tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.comments2017-04-19T08:23:33.440-07:00Simplify Your FamilyAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02673767523550733547noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-7331569704471082502013-06-26T14:19:03.740-07:002013-06-26T14:19:03.740-07:00Great post! You are a great mom! I definitely don...Great post! You are a great mom! I definitely don't fit the homeschool mom mold either. Thank God for the grace that only He can give while walking out this crazy life called "homeschool mom"! . It was fun having lunch with you and Monty at the convention:-). Lindsay Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571692393683513294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-90870850439134678612012-10-24T02:29:38.046-07:002012-10-24T02:29:38.046-07:00Hi, I read your blog on a regular basis. Your stor...Hi, I read your blog on a regular basis. Your story-telling style is <br />witty, keep doing what you're doing!<br /><i>Also visit my website</i> - <b><a href="http://ccce2v0kzbpkpi81z2o5zmzrft.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=GSASER" rel="nofollow">background checks</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-65143430808484535242012-09-12T13:14:52.424-07:002012-09-12T13:14:52.424-07:00Jackie- thank you for the advice!
Alisha- as far ...Jackie- thank you for the advice!<br /><br />Alisha- as far as what we did for Singapore is I bought them each their own workbook, whether the older one had used it or not. I did not copy the pages, because that is actually illegal I believe. The workbooks are fairly cheap and I found all of mine on ebay for a very discounted price.<br /><br />Sarah- thanks for the advice on the apologia blogroll...I will check that out!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673767523550733547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-63551686892740225382012-08-12T06:33:18.784-07:002012-08-12T06:33:18.784-07:00You will NOT be disappointed with Apologia. We ha...You will NOT be disappointed with Apologia. We have not done the book you will be using this year, but we are going on our third year using this curriculum and love it!<br /><br />If you are interested in connecting with other Apologia users, check out the Apologia Blog Roll that I host here: <br /><br />http://myjoy-filledlife.blogspot.com/2012/07/apologia-blog-role-2012-2013.html<br /><br />Blessings!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333202812452350816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-15734963950263820022012-08-11T15:35:58.847-07:002012-08-11T15:35:58.847-07:00Hi, I came from the bloghop and have a question:
I...Hi, I came from the bloghop and have a question:<br />I see that your two middle children are/have both used the Singapore Earlybird workbook. Did you just buy another one? Or did you somehow preserve the one your older child did? <br />Thanks-just trying to figure out my options.Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332491184751181514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-11958878059778415932012-08-10T05:14:57.580-07:002012-08-10T05:14:57.580-07:00Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog....Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog. Love your list of things this year. I think you will love Apologia science. We have Land Animals and it was great!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196877403202382086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-30263723773217203522012-08-08T09:49:56.106-07:002012-08-08T09:49:56.106-07:00Sometimes too many suggestions from others can lea...Sometimes too many suggestions from others can lead to overload. Glad you are focused on what your kiddos will benefit from this year. Your choices look good. Apologia is a great series. <br /><br />We use Time4Learning and supplement with various things like Vocabulary Spelling City, Drive Thru History, and Vocabulary Can Be Fun just to name a few. <br /><br />You wanted suggestions for typing. There are lots of programs out there and many are free. My daughter played typing games at Learning Games for Kids http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html<br /><br />Best wishes for a great year.<br /><br />Joyfully,<br />Jackie<br />My Attempt at Blogging<br /><a href="http://www.quaintscribbles.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Quaint Scribbles</a> and <a href="http://www.3dlearners.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">3 D Learners</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282337046886177025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-42430751255488469392012-03-11T18:07:11.303-07:002012-03-11T18:07:11.303-07:00Isn't it so easy when there's just one? B...Isn't it so easy when there's just one? Balancing a Bible on a breastfeeding babe is bliss...but then the rest of the blessings arrive and - where does our time to to thank their Father in Heaven? For me, its waking up early and enforcing a nap or at least quiet time in their rooms so I can grab 30 minutes (using an alarm clock)...and my book is one I can pick up and put down not by date because then I feel guilty when I've missed, but the "oldies" I find via older women who have "been there" or that I've happened upon... when our hearts are seeking God, he will honor that and even what seems to be scraps can be so very nourishing. To every thing there is a season.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627998990418433135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-73617504329980318522012-02-25T06:04:02.696-08:002012-02-25T06:04:02.696-08:00Great post! I will have to look at those plans!Great post! I will have to look at those plans!Lindsay Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571692393683513294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-73861849771062088962012-02-24T09:59:01.963-08:002012-02-24T09:59:01.963-08:00Thanks for sharing this!! I have a hard time with ...Thanks for sharing this!! I have a hard time with this one. One thing I'm trying is praying while I take Liam on a walk and reading the Bible on my Kindle when I get odd moments (since it's more compact), like riding the exercise bike during naps or while nursing. I'm still nowhere near as regular as I should/would like to be, though.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318307077573710719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-6248706545362714962012-02-23T18:27:30.914-08:002012-02-23T18:27:30.914-08:00Aww thank you Lindsay! I love your blog as well. ...Aww thank you Lindsay! I love your blog as well. I haven't posted anything since December so I feel a little out of the loop ;) <br />We are praying about next year but as of right now I believe we are leaning towards homeschooling again. Last year I just let everything else get in the way of it I believe so if I do again I will have to be very diciplined, along with many other things. I am excited about it though. I could use all support I can get ;o)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673767523550733547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-33168226556381667462012-02-23T18:19:20.392-08:002012-02-23T18:19:20.392-08:00I love your blog! I've been seeing all your ho...I love your blog! I've been seeing all your homeschool posts on facebook! Are you planning to homeschool again this fall? You have such a beautiful family!Lindsay Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571692393683513294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-44204573239908552272011-12-05T19:38:05.650-08:002011-12-05T19:38:05.650-08:00I needed to read your post tonight! I am that neat...I needed to read your post tonight! I am that neat/control freak, so I can relate to what you write about! I hope your girls are feeling better...Mary Pratherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061111766665395897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-11995556650617752742011-09-18T18:36:51.147-07:002011-09-18T18:36:51.147-07:00I completely know how you feel Hollie! I am very t...I completely know how you feel Hollie! I am very thankful we both have great husbands. I just hope I can remember to show him how great he is more often. And thank God for him all the time. Thank you for joining in this with me, I am hoping it helps a lot of people.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673767523550733547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-30841107858445798512011-09-18T07:30:50.633-07:002011-09-18T07:30:50.633-07:00Alyssa!!! I LOVE this! This past year has been a...Alyssa!!! I LOVE this! This past year has been a rough one for my little family. Ryan has totally picked up the slack where I couldn't with my health problems, new baby and 6 year old. Even making dinner after a full day of work. He is amazing. I truly believe that we are given trials so that we can strengthen our love for the Lord and each other. During this past year my love for my husband has also grown. He is my rock, my partner in crime, my equal, my best friend. I honestly don't know what I would do with out him. I believe we have this love because we both put the Lord first. When that happens everything is put in place for us to learn, grow, and become strong to fight anything that comes our way. <br />Yes, I will totally join you this month. I usually do pray for these things, but the first thing I do say in my prayers is that I'm so thankful for my husband! I'm going to keep a journal too:) I think this is a great idea.Holliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911081592139463711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-74752510125938422902011-08-30T06:35:26.741-07:002011-08-30T06:35:26.741-07:00What a great idea! My kids always ask for Mickey ...What a great idea! My kids always ask for Mickey Mouse pancakes and this looks like an easy way to do it. Thanks for the link! :-)Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338980650197708088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-70742006610245789392011-08-24T19:33:21.007-07:002011-08-24T19:33:21.007-07:00Sweet pictures! I love those togas.Sweet pictures! I love those togas.KarenWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549046490443688774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-51565680909297295642011-08-17T06:06:40.995-07:002011-08-17T06:06:40.995-07:00How sweet! have a great year!How sweet! have a great year!fixedonHIMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14833055274613559624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-48170275453484645622011-08-14T19:37:41.149-07:002011-08-14T19:37:41.149-07:00I think this is a great idea! I checked out your m...I think this is a great idea! I checked out your menu plan and it kind of jumpstarted my dinner ideas...I've been in such a repetitive rut lately! Everything (except the pb&j, lol, I'm not a pb person) sounds so yummy. I, for one, would read your menu plans. Thanks for helping with my "recipe block", lol. =]thehowell5https://www.blogger.com/profile/11302407830926561418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-26442584440314927312011-08-12T18:33:56.017-07:002011-08-12T18:33:56.017-07:00I understand the hang-ups. My husband was a litte...I understand the hang-ups. My husband was a litte weary about missing his sports channels too but then he realized all the BIG games, he could still view those either on local channels (with the tv tuner) or through espn360 online. I dont know if that would help with hockey or not. But as far as local news, with the tuner he bought for the pc, we are able to still get all our local news and even record it like a dvr would! :) Hope this helps and thank you for reading and commenting!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673767523550733547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-33419436075803157062011-08-09T19:20:39.812-07:002011-08-09T19:20:39.812-07:00Yeah menu planning is something that I have just r...Yeah menu planning is something that I have just recently started. I would do it one week in the past but then not the next. This is the first time I have really stuck to it. I used e-mealz for a while and still would be using them if I didn't have such diet restrictions with my daughter. They do all the planning for you (atleast for dinner) and even do it for under $85! <br /><br />Theresa- it has really helped me with school and all going on. I don't have to think about what I am going to feed them.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673767523550733547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-84863949968956436372011-08-08T19:05:49.529-07:002011-08-08T19:05:49.529-07:00I am thinking about doing this for our new school ...I am thinking about doing this for our new school year.<br /><br />Thank you for linking up your blog with the Three Thinking Mothers blog roll!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539646468375983846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-15732081210157572072011-08-07T18:54:39.173-07:002011-08-07T18:54:39.173-07:00Stopping by from Three Thinking Mothers! I try so...Stopping by from Three Thinking Mothers! I try so hard to do menu planning. Most times I fail miserably but I keep trying!LJS https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557549680551581746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-66939534341886540922011-08-07T18:43:33.783-07:002011-08-07T18:43:33.783-07:00Thanks so much for joining Three Thinking Mothers&...Thanks so much for joining Three Thinking Mothers' Blog Roll!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533429092234412589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117472493689603554.post-17780045281276320662011-08-06T09:48:51.768-07:002011-08-06T09:48:51.768-07:00We have been talking a lot about doing this recent...We have been talking a lot about doing this recently. Glad to hear that it worked well for you. Our big hang-ups are local news and hockey games. A lot to think about!! Thanks for the great information!!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338980650197708088noreply@blogger.com