Marine Corps Nomads

Yesterday, I received an email from a local yahoo homeschool group that I belong to. A couple of ladies were inviting other homeschooling families to come join them for a day at the park. Well, being new to the area, I had no idea where the park was, but I was eager to start making contacts (and hopefully friends) in the area. I emailed one of the ladies to get directions. Today, it was so beautiful outside. A perfect day for a picnic at the park with the other homeschoolers. Off we went… It turns out the park is only…

March 14, 2007

Heather L

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Works for Me Wednesday: Laughing & Playing

Posted in Family, and Homemaking

With everything that we have going on right now, playtime and one-on-one time with Munchkin have become essential. And, guess what!! It’s essential for me too! I need that down time. It’s amazing how much better you feel when you have taken out time to really have fun with your child. It’s fun to see munchkin’s face light up with laughter as we’re playing together or reading together. It doesn’t matter what we do as long as it’s quality time together not working. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s fun to work together as well, but we need that playtime…

March 14, 2007

Heather L

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March 13, 2007

Heather L

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St Patrick’s Day Unit Study (free)

Posted in Homeschooling, and Thrifty Ideas

If you would like your kids to learn a little more about St. Patrick’s Day, why not take advantage of this free St Patrick’s Day unit study from Knowledge Quest. We’re working on it in conjunction with the free Live and Learn Press St. Patrick’s Day lapbook.

March 13, 2007

Heather L

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Tackle It Tuesday: The Floor

Posted in Homemaking

It’s time for another edition of Tackle it Tuesday. To see what others are tackling this week, head over to 5 Minutes for Mom. The results from last weeks tackle it Tuesday painting edition can be found here, here, and here. This week, I’ll be starting to tackle the removal of the 4 layers of vinyl on the kitchen floor. I’m going to do my best to get it done before D gets home for his few days of break (before heading away for more training). The plan is to install laminate flooring during his break. We’ll see if we’re…