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  1. Julie in AZ
    We don't have video games in our home. The grandparents have some and our dc can play on holidays. Most of our friends limit gaming if they know we are coming over. We don't ask for it and don't mind if our dc play once in a while with friends. Our dc know which kind of games are appropriate for them to play. We're strict about computer use and screen time here too. I think it's a healthy way to live. :)
  2. Julie in AZ
    Yes! And Thriller. I'm an 80's gal.
  3. Julie in AZ
    Oh. my. goodness. I'm so sorry, Heather. :grouphug: Good for you for walking away.
  4. Julie in AZ
    My dd (8) has two and two sets of playhouses or whatever those things are called. I think she played with them for a week.
  5. Julie in AZ
    I've been collecting faith-based holiday ideas and wanted a place to share them. I also have each blog entry automatically emailed to both sets of grandparents. They love it seeing the grandchildren. I now use it as a scrapbook too and had the last year printed through blurb.com. I haven't received the book yet. I can't wait! :)
  6. Julie in AZ
    I hated having tile countertops. As others have posted, they are very difficult to clean.
  7. Julie in AZ
    I remember middle school well, probably because I was in a GT program with GT classes for English, history, and math. My teachers loved to teach. I loved them and learning.
  8. Julie in AZ
    How about a small exercise trampoline? My kids used to jump on one inside all the time.
  9. Julie in AZ
    I understand where you're coming from, Sue. Sometimes we just can't cut anymore from the budget or find any new ways to save money. I don't think there's anything wrong with looking for a way to bring in extra money if your dh is supportive. I like the mom's morning out idea. You could do a small preschool-type time with Five in a Row or another curriculum. :grouphug:
  10. Julie in AZ
    How about a hankerchief embroidered with her name? I carried one on my wedding and plan to let my dd or dils put their names on it and carry it too if they'd like.
  11. Julie in AZ
    We changed back to regular bulbs after reading about the cleanup. We're stocking up now too.
  12. Julie in AZ
    I'd put your current plans on hold and go with their interests. They can tie it all in later.
  13. Julie in AZ
    I haven't seen it, thanks for the recommendation. :)
  14. Julie in AZ
    Great idea! :) We like do a movie unit study with friends every summer so I bookmarked the pages. We're going to study American history through the wars (my ds' request). Perhaps your ds would be interested in something like that too. It would tie in well with the movies.
  15. Julie in AZ
    The AZ homeschool conference had recorded attendance this year. :) Homeschooling is growing here. Of course, we're part of the "way down at the bottom of the list" in public schools as a state.
  16. Julie in AZ
    Lovely! :)
  17. Julie in AZ
    I agree with the others who suggest to get rid of old toys when new ones come in. We're big fans of the clear plastic bins here. Like a previous poster suggested, only one or two bins out at a time! Also for holidays and birthdays, can you ask family for "experience" gifts? Tickets to a show, memberships to the zoo, etc.
  18. Julie in AZ
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  19. Julie in AZ
    I had it for work from home. It was terrible. There was a delay so the other person and I would end up talking over each other.
  20. Julie in AZ
    We allow 20 minutes of computer after school and 30 minutes on weekends. It's really been helpful to tie it in with completed schoolwork. ;) They can watch each other so I'm not much help to you there.
  21. Julie in AZ
    I just finished reading aloud Understood Betsy and was devastated that it ended. :001_smile: I had been in a slump of not wanting to read aloud for over a year. (I read aloud. I just didn't like it.) I heard Carol Barnier speak about children being a blessing from God at our homeschool convention and something "clicked".
  22. Julie in AZ
    That's awesome! I've never done it but it looks easy enough. :)
  23. Julie in AZ
    Oh, I like the preview too. :) It looks like a nice program.
  24. Julie in AZ
    To memorize the facts: TimesTales To help my ds increase speed: TimezAttack (we bought the CD and it's worth it) He has slowed down again though so I guess we need to work on them more. We're starting Life of Fred fractions too!
  25. Julie in AZ
    Made it tonight for my family. They loved it. Great for gluten-free eaters! :D Thanks for sharing.
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