They are some of both. What ages? Cubbie patches are iron-on. Cubbie "Hopper" and "Jumper" patches I sew on. Sparkie patches I iron-on (there aren't very many). The level patches (skipper, hiker, climber) I sew on. T&T doesn't have patches except for special events (Bible Quiz, Awana games, etc.) Those I sew on, though I *have* been able to get a couple to stick by ironing them on. HTH

We've seen it twice and really enjoy it. I have 3 boys, so they liked the mocking the "princess-movie" stereotypes. I remember that the continuity of Patrick Dempsey's hair bothered me. But other than that, we enjoyed it.

Really? I'm relatively new to knitting, and I'd assumed that the patterns for the two types of needles would be completely different. I'll keep looking at patterns. Thanks!

I'm looking for something like a newborn cap, or a stocking cap for a baby. I don't use circular needles, though, so it'd need to be something I can do on 4 double-pointed needles. Thansk! Hillary

Um. No. I don't wear used undergarments. Period. Ick.

Do you mean all over? Or just at the waistband? They can absolutely take it in just at the waistband (I buy jeans that fit the rest of me, and then have the waist adjusted.). It's quick, simple, and is maybe a $10 expense. If you mean more than that, they probably can, but I don't know how much it would cost. Just call a tailor in your area and ask.

What?!?! I missed this when you originally posted it and just saw it now. How cool! And how did I NOT think of Nutella??? We've had these pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar, or topped with warmed cherry pie filling. But Nutella would take it to a whole 'nother level! Yum!

OK, stay with me now........ My name is Hillary, and I live in Kansas. :tongue_smilie:

Our local group has, for the past several years, mostly been an e-mail loop. There are lots of smaller groups of people and activities, but it's hard to find them. So a couple of years ago, we started having classes one day a week, for a few months of the years. We did things that were hard to do alone: choir, pe, and drama. We just finished a production of "Annie" a couple weeks ago. The class day has been wonderful, because most of us gather to do classes. Now, we see each other weekly and we *know* each other. Before, we were all just names on an e-loop. Another set of moms organize one field trip per month. That's been a great way to meet each other. Last year we had a "Mom's Night" once a month. Everyone brought a treat and each night had a topic: "Homeschooling Through the Holidas," " Organizing Your Home," "Questions for Veterans," etc. Think about what *you'd* enjoy doing, and make it happen!

We study 2 languages here, and are adding a third next year. We started with Rosetta Stone Spanish on the computer, and later added a written program to complement it. After a year of Spanish, we started Latina Christiana 1. So far, there's been no confusion and it has worked really well. I don't see why you couldn't study both French and Latin, so long as you don't start them at the same time. Maybe start French first (since your dh feels so strongly) and then add Latin next year. I think another important thing would be to choose programs that aren't high maintenance. Latina Christiana is very straightforward, and easy to follow, as is Rosetta Stone. As a parent, those two programs are pretty simple to manage. I've never heard anything good about Rosetta Stone's Latin course, but I haven't done it, either. SO, no first hand experience here. Sorry!

We've used Latina Christiana books 1 and 2 and are moving on to Henle. We've LOVED LC books. I highly recommend this program. I've heard good things about Latin prep, but don't know enough about it. We do use Galore Park's Spanish series, and love it. If Latin Prep is similar, that may be a good option as well.

Our allergist did say that the shots have a 90% success rate in children. In medicine, that's HUGE! Even 80% is really good. It's worth doing, in my opinion. The expensive part of the deal is the mixing of the solution. If you can explain to your Dr. that the insurance does not cover it, they might be willing to discount the injections or something. (Ours are $12 per injection, $150 per 10 shot vial of solution.) I know some people who only pay for the solution, and give themselves the injection. (Most of them are nurses, though.)

I second Desiring God's SS curriculum. Also, Great Commission Publications has great SS materials as well. Our church currently uses Gospel Light, and I don't like it. I agree with the former poster in that it's light and fluffy.

We just did this last week. Call the orthodontist and have them demonstrate and show you how to floss. We went back in to the office to have them show us, because we had the same problems. According to them, it's largely "technique." :) She'll get the hang of it! Hilllary

Wait. I might if the couple gave me theirs as well......

No.

I wouldn't be taking medical advice from the owner of a health food store. Period. We've been doing shots here with ds 12, and we've noticed a DRAMATIC improvement. Ds is basically allergic to everything outside. :) We've gone from taking Allegra 2x per day, year-round, to only needing Allegra during ragweed season (Aug./Sept.). Ragweed is his worst allergen. We started with 2 shots, once a week and after 2 years are now only receiving shots once every 3 weeks. Hillary

How do you find out if your state is one of those that qualify? I'll be moving to Nebraska, and would like to know if that is a state where I can use United Streaming without subscribing myself. Thanks! Hillary

We read them in Publication Date order. If the author wanted them read chronologically, he likely would've written them chronologially. I like to read books in the order the author penned them. :)

I wouldn't bother leaving another message. Just go down there before classes begin. You've already left two messages. If she walks away from you tomorrow, then go to the principal. It'll sound much better to say that you've left two voice mails, and the teacher wouldn't meet with you that morning, than to just say you've left 3 voice mails. KWIM? It shows you've given contacting her through two different mediums (phone and face-to-face) in a good-faith effort and have not had any success. Hillary

I enjoyed reading it in high school, but I don't remember too much about parts to avoid. Sorry! Ds (12) and I watched the operetta last year and loved it. (There are a couple suggestive parts, but those seemed to go over his head. You could preview it, though, and then watch it with your dd. ) It was very funny! We still talk about wanting a little farm. "Ah Candide!" :)

For 8:1 - What does God say about the future? God will judge unbelievers at the Great White Throne judgement. Rev. 20:11-12 For 8:2- A: Believers will be rewarded for their faithful service for Christ. 1 Cor. 9:25

Ds really enjoys them. They're a bit silly, but a fun read. They're short. Can you find one at your local library to peruse it?

OOOooooo!!! That's a really good question!

When I was a ps teacher, I saw several students who transferred into our school having previously been homeschooled. Every single one of them was below grade level. Some alarmingly so. (5th graders who cannot read. 4th graders who couldn't even write their name, etc.) Nearly every one of them had social skills issues: toileting problems, nose-picking, etc. Had these students been my only exposure to homeschooling, I'd probably be of the opinion that homeschoolers are doing a huge disservice to their children. Thankfully, I knew several families who were hsing in real life and doing well at it. This exposure balanced my opinions, so I saw both successes and failures. Now, of course, there are children alarmingly below grade level in the public schools. And, of course, there are children with social skills issues in the schools too. However, there are enough other children to sort of balance them out. You sort of see those kids as exceptions. BUT, when every single homeschooler who comes into your building has problems, you don't get that balance. You tend to lump them all together. I can completely understand why teachers who have only seen hs "failures" may have a negative view of hsing. I don't know the stories in those children's homes. I don't know what was going on that led their parents to put them in the ps system. I do think that both hsers and ps teachers need to realize that no system is perfect for every child. The trend in the hs community is to assume that no matter how little you do with your child at home, it's still MUCH better than what a child would receive at school. We need to be honest and understand that there are kids being done a disservice in both systems. But not enough that we can lump either of them together and paint every ps student/teacher or hs student/parent with broad brushes.