BizyPenguin
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Thanks so much for all the feedback! After reading through all of the responses, I'm no longer on the fence. I'm going to go ahead and I take the plunge! :thumbup:
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I do have a PP linked to my credit card, but it's for occasional purchases that I make online. I'm under the impression that if I want to SELL something online (i.e. my used curriculum) then I should accept PP by linking it to my checking account. I think it would also "verify" me on PP, which I think makes buyers feel more confident buying from you. Perhaps I'm wrong.
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I really want to sell my used curriculum and I know that if I accept PayPal I'll probably get more buyers, but I'm on the fence. I've been researching and I keep reading horror stories about bank accounts being hacked, scams, etc. This is making me quite unsure. Frankly, I'd love to just accept postal money orders like I did years ago, but apparently even those can be fake these days, not to mention I noticed many people advise against money order payments since there's no recourse. I've heard that if you do accept PP, just don't take personal payments. I've also heard that opening a separate checking account to link to and leaving a small amount of money in it is wiser than linking to your main checking account. Please chime in with your two cents for me. Do you think PP is safe? Do you accept PP and if so, have you ever had problems with it?
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Thanks so much! The input and tips have all been very helpful.
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Thanks for explaining how the Berkey works. This sounds exactly like what I've been looking for! How much did your stainless steel one cost and where did you purchase it? Is it made in the USA and guaranteed to be lead free? Are the filters carbon like the Brita ones? How much do new filters cost and how do you know when to change the filters? Does the Berkey filter out chlorine and other trace chemicals and yucky things in the water? Thanks in advance for answering. I asked quite a few of questions. :)
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Do you buy it all the time? Do you feel it's more pure since it's distilled? Do you know if it's a healthy bottled water? (If that makes any sense. LOL) I LOVE the taste of Dasani water, can't imagine it tastes better than that. Dasani is purified by reverse osmosis.
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Okay. I'm on a water kick. I asked about Big Berkey's on another thread and now I want to know about the bottled water called SmartWater by Glaceau. It's distilled with electrolytes added back in. I've heard it tastes great. It's not cheap, though. I picked up a bottle yesterday, but we haven't tried it yet. Dr. Weil claims that distilled water is the best water. Some say it isn't good for you b/c it has no minerals. Others say it tastes horrible...except Smartwater, which gets great reviews. Anyone?
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Can someone explain how BB works? Do you fill the BB with tap water and press a lever or something to get your water, which is filtered before going into your cup? Maybe I just need to spend some time on the BB website to find out more.
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I would like to know more about the Big Berkey water filter systems. If you have one, please tell me why you're sold on it. In other words, what's so great about it? I've decided to stop refilling our water bottles at the grocery store water filter vending machines and I'm back to buying bottled water. Why? Because even though the published report from my city states that the tap water is safe, we've never felt good about drinking it. I don't know if I can feel confident about the Brita or Pur filter. I did a search and noticed some moms here really rave about the Big Berkey filter systems. Tell me more! I am at my wits end researching water filters and I'm tired of bottled water, but I'm so paranoid about using tap water.
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Do you just use the Biblioplan add-ons (maps, coloring pages, etc.) for hands-on or do you also use the activities suggested in the MOH book as well?
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Why Blog? (feeling disouraged)
BizyPenguin replied to Hedgehogs4's topic in General Education Discussion Board
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Hi Tami,
Seems that you're not online these days. I hope you, Miss M and and family are all doing well and enjoying the holidays. Let us know how your school year is going. I miss your blog posts.
Merry Christmas!
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My little elf baby has arrived...
BizyPenguin replied to 5wolfcubs's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Great news, Lee!! She's adorable!! What a wonderful Christmas gift. Blessings to you all. -
Congratulations, Emmy!! Cute names too :-)
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There's no such thing as "private" when it comes to the internet, IMO. I don't FB either. I guess I'm just too paranoid...And extremely cautious.
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My high school biology teacher required very very difficult and detailed lab reports. Her class was HARD!! We had to do the lab reports on graph paper. I spent HOURS studying and preparing lab reports...But I got an 'A' every quarter. I'm loving the lab report work in Apologia. It's great practice for my ds.
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[quote name=Pongo;1182622 Although I kinda like the Apologia Books for the upper mid-H.S levels' date=' they are still weak on labs. I am having my 5th grader work through 1/2 of the Apologia GS and on top of that she is doing beefed up labs, and enjoying the hands on I do with the younger two. [/quote] :ohmy: Your 5th grader is doing beefed up Apologia General? Wow! My 7th grader is doing Apologia and it's more than enough for him. I can't even IMAGINE beefing it up! I'm almost embarrassed to admit that Apologia General practically freaks *me* out! I'm a non-science mom, though, and quite frankly I'd be happy just analyzing the mold that grows on the leftovers in the fridge and calling it done for science...But I know I could never get away with that ;)
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Thanks Ellie :-)
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I'm talking about the SAT standardized test. Is it just math and lang arts or is there a writing sample required? What about science and history? Are those areas also tested? Just curious.
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Hi Ellie!
Just popping in to say, "Hello!" and since today is August 25th I thought of you :-) Only 4 months 'til Christmas!! Enjoy your day and how sweet of you to "friend" me. I've "friended" you as well :-)
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Loved it!! And the kids, totally cute!!
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Question for those who are using Abeka Science 7
BizyPenguin replied to SLH in ND's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
We're using this too. Christian Liberty Press sells the 7th grade ABeka science textbook (Science: Order and Reality) along with their own answer key for all of the comprehension questions in the textbook and they also sell their own tests. (I've linked to their 7th grade page. Just scroll down to find the items I'm referring to.) I've always ordered my Abeka science stuff from them b/c it's cheaper and homeschool friendly. HTH! -
I'll be using the 6th grade "Pearl" reader again this year with my rising 7th grader. I actually think Pearl can definitely be used with both 6th and 7th graders. As much as we enjoyed Mosdos, we didn't stay on track with it very well, which is why we're continuing with it again this year. The stories are colorful, engaging, and while not religious, they still teach good morals and values in several of the stories. I like the fact that literary elements and genres are taught and that's primarily why I like using Mosdos. There are many many gold nuggets for the teacher right in the student reader, so I did not invest in the TM (gasp!) or the workbook. Again, I'm not trying to do a reading program. I'm just wanting to introduce key literary elements and discuss different genres with my ds. I also like that vocabulary is emphasized in this reader. There is a nice variety of stories and poems. I know many rave about CLE reading and I even considered switching, but Mosdos does the job nicely for us.
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Wow, Tami! That looks so amazing! I've gotta admit, until I saw your slide show I just didn't give a hoot about workbox systems. In fact, I barely researched this idea b/c I just didn't understand what the hype was all about. It just seemed far too complicated for me. I'm now reconsidering. Would workboxes work for the organizationally challenged like me?
