ok, I dont think they require one. Do you know if there is any minimum amount hours you have to "provide daycare/ preschool" to get a tax credit? Because, I am only providing class 6 hours a week. Tue and THur 9-12 thanks!!

I am having an in-home preschool this year and am in the process of getting registered for home daycare. My question is, do I have to get a business liscence to write off business expenses come tax time?? What is the requirement to do write offs for home daycare?

YES! I just want to get a good yawn....but, its never satisfying...

ok, going to make an appt with a pulmonologist tomorrow.... wow, never thought of the food allergy thing?? Its scary to think it could be an infection of some sorts? Tomorrow I am going to dig out my dd's spacer and see if that helps. thank you for your replies.... it helps to hear others' theories, ideas, and experiences and advice. I can not ignore this issue any more...its starting to become so bothersome.

It feels like I can't take a deep breath.....only rarely (and boy, it feels so good when I can). At times its Like an elephant is sitting on my chest when I try to take a deep breath. I try to yawn, but that doesnt work either. Its gotten so bad right now that I pause in conversations to try and take a breath...other people are noticing it as well. Now, just a peek at my history. I struggled with this back in college as was diagnosed with asthma. I have gone in and out of the problem over the years....some long seasons I dont struggle at all. This summer has been bad! I puff an inhaler and in doesnt seem to help....so that tells me it isnt asthma, right. Maybe I need to borrow my dd's nebulizer?? At one time when I went to a dr about it, after a thorough exam he chalked it up to "anxiety" and panic attacks...but, it doesnt make sense to me. Any thoughts....I have been having nightmares of it being "lung cancer" no, I have never smoked! But, Cancer is one of my biggest fears...so every ailment I have....grows that fear! Any insight would be helpful!!!!

Flobee, could you please fill me in with what is in the "journal". Is it just notebooking activities, or are there arts and craft/ cooking ideas? Are there cut and paste or coloring pages. Also, what do they have for youngers AND olders? Is there a range? Thanks so much!! The reader looks so good!

would you say that saxon 2 is enough to get her grounded in her facts....I need to have a good foundation with this one....messed up with the others by going the conceptual route and let facts fall by the wayside.

THis go around I need to focus on math facts for dd7. Would you say the R&S way or Saxon way is better. I see the R&S uses fact families...does Saxon? Which will be less conducive to burnout? wHICH IS MOR FUN! any insight?

they sent us a check for a refund when I called to tell them I had just bought a 2 bottle pack brand new right before recall. I was grateful. I just buy generic.....works exactly the same. Usually walmart sells generic under equate brand.

MAN THIS LOOKS GOOD!!! I love Queen homeschool's stuff. I feel pulled because I already have MFW exp-1850 waiting for next year, but I LOVE this reader for history!!!

I am particularly intertested in Little House one. I just Love all her stuff!! http://www.queenhomeschool.com/bookpage/bookframe.html

queens homeschool supply has a great new American history out for all ages. It looks wonderful. Called a living history of our world, america's story vol 1.

when they become at all self conscoius or embarrassed by the hair :)

its a computer math drill program, Here is a link to a review http://mamamanuscriptsplace.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/factsfirst-by-saxon-math/ I wanted to know what you all thought about it. I need an independent program this summer in a SERIOUS way to help dd and ds master add/ subtract multi/ divide tables. Its kinda pricey but homeschool buyers co-op has a deal going on for it right now, I believe. It'd be so worth it to me if it worked! lol

Hey there!! We're neighbors!!!:D

Well, just googled it and its three hours away :( too far for me to drive.... Thanks anyways!!!

I didnt realize this was near me. I will go google it now, thanks for the tip!! I wonder how far Chantilly, VA is??? Well, gonna go find out!

Ok, so I am REALLY intrigued by MCT and really want to get my hands on it....i am such a "need to have it in my hands" kinda gal. Is there anyone local to me that could let me come over and page through this curriculum? Its so different from what we do now (GWG, and FLL) so, I need to see it to visualize exactly what our year would look like, and what I am committing to. KWIM? I live in Elkton, MD....anyone local??

ummmm, what is MEP?

THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! THE KIDS LOVED IT!!!! The best, cheapest fun EVER!! I downloaded Geobeagle on my droid and it made it very easy.

well, this will be our first one. But, we're gonna bring silly bandz, seashells, baseball cards, and other cool trinkets and then just decide when we're there what would be appropriate to switch out or trade. I am excited! I will come back and post how it went!

how do I check the size??

I am so excited to do this with the kiddies tomorrow....I mean really, whats more exciting than actual treasure hunting with a "really cool gadget" aka: GPS!!!! the girls will love the treasures, and the boys will love the gadgets!!! I have already pinpointed the one we will look for tomorrow, I believe its pretty easy....a great first one! I have a feeling this could be addictive!!!! Any ideas on what to bring to put back in the box????

thank you so much everyone, great ideas! I am going to pass them on to others!

just throw me your ideas! Backyard friendly! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!