singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi Ladies -- I need help getting my 50 posts so I can start selling items again. You could say I'm a bit frustrated. I'm not one that just hangs out and chats because I just really don't have tiime for that -- it's nothing personal - it's just not me. And, I've been selling on the Well Trained Mind board for several years, as I've been homeschooling for 10 years. But, now with the new board, there is not any way that a member from the old board gets any kind of priorties, but still has to post 50 times before being able to post for sale items. I REALLY need to start selling my stuff and have posted a few comments or questions, but I can't seem to say enough to get my 50 posts. So, come on ladies, I have stuff to sell and need you to ask me some questions or something so I can get on to selling, which is my main purpose here. Here's some info about me to help you get started: I've homeschooled for 10 years, have 5 children -- ages 17, 15, 14, 11, and 4. Now ask away!!! PLEASE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 List some of your favorite hs websites. (This one, and...) -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 When was the last time you went to the movies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 What is your favorite how-to homeschool book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 (I need my 50 also):grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Sorry - I don't know how to respond with the person's message in my reply -- maybe that's something someone can help me with, but anyway.. My favorite sites are Homeschool classifieds, Vegsource, and to browse curriculum -- Christian Book Distributors (CBD) they have lots of samples to look at AND -- Shekinah -- they have loads of specials monthly AND, Rainbow Resource These are the ones I'm on the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 probably a kid movie -- not even sure -- we rarely go, but it's usually with the kids....although we do rent quite a bit of movies. What movies have you rented that you can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hawaii or someplace northeast -- like Vermont or Maine -- maybe during the fall. Although I am not fond of flying, so Hawaii would be quite a stretch for me. What's your dream vacation, Jenni? Or anyone else who'd like to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friederike in Persia Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 What subject do you like hs the most? Which the least? (And do make that 2 posts!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi Ladies -- I need help getting my 50 posts so I can start selling items again. You could say I'm a bit frustrated. I'm not one that just hangs out and chats because I just really don't have tiime for that -- it's nothing personal - it's just not me. And, I've been selling on the Well Trained Mind board for several years, as I've been homeschooling for 10 years. But, now with the new board, there is not any way that a member from the old board gets any kind of priorties, but still has to post 50 times before being able to post for sale items. I REALLY need to start selling my stuff and have posted a few comments or questions, but I can't seem to say enough to get my 50 posts. So, come on ladies, I have stuff to sell and need you to ask me some questions or something so I can get on to selling, which is my main purpose here. Here's some info about me to help you get started: I've homeschooled for 10 years, have 5 children -- ages 17, 15, 14, 11, and 4. Now ask away!!! PLEASE!!! What are you doing/going to do differently with your 4 year old than you did with your 17 year old? In other words, what have you learned over the last 10 years? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 that's a tough one, because I haven't read any in quite a while. I remember reading a book by Michael Card, but I can't remember the name of it. I definitely have enjoyed having the Well Trained Mind book around.....I've gleamed loads of information from it....I don't necessarily follow everything in it (not even close), but I received a lot of organizational type info, as well as, what to teach different years, books to read at different grade levels....it's has given me very beneficial information for all grade levels that has helped me throughout the years. Highly recommended for everyone!!! I also enjoyed Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview by Israel Wayne And, by Cathy Duffy, 100 Top Picks for Homeschool curriculum - very helpful for finding what curriculum works for your child's learning style. A nice overview --check out your local library for it -- that's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 How did you come up with your board name??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Okay, I need my 50, too, for the same reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 subjects to teach -- they go hand in hand and all my kids have enjoyed them together. I have learned so much about history, which is subject I really wasn't too fond of, but now I love. Seeing how all of life fits so perfectly together. And, the fact that we could all enjoy that subject together. And, with Bible, I've learned as much, if not more, for my own personal spiritual walk from my dc's Bible studies. If I don't get my personal devo time in, I usually learn something from their's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 AGHHHH!! None of us are science oriented, so it has been a trial....some years it has been great and we've learned a lot, but other years -- especially junior high thru high school has been very hard! I despise doing the experiments, mainly because I'm cheap and hate to purchase the experiment kits, and then I don't have all the items for the experiments. Isn't that horrible!?!?!?! What's your least favorite subject to teach? Anyone........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am a vocalist and do quite a bit of singing at church (many churches) and at events. Then, a few years back, my family and I were introduced to expressive signing, which is using sign language, very expressively, to music. My oldest daughter wanted to learn how to do it and so did I. So, we (being musically inclined as we are), as a family, learned sign language from someone who had a deaf brother and performed expressive signing herself. So, we have traveled around to different places in about 5 different states to minister in music through expressive signing and some singing too. Hence, singer and signer. Since then, my 2 oldest, took 2 years of sign language for their foreign language credit. Several colleges are accepting it as a foreign language now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Anita -- I'm in Lancaster -- Where are you? How long have you been in Ohio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxxxxxx Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hawaii or someplace northeast -- like Vermont or Maine -- maybe during the fall. Although I am not fond of flying, so Hawaii would be quite a stretch for me. What's your dream vacation, Jenni? Or anyone else who'd like to respond. Oh, you have to put your reservations about flying aside and go to Hawaii someday. We got to go and it was a fabulous vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homewithtrinity Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 LOL just started replying to lots of polls. Anyways with 10yrs homeschooling, surely you have advice for the rest of us novices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Not sure how to do that.....I was looking around at the different tabs, but haven't figured out how to do that yet. How do I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 There is so much more curriculum out there today than 10 years ago. I will definitely be using different curriculum, but I will also be more low key. I was a bit rigid, you might say.....of course, I think most people are when they first start homeschooling. I've enjoyed homeschooling so much, that teaching him will be a breeze (at least that's what I'm hoping)!! LOL! There were some years that we did too many subjects, so I plan on not trying to squeeze so much in in shorts amount of time. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I did it and I've seen others do it too. It's hard, because you want them to learn so much and there is so much good stuff out there. Praying about what to teach is key for me! I mean, so what if he's not reading at 4 yrs old, right....he'll get it. Honestly, I haven't had much time at all to do much with him at all.....anything's he's learned has been from just hands on type things, his siblings, or even educational shows. I've not done any structured things with him at all!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 LOL just started replying to lots of polls. Anyways with 10yrs homeschooling, surely you have advice for the rest of us novices. I'm sure I could give advice, but just random advice is difficult and like I said, I don't spend time just chatting.....partly because we only have one computer for all of us to use, so we have to spread out computer time. So, I usually do what needs to be done and move on, if you know what I mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 to my comments......I still have a little time left here today before I have other things to do. Tell me what you enjoy most about homeschooling... Why are you homeschooling? Do you any of you have part time or full time jobs? Inside or outside the home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Contributing...contributing...contributing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am homeschooling because I am too lazy to get my kids up for public school. Contributing...contributing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am homeschooling because I am too lazy to get my kids up for public school. Contributing...contributing... Of course, that's not my main purpose, but it definitely was a consideration.....we are all night owls here, not morning people for sure!!! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I am homeschooling because I am too lazy to get my kids up for public school. Contributing...contributing... LOL! We would laugh at the school bus at it drives by our house in the morning....if we were actually up at that unearthly hour! I am helping you out, too. As we're in the same boat. I sold stuff on the FS board before the rule went into effect and that is, unfortunately, where most of my post count stems. :tongue_smilie: Polls - eh? I figured they wouldn't count. TTFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Tell us about your dc - how many boys/girls/ Is your oldest thinking about college yet? I understand your frustration - just be glad this isn't Sonlight where you have to pay to list books for sale - and even then they can ONLY be something SL sells or has sold. SWB and WTM are very generous :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Tell us about your dc - how many boys/girls/ Is your oldest thinking about college yet? I understand your frustration - just be glad this isn't Sonlight where you have to pay to list books for sale - and even then they can ONLY be something SL sells or has sold. SWB and WTM are very generous :) I have five: Girl: 14 Boy: 12 Girl: 10 Boy: 9 Girl: 7 My oldest wants to go to Baylor this week. Last week it was University of Texas. The week before it was Houston Baptist University. Check with me next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 What are you doing/going to do differently with your 4 year old than you did with your 17 year old? In other words, what have you learned over the last 10 years? Ohhhh, I like that one :) BTW, Tamra, to quote using the quick response, just put in the copy and paste of what you'd like to quote, highlight it then click the quote icon above (the one that looks like a cartoon character is speaking). You can do the same with the regular reply screen :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura R (FL) Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Oh my gosh, you need 50 posts to sell something? I didn't know that. Do you ladies mind if I dominate this thread for while, LOL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 to my comments......I still have a little time left here today before I have other things to do. Tell me what you enjoy most about homeschooling... Why are you homeschooling? Do you any of you have part time or full time jobs? Inside or outside the home? 1) the light in the eyes when something clicks 2) Academics. Not very good around here, unless you pay 20,000 a year and go to school with (some) snobs 3) work full time and can get away with it because I only have one. I thought our name meant someone who sang and did sign language to music. How, oh knowledgeable one, does singer and signer gel with history and bible?? I don't get the reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura R (FL) Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yes, and it keeps the whole yucky spam thing under control, too. My oldest, rising 9th grader, is thinking about college. She did want to go to U of Fl to study Zoology, but now she wants to attend a high end film school to get a BS in Digital Arts. We'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura R (FL) Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I like to teach Science the best!!! And next would be English. Are you in Persia??? Kewl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura R (FL) Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 the last movie I saw was National Treasure II (in the theatre). I'd like to see Indiana Jones IV and Prince Caspian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Athena Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 How do these other folks get to 5,000,000+ here?! I know, I'm exaggerating. But they have so many! And I feel dumb adding to threads where others have already spoken more eloquently then I could have. So, whats new in my world? I could just chatter away here. We have a tough week ahead. I'm not looking forward to it. But in some ways I am. We have had a lot of financial trouble in the last few years so this week we are going to talk to a lawyer. I don't think I need to say anymore there. :sad: You guys are smart enough to figure it out. Sigh, I'm just trying not to freak out or be too depressed. And to think we were actually getting a tax refund for the first time and DH had allotted me $500 to spend on curriculum. I may still end up with that, so I'm trying to think positive. Anything else? Ohh, the other big thing this week is DH's boos is coming to the house on Thursday! Scary! :eek: We've never had a boss over! I'm nervous and called my mom to come over Wednesday to help me clean and scrub the floors. I hope it looks good when its done. Actually I know it will good, I love my wood floors. They look so warm and pretty in the sunlight when they have been scrubbed clean and oiled. Thanks for letting me build up my 50 and babble on here! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Tell us about your dc - how many boys/girls/ Is your oldest thinking about college yet? Oldest - girl - will be 17 on 5/1 2nd - boy - 15 1/2 3rd - girl - will be 14 6/3 4th - girl - 11 yrs 5th - boy - 4 yrs My 2 oldest only have 1 - 2 classes left for their senior year next fall. They are thinking about college -- big steps here. To me, this is one of the most challenging parts of homeschooling -- searching for colleges and money!! My 17yr old wants to go into photography and/or graphic design. My son wants to either go into accounting or personal trainer. He's still unsure -- he's so musically talented, I'm hoping he'll do something with that. He is considering colleges that have music programs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 1) I thought our name meant someone who sang and did sign language to music. How, oh knowledgeable one, does singer and signer gel with history and bible?? I don't get the reference. If you're referring to the fact that I find history/Bible most interesting to teach when I am musical, I guess it's because it's something we don't argue about. My kids are very musical too and (well, you know how teenagers seem to know it all) we tend to get in arguments about musical things because they already know HOW to do it.....makes for a really fun time - NOT! It's not like that all of the time, but it can become a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 How do these other folks get to 5,000,000+ here?! I know, I'm exaggerating. But they have so many! And I feel dumb adding to threads where others have already spoken more eloquently then I could have. Thanks for letting me build up my 50 and babble on here! Christy I can barely work up my 50 in this one afternoon. But, I'm almost there! YEAH! This will be 36, I think. How about you Christy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 :001_smile: You have 50 -- I'm at 36 or 37. Just a few more to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I am actually almost to 50. I might make it tonight if I am chatty enough! I'm sorry if my last post was too personal or depressing. I thought of that after I posted it. I could go back and delete it but I kind of thought that it would just get buried in this thread. Which is a weird way to write. Sometimes I just need to throw some emotional baggage on the floor! I don't have a blog so this is the next bast place for me to dump at. On a positive note, it has been a nice day. We went to a ballgame and the kids cleaned the kitchen after (a very late) dinner. I love that!:001_smile: ETA: Oh 45! I'm so close I can taste the swap board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on ladies, you can do it!!!! Tell me five things under five dollars that you can't live without....and do it in five separate posts!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on ladies, you can do it!!!! Tell me five things under five dollars that you can't live without....and do it in five separate posts!!!! time with my husband -- FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on ladies, you can do it!!!! Tell me five things under five dollars that you can't live without....and do it in five separate posts!!!! Time with my 5 dc - FREE --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Time with my 5 dc - FREE --- Oh well, at least my mistake gave me another post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on ladies, you can do it!!!! Tell me five things under five dollars that you can't live without....and do it in five separate posts!!!! Toothpaste!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on ladies, you can do it!!!! Tell me five things under five dollars that you can't live without....and do it in five separate posts!!!! Body Wash!!! Can you tell that being clean is important to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singerandsigner Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Come on ladies, you can do it!!!! Tell me five things under five dollars that you can't live without....and do it in five separate posts!!!! Well, I certainly can't leave out shampoo and hairspray!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I can't live without coffee. Actually you know that's not true. But I tried it once and it was reeeeaaally baaad. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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