Bacon Wrapped Smokies I always read the reviews to make changes as I think would be best based on the reviews. For these I place them in a roasting pan. I line the bottom with foil, and spray the rack down with Pam. I wrap each smokey as directed and then sprinkle with lots of brown sugar to make sure they they are all covered well. I don't put them in a bag and shake them up (waste to much brown sugar IMHO). Once they are done I place them in a crock pot, pour the drippings in the crockpot, add a little more brown sugar and a little bit of maple syrup. These always go quickly and are YUMMY!

Like Dawn mentioned :), Atelier is a wonderful fit for our family too. I have to admit that we haven't done this is a couple months (a LOT going on at home), but just the other day my son asked to get back into it. So after break it will be one of our fine arts day activities. It is laid out very nicely and is simple for "me" to use. I have 4 children (7 to 13) and they all enjoy watching the video and doing the projects. I highly recommend it. :)

A dear friend of mine created these wonderful unit studies on different countries and she uses living books with her curriculum. She reads every books she adds to her resources list and is very picky about what is recommended as a book resource. I have done one of her studies and am getting ready to do Brazil. I throughly enjoyed the readers from the Russia study and I am sure her other recommendations for other countries will be enjoyable as well. Her studies are called: Into All The World. When you click on the link "order these books from Amazon" it will take you to a page that will list the books she recommends to use, not directly to Amazon. She is coming out with others and I am sure if you had a request, she would look into that for you as well. She is a wonderful gal that has a heart for geography and educating children (and adults) about the world we live in.

I've used Home2TEach going on over 2 years now. I am very pleased with them. :) And dd enjoys her classes. :)

This was being talked about on our local support group today. Here is a response. I have no experience with this type of dog. :) "Basenjis - they do not have that stinky dog smell, even when wet. It's interesting."

They can be a stand alone, especially doing all of them in order. They also provide loads of extra resources to expand on each topic. They are wonderful!

Not this week... or for a LOOOONNNNGGGG time now. :( But every week lately I ask myself, "Why didn't I get it together to do this?" My girls love doing it. Off to see what you all did. :) OK, just looked... WOW YOU GUYS ARE TALENTED! Great job!

Try Growing With Grammar. We LOVE this series. You can even go back a level for extra review. It is well written an easy to complete each day (10-15 min.). Not too tasking on me (mom) and my children retain the information well. Another suggestion (I have not used it but my friend does) is Jr. Analytical Grammar and then move onto Analytical Grammar in 7th.

Very nicely done! I just love all the fun things you do with your children. We did the colonial study and it was so much fun. I/we need to do the explorers one. Have it, just need to do it! Oh where can I find some extra time? :)

This is what we use too. :) Love it! But we didn't/don't start with a formal writing program (WT or online classes) until my children were/are in 4th or 5th grade. Just my own personal preference.

Each child has their own. We use Knowledge Quest Timeline Books and Amy Pak's timeline figures. :) ~Tina

I kid you not, but I was just at Simply Charlotte Mason Website and was reading up on this topic. You may find this link helpful: Narrations. ~Tina

Desperately trying again! :)

I would look more closely at Living Math. I am going to apply some of the theory to our homeschooling anyways, but it sure would be neat to start at K (or earlier) and used living math. :)

Latin in the Christian Trivium DD took Latin 1 in a co-op setting (teacher happens to be the person that does the online level 1 class too) and is currently taking Latin 2 online. She really enjoys it and really likes both teachers she has had. She is excelling and doing very well. ~Tina

Very cute!

This is exactly what we did (but dd was 12) and what was recommend to us from someone that teaches Latin. They need to have a good understanding of the English language before you start learning Latin. In all honesty, there are so other subjects that need to be focused on at this age, and Latin doesn't have to be one of them. My dd is doing perfectly fine with starting Latin in 7th and she is succeeding in it. That is all this Momma wants. :) Play games like English from the Roots up and have fun! :) PS: I do not teach Latin to my dd. It scares me... :001_unsure: I have my dd take an online Latin course and she is in 2nd year Latin and enjoys it.

Howdy Friend! It's been a while since I've been here and I am glad I to say I might suggest something to help you. :) Here are a few links with free blank pages: Blank Bio Page Notebooking Pages Blank Bio Pages I agree with Rhondabee that oral narration is best at this age. If you wanted to do something like this with your child I would suggest to make a notebook together with the people your studying. Perhaps he could fill in the name, DOB, and a couple other simple things like that and then he can narrate to you what he learned about the person and you write it down. I want to share with you a guide I ran across a little while ago: Simply Charlotte Mason Curr. Guide. I have been re-evaluating my why's/how's, etc. of homeschooling lately and this guide has helped free me from all those things I "think" I should be doing. But in all honesty, those things I "think" should be done, don't really need to be done. I know you didn't ask for all that information, etc., and I apologize if I am offering advice where it isn't wanted. I do pray you find exactly what you are looking for. :) Blessings~Tina

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I purchased Hands and Hearts kit to use with MOH years ago. I never got around to using them. We are currently doing SOTW Vol 1 and I was wondering if anyone has put together a list of which projects to do with each chapter. If you don't have one, does anyone know where to find one? If memory serves me correctly, I found such a list to go with MOH way back when. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. :) ~Tina

Jesus take the wheel by Carrie Underwood It reminds me of issues I deal with regarding my oldest son. I have no control and I must turn it over to my Lord and let go. I cry every time I hear it... :(

Congratulations!

Can you share the code? I am getting ready to place an order and would love to know it. :) TIA ~Tina

For writing we use Home2Teach. We love it here! I have heard of Potter's School, but haven't used them.

I did this lapbook with my kids and it was WONDERFUL! Very imformative and the kids had a lot of fun doing it. :)