with it. Hope that helps! :001_smile:

YAY! Glad to hear I'm not the only one! :lol: I've been good about things like keeping the dishes laundry done in case the power goes out, but failed to think about actually heating up the food. Oopsie! Way to go with the alternative plan with the camping equipment. Good call! I think if it comes down to it, we'll have our dog pull us on sleds over to the in-laws who have a generator. :D

AMEN! :D PS, Chelle: Today when I was searching this board for ways that "wise women" (that's you) prepared for the storm, I came across the thread your hubby posted on your anniversary. AW! :001_wub: Love it!

:D Thanks so much - great suggestions!

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I've searched all of my usual resources looking for living books in the above areas, but I'm not having much success....any thoughts? Thanks! :D Edit to add: I have "How to think Like a Scientist" in my Amazon cart, but was hoping to find some titles at the library as well. :)

Is anyone involved in a book club for homeschool kids? I'm thinking about starting one, but I'm not sure exactly how to go about it... My questions: Where do you meet? A library? A church meeting room? Someone's home? I'm happy to host it, and the underlying goal of the whole thing is "like-minded friends," so a house might feel more personal -- but then again, would I be comfortable taking my kids to someone's home that I didn't know? Would a neutral location be better? How do you handle getting books for everyone? Most of what we'd want to be reading wouldn't be carried at the library/wouldn't have enough copies, so people would probably need to order. I'm happy to collect money and order in bulk, but would $10-ish a month for a new book be a deterrent for families. I know there've been times that it would have been a stretch for us. I'm thinking the families could read the book at home during the month, and then meet up and talk about it. (What did you like best? How is this family like/unlike your family? Those kinds of things.) Perhaps the older children could present something. Then, we'd do a related craft or snack and be able to mingle. Does this sound appealing? Or have I lost my mind again? :tongue_smilie: __________________

Is anyone involved in a book club for homeschool kids? I'm thinking about starting one, but I'm not sure exactly how to go about it... My questions: Where do you meet? A library? A church meeting room? Someone's home? I'm happy to host it, and the underlying goal of the whole thing is "like-minded friends," so a house might feel more personal -- but then again, would I be comfortable taking my kids to someone's home that I didn't know? Would a neutral location be better? How do you handle getting books for everyone? Most of what we'd want to be reading wouldn't be carried at the library/wouldn't have enough copies, so people would probably need to order. I'm happy to collect money and order in bulk, but would $10-ish a month for a new book be a deterrent for families. I know there've been times that it would have been a stretch for us. I'm thinking the families could read the book at home during the month, and then meet up and talk about it. (What did you like best? How is this family like/unlike your family? Those kinds of things.) Perhaps the older children could present something. Then, we'd do a related craft or snack and be able to mingle. Does this sound appealing? Or have I lost my mind again? :tongue_smilie:

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Thanks for the great list with descriptions - AWESOME! Here are two good ones I've read recently: Ten P's In a Pod: The Million-Mile Journal of the Arnold Pent Family (cc) My Mommy, My Teacher (absolutely gorgeous -- I *think* there was some cc, but I'm not 100% sure)

Thanks, Chelle, for thinking of me to help with this! I agree with using the two colors of frosting and mixing small amounts to make "in-between" colors. That's probably what I'd do. I'd love to see pics when it's done - sounds cool! :)

SWM, is there a reason you don't recommend CLE for lower grades? I've been thinking about ordering for my K'er and 3rd grader. Thanks so much! :001_smile:

I was away from the boards for a few months, so this may have already been discussed -- but -- I've found an amazing discovery! Wright on Time books are a series about an RVing, homeschool family that visits each state. Looks like 3 books are completed so far, with plans to do one for each state. Anyone read these? They look a bit pricey, but could be worth it! http://www.amazon.com/Wright-Time-Lisa-M-Cottrell-Bentley/dp/0982482906/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282656741&sr=8-2 :D

We love this!

Thank you Silver Moon, Narrow Gate Academy and s.z.ichigo! Is the history reader optional? Is it too good to miss?

Thanks so much, Zookeeper and cschnee!!!! Very helpful! :D

I would like to start using Latin for Children A this year, and I'm wondering how exactly it is set up. I know there is a DVD that we would watch part of on Mondays, but I'm not clear on what is scheduled for the other days. Thanks so much for any advice! :)