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    Too much garlic, how to use?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Okay...so, I skinned a CLOVE a chopped up half of it and sautéed it with potatoes, onions, and sausage. I think I could have used the whole clove, I was just afraid I would overdo it. I like the flavor much better than the powdered.

     

    Now, what ways do I NOT prepare it? This morning I just chopped it and threw it into the skillet. It was good.

    Too much garlic, how to use?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    We joined an organic food co-op and I got two bulbs of fresh garlic with my shipment today. Admittedly, I have never used garlic in this form. What can I do to preserve it or use it? I have no clue what to do with it. My DH has been known to roast some on the grill, but this is just so much. I am afraid it will ruin before I get it used.

     

    TIA

    DD's goals for herself...are the reasonable?

    in Accelerated Learner Board

    Posted

    I think the idea of graduating at 16 is eminently reasonable, and yes there are plenty of things you can skip!

     

    I say this as (1) someone who graduated from public high school at 16, and (2) the mother of a gifted 6th grader who could also graduate at 16 if he wanted to.

     

    However, I think you need to look at this not as "cramming 6th-10th grades into 6 months each" but rather in terms of just skipping middle school (for the most part). If you look at most middle school science texts, for example, there's not much of a leap between middle school Life Science and intro level HS Biology. Ditto Chemistry & Physics. A bright middle school student can certainly handle the "conceptual" HS courses. There's also no reason a bright kid couldn't do Alg I & Geometry in middle school. And the history sequence (if you follow WTM) repeats in HS anyway, so you can just go deeper younger.

     

    Here's my current plan for my 11 year old:

     

    6TH GRADE:

    Biology (Campbell's Exploring Life + 36 labs + two 1-week adult-level paleontology courses)

    PreAlgebra (Chalkdust)

    History: Ancients (K12 Human Odyssey + Spielvogel Western Civ I + 4-5 Teaching Co courses)

    Literature: Illiad, Odyssey, Aeneid, mythology, Greek drama, etc (including several Elizabeth Vandiver courses)

    Spanish (Discovery Streaming)

    (We will also be using Teaching Co courses to cover History of Science and Comparative Religion in 6th & 7th)

    7TH GRADE

    Chemistry (Suchocki's Conceptual Chemistry + DVDs + Thames & Cosmos Chem3000 labs + Teaching Co Chem course)

    Algebra I (Chalkdust)

    History: Medieval & Renaissance (Human Odyssey + Spielvogel + 4 Teaching Co courses)

    Literature: Beowulf, Dante, Shakespeare, etc

    Spanish: Auralog Beginner

     

    8TH GRADE

    Physics (Hewitt's Conceptual Physics + 16 Virtual Labs (Kinetic Books) + 10-12 "real" labs + 3 Teaching Co courses)

    Geometry (Chalkdust)

    Modern History (K12 Modern History + various Teaching Co courses, including Terror & Utopia)

    Literature: Utopia & Dystopia

    Spanish: Auralog Intermediate

    (CLEP Western Civ I & II)

     

    9TH GRADE

    AP Biology (Campbell text + Thinkwell + Teaching Co)

    Alg II (Chalkdust)

    US History (Teaching Co American History course + Tindall)

    Literature: American Lit

    Spanish: Auralog Advanced

    (CLEP US History I & II)

     

    10TH GRADE (dual enrollment)

    Chemistry (not sure if we will do this at home or at CC)

    Precalc (Chalkdust)

    CC: Art History, plus a Social Science course, probably Intro Anthro

    CC: English Composition I & II

    (& maybe Intermediate Spanish I)

     

    As you can see, I could easily graduate him at this point, counting 7th-10th as high school, and his transcript would show 4 lab sciences, 4 math, 5 English, 4 Social Studies, 3-4 Foreign Language, 1 Art History, plus a lot of extracurricular museum volunteer work, adult-level Paleo courses, etc. (I don't plan to graduate him until he's 18, though, because he wants to double major in Biology & Geology, so I want him to get ALL his pre-req's out of the way at the CC. Then he can transfer into the University at 18 with 4 years of tuition scholarship available to cover all the upper level coursework, research, etc that he needs to do.)

     

    Anyway, I think it's great that your daughter is so motivated and ambitious! I was the same way ~ I finished HS at 16 and had my Masters at 21. She's lucky to have such a supportive mom! :001_smile:

     

    Jackie

     

    Thank you so much for this post! We will be counting her spanish and latin toward high school credit already. I see what I need to do now, like you said just "let go" of grade level and do what she is capable of doing, and give her the credit for what she does.

     

    Now, to research building a transcript. :D

    DD's goals for herself...are the reasonable?

    in Accelerated Learner Board

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    Very good points, all of them. Like I said, it is her goal and I will support her. She does test higher on most subjects and will be doing them on the level she tested at (7th grade math for one) and in science she has been so obsessed for years that I sometimes think she could teach ME.

     

    We will just chug along and move forward with her always know ing it is okay if she has to slow down.

     

    When I said about "skipping" things, it was more of repetitive stuff, not the new concepts. I know concepts also build on one another. I'll let her try, and we'll just see. I will make sure she has true mastery before moving forward.

     

    As far as being gifted, she tested "gifted" in every area except math, and still she tested ahead of grade level.

    DD's goals for herself...are the reasonable?

    in Accelerated Learner Board

    Posted

    She wants to do 6th -10th grades in 6 months each. Then, she wants to do concurrent enrollment for 11-12th moving onto Junior college at 16.

     

    She is a very mature 11 year old, and to me her way of mapping this out shows that. She wants to work year round, only taking a week at Christmas and a week in-between "grades" to rest.

     

    Is this reasonable? Are there things we should/could skip?

     

    Thank you.

    Large Families

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    When asked "Don't you know what causes that" I used to ALWAYS say "No, what?" with a puzzled look. :P Now that the older ones are bigger, I just don't get that one anymore (yet).

     

    My friend has a GREAT one. She has 4 under 5 and when someone tells her "You sure have your hands full" she replies with "Oh, you should see my heart".

    Quiverfull philosophy...who here practices?

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    This was the post that started this thread. It implies that those who are not QF are not putting their family size in God's hands and not building their families as God sees fit. There have been more posts after it which continue on in that vein.

     

    QF by itself is not abusive, but it is often part of a larger theological context which I mentioned earlier called Patriocentricity. Earlier, I linked to some websites substantiating that, including this one:

     

    http://quiveringdaughters.com/About_the_Author.html

     

    Also, the original poster said she was wondering where she could go. It wasn't stated that this thread was the place. Stifling dialogue, particularly in a homeschooling forum, seems like the antithesis of what we're here for.

     

    I would have stayed away from this thread if the original post said "I believe that my family is personally called not to attempt to limit the size of our family. I would like to meet others who have that same conviction, so I have set up this thread for us to discuss what it's like to practice this way of life."

     

    Okay, I didn't word it as wordy as you, or as PC. I tend to step away from being PC anyhow, so I am not surprised someone found fault with my wording. Yes, I believe that in *my* definition being quiverfull is allowing God to determine your family size. If you are doing something to prevent it outside of Biblical direction, you very well could be interfering with God's plans for your family. Therefore, you are not following allowing God to fully control your life. I never once said I believe YOU have to feel this way. It is a personal decision that one comes to with their spouse and the Lord. I just wanted to know who else believes in the same alignment with me, and asked if they could direct me somewhere with like-minded believers. If you don't like it, don't post. I didn't ask for anyone except QF or those who allow God to determine their family size to post.

     

    I never imagined this subject would ring out such debate in people. What does it matter to YOU if someone wants to take birth control or sterilize themselves? It is between them and God. Also, what does it matter to you if others of us feel it is a Biblical to allow God control over this area in our lives? I am not preaching at you telling you to change or be ****ed. I just wanted to talk with the like minded, because frankly this world is inundated with those who are not. Excuse me for looking for fellowship where I knew I could find it, on this board.

    Quiverfull philosophy...who here practices?

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

     

    I think it's essential to realize that some couple's quivers are smaller than others. ;)

     

    I believe this is key right here.

     

    My first two children were born 11 months apart and I was exclusively BF AND we were using other natural methods after #1. With #3, I was also BF and using other methods, and she still came. Then, I used abstinence. It worked like a charm. :lol: Low and behold, secondary infertility took hold and we had to work hard for pregnancies #4 and #5, only to loose them too. We were clearly led to adopt which is in God's word and he does lead people to this route. Our son Troy came very quickly as affirmation of this. How else are these children going to be taken care of. I have peace with being barren now, and feel blessed to have given birth to all four of my children, even my son who was born still. (pregnancy #4 was twins which were m/c)

    Quiverfull philosophy...who here practices?

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    I was kidding. I have built my family through adoption. QF is not my thing, but I like large families. I've never heard of a QF family who built their family only by adoption. (Although I am sure they must be out there). I think QF people ought to just admit they like having kids, and not push it on god. What's the problem with just admitting you like having babies and want to fill the world with more Christians. Own it.

     

    That is funny right there. I DO like having kids, but I can't any longer. Well, I *could* if it were a miracle, but by all appearances, I am barren. Anyhow, even though I love kids and would LOVE to have a large family, I am trusting God to give me the signs to keep going or to stop. I do believe he will only give me what I can handle. Whether that be my 4 or 14, I'll let him decide by shutting and opening doors.

     

    I do not dress like the Duggars EVERY DAY. LOL. I do wear my hair long, but also cut and style it and even highlight it. I like to wear jumpers and skirts because it makes me feel more feminine and biblical. However, I also like to wear my shorts and capris. LOL My DD is certainly not a feminine dresser very much, and I am okay with that. I want her to be comfortable in her skin.

     

    Yes, we do try to be modest, but my definition of modesty may vary from that of others since my DD is allowed to wear tank tops and a bikini around family (she has to wear a more modest suit when at public swim places, a long tankini). She is not allowed to show her tummy in public, ever.

    If you came with instructions...

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    Can withstand pressure, but be careful, if treated in a poor manner she will crumble. She will love you with all her heart and forgive easily if not taken advantage of. She is a giver, and while easy to get used to, she also would like to receive every now and then. DO NOT mess with her children or others she loves. She is ferocious when provoked with anything pertaining to her children or those she loves. Sometimes she weeps. That does not mean she is unhappy, but it could mean she is. Must be very close to her in order to discern the differences.

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