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C is for Compassion International
Help a Child I began sponsoring a child with Compassion when I was in high school. His name was Jose and he was from the Dominican Republic. I enjoyed getting letters from him and I kept his picture on my dresser. … Continue reading
B is for Blocks
I think that blocks are a valuable investment for all families. Simple, safe blocks can be purchased for babies and more complicated can be purchased for the child in all of us! Pickles and Buddy love to play with blocks. … Continue reading
Posted in blocks, imaginative play, tactile learning
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A is for Acting
A is for Acting Acting has become a huge part of our lives. My once very shy, Pickles, has become a budding actress. She became interested through taking a co-op class a few years ago. She was still … Continue reading
Posted in acting, blog through the alphabet, homeschool
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Enjoying the Warmer Weather
We had a few warmer days here in Colorado last week. We had a picnic in the backyard and did a little reading aloud of The Sign of the Beaver. Even the hamsters joined in!
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Homeschooling with a Chronic Illness
I suffer from two different illnesses. I have Crohn’s Disease (a disease that affects the small intestine) and I also battle depression. A lot of my days are difficult. I am either really tired, achy or having stomach pains. My … Continue reading
Introducing Me to the 2:1 Conference
http://2to1conference.com I will be attending the Titus 2:1 Conference in April. It is my first time and I am so excited! The girls at 2:1 have asked us attendees to answer a few questions, so here I go!1. How long … Continue reading
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Our Week in Review in Pictures
Buddy’s 9th Birthday, snow storm and gymnastics meet
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Easy Sun Craft
We studied the sun last week and found a fun craft to make–a wax model. We broke up red, orange, yellow and brown crayons into small bits onto a paper plate. We then microwaved the crayons 15 seconds at a … Continue reading
Posted in astronomy, craft, homeschool
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Sloppy Shannons(recipe)
Here is another easy meal for those busy homeschool days. It is the cousin of the Sloppy Joe–Sloppy Shannons! My mom used to make this recipe all of the time when we would host a yearly Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Continue reading
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Winter Fun!
The kids have been having fun with our little homemade ice rink! We made a frame with 2X4 boards, laid a heavy duty plastic drop cloth in the bottom, filled with water and waited for it to freeze! The kids … Continue reading
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