[Childrens books you can't stand 😉]

The Lorax. I like most Dr. Seuss books, but I just cannot stand that one.

[Lilacs and coffee]

That is so sweet.  :wub:  :wub:

[So excited! Had to share somewhere...]

Yay!!! Congrats to you.  :hurray:

[If you eat paleo/primal/LCHF, what is your favorite meal?]

Ooohhh, I found a new one!!! http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/mushroom_chicken-sausage_casserole.html

 

[Personal Problems]

:grouphug:

[If you eat paleo/primal/LCHF, what is your favorite meal?]

Taco salad

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/philly_cheesesteak.html

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/sausage_pumpkin_chili.html

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/mexican_spinach_sausage_casserole.html

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/mexican_chicken.html

[What gives you a little boost of happiness?]

Being outside on a cool day

80's music

Wine and a good book

Watching The Office

 

[Guilty Pleasures... We discussed TV, what about books?]

The Twilight Series is my go-to for comfort reading. 

[Divorce Mix Tape - CC]

"Stronger" - Mandisa

"Every Good Thing" - The Afters

"Movin" - Group 1 Crew

"Your Love Never Fails" - Newsboys

[Struggling]

Hugs and understanding. I battle depression and anxiety, too. I've been doing better this week, but that's subject to change. Take care of yourself. It's not selfish when we have to practice self-care. It's how we survive. 

[High School Geometry?]

My 10th grader is really struggling with Saxon. It's all we've ever used, but she has just hit a brick wall this year with Algebra 2. The geometry concepts are just not sticking at all. We have the DIVE CD, but it's still not helping. I'm trying to decide between Math U See and Teaching Textbooks for Geometry next year. What do you all suggest?

[7 Sisters Homeschool?]

Anyone ever use their materials? I just discovered this site: http://7sistershomeschool.com/

 

[mental clarity]

I eat low carb, which did help me somewhat when I struggled with this same thing. Also, I don't know if this is true for you, but I was recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I'm on medication and see a psychiatrist and therapist now, and these things have greatly improved my concentration.

[This happens every 4-5 years...]

I'm currently obsessed with Urban Decay Vice Lipstick. I got this for myself for Valentine's Day: http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/urban-decay-vice-lipstick-palette-blackmail-junkie-holiday-2016/

[What do you really want for Mother's Day?]

A day spent doing my favorite things: brunch, shopping, the beach, dinner with drinks, finish with a long, warm bath and a good book

[Weighted vest?]

Thanks for the input and suggestions.

[Just for fun - would you have eaten this?]

No way! I would have tossed it.

[Weighted vest?]

Have these helped any of your children with anxiety and/or self-harm issues? I'm considering using some Christmas money that we received to purchase one for my daughter. She already has a weighted blanket and likes it. Thanks!

[Damn, Carrie Fisher died.]

:crying:

[Not a "would you eat this" thread...]

Glad that she's fine!

[Anyone else get the $10 gift card from]

I got mine! I'm planning to order the Hobbit Lit Guide.

[What's your favorite appetizer?]

Spinach Artichoke Dip!  (I, personally, like stuffed mushrooms, but that's rarely an entire-crowd-pleaser.  LOL)

 

Those are two of my favorites!

[What's your favorite appetizer?]

I make a dip that's always a hit: 16 oz. Velveeta, 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 can of RoTel tomatoes-undrained, and 1 lb. sausage. Soften the cream cheese. Brown the sausage. Melt the Velveeta in the microwave. Add the tomatoes. Stir it all together. This can also be done with a crock pot...easy! Serve with tortilla chips.

[Critique please: A Separate Peace Essay]

Thank you. That does help. I also felt that there was too much plot summary. The assignment was to write an interpretive essay about her understanding of something in the novel. More detailed instructions were given in the book -  this is Oak Meadow Lit & Comp II. 

[Most Japanese schools make students clean the school]

When I taught public school, I had my students sweep and dust the classroom and keep their desks and areas around their desks clean and neat. They actually enjoyed helping. The custodians loved me and my class!