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Daylight Saving Time: New Info!!

Posted in Thoughts

Daylight Saving Time Beginning in 2007, daylight saving time (DST) will be extended in the United States. DST will start three weeks earlier on March 11, 2007, and end one week later on November 4, 2007. This results in a new DST period that is four weeks longer than previously observed. Unless certain updates are applied to your computer, it is possible that the time zone settings for your computer’s system clock may be incorrect during this four week period.In particular, you must make sure that both your Windowsoperating system and your calendar programs are updated. Do I have to…

Meal Plan Monday

Posted in Homemaking

Wow! I can’t believe it’s Monday already. Last week flew by with everything that was happening. I’m not overly organized **sigh** this week, so we’ll be going mainly with some old stand-bys. 1. BBQ Chicken with veggies 2. Pasta w/marinara sauce & fresh bread 3. Chicken and rice 4. Breakfast for supper 5. Quasedillas with veggies 6. Chicken, potato, corn bowl 7. Hot dogs or hamburgers with french fries Anyway, sorry for running late this morning. We were having power issues yesterday. The snow caused some trees to fall on the power lines. Brr!!!

Homeschool Tag

Posted in Homeschooling

Homeschooling Tag I’ve been tagged by Weavermom 1) One homeschooling book you have enjoyed. So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling by Lisa Whelchel 2) One resource you wouldn’t be without. Bible 3) One resource you wish you had never purchased. Nothing yet… 4) One resource you enjoyed last year. Betty Lukens Felts (through the Bible with felts) 5) One resource you will be using next year. Interactive Games 6) One resource you would like to buy. I’m not sure right now. lol! I know there are various things that I would love to have, but I’m drawing a blank at the…

We’re Back!

Posted in Thoughts

Everything went really well with the closing on our new house. We also had a good time together this weekend. It was suppose to be warm, but it ended up being quite chilly. This morning we headed out with a few sprinkles — by the time we ended up back here, there was a foot of snow on the ground. The snow later turned to freezing rain/sleet. It then turned to rain. Oh, what a lovely day. Add to that a power outage… Well, at least the power is back on now. We’re glad to be safely back and can’t…