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Does anyone here do step aerobics at home?
Nancy in MI replied to Blessedfamily's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I use the It Figures videos with Charlene Prickett. It's a Canadian program that used to be on the Lifetime channel way back in the 80's. I really like them. I'm not sure if they have a website but their toll free number is 1-800-getfit. Nancy -
If they're really small like cherry tomato size, you can pickle them. I just did a batch with all mine. Can't wait until they're ready!
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Sat. to the doctor with my 10yo-I think he has strep. Then home to plan the classes I teach on Mondays and Tuesdays and to do some projects around the house. Probably will clean out the chicken coop too. Dh will be with 13yo at a swim meet all day. Sun. dh will be staying home with sick 10yo and I will be going to 13yo's swim meet for the day. :001_smile: Nancy
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The Drudge Report endorses Obama...
Nancy in MI replied to Soph the vet's topic in General Education Discussion Board
You are so bad! :lol: Nancy -
I joined Facebook to re-connect with some friends I traveled with in a performing group back in the 80's. I just joined the WTM group too! :001_smile: Nancy
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We're adopting 2 kittens this weekend (siblings from the same litter) and need suggestions for names! Got any ideas? You folks are always so good at this! :001_smile: Nancy
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"Fireproof" is having unexpected success
Nancy in MI replied to Kathleen in VA's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I wouldn't rely on things I heard to decide. For our family, my husband and I went to see it first and decided it was something both our boys could handle. (Especially since both of them are obsessed with anything having to do with firefighting). :) Nancy -
"That anyone could stay in there for 35 years. Man we need some term limits so we can stop having career politicians! (no particular disrespect for Biden - I thought he was fine, just that I think we need fresh blood in there on a regular basis)" Amen to that, whether Republican, Democrat, Independent!
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Where is your fav. site for online recipes?
Nancy in MI replied to Alexandra's topic in General Education Discussion Board
allrecipes.com Confessions of a Pioneer Woman The Noble Pig Notes From the Trenches A Year of Crockpotting The last 4 are blogs that I enjoy reading. They don't post recipes every day (except for the crockpotting one). :001_smile: Nancy -
I schedule an hour or so of quiet reading time every afternoon and I let him read the merit badge booklets and fill out the worksheets then. He does his reading for "school" (literature and such) at night in bed. Sometimes, we can make a field trip out of it. For instance, when he was working on his merit badge for Citizenship of the Nation, we went to Washington DC. When it came time to meet with his merit badge counselor, who works at the county courthouse, he spent the day with his counselor job-shadowing. :001_smile: Nancy
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Package #4 offers all 5 DVD's for around $73 with free shipping. Nancy
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Need veggie dip ideas...
Nancy in MI replied to Beth in OH's topic in General Education Discussion Board
This one is my favorite: Grate a cucumber and toss it with some salt. Put it in a couple layers of cheesecloth in a strainer over a bowl. After a few hours, give the cheesecloth a few squeezes to strain the rest of the liquid out of the cucumber. Add that to yogurt cheese with some sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, pepper and dill weed. I serve this with homemade pita chips and veggies. Yum! -
"Both your husband and his father need to "man up." The time has come for them to put on their big boy boxers and deal with this situation like real life, grown men, no more of this Pinocchio garbage. Benign neglect is not benign. It is a lame excuse for sitting around doing nothing while your house falls down around you." In addition, something our pastor said this Sunday that really stuck with me. When dealing with difficult people in our lives, he said, "Don't let anyone steal your joy." Wise words, those. Families can be very tricky. Hugs to you. Nancy
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It was called Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. I really enjoyed it. It was about a man (the author) who was rescued by villagers after a failed attempt to climb K2 and he vowed to come back and build a school for the girls in their community. For some reason I've been on this kick lately of wanting to read books about Afghanistan, Pakistan, etc. Dh and I recently read The Kite Runner and watched the movie last night. :001_smile: Nancy
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The nervous stomach...
Nancy in MI replied to battlemaiden's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I used to be this way, and my 13yo was this way for a long time. He's better now, but he still gets worked up about certain things. The other posters had some great suggestions. The only thing I would add is that I taught ds some breathing techniques to try and relax. In for a count of 3 through the nose, and out for a count of 3 through the mouth. That really helps me calm down and I think it helps him too! Nancy -
What brand of coffee do you drink?
Nancy in MI replied to Sena's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Southern Pecan. Mmmmmm. Heaven in a cup! I think the company that makes it is called Green Mountain Coffee or something like that. I can only buy it in New England, so when I go out there every summer I stock up! Nancy -
We use plain white cardstock and paste pictures on it that I've googled. The boys write the date and a sentence or two about the picture. I tape them together with clear packing tape so we can take it down and fold it up accordion-style. However, right now it is taped along the top of our schoolroom right under the ceiling. So far we have one for Ancients and one for Middle Ages. By the time we finish all 4 volumes of SOTW, it will go all the way around the room! I love the way it looks with a hodge-podge of pictures and writing! :001_smile: Nancy
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Has anyone been watching Survivor? WOW
Nancy in MI replied to KristineIN's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Just because it would be so cool for an "ice cream scooper" to win a million dollars!:lol: Nancy