Monthly Archives: February 2009

Spring forward…Fall back….

"I object to being told that I am saving daylight when my reason tells me that I am doing nothing of the kind… At the back of the Daylight Saving scheme, I detect the bony, blue-fingered hand of Puritanism, eager … Continue reading

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WFMW – Personalized Pens

My favorite pens are the retractable and refillable ball point pens, black ink, fine point.  I like the refillable ones because the point screws off and you can slip an address label inside – if you roll it just right.  … Continue reading

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Carnival of Homeschooling # 165

The 165th edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling is up! It’s the "Stimulus Edition" because all of our posts are incredibly stimulating! (as is homeschooling in general). We won’t be bailing anyone out, unless of course one of our contributions here … Continue reading

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The Homesteading Carnival #84

The 84th Homesteading Carnival is up!  It is hosted this week by Rachel at Rachel’s Reaoning.

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Menu Plan Monday

This Tueday is Pancake Day (for more info see my post here)!    MON Eggs & Toast Tuna Sandwiches Chili sin Carne   TUE PANCAKE DAY!  🙂 Leftovers Roast   WED Eggs & Toast Steamed Veggies and Rice Stew  THUR Old … Continue reading

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Celebrate Texas Independence Day

    Texas Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the state’s independence declaration. It is an annual legal holiday in Texas, in the United States, on March 2. March 2 also marks Texas Flag Day and Sam Houston Day, although … Continue reading

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CELEBRATE PANCAKE DAY! (2-24-09)

~ FREE Pancakes on PANCAKE DAY @ IHOP – http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/ ~ Mix a Pancake Mix a pancake,Stir a pancake, Pop it in the pan. Fry a pancake,Toss a pancake, Catch it if you can. -Christina G. Rossetti. Happy Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Learning about Money

Money, Money, Money!  Here are a few links that I found to help me teach Money Math to my kiddos. ONLINE GAMES STORY – http://www.kidsbank.com/the_story/penny/index.asp Counting Money http://www.mathslice.com/actionctl.php?actionid=521 McDonald’s Drive Thru Money Counting Game http://www.mathslice.com/drvthru.php Interactive Lessons and Games For … Continue reading

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MENU PLAN MONDAY

This week I’m going to be concentrating on eliminating avoiding food waste.  That sounds better.  I always feel so guilty whenever I have to throw food out.  I want to try to do better because I know it will save … Continue reading

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