Yes, I know those feelings, and I'm not half as busy as YOU! I NEED an those things too and am always looking out for the next opportunity that will not compromise my peace & health or my family in the process. I've finished my training as a CASA volunteer and go to court tomorrow for the first time. I hope to make a difference to at least one child at a time (maybe more but we'll see). http://www.casaforchildren.org/site/c.mtJSJ7MPIsE/b.5301295/k.BE9A/Home.htm

From: http://www.grassrootshealth.net/iom-wrong-on-d Based on GrassrootsHealth data--YOUR data, it will take approximately 7,000 IU/day for 97.5% of the population to achieve 20 ng/ml. An analysis from Dr. Paul Veuglers of the University of Alberta on the data used by the IOM concluded that it would take approximately 8,895 IU/day to achieve the 97.5% level. A key feature of the GrassrootsHealth data set is that we actually have data from participants that are taking 7,000 IU/day or more. Our calculations are based on actual things people are doing. The IOM's panel reviewed data sets where the highest level reported was 2,400 IU/day. Dr. Veuglers used statistical analysis and extrapolation to get to the 8,895 IU/day value. GrassrootsHealth Research Paper This paper shows that a supplemental dose of 9,600 IU/day will ensure that 97.5% of the population will achieve a serum 25(OH)D of at least 40 ng/ml. http://www.grassrootshealth.net/

My Ethan Allen furniture is all over 10 yrs old.; it's held up the best of all my furniture. My one EA loveseat & chair set about 20 yrs old and it's still comfortable to sit on. EA in my area closed so I bought our latest couch (~8 yrs old) from an upscale place (same price point as EA) and it has NOT held up like the EA cushions; I replaced the insides of this couch last summer (still not as good as EA cushions). I have 2 EA couches, 3 loveseats, 4 cushion chairs, 1 leather rocking chair and wood furniture. They are all in great condition (2 terriers and 2 dc have used these too). My next couch I will travel to buy EA (on sale) if I think the quality is still good. But I'm not sure if EA is still the same quality. Back then they were made in the USA in EA factories and that was the reason I bought EA (along with quality). Now everything is made in China, I think. Price is not always a sign of quality.

I've used both R&S math and CLE math for my sons. CLE is more advanced in what schools are teaching and expect dc to know TODAY. I recommend CLE math over R&S. If you, the parent, have the basics of math and/or can learn it yourself and stay one step ahead of your dc, I recommend finishing your current math program and using CLE math 7 for grade 8 next year. Why - because CLE math 7 is a complete math program to get ready for high school algebra and geometry. CLE math 8 is nice but not necessary. There is A LOT of repetition from year to year and mostly CLE re-teaches what they expect dc to know in THAT year. Yes, you can go from CLE math 7 into algebra! CLE, Teaching Textbooks or Saxon algebra will work fine if your dc does well with CLE math 7 (there is so much repetition!!). If you are not sure, order both CLE math 7 AND 8 and compare them (if you can afford to pay to send one back or use it for other dc). Time is important - don't waste it! Compare carefully and USE ONLY ONE MATH PROGRAM AT A TIME! Ask me how I know - LOL! P.S. I still have an unused CLE math 8 almost complete set; as well as Teaching Textbooks algebra 1&2, Saxon algebra 1.

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Here's to Festival of Lights:

Have you heard of this this group? Do you or anyone you know belong to this book group? One is starting in my area, and I'm thinking about going. :D http://www.daughtersofabraham.com/

Have you heard of this this group? Do you or anyone you know belong to this book group? One in starting in my area, and I'm thinking about going. :D http://www.daughtersofabraham.com/

coconut oil with added essentials oils - a little goes a long way (both from amazon) body scrub - coconut oil with essential oil and salt (1 TBS oil, few drops of EO and a 1/2-1 tsp salt OR sugar)

Cooked in coconut oil and CHILI powder - YUM!

I highly recommend the Yale Open Courses (free online) on the Old Testament, Prof. Christine Hayes and New Testament, Prof. Dale Martin. If you read the Bible while doing these lectures, it's an illuminating study of The Bible. The Teaching Company courses are also excellent with Bart Ehrman, Amy-Jill Levine and Luke T. Johnson.

This is what I did - in stages. This took me over 5 years because it was overwhelming. I'm still slowly releasing books but now I have room on my bookshelves for things other than books!

Wow, what a disappointment! I forgot, I did download that one and started it, but it wasn't my cuppa right off the bat. So I didn't get very far. Now, I'm glad I didn't read it.

I read the last adult (I think) big library read and it was EXCELLENT - Shakespeare Saved My Life by Laura Bates. I downloaded In the Shadow of Blackbirds but haven't read it yet. Just finished reading The Fifth Gospel. I enjoyed it. It follows the latest in historical literary Christian Biblical theology which I agree with.

I've enjoyed the Joy of Science as an adult but I have a science degree. It's been several years since I've watched it. My dh purchase a few of the others but never even opened them!

R&S 7 and 8 are so very similar! With my older ds, we skipped R&S math 7 and went from R&S math 6 to 8 (he'll be a sr in college this fall). He used Saxon algebra 1 for most of grade 8 and then did algebra 1 again for his first year in a private high school. I think you could skip 8 and go onto an algebra program like Saxon, TT or another program. The problem with Saxon is that there are TOO MANY problems. I had my ds do only half the problem set. I liked Art Reed's Saxon algebra videos. Just be aware that the R&S math program is weak in introducing algebra. Most current math programs today have the students using basic algebra and geometry much earlier than R&S. I switched my younger ds to CLE math after learning how behind R&S math was compared to modern math programs.

I'm getting landline phone calls that reads our name and phone number on caller ID. At first I thought it was my FIL calling since he has the same name as dh but the phone number was ours! Then I got a text message on my cell that wanted to read my palm. NOW SCAMS on my cell phone too! UGH!! :cursing:

I suggest a "platform" pump if that's the style you need (pump). The angle from foot to heel is not so severe. Like these: http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Delsie-Bliss-Platform-Leather/dp/B00HRBLI3S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1432300465&sr=8-7&keywords=black+platform+pump+shoe Also make sure the shoe is wide enough for late evening wear when your foot has expanded (get a wide shoe or 1/2 size bigger).

Sponsor a Fresh Air child. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d4exfxnLhQ

How do we fix it? MONEY! Stop overfunding the military and start bringing the U.S. R&D funding to where it used to be. http://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/RDGDP_0.jpg http://www.aaas.org/page/historical-trends-federal-rd

Your dd may want to consider BS in bioengineering instead of the BS/PHD routine in a basic science discipline like biology.

CLE math, English and reading. CLE math and English are excellent but there are many good homeschooling programs in these two subjects. CLE reading is unique. CLE reading covers all the basics of literature that I found no where else so easily done. I highly recommend CLE reading (but it is Christian based) CLE S&S: https://www.clp.org/store/by_grade/23

CLE math 8 covers all basic math, algebra, geometry and more (see the CLE S&S). CLE math 8 would do it but you would have to eliminate half the lessons which I think you could easily do. Each of the 10 booklets contains about 15 lessons, 2 quizes and one test. Skip 801 & 810 booklets (first and last booklets) and cross out about half the workbook problems. The CLE math teacher's book has all the solutions (not answer key) worked out for the parent if needed.

Get her a dumb phone. No data.