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Do you use a facecloth or cleansing pads since it doesn't lather?
We use a wash cloth that is all...very simple.
This actually led to my DD making her own deodorant...my sister told her she could use the coconut oil for that too...she also uses the coconut oil to condition her hair...who knew there were so many uses for coconut oil, baking soda and vinegar.:tongue_smilie:
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YES! My kids do devour books. My 9th grader was reading a book a day in PS last year. One of the reasons we are homeschooling her this coming year.
We did not know the maximum ride book came out either....guess we are in for a trip to the bookstore tomorrow.
We have read the sisters grimm series (5th grader) and the rangers apprentice series.
Any other series out there for us moms of devourers to try?
I am :bigear: for new books....especially for high school.
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Actually, I don't want wrinkle protection and I think my definition of aging is probably different. I'm 41 with no wrinkles, thanks to the oily skin, but I didn't want teenage recommendations. I should have been more specific. :)
Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming.
I use a mixture of half vinegar and half water to wash my face and then use coconut oil to put in the right amount of moisture. I am your age....hehehe and heard about this from my sister...I was skeptical at first but found it works very well. I have given this to my teens to use and they like it also....well my son does not like the smell of vinegar but Dd uses it daily.
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Killing kittens? What is this in reference to?
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I have taught my daughter to let people know that her name is ( Full name) and only her family calls her by a nick name. Most people respect that. I have found as she has gotten involved in sports and high school they shorten her name.....she said "mom, now I tell them only family and close friends call me (nickname). Please call me (full name) "
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Oh she is just too cute.....forgiveness granted with pleasure!
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Our teens go to bed when they decide. They all seem to like their sleep and know their own "rhythms" (13yo dd, for example, just does NOT get tired before 11). They also know that if they stay up later on an evening before they have to wake early they'll need to adjust and deal with their tiredness! LOL No one gets out of obligations due to poor planning and they understand that pretty quickly! I figure bedtime is an excellent place to start letting them be responsible for themselves and time management.
I agree with them learning time management and the idea of consequences to actions...stay up late...tired next day.
For us we have them go upstairs to their rooms at 9:30. We do not enforce a go to sleep time as long as they are up in good humor and taking care of their responsibilities. Having the m in their rooms at 9:30 gives DH and I time together in the house (smaller house). It also encourages them to wind down...they listen to music or the radio or sometimes talk together.
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Here is a link to home depot. I used a white film for privacy on my windows. You cut, wet and stuck...easy peasy as my niece says.
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We rarely go through the store, instead going right into the warehouse. A quick check online before our visit arms us with the location info.
I vote for this idea....also bring cash, leave cards at home.
Although I have used my moms idea...she loads everything she wants in a cart, drives it around for an hour or two and then leave the cart.....
she says it was hers for an hour....LOL (she takes cash too):D
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"Regular chalk does not work she would have to buy artist pastels." Is it oil pastels, chalk or soft pastels?
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We love Carcassonne...a game from Germany. You can play simple with young kids (draw a time and place it) or add strategy. It is never the same and is a lot of fun.
http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-RGG170-Carcassonne/dp/B00005UNAX
We like settlers of Catan also but it is more involved....Carcassonne is easy to learn and play for all ages.
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Oh I have just the book. When my daughter was in 4th grade we so enjoyed her history from Christian liberty press. A Child's Story of America second edition is a paperback book of 200 pages and is written conversationally to the child. I looked forward to our lession each day because the lessons were so interesting. It covers from the pilgrims through president Reagan. I cannot say enough good about this book. We loved it so much we have kept it on our shelf.
I think you can get a used copy from ebay pretty inexpensive.
LOL my daughter just walked up and said.."hey, that's my book, your not getting rid of it are you? I love that one" You can tell your daughter it comes highly recommended by a 6th grader!
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Oh thank you for your ideas! I am so excited to share this thread with her when she gets home tonight.
reign I do have artist pastels...we will probably try that route first...Splat sounds promising too.
We have never done anything like this. I figure its not permanent and does not cost a ton so..why not make memories with it as kerryfrank73 suggested. The funny thing is she is my conservative, quiet, introverted daughter....I was really blown away when she mentioned it. Usually she tries to blend in not stick out.
I guess she is growing up and becoming more comfortable with who she is. She loves her long blond hair (the color most would love to have) so I do not see her going with a permanent color at this time but a fun accent is in her future!
Many thanks!!!!
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My daughter just came and said she tried chalk on her hair to color it but it did not work....She read about food coloring but that stays in a long time. She is thinking that some color during band camp would be fun.:D
I have not talked to dad about this but I do not think we will have a problem with a temporary fun color on her hair......
I am wondering if any others have experience with temporary color and what we could use....she has long blond hair.
She mentioned tying it in a ponytail and dipping the ends a couple of inches in purple cool aid...
I said she could make a black stripe and have a reverse skunk look...she did not think that was funny :lol:
Any help in this regard? Thanks
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Spaghetti Casserole
1 lb hamburger browned
1 lb spaghetti noodles cooked
1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce
1 cup sour cream
cheese to top
Just mix it all together, top with cheese and put in oven (350 degree) to heat through. Serve with garlic toast, small salad or veg platter or corn on the cob.
This can be doubled or tripled depending on the crowd to feed. I would double for 2 families
Shepherds pie for a crowd
3 lbs hamburger browned
2 cans tomato soup (or cream of mushroom soup if you prefer)
a can each of corn and green beans (drained)
large pot of mashed potatoes. ( 4 pounds I think I used)
Cheese slices
Mix hamburger, soup and drained cans of vegetables (corn and green beans). Pour the hamburger/veg mixture in a large turkey pan and top with mashed potatoes. You can top with cheese. Put in 350 degree oven till warmed through or cheese melts. Serve with rolls and salad
(my grandmother makes hers with cream of mushroom soup and that is really good too).
I make a fast salad of cut up tomatoes, cucumber and mozzarella cheese, I toss with Italian dressing. Big hit at my house.
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Just curious if anyone's teen here does schoolwork in their room? Every time I try letting DS do this, it's an epic fail because he finds a thousand other things to do, and in some cases he sneaks on the computer (to post on message boards... :tongue_smilie:).My kids have never asked to do school work in their room but this has made me think what my response would be if they did.
I love to say YES and try to work things so if NO is said, my kids are the one saying no.
After being asked I would ask myself what is the point? Answer...to get his work done. (the difference is not being to get his work done in the kitchen or at a desk...just to get his work done)
SO "Yes, DD you may do your work in your room as long as you complete your work for the day. Tomorrow when you ask if you can do work in your room I will ask if you completed your work today. If you answer no you did not complete your work, then the answer for tomorrows working in your room will be no. If you answer yes, you completed your work today then you will be able to answer yes to working in your room tomorrow. This is completely up to you. You know what I require....now what will you choose?":glare:
I would not herd him about his work that day. Let him make his choice and the next day benefit or suffer the consequence. (life lesson learned in this way). The next day when he asks "mom, can I?" The answer is .. "You tell me, based on your work yesterday, can you?;)
You mentioned it did not work before. I would address that this way.
"We tried working in your room last year and you were not mature enough to be responsible to complete your work in your room. You are growing more each day. I have seen you maturing so lets try it again. As long as you complete your work for each day you may do your work in your room the next day. Tomorrow when you ask if you can do work in your room I will ask if you completed your work today. If you answer no you did not complete your work, then the answer for tomorrows working in your room will be no. If you answer yes, you completed your work today then you will be able to answer yes to working in your room tomorrow. This is completely up to you. You know what I require....now what will you choose?"
I know in the past I have thought my children mature or responsible enough for something to later have to revisit it with them. In those cases I say I am sorry I thought you were ready for this freedom/responsibility but it appears you are not. We are working each day to grow you into a responsible adult. We will try this again another time and I am sure you will be ready for it then.
When my kids were younger they would pull the "you never let me" routine. one day it dawned on me that was not true. I would let them, their own choices or the results of their choices were not letting them do such and such. That was huge for me! Now I tell them if they are mad about the result of their choice they should be mad at themselves. They are the ones that can do something about it. Make a different choice.:)
May you and your son work out a plan that works for you both.:seeya:
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oh Elizabeth thank you for your information. I have bookmarked your free online tutorial....I am so thankful when others share their area of expertise with me.
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Oh, Hugs to your friend. My girls were both below level readers that really hated to read. I remember the feeling of needing to help them and yet not knowing what to do.
This is just my humble opinion....I know at first I got so caught up working with her to read, that reading was not fun or enjoyable for either of us. The way to become a better reader is to read more. When something is hard it leads to discouragement. I was trying to get her to read books on her level and it was frustrating to both of us.
I did 2 things that I think were helpful.
- I found an easy book and we spent 20 min a night reading together. She read some but I would jump in when she became tired or discouraged. The goal was to enjoy reading and slowly have her reading more with me reading less.
- I rewarded pages read....either monetarily...penny a page or such, or with items. She wanted an item for her doll....she read to earn the item. ( I used books below her level for this....the point was to get her to read She was able to read and get the feeling that I can read. When she was trying to read books abover her level she was left feeling like she could not read)
As to books..... My rising 6th grader still does not love to read but "the sisters Grimm" by Michael Buckley books have caught her attention. I think your friends family may enjoy reading along with this series. My daughters teacher was reading them to the class and was not going to finish the book. My daughter asked me to get her the book as she just had to know how it ends. You bet I bought that book fast....to have a reluctant reader ask for a book...well, that was cause for rejoicing. I was curious about what had her attention so I read the book and finished the whole series of 8 and cannot wait for book 9! LOL
I wish I had other books to recommend. We have all enjoyed the Ranger Apprentice series by John Flanagan but dad is reading it to us after dinner. It would be beyond her level.
Now that daughter is 15 and though she started out 2 reading levels below grade level she now reads a book a day and is above level. She found a love of reading. It took time but there is hope.
Hopefully others will have more books to recommend.
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Have you looked up K12? You can type in your state and see the offerings. I saw a free virtual academy in Chicago. There was a link I clicked that brought up all K12 options in Illinois. She may find one in a district that she lives in. Also time4learning is a monthly fee...a place to get started with a couple of subjects at least. I believe I remember reading they are strong in English and math.
I wish her well. I too chose not to put my 10 yr old rising 6th grader in public school. the choosing of curriculum was very stressful.
When you are in a funk
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I have gotten a lot of encouragement from parts of the book "After the boxes are unpacked". The thing that helps me is to remember this will pass...as far as house work goes I love FLY lady motto....work at it 15 minutes a day...everything will get done eventually that way and I can pat myself on the back for having accomplished my 15 minutes in the dinning room, living room, basement or where ever.
:grouphug: moving is very stressful...been through 9 in past 15 years....give yourself grace as you get back into your routines. You worked hard to establish them and they can work hard for you now.