Sparkle
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Yes, it bothers me. I think people mistakenly think they're being "original", when it usually just ends up looking like they don't know how to spell.
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I think ours is $8 per child, plus $10 per family for insurance - so for us $42 total. That seems pretty reasonable to me. We also do one big fundraiser a year.
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OK, I only voted for one - religion and spirituality - but that was hard! I'll read just about anything, depending on the mood I'm in. I also love biographies, history, science, parenting, travel, humor, poetry. So many books, so little time! :D
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My kids get Your Big Backyard and Ranger Rick and love them.
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I'm so sorry to hear this :( I will be praying for recovery and healing for all of you. Exercise as much as you can. I know it's kind of drag, but it will help you feel better physically and mentally. Big hugs and keep us updated :grouphug:
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I'm happy there's no tumor :) I hope the anti-inflammatories help with the pain. I think I'd keep going to the chiropractor if that helps you.
I have the ever-growing "laundry list" of ailments, too. I think I need to make "Excelsior!" and "Carpe Diem" my mottoes :D
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Ambrosia apples are supposed to be slow to turn brown.
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That is thrilling! What a sweet story. I am so happy for all of you.
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ROFL! Well, your thread title certainly caught my eye :lol: We occasionally have nights like that here too. Dh made some soup last week, but didn't add enough water to it, and it was all thick and gunky. He ate it, but I had a hard time choking some down. :tongue_smilie:
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Hi Jenne,
I'm up the road a piece in Sacramento. Welcome to California! There are lots of homeschoolers in the Bay Area, and so many things to do! I'm sure you will love it.
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I'm so sorry :grouphug: This is very similar to what happened to my mom. She was gone before any of us knew what hit her. Mourning with you for all those who have died too soon.
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I've read 41. There are a few on there I know I'll never read, but I think I'll add some of the others to my library list. Thanks for posting this.
So in my good intentions, I tried reserving Les Miserables from the library. How weird is it that they own NO copies of it?! I can get it through inter-library loan, but really??
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I've read 41. There are a few on there I know I'll never read, but I think I'll add some of the others to my library list. Thanks for posting this.
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That sounds lovely. I think teaching is a wonderful profession, but I could never do it as a career (sounds like the reverse of what most people say about homeschooling!). You should go where your heart is and do what you think will give your life the most value. It's wonderful that your dh supports you and that you have this opportunity. What a blessing!
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Exactly! I was just thinking this last night. I grew up "feeling" poor--we weren't--not really--everything was just very poorly managed. But I'll be darned if we're going to use cheap toilet paper--cause that means --well, never mind.:tongue_smilie:
You know my solution to that problem, right? :D
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Praying for good results!
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Yes, the kids (and other relatives) will be getting less gifts this year, and yes, we'll tell the kids why. Although, it's not like they don't know already that we have a tight budget and we don't have a lot for extras. I hope they aren't too disappointed this Christmas; I know they will still get nice things from their other relatives.
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Dh's main job is with the state government, so he is pretty secure. His second job is a bit more iffy - he is a part-time church musician and it's possible his job could get axed, in which case we would lose several hundred dollars a month in income. So far we are doing OK, but we don't have much in the way of extras. Christmas is going to be very tight this year. But I know it could be so much worse, so I am very thankful for what we have.
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Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Christy is irreplaceable. It is a reminder for me to cherish each day. I look forward to the day we are all together in heaven, with no more separations - how much rejoicing there will be then!
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I'm sorry, Ria. :angelsad2: Your post reminds me so much of my dh's grandma who passed away. She was the one member of the family who always loved and accepted me. Sorry for your loss.
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Good for you! I can't stand bullies. Keeping my fingers crossed that your situation works out.
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Praying for you, Stacey! Keep us updated.
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Oh, that would give me the heebie-jeebies! Glad you got it out!
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Awful! Can you imagine if that was your grandma? :angelsad2: I have a feeling there are going to be more of these stories.
Best magazine on self-sufficiency?
in General Education Discussion Board
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There's also GRIT magazine.
http://www.grit.com