prairiewindmomma Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I've been having fun reading the Homeschool Helps section today! Does anyone else especially love their RR catalog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I received mine yesterday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningmama Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 :party: LOVE Rainbow Resource. Mine has not arrived yet, but I did already order a bunch of stuff a few weeks ago from them online. I'll have to start planning for the 2012-13 year once I get my catalog I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Got mine today. I actually jumped up and down (no one else was home...:001_smile:). I found some science programs that I'd like to see. :001_smile::001_smile: It's so fun to have a big, thick dream book. :001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 na na na na na I got mine Monday!:tongue_smilie: Dh looked at it and said "Why are you so excited. Isn't it the same every year?":glare: He just doesn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hey! Where's mine? I love the Rainbow Resource book, but hey I also love reading reference books for fun. I liked it better before it got so big. Back then I could take it into the bath with me. ;) Perhaps, I should suggest they make different editions--bath and nonbath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I got mine in the mail yesterday, and this was the first time I ever ordered one of their catalogs. Wow, it is HUGE! It looks like a phonebook for Atlanta or another very large city. I am hoping to get a peek through it before the baby comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Waaah, I want mine!! I also have a small order from them on the way. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Still waiting for mine. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Got mine. :) But we use HOD...so really, I am not sure I will enjoy looking through it since I have everything I need for the next 2 school years already! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I actually read through the entire thing once when I was rethinking my approach to homeschooling. It was quite interesting to look at everything instead of just whatever my preconceived notions would have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Got mine today! The thrill is smaller now that I'm mostly set with my curriculum choices, but my heart still skipped a beat when I saw that beauty in my mailbox. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yippee! I haven't gotten mine yet, but I'm so excited...maybe tomorrow?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yeah, where is mine? I actually have quite a wish list on the website, just waiting to figure out a couple of items so I can place my huge order. I've been reading last year's. If it doesn't get here soon, it may be too late for this coming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jab300 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I got one as well. I guess once you order from them you are on the mailing list forever? I didn't know they had articles in there, I guess I will have to peruse it a bit more. It's just almost too big and overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 It was also ds's birthday. So we BOTH had new "toys" to play with. Sadly, I now need magnifying glasses to read the fine print, but I'm already thrilled with the new-to-me products they are selling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Am I the only one who doesn't really like these? They are so big, bulky, and visualy unappealing. I would much rather just look online.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Am I the only one who doesn't really like these? They are so big, bulky, and visualy unappealing. I would much rather just look online.;) It is very visually unappealing, but at least I can mark all over the pages. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I got one as well. I guess once you order from them you are on the mailing list forever? I didn't know they had articles in there, I guess I will have to peruse it a bit more. It's just almost too big and overwhelming. If you're referring to my post, there aren't any articles. I read through all the products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 It's a pretty cute cover this year too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Happy happy joy joy. Mine just arrived. Guess next week I'll start planning 6th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I got mine today....but I've already ordered everything for the upcoming year. I guess I'll have to plan the 2012-2013 year as well teehee Everybody have their post-it flags?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I've been having fun reading the Homeschool Helps section today! Does anyone else especially love their RR catalog? I got mine today too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) -- Edited November 10, 2021 by prairiewindmomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kht2006 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I've never seen this catalog. Please, tell me more about it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Mine is STILL not here! http://rainbowresource.com/index.php It is the phone book of homeschooling. Ummm, nope--it's more like the holy grail of homeschooling. Hmmm, that also doesn't quite explain the essence of it. Anyone got anything better? Let's explain it to this woofully deprived homeschooler who has never heard of RR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschooltoone Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Mine is still not hear. I love this catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Ummm...you guys are not helping us curriculum junkies......why oh why did I open this thread up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I've never seen this catalog. Please, tell me more about it:) Mine is STILL not here! http://rainbowresource.com/index.php It is the phone book of homeschooling. Ummm, nope--it's more like the holy grail of homeschooling. Hmmm, that also doesn't quite explain the essence of it. Anyone got anything better? Let's explain it to this woofully deprived homeschooler who has never heard of RR! It's almost like homeschool p*rn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I kept wondering why it never came.. We have those communitiy mailboxes for each side of the street. One afternoon as we were driving to lunch, my dh commented on the phone book set up on top, wondering if anyone was going to throw it away. I realized then that it was the catalog. This was after our rainstorm by the way. After his oven "bath", he is now happily filled with post-its for my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 It's being used as a doorstop at the moment-it was the heaviest thing handy ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Still waiting on mine too. I checked that I wanted one when I placed my order on the first of the month. The order was here in a week, but still no catalog. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'm still waiting for mine, also. I had wanted it to come before I left for camp, so I could have a bit of reading material!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I got mine yesterday, BUT I never ordered it :headscratch:? Weird. I have a newborn in the house, so not sure how much looking I'll do right now. There are still things we need for the 2011/12 year however, so it WILL get looked at by August ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJo1996 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 You guys are cracking me up! I live in the ATL area too, and I also refer to it as the Atlanta phone book catalogue. My hubby lugged it in and said "WHAT is THAT???" I made the mistake of picking up a copy at the HS conference in 2010....and lugged it around for an hour before I decided to go ditch it in the car! This year I ordered one on-line. Live and learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I used to love the RR catalog but now find it a bit too much. However, I did place an order on Monday morning and got my box on Thursday! I was so amazed I thought maybe I had actually placed my order the week before and just wasn't remembering properly. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I actually read through the entire thing once when I was rethinking my approach to homeschooling. It was quite interesting to look at everything instead of just whatever my preconceived notions would have been. That's quite an accomplishment! Am I the only one who doesn't really like these? They are so big, bulky, and visualy unappealing. I would much rather just look online.;) I'm not a fan either. I've gotten the catalogue a couple times, but for the most part I just look on the website. It's almost like homeschool p*rn. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewaggie99 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 How do you get one? I've requested one and ordered multiple items from the company. I would love to look through it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I think it weighs more than my 9yo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Am I the only one who doesn't really like these? They are so big, bulky, and visualy unappealing. I would much rather just look online.;) :iagree: I just put mine in the recyling bin. :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Am I the only one who doesn't really like these? They are so big, bulky, and visualy unappealing. I would much rather just look online.;) :iagree: I've ordered from RR a few times and always requested the catalog but they never send it to me! I've still never gotten one. But now that I've seen it in pdf form online, I'm glad I didn't bother. Too dense, no color, not enough images to guide me through. I mean, I don't want to read a bajillion product descriptions in tiny print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 It's almost like homeschool p*rn. :lol::lol::lol: I'm stillll waiting for mine. And my order. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 :lol: Yep, and I can't stop looking at it, even though the small print hurts my eyes. When DH saw me with it, he said 'oh boy,' because he knows I'll be carrying it around for the next two weeks probably. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I got mine. I felt guilty they sent it to me as I'm unlikely to order much from them, and it's like a double phone book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I got mine. I felt guilty they sent it to me as I'm unlikely to order much from them, and it's like a double phone book. I felt guilty, too, but more about the wasted resources. I thought I opted out of the catalog when I clicked something online last time I ordered. I'd rather not get it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I felt guilty, too, but more about the wasted resources. I thought I opted out of the catalog when I clicked something online last time I ordered. I'd rather not get it again. Exactly. To have them pay for me to recycle it. I thought I opted out too. Oh well. I put it on a shelf for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Still haven't gotten mine. I order from them regularly. I do have last year's sitting on my desk. I'm one of those crazies that prefers having paper to mark up - you know the type that will never own a Nook or a Kindle. I am so jealous of those who got their already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I mean, I don't want to read a bajillion product descriptions in tiny print. I do!!! :D Those of you who don't - think about passing it on to a new homeschooler. Reading through it is quite an education on what's out there to choose from, and gives you lots of ideas about what you might like or be looking for, and what you might not like or want to avoid, regardless of what you actually end up using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I still haven't received mine--wondering if anyone else is also in my shoes. Or if I should go ahead and order one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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