This sounds delicious! I'm going to add it to my recipe file! :D Can I used canned corn (yes, know it's cooked) if fresh isn't available? How long do you marinate--a few hours, overnight, not at all?

It's even better if you use Dove Promises instead of Hersheys Kisses. ;) Oh, Nutella & pretzels (mentioned by another poster) is great too.

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Thanks, all! I should've specified that I prefer books at a 5th/6th grade reading level.

Title says it all. ;) Thanks!

If this were a more valuable book, I'd refund her in full would also include enough money for packaging and return postage. But for a $5 book? No, you'd be out more money than you'd make by getting it back and reselling it.

Praying for the family.

:iagree: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: You are in my prayers.

I will be teaching 3 girls next school year: EK (12th grade), along with a 13yo 8th grader and a 16yo 10th/11th grader. I want to do an apologetics/worldview course with them. Of the 3 girls, only EK has a firm Christian foundation or solid Bible instruction. Also, EK really enjoys reading, while the 13yo and the 16yo have some comprehension difficulties and do not like to read. I own Starting Points and Understanding the Times, and I will incorporate elements of each into the two older girls' history and literature coursework next year (discussing some of the philosophies as we study the relevant historical events 1800-present; reading Mere Christianity, Frankenstein, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Deadliest Monster), but these programs would be WAY too much for the 13yo, and some parts are probably too much for the 16yo. So... I'm trying to decide on a worldview program I can do with all 3 girls together--something that would challenge EK and at the same time not overwhelm the other two girls. :001_huh: A one-semester course would probably be fine, but we would likely stretch it out over the whole school year. Can you tell me about your own experiences with any of these? The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith Student Editions with leader guide Lightbearers from Summit Ministries Thinking Like a Christian and Countering Culture (although it appears that these two are actually "excerpts" of Understanding the Times. Is that correct???)

Bumping in hopes of more responses

I haven't heard of this book, and I did a little online searching, but didn't find anything. You can go to this site (Loganberry Books) and post a Book Stumper request and they'll try to help you find the book. HTH!

1. I established an almost-every-day P.E. time; I walked on the treadmill for about 20 minutes while the girls did a couple of 10-Minute Workout DVDs. 2. I established a 30-minute Drop Everything And Read time every day. We did it right after P.E. time, so the girls were ready to cool down a bit with a good book of their choice. 3. Both girls used Teaching Textbooks for math.

:D I didn't care for Q, but Worf is my favorite!

I will be teaching 3 girls next school year: EK (12th grade), along with a 13yo 8th grader and a 16yo 10th/11th grader. I want to do an apologetics/worldview course with them. Of the 3 girls, only EK has a firm Christian foundation or solid Bible instruction. Also, EK really enjoys reading, while the 13yo and the 16yo have some comprehension difficulties and do not like to read. I own Starting Points and Understanding the Times, and I will incorporate elements of each into the two older girls' history and literature coursework next year (discussing some of the philosophies as we study the relevant historical events 1800-present; reading Mere Christianity, Frankenstein, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Deadliest Monster), but these programs would be WAY too much for the 13yo, and some parts are probably too much for the 16yo. So... I'm trying to decide on a worldview program I can do with all 3 girls together--something that would challenge EK and at the same time not overwhelm the other two girls. :001_huh: A one-semester course would probably be fine, but we would likely stretch it out over the whole school year. Here are the worldview programs I'm considering so far: The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith Student Editions with leader guide Lightbearers from Summit Ministries Thinking Like a Christian and Countering Culture (although it appears that these two are actually "excerpts" of Understanding the Times. Is that correct???) Can you tell me about your own experiences with any of these? Which other programs I should consider? I really want something that is geared to teens.

I will be teaching 3 girls next school year: EK (12th grade), along with a 13yo 8th grader and a 16yo 10th/11th grader. I want to do an apologetics/worldview course with them. Of the 3 girls, only EK has a firm Christian foundation or solid Bible instruction. Also, EK really enjoys reading, while the 13yo and the 16yo have some comprehension difficulties and do not like to read. I own Starting Points and Understanding the Times, and I will incorporate elements of each into the two older girls' history and literature coursework next year (discussing some of the philosophies as we study the relevant historical events 1800-present; reading Mere Christianity, Frankenstein, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Deadliest Monster), but these programs would be WAY too much for the 13yo, and some parts are probably too much for the 16yo. So... I'm trying to decide on a worldview program I can do with all 3 girls together--something that would challenge EK and at the same time not overwhelm the other two girls. :001_huh: A one-semester course would probably be fine, but we would likely stretch it out over the whole school year. Here are the worldview programs I'm considering so far: The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith Student Editions with leader guide Lightbearers from Summit Ministries Thinking Like a Christian and Countering Culture (although it appears that these two are actually "excerpts" of Understanding the Times. Is that correct???) Can you tell me about your own experiences with any of these? Which other programs I should consider?

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I haven't used it, but I hear good things about Lightbearers from Summit Ministries.

Thanks, everyone! I already own the 1st edition of Pre-Algebra (bought used last year for $110 when I didn't realize 2.0 was upcoming :(). I've offered it for sale, but got no takers because everyone is wanting 2.0 instead. I don't know whether there is enough difference in the content of the 2.0 edition to make it worth my while since I won't be using the self-grading option, especially since I already own the previous edition--and can't upgrade (I bought it used instead of new). If it were you, would you buy 2.0 and try to sell 1st edition, or just keep 1st edition?

"Enhanced" edition (1996) vs. "New" edition (2005) vs. ___ edition (2011)?? If I'm buying previously owned, which one should I buy???? What's the difference?

ME TOO! (Sorry for shouting, but I feel very strongly that the last episode was a big fat dud! It did not even come close to doing justice to the rest of the series. As for my favorite television shows of the last 15 years, my favorites are: My #1 all-time favorite is Star Trek: The Next Generation (Although it technically ended 18 years ago, it lives on in syndication.) Others I have loved, in no particular order, include: Sue Thomas, F.B. Eye Big Bang Theory Psych Monk Eureka House Hunters & House Hunters International I keep hearing good things about Jericho, Flash Forward, Fringe, Warehouse 13, Firefly, and 24, so I figure we'll get around to them sooner or later.

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Do you know if the same is true for all of TT's new 2.0 programs? I'm expecially interested in hearing more about the Pre-Algebra.

:iagree: It's doing the computations in your head, using strategies that are simpler and faster The BJU math series teaches several strategies of this type.

bump :)

I prefer to teach the math myself. I like to go through the lessons with my students and do the practice problems with them, then have them do the problem sets independently. With the 1.0 program, we only use the CDs if we are stumped on how to set up a word problem--which usually happens only a couple of times each school year. Is it possible to use the 2.0 programs in this same way, or do I need to just stick with 1.0? Also, is there really that much difference in the content of the 1.0 and 2.0 versions?