myfatherslily Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Okay, now I HAVE to disconnect, cause I spent money;) I went to a "new" thrift store (new in the sense that I've never been there before) and went a little crazy! They had SOOOO many books!! I got a kids encyclopedia, books about castles, volcanoes & earthquakes, snakes, dinosaurs, and hurricanes. I got a Dover Wild West sticker book, kids road atlas, maze book, kids sudoku, ABC dot-to-dot, some other books, a puzzle for DD, and a puzzle for myself. Spent only $24! Buying my own personal, not-library copy of The Well Trained Mind will be next on my list. I need SOMETHING to look through when I can't get on here:) Kathy/ksva, that is so true. Searching online just isn't the same! Knowing how to find information in the library is a different skill than typing it into google. And a weather radio is a good idea. And finally...http://tinyurl.com/yjevsm3 LOL! That is great!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well, I'm still here! lol:) I just got a job that requires me having the internet at home. I'm really excited about the job! But, I'll admit, I'm slightly disappointed to not have the adventure of living internet-free... but, really, not too much... ;) But, hey, DD loves her new ABC dot-to-dot and 100 piece puzzle (see previous post) and DS was thrilled with his new dinosaur book!! Thank you all for your suggestions, though. I really was gonna go through with it! I need the job more, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Well, I'm still here! lol:) I just got a job that requires me having the internet at home. I'm really excited about the job! But, I'll admit, I'm slightly disappointed to not have the adventure of living internet-free... but, really, not too much... ;) But, hey, DD loves her new ABC dot-to-dot and 100 piece puzzle (see previous post) and DS was thrilled with his new dinosaur book!! Thank you all for your suggestions, though. I really was gonna go through with it! I need the job more, though! :lol:I see that you didn't last long without us.;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 :lol:I see that you didn't last long without us.;) :lol: Who can?! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) There is no way I would give up interent unless we were going to lose our home and needed the $50/mo to save it. My mother raised us without a garden, and we survived but I would also not give up my garden... My mother also didn't get her own car until I was 7. That's it. I would give up my car before I gave up Internet. We could walk everywhere. Well, most everywhere. i would need a better bike. Maybe a trailer thing on the back for the bigger library and marketing trips. I would like a vespa. ;) Edited March 5, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 LOL:) You guys aren't helping at all;) Yeah, my MIL lives next door on one side and my SIL lives next door on the other side, and I know they'd let me pop in a couple times a week to use their internet! My mom and above mentioned MIL both raise kids and homeschooled without the internet and survived! Surely it must be doable! Right?? Right???? I don't know what your reasons are but you can do it. Necessary things would be a good library, a good set of up to day encyclopedias, what ever other reference books you may need for at the time. I have considered doing this but my oldest son that lives with us and pays for most of the internet bill would NOT be happy as his job depends on it a lot. I did have my two younger kids comp. connected but that will not happen again for a while. I am presently looking for computer games for 3-5 grade that will be fun and educational. If your reasons are sound and you have support in your home you can do it. YOU GO GIRL!:hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Who can?! :lol: Not I.;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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