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Month: February 2011

February 9, 2011
Heather L
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Have Fun with Synonyms!

Posted in Homeschooling, and Reviews

Synonyms, The word game that gets your mind racing! I love to be able to use educational games in our homeschooling – especially when those games don’t require us to be super serious.  Enter in Synonyms – the board game.  The first thing that struck me about this game was how beautiful it was.  Everything was nicely contained in its own compartment in the box (love that!).  The 400+ color-coded cards were laminated and sturdy so they are sure to last for many, many games (and years) to come. …my mommy brain truly needs to be exercised more! From the…

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February 9, 2011
Heather L
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Homeschooling an Only

Posted in Christian Life, Homeschooling, and Photography

Project 365 – #039 You shall teach them [the commandments] diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. ~Deuteronomy 6:7~ Homeschooling an only child holds some unique challenges as well as a different degree of flexibility than homeschooling multiple children.  My observations are based upon our experiences, so they may not hold true for all families who are homeschooling an only. Curriculum Choices I often find myself looking differently at curriculum that larger families see as great buys. …

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February 8, 2011
Heather L
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VeggieTales: Happy Together!

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VeggieTales: Happy Together! Stories about family, friendship, and faith Happy Together! is an 80+ minute compilation dvd featuring 3 classic VeggieTales stories: Sheerluck Holes and the Golden Ruler Esther: The Girl Who Became Queen (short version) The Grapes of Wrath. It also includes 3 Silly Songs: Pants Dance of the Cucumber Larry Sings the Blues. Poor Larry has lost his favorite stuffed bear and is feeling rather low.  When he agrees to be the sound person in the new “happimentary”, Larry learns about what true happiness and friendship means.  Through the fun videos and interview with the veggie kids, Larry…

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February 7, 2011
Heather L
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What is Love?

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Project 365 – #038 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ~I Corinthians 13:13~ What is love? Love is cuddling on the coach while watching a movie. Love is preparing a meal for your loved ones. Love is a back massage. Love is laughter while getting tucked in at bedtime. Love is little notes written on the mirror. Love is listening purposefully to a tale being told. Love is doing dishes and laundry. Love is a kiss and a hug goodbye and hello. Love is working on projects together. Love is…

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February 7, 2011
Heather L
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Menu Plan – Week of February 7th

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I have gotten out of the habit of menu planning, so this week, I’m making the effort to get back into menu planning for my own sanity.  While we’re still eating home cooking each day, I’ve found myself rushing around more than I would like when dinner time approaches, so I’m taking steps to correct the unnecessary evening craziness. For Breakfast: gluten free granola gluten free peanut butter toast eggs For Lunch: left-overs veggies sandwiches For Dinner: Gluten Free Pierogies per Munchkin’s request Gluten Free Pizza Gluten Free Parmesan Crusted Chicken Nuggets Gluten Free Taco Salad Gluten Free Cheesesteaks I’m…

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