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Month: March 2010

March 11, 2010
Heather L
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Homeschool in the Woods: Old World Style Maps

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Homeschool in the Woods is known for the high quality homeschool resources.  I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed by any of their resources, and these maps were no exception.  I received a download of their new Olde World Style Maps Combo.  The combo contains both the United States Maps and the World Maps.  The maps are in black and white, so you and your children can color them as desired.  They also have labeled and unlabeled versions of the maps. The World Maps have both modern and ancient maps.  It comes with a bonus of over…

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March 10, 2010
Heather L
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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway

Posted in Gluten Free, and Reviews

I like to use coconut oil in my baking and cooking.  I even use it for my skin.  I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to try out Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. The Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is an unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil.  It is processed the old fashioned, traditional way by families in the Philippines.  It has a smooth, light texture with a hint of coconut flavor. Coconut oil has a long shelf-life without having to have any yucky preservatives.  It is an interesting oil due to the fact that it is…

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March 10, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Lazy Granola

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

This recipe is based on Crystal’s Lazy Granola.  It is easy and delicious. Gluten Free Lazy Granola Ingredients: 1 C brown sugar 1 C coconut oil 1 C honey 2 Tbsp cinnamon (we like cinnamon, so you may want to reduce this) 3 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 13 C gluten free oats 2-3 C dried fruit (optional) 1-2 C nuts (optional) Directions: Mix brown sugar, oil, and honey in a small saucepan being to a low boil.  Once boiling, remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Pour sugar mixture over gluten free oats…

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March 10, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Birthday Party?

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

If you’re kids are gluten free, you have no doubt encountered the issue of them attending a birthday party and not being able to eat the cake.  For most kids, one of the things that is really fun about birthday parties is eating the cake.  What do you do to make sure your gluten free kids don’t feel left out of the celebration?  For Munchkin, I try to always make her a gluten free cupcake to eat while the other kids are eating their cake. Last Wednesday, we were invited at the last minute to a little birthday get together. …

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March 10, 2010
Heather L
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The Schoolhouse Expo — Coming to a Computer Near You!

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The Schoolhouse Expo is coming in May! Pre-register now and save $5! Have you ever wanted to attend a homeschool convention, but the timing was never right? The cost was out of the budget? You didn’t have childcare? Well, online homeschool conventions can ease some of those concerns. All year long, you are teaching your kids. You are giving of yourself. Sometimes, we, as homeschool moms and dads, need to be taught. We need to have our cups filled, so we’re not running on empty. We need to hear that we’re not the only ones dealing with certain situations. We…

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