tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86482611176675884652024-03-17T20:02:55.482-07:00keeping them H.O.M.E.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-46044687556214334242011-07-15T13:40:00.000-07:002011-07-18T15:16:55.050-07:00Planning Your Homeschool Part 3:<p align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 127px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630815388668291858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAXoWSAb0ZkzqWAqke9Ypzu4WTaV68vf_lVTXs5pc6CCTMq7mi7wud0HssOrKlKLq3TJSgi0E63IhJq-qxSMcFSAZFF5WpGomuTHuelmUqKzcbxs6re6L7-DSxSFg6PghTt2w9G7a4vud/s400/who.png" /><br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:small;color:#330033;"><em>WHO are you teaching? Evaluate each child's strengths and weaknesses. How do they learn? What are their interests, what are their dislikes? What about you, as the teacher? Ask yourself these same questions. Do you want to create your own schedule and lesson plans or would you rather those be built into the curriculum you choose? Do you want to spend more time teaching or having the children work independently? Considering these variables is crucial to deciding which resources to use {and how}. A significant amount of the homeschool journey is comprised of trial and error, but much frustration can be avoided with a little prayerful planning.</em></span></blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="color:#000000;">You've often heard it said that it does not matter <em>what</em> you know but rather, <em>who</em> you know. Allow me to suggest further that the key lies in what you know <em><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">about</span></em> who you know. Historically, mothers have possessed more knowledge about their children than did any other figure, at least in the child's formative years, until the role is usurped by the child's spouse. Sadly, in today's society, moms often lay down this duty as soon as a child enters school to find a bevy of peers eager to be bffs. This is ldoes not have the be the reality in homeschooling families, Baruch HaShem, where mothers (and fathers!) can remain essential and primary influences in their sons' and daughters' lives. Education can then take the form of discipleship, with the parents adding to their titles that of teacher. Older siblings act as mentors while younger children provide opportunities to practice leadership.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">One of the greatest advantages {and dare I say reward?} to homeschooling is that it affords each child an individualized curriculum. Mothers, through intuition or time, come to understand their childrens' needs, interests, strengths {and weaknesses} and learning styles. This is a great blessing, and a wise mother will take advantage of this in all areas of childrearing. Perhaps schoolteachers have such information recorded for their students as well, but ultimately rigid standards and the charge of a whole classroom of children limit their ability to tailor instruction to each student. <strong>And even the most attentive teacher would likely place the greatest emphasis on academics, for ultimately the duty of nurturing and character training belongs to the parents.</strong> The modern educational system serves mainly to output a uniform and unified working class. Complacency and compliance remain the unspoken goals leaving no place for the remarkably gifted or challenged. After all, both Albert Einstein and Helen Keller learned at home.</span></span><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-78 aligncenter" title="64972_family&table_lg" alt="" src="http://wildoliveshoot.com/homeschool/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/64972_familytable_lg-300x170.gif" width="300" height="170" /></span></span></p><br /><p align="left"><br /><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Scripture tells us, as would any discerning mother, that <strong>the most effective instruction is discipleship.</strong> This also happens to be the most natural. Such is God's grand design and, as such, it breeds the most fertile environment for inspired learning. <span style="color:#000000;">Children are whole beings like the adults who teach them; they experience their world naturally, not in the disconnected manner of the present school system. Without a solid constitution, and, as the Psalmist noted, fear of God, knowledge is futile. Quality education does not a moral man make, but with a foundation of uprightness (and the essential virtue of humility), a man will find that knowledge far more attainable. Likewise, would not a child who is given compassionate committed instruction—rather than the hurried and agitated expression in today's schools—be given the greatest chance to grow in spirit as well as in wisdom? We must glean from </span><span style="color:#000000;">“two long-standing historical truths: that parents are natural educators and that family life is crucial to educational success.” (</span><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Family Matters: Why Homeschooling Makes Sense by David Gutterson, 1992 p.115</em></span><span style="color:#000000;">)</span></span></span><br /><br />span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">My heart's intention is to nurture all facets of my children's being, their relationships (with self, others and the Lord), their responsibilities, and their physical health and wellbeing. </span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Only with attention to these can I hope to foster a well-adjusted view of the world. </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Accordingly, academics follow in priority to character training and knowledge of God's Word.</strong></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;"> This is not to say that I fly by the seat of my pants when teaching the traditional school subjects, but I do my best to keep things in perspective. A h</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">elpful resource I have found for organizing my thoughts about the needs of my boys throughout the year is </span></span><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong><a href="http://www.lifestyle-homeschool.com/scope-and-sequence.html">this article</a> </strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">from </span></span><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Lifestyle Homeschool. Per my nature, I turned it into something concrete and useable—an outline. I intend to figure out how to create a revisable pdf so you all can tweak my forms to your liking, but that is for another day. Until then you are welcome to use mine how it is or as a reference. </span></span></span></p><br /><center><a style="MARGIN: 12px auto 6px; DISPLAY: block; FONT: 14px Helvetica, Arial, Sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none" title="View Goals Planner on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/60268563/Goals-Planner">Goals Planner</a></center><br /><center><iframe id="doc_56124" height="324" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/60268563/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-za4grnizo1mmat3ug74" frameborder="0" width="345" scrolling="no" ratio="0.772727272727273"></iframe></center><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><em>A little note on boys:</em></span></span><br /></strong><br /></span><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">As any experienced {or frustrated novice} teacher will tell you, <strong>instructing boys is dramatically different than teaching girls.</strong> In spite of raising three boys during the last twelve years, this truth came as a shocking and unwelcome revelation to me. I had entertained dreams of workbooks and paperwork and calm, quiet work completion. I had experienced<span style="color:#000000;"> success learning</span> from workbooks and texts, quietly and on my own, so I expected the same methods to be effective with my boys. But after numerous expressions of displeasure by my sons—from locations far from the chairs in which I had instructed them to sit—that “ALL this writing is <em>soooooo</em> boring!” and that they would “rather do anything in the <em>whole</em> world” than be subjected to this torture, I was compelled to accept that the joy I found in filling out forms, and even sitting still, was not shared by everyone—especially those of the masculine persuasion. If you cannot take my word for it, stop by for a visit to our classroom. You will never hear the utterance of anything remotely resembling, “More work please!” (That is, unless food is involved.) And every session is inevitably marked with some sort of foul noise or smell. But I assure you that, for all the rambunctiousness, learning does in fact occur. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Now boys may not have the politesse of their female counterparts, but I believe that difference should not be counted against them. They simply understand and retain more through active learning. This is often true with girls as well, but evidence shows they are more adaptable to being sedentary for extended periods of time. My sons' energy, when properly {and often repeatedly} directed, can enliven even the most mundane subject matter, with a passion I oftentimes can not muster on my own; this just rarely happens sitting down. <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>So, remember to add breaks, hands-on activities and laughter to the mix, and be open to learning a thing or two from your sons. :)</strong></span></span></span><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFHleP3kXTRYMGtb_Naqv5mnxWXQLGOwnFhFg2ZiyKZDWIfb93VdjYVR2fVuuCIt6h_-4TZ-5FnhVrEg6YYZYE-xjN2kK6Gdh04eTT4emln5ZzIjcd_LWnbosW3JsNppfqFJpN3tKUhn6/s1600/reading+to+chich.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630815722676124530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFHleP3kXTRYMGtb_Naqv5mnxWXQLGOwnFhFg2ZiyKZDWIfb93VdjYVR2fVuuCIt6h_-4TZ-5FnhVrEg6YYZYE-xjN2kK6Gdh04eTT4emln5ZzIjcd_LWnbosW3JsNppfqFJpN3tKUhn6/s320/reading+to+chich.jpg" /></a> <br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><em>my oldest son, Christian and I in 1999</em></span></p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Print Bold OT, monospace;"><span style="font-family:Edifice Classic, monospace;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Shalom! Check back soon for the next article in this series. To start from the beginning of this series, read </span><a href="http://keepinthemhome.blogspot.com/2010/08/planning-your-homeschool-part-one.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">the introduction</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> first.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-43359562956170942992011-06-27T08:26:00.000-07:002011-06-27T08:43:29.432-07:00Kosher Menu Plan Monday #4<div>Trying to plan ahead these days, so here is the fourth installation of {Kosher} Menu Plan Monday.</div><br /><center><a title="View Kosher Menu Plan Monday #4 on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/58815335/Kosher-Menu-Plan-Monday-4" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Kosher Menu Plan Monday #4</a> <object id="doc_26309" name="doc_26309" height="600" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=58815335&access_key=key-benbuyc7hpaxcviade3&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_26309" name="doc_26309" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=58815335&access_key=key-benbuyc7hpaxcviade3&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-17062569426341196422011-06-04T19:17:00.001-07:002011-06-04T19:34:03.380-07:00Freebie: School FontsI have come across some wonderful free fonts lately & have been hoarding the best I can find. Here are some great ones for school. Just click on the link below to download the zip file. The password is: homeschool<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://wikisend.com/download/160826/School-fonts.zip"><img style="width: 516px; height: 457px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipm0fwoDZpLhOp0iNWQyBEWwTLos3DZ06AgqHk7ZkdWHUqs8h54NcjJtk9ljXVRiKHCkf5VMbaiXbj8j9KdPKEm85u-fy1e_B-40EeBtxIvNeu3BhKIGXNWoVuN93pMZqd3oWn4ba6kbJn/s400/font+img.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://wikisend.com/download/160826/School-fonts.zip">DOWNLOAD</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Instructions for installing fonts {on PC}:</span> After downloading and unzipping your file, open "My Computer", then the C: drive you use. Then open the folder labeled "Windows" & inside it open the folder, "Fonts". Copy and paste the unzipped fonts into the Fonts folder--they will install themselves.<br /></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-78377516170486365282011-05-26T23:48:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:49:54.161-07:00Kingdom Plantae Outline<center><a title="View Plant Type Outline on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/56441997/Plant-Type-Outline" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Plant Type Outline</a> <object id="doc_50266" name="doc_50266" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" height="600" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=56441997&access_key=key-masmlfvnbe19n8ajrjz&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_50266" name="doc_50266" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=56441997&access_key=key-masmlfvnbe19n8ajrjz&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff" height="600" width="100%"></embed> </object></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-45666790836524914082011-05-25T23:01:00.000-07:002011-05-25T23:06:49.153-07:00Our Weeds Project: Part 1-The WeedsThere appears to be 12 different types of weeds in our backyard. We are going to work on detailing, defining & categorizing them this week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8iQTPKvdi0QMB48UHlgKevIwufDpH8Y_wOq3BilymoQt7YwPVaFcFe_s0TAW9XBxrdX2aRUHBHyDlK6OvoyWyZmXIgxy22h_sh2aHzaZojiueaJqlSdbZz_BzfNxtJDz9XQJkr_6q6S4/s1600/weeds+portrait.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 565px; height: 730px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8iQTPKvdi0QMB48UHlgKevIwufDpH8Y_wOq3BilymoQt7YwPVaFcFe_s0TAW9XBxrdX2aRUHBHyDlK6OvoyWyZmXIgxy22h_sh2aHzaZojiueaJqlSdbZz_BzfNxtJDz9XQJkr_6q6S4/s400/weeds+portrait.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610902013604597042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2A7OsxKs5z7_xWR_Ri3LDeQ4GFb7WA61K38BG8uzlYMnXnFs3dZkxNpig-mkj-q1bQqVTfkFhZfKhpLCM1dxIkBtMSOj6EmRbsM4NpErkRWNeV-EFrFxgvEoiaxgoPIPR_vZVnTMRyze_/s1600/weeds+portrait.jpg"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-22790153028175199382010-12-17T02:47:00.001-08:002010-12-17T10:59:47.868-08:00Friday Favorites: FREE Homeschooling ResourcesSome of my favorite FREE homeschooling resources, by subject:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">MATH</span><br /><a href="http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/mep/default.htm">Centre for Innovation in Mathematics: Mathematics Enhancement Programme</a><br />thorough full K-12 program w/ teacher guides, daily lesson plans, printable resources & student activity books<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">LANGUAGE ARTS</span><br /><a href="http://www.sfreading.com/resources/ghb.html">Scott Foresman Online Grammar & Writing Handbooks</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SOCIAL STUDIES</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">GEOGRAPHY:</span><br /><a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11722">First Lessons in Geography</a> (grades 1-3)<br /><a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12228">Home Geography for Primary Grades</a> (grades 3-5)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">AMERICAN HISTORY:</span><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_179899898702717&notif_t=group_activity#%21/home.php?sk=group_179899898702717">Memorable Places American History </a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SCIENCE</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.eequalsmcq.com/ClassicScienceLife.htm">The Lab of Mr. Q Elementary Life Science</a><br />totally free book, with both student and teacher's copies, I highly recommend his <a href="http://www.eequalsmcq.com/">website</a> as well<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">HEBREW</span><br /><a href="http://hebrew4christians.com/">Hebrew 4 Christians</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What are YOUR Friday favorites?</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-17913074324820804882010-12-12T17:22:00.000-08:002010-12-12T20:17:40.851-08:00Chanuk b'Torah<span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">I am pleased to announce that there is a new Facebook group for Torah-observant Homeschoolers:</span><a style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntLk0J9iyR6rgHX3jRsjMBk3acJvUsXyWVD1go_XHepotv0DNmytqFsz8_6q1A9_Hm1sam61k6t50spRPkkBiDA_WhmP1j9AZeA2K_uO5DkpRbAQxDgyAe69v7KkCq2omZ6u0BzCjDmtG/s1600/chanuk+title.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntLk0J9iyR6rgHX3jRsjMBk3acJvUsXyWVD1go_XHepotv0DNmytqFsz8_6q1A9_Hm1sam61k6t50spRPkkBiDA_WhmP1j9AZeA2K_uO5DkpRbAQxDgyAe69v7KkCq2omZ6u0BzCjDmtG/s320/chanuk+title.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549973667945931826" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">If you are part of the group, here is an icon for your blog sidebar if you'd like it. Just copy the code below it.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">If you would like to join us, please feel free to click on the picture-- it should take you straight to the group. We'd love to have you!</span><br /><br /><center style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/chanukbtorah#%21/home.php?sk=group_179899898702717" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOHjXVQH_aSWN4PrF4szqanNNCh9r7TytcAAmwgzb-kp-VM861opaoES8mocuGgbW_Y7t52SLpmnED3hDIGThnIgPaxpUiLWqMBRe66OSLHvEEGaib9FpWpINcjQECrds-28PX6-JAkZc/s320/chanuk+b%2527torah+2+tzitzit.JPG" width="170" border="0" height="140" /></a></center><p style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"></p><center style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><textarea rows="2" cols="15" wrap="hard"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/chanukbtorah#!/home.php?sk=group_179899898702717"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOHjXVQH_aSWN4PrF4szqanNNCh9r7TytcAAmwgzb-kp-VM861opaoES8mocuGgbW_Y7t52SLpmnED3hDIGThnIgPaxpUiLWqMBRe66OSLHvEEGaib9FpWpINcjQECrds-28PX6-JAkZc/s320/chanuk+b%2527torah+2+tzitzit.JPG" width="150" border="0" height="120" /></a></textarea></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-29027473148453859752010-11-21T19:38:00.000-08:002011-05-26T23:46:38.522-07:00Thanksgiving Unit StudyBeen working on this Thanksgiving Unit Study-- enjoy!<br /><br /><center><a title="View Thanksgiving Unit Study on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/56441761/Thanksgiving-Unit-Study" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Thanksgiving Unit Study</a> <object id="doc_2303" name="doc_2303" height="600" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=56441761&access_key=key-1bmk6s4lept2haeipb14&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_2303" name="doc_2303" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=56441761&access_key=key-1bmk6s4lept2haeipb14&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-45005354922890882982010-11-21T04:17:00.000-08:002011-05-26T23:45:27.129-07:00Hanukkah Unit StudyI have been collecting resources for our celebration of Hanukkah. Through our study, the boys and I have learned a lot about the "real" story of Hanukkah, and we would like to share with you what we have gathered:<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">TABLE OF CONTENTS<br /></div><br />The Story of Hanukkah<br />Resources<br /> Books and Videos<br /> Reproducible Worksheets/Handouts<br /> Websites<br /> Reference Books/ Research Resources/Maps<br />Lists<br /> Bible Verses <br /> People<br /> Dates <br /> Places<br /> Vocabulary<br /> Spelling Words<br />Hanukkah Crossword<br />Maps of Maccabean Period<br /><br /><center><a title="View Hanukkah Unit Study on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/56441726/Hanukkah-Unit-Study" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Hanukkah Unit Study</a> <object id="doc_43033" name="doc_43033" height="600" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=56441726&access_key=key-2915wv776fkev2jywv06&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_43033" name="doc_43033" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=56441726&access_key=key-2915wv776fkev2jywv06&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-63401457666770474642010-11-18T21:05:00.001-08:002010-11-18T21:07:19.926-08:00Homeschooling Goals form<a title="View Homeschooling Goals on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/43251676/Homeschooling-Goals" style="margin: 12px auto 6px; font: 14px Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Homeschooling Goals</a> <object id="doc_101373451738626" name="doc_101373451738626" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline: medium none;" width="100%" height="600"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=43251676&access_key=key-27d7l3052icqlq2c3a16&page=1&viewMode=list"> <embed id="doc_101373451738626" name="doc_101373451738626" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=43251676&access_key=key-27d7l3052icqlq2c3a16&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="100%" height="600"></embed> </object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-2989418307434021352010-11-15T21:57:00.000-08:002010-11-15T22:43:31.910-08:00Visits with friends and other fun thingsWe were blessed to be able to meet the McDaniel family today (er, technically yesterday) as they were passing through on their way to Costa Rica. Despite our first two options being closed for renovations, we had a very nice time on the boardwalk overlooking the St. John's River. It turned out to be a fabulous backdrop for our pictures. And the kids had fun playing around with the various settings on Daddy's camera phone which led to some very interesting shots :) Here are some of my faves:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br />I love my boys. . .</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsWRdNkA0C6Uh5i_qDLApP_2UK29LN25ceFKRW19Z0TTF6_BCil_tRSBLxh3vc5xVw7N_n88D1LO8h__WkrjHYPdIp_1NwQtqKG78boeW_owDB0qpOaPKdePM4K-wHYQhtZcWfPs-4U_n/s1600/2010-11-15_16-45-25_78.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsWRdNkA0C6Uh5i_qDLApP_2UK29LN25ceFKRW19Z0TTF6_BCil_tRSBLxh3vc5xVw7N_n88D1LO8h__WkrjHYPdIp_1NwQtqKG78boeW_owDB0qpOaPKdePM4K-wHYQhtZcWfPs-4U_n/s320/2010-11-15_16-45-25_78.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540025461654807394" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Me with the kiddos. . .<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLG4Ed6Od15t1uJOnLnLrOZAXUtsn5VUvIiYoNFrWmtfjcvUhbCKqziJKTRDtjIbxX88aSlZLxs3eqVomwxpCA_xHl6Bh9tjdpMev9tTP6OicvksrdqhN7Yz_lgywrwO19-NIzZVuQjY41/s1600/2010-11-15_17-01-51_439.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLG4Ed6Od15t1uJOnLnLrOZAXUtsn5VUvIiYoNFrWmtfjcvUhbCKqziJKTRDtjIbxX88aSlZLxs3eqVomwxpCA_xHl6Bh9tjdpMev9tTP6OicvksrdqhN7Yz_lgywrwO19-NIzZVuQjY41/s320/2010-11-15_17-01-51_439.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540027906499683762" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Just love these pics.<br />Makes everything look fake, like the boys are cut-outs...</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn48W_FIs447PkFI4PK_nmMT8XaMvXUN1aA9cLeFLWT4sbD9ua2RvuDvf4Cwe74POGpFht7B4BulJWwZusWLXpVfh8UgMF_jGiZCEX2Xg435PvmZK4zzpC2Px1S944-PFMf4CDrjquHUju/s1600/2010-11-15_16-51-32_915.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn48W_FIs447PkFI4PK_nmMT8XaMvXUN1aA9cLeFLWT4sbD9ua2RvuDvf4Cwe74POGpFht7B4BulJWwZusWLXpVfh8UgMF_jGiZCEX2Xg435PvmZK4zzpC2Px1S944-PFMf4CDrjquHUju/s320/2010-11-15_16-51-32_915.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540025465887409362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvqL-_o8Y9wz50dXNTCcTv4COkvhvQW0J3Rmb6vJsOzVnIgfe92frSnkGTbxRNNsjdcyB4K5ee2WHDAUbVeYiE3VYQt-61E_QHPNKUgD-QAsBYFcMYy_SeG0fZLyvxIz7kBITgn9kuV44/s1600/2010-11-15_16-50-54_503.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvqL-_o8Y9wz50dXNTCcTv4COkvhvQW0J3Rmb6vJsOzVnIgfe92frSnkGTbxRNNsjdcyB4K5ee2WHDAUbVeYiE3VYQt-61E_QHPNKUgD-QAsBYFcMYy_SeG0fZLyvxIz7kBITgn9kuV44/s320/2010-11-15_16-50-54_503.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540030607185062098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zHlwFdtGbRFkcYg-omCm0kJuhoegkMwyPyWmocF1vDGGiXc_IAN4WqGVNuWoIsdH6Q7NYHDvUdjrj2FcFuQNwH2eJPN8roHzCFn2EAOo3v6b9PHfPmg06r6j2SAl7yaJkwjsWmDDxE26/s1600/2010-11-15_16-51-18_444.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zHlwFdtGbRFkcYg-omCm0kJuhoegkMwyPyWmocF1vDGGiXc_IAN4WqGVNuWoIsdH6Q7NYHDvUdjrj2FcFuQNwH2eJPN8roHzCFn2EAOo3v6b9PHfPmg06r6j2SAl7yaJkwjsWmDDxE26/s320/2010-11-15_16-51-18_444.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540030606048088322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbC_1DEv1DB48q38IbtPgbfQ5XUd6BTDNQnxJAHUg106tABOiyiLc36iNEcykQcroOmc9xULBQ6pSLOjMaODSnre_qoiXeqlVbRorIa5dQ7ApD1DanSVyXQyJsRtOaqKog3YkkAJwkobMX/s1600/2010-11-15_16-48-58_241.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbC_1DEv1DB48q38IbtPgbfQ5XUd6BTDNQnxJAHUg106tABOiyiLc36iNEcykQcroOmc9xULBQ6pSLOjMaODSnre_qoiXeqlVbRorIa5dQ7ApD1DanSVyXQyJsRtOaqKog3YkkAJwkobMX/s320/2010-11-15_16-48-58_241.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540030598407257458" border="0" /></a><br />And... I came across the most wonderful stamp the other day at Michael's. It will be perfect for counting the omer next year. And, it was only $1. Use their 40% off coupon, and it'll be $0.60. Gotta love it :) The sticker on the non-stamping side is bubbly (it was on all of them), but that makes no difference to me. Let me know if you want me to snag you any.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMc7mPjG9OiPAmYZKDAnaKCojACSJlrRz8eN7zYaVeIRhpmvhzf47yA9AsILb6tRnSnUj3gmirxNuaMcep98Hwbs3rzAurBREr7LvP-jlQNbZpI4v5-Rq2Q9qKq1mI-Ln2T857Tg1k9XZ/s1600/IMG_20101116_005034.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 137px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvMc7mPjG9OiPAmYZKDAnaKCojACSJlrRz8eN7zYaVeIRhpmvhzf47yA9AsILb6tRnSnUj3gmirxNuaMcep98Hwbs3rzAurBREr7LvP-jlQNbZpI4v5-Rq2Q9qKq1mI-Ln2T857Tg1k9XZ/s200/IMG_20101116_005034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540027326403176946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMS5eIu7o_36KfVlDl8jmWBrRvP8ayqk28m4o58OxT-CkpeJyIUKlZrciURYNJsCChP3gfMYQchchpI5q3C6Ife-j6vzfFc_SbaQkfXthot78koJ6WQTAKHqwZULLDQUcRhSMtKl1vTfn/s1600/IMG_20101116_005000.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMS5eIu7o_36KfVlDl8jmWBrRvP8ayqk28m4o58OxT-CkpeJyIUKlZrciURYNJsCChP3gfMYQchchpI5q3C6Ife-j6vzfFc_SbaQkfXthot78koJ6WQTAKHqwZULLDQUcRhSMtKl1vTfn/s320/IMG_20101116_005000.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540025476463159346" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-50760574496017726222010-11-02T12:38:00.000-07:002010-11-21T09:22:58.097-08:00Homeschool Books for FREEI've been cleaning out my bookshelves lately as I try to pare down the amount of "stuff" we have. Here are a few of the books I need to rehome. If you are interested, you can post here or email me at leslie_warren@bellsouth.net<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><br />MATHEMATICS</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">All books are free, just pay media mail shipping:</span><br /><br />-Primary Mathmatics (Singapore Math) 2B Third Edition ISBN: 9810181663<br /><br />-Primary Mathmatics (Singapore Math) 4A Textbook US Edition (some pencil markings on about 10 pgs) ISBN: 9810185065<br /><br />-Primary Mathmatics (Singapore Math) 4B Third Edition - 2 copies ISBN: 9810180829<br />-Saxon Math 54 ISBN: 1565770331<br /><br />-Practical Math Skills: Situations-Strategies-Solutions (grades 1-3) ISBN: 0866534644<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LANGUAGE ARTS</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$2 apiece plus media mail shipping (or all three for $10 PPD):</span><br /><br />-Classic Curriculum- Writing Series 1 Book 3 by Mott Media ISBN: 0880622180<br /><br />-Classic Curriculum- Writing Series 2 Book 1 by Mott Media ISBN: 0880622202<br /><br />-Classic Curriculum- Reading Series 1 Book 3 by Mott Media ISBN: 0880622024<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$7 plus media mail shipping for all Shurley materials</span>:<br /><br />-Shurley English Homeschooling Grammar & Composition Level 4 Teacher’s Manual (with cd) *includes Practice Booklet (1/2 written in & in very used condition) & Student Workbook (1/2 written in) & Jingles ISBN: 1585610364<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$2 plus media mail shipping:</span><br /><br />-Literature-Based Multicultural Activities: An Integrated Approach (Grades K-3) ISBN: 0590431857<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SOCIAL STUDIES</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$2 plus media mail shipping:</span><br /><br /><br />-Clearly Social Studies Grade 1 ISBN: 0768206294Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-68139668221891387742010-10-13T16:23:00.001-07:002010-10-14T07:18:33.632-07:00Mark-A-Roni & Cheese recipe<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I have recently been digging out some of my favorite recipes to make up our family's menu for the next few weeks. There are some great ones in my box-some from my grandparents that are over 40 years old. </span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">The one below is newer. In fact, it is my brother, </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" href="http://markwarrenstudio.com/home.html">Mark</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">'s, creation. It was such a hit, it was adopted {and printed so cutely} at his school, </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" href="http://www.penland.org/">Penland</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">, to share with visitors and students. It is one of the favorites at our house as well. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpx5PtXSQXHLeGEPu3ggo0InaNVjIOcUk6iRmQwmsTA6AiEEfUwdJo5ag9GymiMX29UqlKOJmL-0yn3WhNBkp1zymZAi2K7Xhe2xpaedscGzhY5jxO6RtuV159da8urXfO4KsAP6mE0QW/s1600/markaroni+%26+cheese.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIpx5PtXSQXHLeGEPu3ggo0InaNVjIOcUk6iRmQwmsTA6AiEEfUwdJo5ag9GymiMX29UqlKOJmL-0yn3WhNBkp1zymZAi2K7Xhe2xpaedscGzhY5jxO6RtuV159da8urXfO4KsAP6mE0QW/s320/markaroni+%26+cheese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527676632346055378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuVK1ynt4qRDbm7PKpY5D9V5pniTsUCYDXmagw4eafO1e5hzFuTWtjH3jzS7W58rKAURu-1ahwcoK351OVvdzKW3XC1gcLWFZB05e4Y-sYnTH-DgjFtau3i5EcOwqzgc7YmqwujtAvR9m/s1600/markaroni+and+cheese+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuVK1ynt4qRDbm7PKpY5D9V5pniTsUCYDXmagw4eafO1e5hzFuTWtjH3jzS7W58rKAURu-1ahwcoK351OVvdzKW3XC1gcLWFZB05e4Y-sYnTH-DgjFtau3i5EcOwqzgc7YmqwujtAvR9m/s320/markaroni+and+cheese+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527676115555232978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">In case you cannot read the above recipe, here it is in plain text:</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">INGREDIENTS:</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~1 lb macaroni pasta</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~16 oz container of sour cream</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~16 oz container of cottage cheese</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~2 cups grated sharp cheddar</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~1 1/2 cups grated parmesan</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~1 tube Ritz crackers</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~3/4 stick of </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">melted</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> butter</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">Other Options:</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />**I'm skipping the nonkosher meat ideas**</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">diced tomatoes or spinach</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">INSTRUCTIONS:</span></span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Preheat the oven to 350.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Boil water and salt to taste.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Cook pasta until al dente (slightly firm).</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Combine with cheeses, sour cream and cottage cheese, saving 1/2 cup of parmesan for topping.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">~Add salt and pepper to taste.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~If dry, add more</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> sour cream.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Pour into a casserole dish, and flatten with a spatula.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">~Crush the tube of Ritz crackers and combine with parmesan and butter.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Spread over the top.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br />~Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">ENJOY! And let me know if you make it how it turns out. </span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><br />I will leave you with a picture of my brother and me. Hopefully it makes you smile.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvOvEGtB881mP3vfAm5gjEWljAz9WEr_5cRmeJqq-JNM0npN5xdNdYfaq5EbF8pk-h-d21LDKjMS1kXV_-kEPzuuivyJcQuBuSqCmQr_nmpCdyT7Me2ZitQtyQZseCg3Fp8LqII4MHVKj/s1600/mark+and+les+at+wedding.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvOvEGtB881mP3vfAm5gjEWljAz9WEr_5cRmeJqq-JNM0npN5xdNdYfaq5EbF8pk-h-d21LDKjMS1kXV_-kEPzuuivyJcQuBuSqCmQr_nmpCdyT7Me2ZitQtyQZseCg3Fp8LqII4MHVKj/s320/mark+and+les+at+wedding.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527681291442042818" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-85559724465214432412010-09-29T16:17:00.000-07:002010-09-29T16:22:50.951-07:00The Little Things<span style="font-size:100%;">I'd have to say the single most important thing in my life that keeps me sane and peaceful is my contact with HaShem. It is the air I breathe. There are a few other things that I rely on to get me through the day and keep me sane, and I thought I'd share them with you.</span> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>I wake up early and have alone time with YHVH</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></p><blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;">“</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span>The Lord answered her, 'Marta, Marta, you are fretting and worrying about so many things! But there is only one thing that is essential. Miryam has chosen the right thing, and it won't be taken away from her.'" (Luke 10:41-42)</span></b></span></blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span></span> </b></span> <p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;">There is something quite profound about quiet time, especially in a house always filled with noise, especially in the morning <i>before</i> I start my day. When I wake up before everyone, I can catch my breath, collect my thoughts, and most importantly pray—this makes for a saner day :)</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>I make my bed as soon as I get out of it.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;">There is something about a made bed that 1. makes the whole room feel a bit neater and, 2. reminds me I am up for the day. I am less likely to lay back down and more likely to keep the rest of the room cleaner. I can't quite explain why this works, but it does. Just try it {and let me know}.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>I do something active each day.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;">If I do not watch myself, I end up being quite sedentary and lazy. I have seen the consequences of this choice, in fact right now I am cleaning up the messes of my laziness, and I know I feel better, look better and act better when I have exerted myself. The same is true for my children.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>We do not watch t.v.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span>I could write a whole post on this topic alone, but to summarize: I have no intention of competing for my childrens' attention and loyalty with the flippant attitudes and gimme-buy-me-entertain-me attitude promoted by the media industry. It is hard enough to train my children to be righteous and pure with the worldly influences in our own lives; adding activities that support what I am working against will do nothing good. Now this is not to say that we never watch </span><span><i>anything</i></span><span><span style="font-style: normal;">, I am just very choosy.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>When I buy something I give something away.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;">By nature, I'm a hoarder. I love to acquire, accumulate and collect. I'm also quite scatterbrained. These two serve as a lethal cocktail poisoning all of my dreams of having a clean, organized home. So, if I <i><span style="text-decoration: none;">must </span></i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">buy something, or my kids must, I discard something already in my home. Many times the new item serves as a replacement for the old, so the exchange is simple. </span></span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>My children have chores.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">I was raised to believe that I did not have to contribute anything to my family other than my charm and intellect (*wink). I had no chores; my room stayed messy until my mother cleaned it; I was only required to focus on school so work could certainly not interfere. I could not do my own laundry when I moved out. I could not cook, iron, pay bills, or do any of the things a wife and mother {which I was at this time} should know. And I am worse for wear. I am determined to not make the same mistake with my children. And, as they will one day be providers of their own homes, I must prepare my boys to have a good work ethic and sense of duty. And, of course- division of labor is a bonus-- more able hands make less work for Mama.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>I pray for those I love (and those I'm having trouble loving)</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">I cannot stress enough the importance of prayer. Prayer is more powerful than any words spoken, punches thrown or wars fought. I am a worrier by nature, so prayer comes almost naturally—instead of worrying, I pray :) My mind is a breeding ground for all sorts of crazy and obsessive thoughts so I just give them to the Lord.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a name="1jo5-14"></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span><blockquote style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">"</span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">This is the confidence we have in [YHVH's] presence: if we ask anything that accords with his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask - then we know that we have what we have asked from him.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">" (1 John 5:14-15). </span></span></span></span></blockquote><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a name="php4-6"></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span><blockquote style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">"</span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Don't worry about anything; on the contrary, make your requests known to God by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then God's shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">" (Philippians 4:6-7) </span></span></span></span></blockquote><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>I clean the sink before I go to bed.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">I gleaned this from <a href="http://flylady.com/">Flylady</a>, and it really makes all the difference!</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b>I set things out for the next day the night before.</b></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal;" align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">I am perpetually late {a trait of DH's that has rubbed off on me}, so I can't afford to not have things together. Trust me, though, I spent years trying to fly by the seat of my pants. And sometimes I flew, but I did it with a stain on my shirt ;) I have just found that getting things together with plenty of time to spare saves more unnecessary headaches than you can imagine. </span></span></span> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-56047295398380245262010-09-05T12:09:00.000-07:002010-09-14T16:19:34.711-07:00Kosher Menu Plan (pre)Monday #3<title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 3.1 (Win32)"><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --></style><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM RISHON (Sunday)</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> fruit smoothies (strawberries, blueberries, bananas, coconut, blueberries-- the options are endless ;)</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/chicken_squash_bake">chicken squash bake</a></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> stuffed & topped baked potato (w/ sour cream, cheese, turkey bits), corn on the cob, garden salad</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
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<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHENI (Monday)</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">blueberry muffins</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">personal homemade pizzas</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">veggie burgers, french fries, fruit salad</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SH’LISHI (Tuesday)</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> eggs, apples and peanut butter</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER: </span></b></span></span></span><a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/easy_bbq_chicken_sandwiches_oven_slow_cooker"><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">bbq chicken sandwiches</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">beef stew, chef salad</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
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<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM REVI'I (Wednesday)</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><a href="http://yhwhleads.blogspot.com/2010/09/busy-days.html">breakfast tortillas</a> (tortilla w/ turkey sausage, onions, potatoes, eggs, cheese, peppers)</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">grilled philly cheese steak sandwiches</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/easy_lasagna">lasagna</a>, garlic bread, salad</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
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<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM CHAMISHI (Thursday)</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> cereal & fruit</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> homemade mac & cheese</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> orange or <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/sweet_sour_shicken_over_rice">sweet 'n sour</a> chicken, green bean casserole</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
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<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHISHI (Friday)</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> yogurt with homemade granola</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">: </span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">turkey& cheese melts, veggie sticks w/ homemade ranch</span></span></span></span><meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><title></title><meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 3.1 (Win32)"><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } A:link { so-language: zxx } --> </style> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">EREV SHABBAT MEAL:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/salmon_potato_casserole"><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">salmon potato casserole</span></span></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">mozzarella stuffed mushrooms (or peppers)</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/challah"><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="font-size:100%;">challah</span></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">caesar salad</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">Christian's chocolate mousse</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHABBAT</span></b></u></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> challah french toast (*</span></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><i><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">prepared ahead of time</span></i></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">)</span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">:</span></b></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> leftovers :) </span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span></span><span style="color:#4b1f6f;"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand, cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> **fellowship dinner potluck**</span></span></span></span></p> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHABBAT</span></b></u></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> challah french toast (*</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><i><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">prepared ahead of time</span></i></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">)</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SUPPER</span></b></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">:</span></b></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> leftovers :) </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">
<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span></span><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> **fellowship dinner potluck**</span></span></span></span><p></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><a name="DDE_LINK"></a><span style="color: rgb(75, 31, 111);"><span style="font-family:Tidy Hand,cursive;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"></span></span></span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-75286120861173803152010-09-04T18:01:00.000-07:002011-07-10T08:28:41.748-07:00WHY? Planning Your Homeschool- Part Two<span style="font-size:+0;">"These words, which I am ordering you today, are to be on your heart; and you are to teach them carefully to your children. You are to talk about them when you sit at home, when you are traveling on the road, when you lie down and when you get up." ~Deuteronomy 6:6 </span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Why do you homeschool? What beliefs, experiences and lessons do you want to impart upon your children? I invite you to enjoy a lovely post written for Keeping Them H.O.M.E. by Heather of </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms; COLOR: rgb(102,0,204); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.atitus2woman.blogspot.com/">A Titus 2 Woman</a><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >. I hope you can glean from her 8 years of homeschooling experience. Be blessed!</span><br /><br /><br /><blockquote style="FONT-FAMILY: trebuchet ms">I used to really <i>hate</i> that question. My standard answers would range from "Haven't you read Deuteronomy 6?" to "I can't imagine doing a worse job than some public schools" to "Ummmm......."<br /><br />But, as I have homeschooled through the years, (we are starting the 8th year!) I have learned a lot of things. Humility, for one. And let me tell you how much that hurts some days! I don't have all the answers like I used to think I did. My children spend most days teaching me now, and I love it.<br /><br />My oldest, who is 12 and would be just entering 7th grade this year came to her father and I one night with her laptop and a list. She had spent time researching requirements for graduation in our state, and came up with a list of classes for an "honors diploma", as well as a plan for completing those 47 credits in the next 4 years. We were astounded, to say the least! While most girls her age are worrying about the latest fashions, cell phones, or the opposite sex, my daughter was thinking about her future!<br /><br />My oldest son, who is 10, recently went on a discovery flight in our area, where he spent 1/2 hour flying in a Diamond plane. He has spent his days since then doing math on his own, studying airplanes, piloting techniques, and researching which branch of the armed forces would be best for being a fighter pilot. (so far, he's all Navy...)<br /><br />My youngest child, who just turned 6, has been taught math by his older brother. He knows all his addition and subtraction facts, and has been drilled on his multiplication tables as well. Hard to think that this would be kindergartner knows 3rd grade math like the back of his hand and is learning binary math and PHP programming from his father! Doesn't have much interest in reading on his own yet, since having his siblings read to him is sooo much easier, but he knows and uses words like "interesting" and "quizzically".<br /><br />My children have also seen their mother all day, and have come to appreciate what I do for them on a regular basis...laundry, dishes, cooking, shopping, ect. They have learned first hand how to budget, grocery shop, compare prices, and even put things back when the amount has gone over. They have seen their father work hard at his job, and yet still have time for them whenever they needed him. They have seen both their parents hit their knees during good times and bad, and rejoiced over answered prayers.<br /><br />They have and are learning how to run a house with their chores, manage money with their allowances, and learn responsibility with their schoolwork. I know that all kids can learn that, regardless of where they go to school, but the difference is that they are learning it right beside me, day in and day out. I would miss this chance to help shape and mold them if they were in school for 8-10 hours a day. (figuring busing, school time, and after school activities). I have been blessed to be able to homeschool them and watch their faces light up in wonder as they learned new things and grasped them wholeheartedly. Most importantly of all, I have been able to teach them my faith, and learn things about the Lord <i>together</i>. I have witnessed my children grow and learn more about Yeshua, and do it on their own. That has been the best!<br /><br />And that my dear friends, is the WHY of "Why I Homeschool".... </blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-14429060297451144322010-09-03T13:35:00.000-07:002010-09-03T13:39:38.743-07:00Keegan,<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">I have loved you since I first met you. You are so special to me, and I am incredibly blessed to be your Mommy. You have brought joy to my life these past 8 years, and I look forward to many more years of snuggling, laughing and enjoying life with you. I love you more than you could ever know, my lovey boy.</span><br /><br /><center><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="width: 480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w291.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http%3A%2F%2Fw291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll292%2F_56o4n_%2FKEEGAN%2F18adfe03.pbw" width="480" height="360"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float: left; border-width: 0pt;" /></a><a href="http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/_56o4n_/KEEGAN/?action=view&current=18adfe03.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float: left; border-width: 0pt;" /></a></div></div></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-53191841500100852922010-09-02T21:21:00.000-07:002010-09-02T22:35:46.741-07:00Our 2010 Home & School Plan<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-family:Emma Sophia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Our 2010 Home & School Plan</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Adobe Kaiti Std R,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">This is the basic outline for our year. It is not set in stone, and, as always, YHVH has the final say. We just try to live our lives to serve Him, using everyday duties and experiences to learn vital life skills. I try to involve my children in my life as much as possible as I teach them the joy that comes from serving and loving one another. I am not perfect, and many days I truly feel like a failure, my house and spirit disheveled, but our Elohim is faithful, and by His grace we get by.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Adobe Kaiti Std R,serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I use many resources I've found free on the internet. There is such a wealth of information out there, and if you enjoy public domain texts (older, copyright free), you will find you have TONS of resources available to you.</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:FFF Tusj,serif;">Christian (7/99)</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bible- <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">daily Scripture study- Torah Explorers, weekly <a href="http://www.hoshanarabbah.org/parshiot.html#parshiot_studies">Torah Parshat</a> at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/gdashdcast">gdashdcast's youtube channel</a> </span></span></span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Proverbs study: Hidden Treasures, Plants Grown Up</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig;">Language Arts</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">- Writing Strands 3, Daily Grams, daily journaling, letter writing</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Math- <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">MCP D Mathematics, modern mathematical applications with Daddy (building, fixing, mechanics)</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Science- </span></span><a href="http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u>Outdoor Hour</u></span></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">History/Social Studies/ Geography- </span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">living and learning ;), This Country of Ours </span></span><a href="http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/marshall/country/country.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u>written</u></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/marshall/country/country.html">& </a><a href="http://librivox.org/this-country-of-ours-part-1-by-he-marshall/">audio </a></u></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">& </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u>America, The Story of US</u></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Spanish- </span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Hooked on Spanish!, Spanish learning videos on youtube</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hebrew- </span></span><a href="http://hebrew4christians.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u>Hebrew 4 Christians</u></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7DAD9A72BBBC098E">youtube Hebrew learning videos</a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Independent Reading List: </span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Number the Stars, Robinson Crusoe, Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Following his own interests:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">computer programming/website design, drumming, animal husbandry</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">------------------------------</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:FFF Tusj,serif;">Keegan (9/02)</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bible- </span></span>daily Scripture study- Torah Explorers, weekly <a href="http://www.hoshanarabbah.org/parshiot.html#parshiot_studies">Torah Parshat</a> at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/gdashdcast">gdashdcast's youtube channel</a> </span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Math- <span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">MCP B Mathematics, modern mathematical applications with Daddy (building, measuring, weighing...)</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Science- </span></span><a href="http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u>Outdoor Hour</u></span></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Language Arts- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Writing Strands 2, <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=iXgSAAAAIAAJ&oe=UTF-8">Grammar-Land</a>, daily journaling, Scripture copying, phonics workbooks</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">History/Social Studies/ Geography- </span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">living and learning ;), Pilgrim's Progress- audio & <a href="http://www.ccel.org/ccel/bunyan/pilgrim.html">text</a> ,This Country of Ours </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/marshall/country/country.html">written & </a><a href="http://librivox.org/this-country-of-ours-part-1-by-he-marshall/">audio</a></u></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> & </span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B7858F60913DC800"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span lang="zxx"><u>America, The Story of US</u></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span lang="zxx">Spanish- </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx">Hooked on Spanish!, Spanish learning videos on youtube</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig,serif;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Independent Reading List:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span lang="zxx">Farmer Boy, Five Little Peppers and How The Grew, Boxcar Children</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Erika Ormig;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Following his own interests:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:100%;">comic book creation, chemistry</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">------------------------------</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:FFF Tusj,serif;">Dalton (1/06)</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">speech</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">learning alphabet, numbers</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">------------------------------</span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I hope there is something here from which you can glean.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <h3 style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><span style=";font-family:Carrington;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">Shalom B'shem haSar Shalom</span> </span> </h3> <h3 style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" align="CENTER"><span style=";font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" >Peace in the name of the Prince of Peace</span></h3> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p><br /><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-77941550746578123132010-08-23T13:22:00.000-07:002010-08-23T13:31:14.258-07:00YouTube homeschool resourcesSo, YouTube is good for something other than funny videos? Who'da thunk it???<br /><br />I have spent a bit of time compiling some playlists on YouTube I wanted to share with you. You can also just visit <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ohgoahead">my YouTube page</a> to see everything.<br /><br />For American History, we are going to watch <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B7858F60913DC800">America: The Story of Us</a>.<br /><br />On the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=6334798DA7847C80">World History playlist</a>, you can watch a documentary on WWII.<br /><br />On the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A9F9DA2CE109A0FD">Grammar playlist</a> you'll find SchoolHouse Rock videos covering the parts of speech.<br /><br />There are tons of videos on the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7DAD9A72BBBC098E">Hebrew Learning playlist</a> covering everything from numbers to animals to foods.<br /><br />There are more School House Rock and Multiplication Rock videos in the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=73A3925BA8BC24FD">Math playlist</a>. I remember the Multiplication Rock songs from my own childhood. They are great for nailing down the facts.<br /><br /><br />Do you use YouTube in your homeschool? Have any good resources to share?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-635137604622547172010-08-16T07:21:00.001-07:002010-08-16T07:23:24.440-07:00Kosher Menu Plan Monday #2Shalom, dear friends. Last week I wrote a bit about <a href="http://keepinthemhome.blogspot.com/2010/08/kosher-menu-plan-monday-1.html">our Kosher diet</a>. This week, I want to direct you to one of my favorite blogs for Scripturally sound meal choices, <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/">Tammy's Recipes</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">. I highly recommend you hop on over and check it out. But then com</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">e back, of course ;)</span></span> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM RISHON (Sunday)</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"> banana pancakes</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">LUNCH:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> turkey BLTs w/ homemade onion rings<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> spaghetti & meatballs w/ garlic bread</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHENI (Monday)</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST: </span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">breakfast tortillas (tortilla w/ turkey sausage, onions, eggs, cheese, peppers)</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">LUNCH:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">bagel sandwiches with cream cheese & green peppers, corn pudding</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER: </span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">fried whiting, <a href="http://wildoliveshoot.com/?p=1120">cole slaw</a>, baked potatoes </span></span></span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SH’LISHI (Tuesday)</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> breakfast bars & smoothies<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">LUNCH: </span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">quesadillas </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER: </span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">mini hamburgers w/ <a href="http://breads-muffins.suite101.com/article.cfm/homemade_hamburger_bun_recipe">homemade buns</a>, french fries, corn</span></span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM REVI'I (Wednesday)</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST: </span></b></span><a href="http://dixonhomestead.com/rachel/?p=4740"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">homemade raised doughnuts</span></span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">LUNCH:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> </span></span><a href="http://keepinthemhome.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-favorite-chicken-salad-with-grapes.html">chicken salad w/ grapes</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> homemade pizza (maybe we'll try <a href="http://tammysrecipes.com/grilled_pizza">grilled pizza</a>)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></b></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM CHAMISHI (Thursday)</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> griddle cakes (turkey sausage & pancakes)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">LUNCH:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> chicken nuggets & seasoned french fries</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> steak/ chicken fajitas (with leftover steak & chicken) w/ homemade tortillas</span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHISHI (Friday)</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> homemade granola bars with dried fruit</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><p>LUNCH:</p></span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> stone soup</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">SHABBAT DINNER:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><i><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">-</span></i></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">chicken & dumplings</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br />-</span></span><a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/challah"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">challah</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">-(the best!) <a href="http://wildoliveshoot.com/?p=1120">chocolate chip cookies</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">YOM SHABBAT</span></b></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">BREAKFAST:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> challah french toast (*</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><i><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">prepared ahead of time</span></i></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">)</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b>LUNCH:</b></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">leftovers :)</span></span></span></span></span></p></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><b><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">DINNER:</span></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"> **fellowship dinner potluck**</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0Kn4L83fPr0TdIxbd493Cq_40gGK9m307OgNuKsstNjFbEgIOYRaUYV1CUqVqUn4O-6ZV8VGWLJekeKlxuBo8OSIw7HGw1nws-No2gowlg9_YJt6P7AtY4G1iGCwGp-SDWmJiPDyAWei/s1600/psalm+106.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0Kn4L83fPr0TdIxbd493Cq_40gGK9m307OgNuKsstNjFbEgIOYRaUYV1CUqVqUn4O-6ZV8VGWLJekeKlxuBo8OSIw7HGw1nws-No2gowlg9_YJt6P7AtY4G1iGCwGp-SDWmJiPDyAWei/s320/psalm+106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505836264667778018" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-48882971542662750162010-08-06T17:42:00.000-07:002011-07-10T08:30:50.499-07:00Planning Your Homeschool- Part One<div align="center"><b>WHO WHAT WHERE WHY WHEN & HOW-- The Questions to Ask</b><br /><br /></div><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Remember 3<sup>rd</sup> grade book reports-- recapping the book answering the classic questions- Who? What? Where? Why? When? (and don't forget the obligatory 'How?') Well, I have found that this simple method works for much more than book reports, and it has been an ideal way for me to organize both my<span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"> thought</span>s and papers when I'm planning for homeschool. So, I thought I would share it with you all.</p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Below is a basic summary of the types of questions you should be asking yourself as you plan your year. I will expound on these 6 individually in subsequent posts.</p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Unlike the old book report setup, these steps begin with 'Why?' Perhaps we would have gotten more out of what we read had we taken the same approach in third grade ;)</p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>1. WHY?<br /></b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">WHY are you homeschooling? What are your goals? What are you trying to accomplish by bringing your children home? Sit down with your family and create a <a href="http://thecurriculumchoice.com/2009/04/writing-a-family-mission-statement/">family mission statement.</a> What experiences do you want to share with your children? What beliefs and values do you want to impart on them? What does Scripture teach about rearing and discipling our children and how can that manifest in your homeschool?</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>2. WHO?</b><br />WHO are you teaching? Evaluate each child's strengths and weaknesses. How do they learn? What are their interests, what are their dislikes? What about you, as the teacher? Ask yourself the same questions. Do you want to have to plan your schedule or do you want that built into the curriculum you choose? Do you want to spend more time teaching or having the children work independently? Considering these variables is crucial to deciding which resources to use. Much of homeschool is trial and error, but much frustration can be avoided with a little prayerful planning ahead of time. </p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /><b>3. WHAT?</b><br />WHAT are you trying to teach your children? What subjects? Which topics? And, just as importantly, what do they already know? Again, consider each child's strengths and weaknesses This is the time to sort out the nuts and bolts-- what will your child's weekly planner (and yours) look like?<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.worldbook.com/typical_course_of_study.html">World Book's Typical Course of Study</a> and your <a href="http://www.educationworld.com/standards/state/index.shtml">state's standards</a> if you need help getting started. (Florida's are <a href="http://www.floridastandards.org/index.aspx">here</a>). Another great resource is the What My ___ -Grader Needs to Know book series, which you can find at most libraries. </p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /><b>4. HOW?</b><br />HOW are you going to accomplish this? After assessing your children's needs and your beliefs about homeschooling, you must choose which resources you will use to teach each subject. <a href="http://thecurriculumchoice.com/">Curriculum Choice </a>is a fabulous resource to learn more about homeschooling methods and philosophies. Make sure you know the <a href="http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp">homeschooling laws in your state</a> so to make sure you meet their requirements.</p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Try and connect with like-minded homeschoolers in your area. While the socialization issue has been beaten to death by critics, it is still important to have fellowship, and for your children to have fellowship with people with whom you and they can share the struggles and joys. It will also allow you a wonderful outlet to discuss, share and trade resources.</p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Other great places to find resources cheaply: <a href="http://homeschoolclassifieds.com/">Homeschool Classifieds</a>, Amazon, <a href="http://www.paperbackwap.com/">Paperback Swap</a>, thrift stores, and of course, your local library.</p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /><b>5. WHEN?</b><br />This is the time to schedule. What time parameters do you want to give to your homeschooling day? Account for events such as naptime and meals. Do you want to get everything done in the morning or would you not mind having lessons spread out over the day?</p><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><a href="http://donnayoung.org/">Donna Young</a> has fabulous printables for all areas of planning and organization, including <a href="http://donnayoung.org/forms/planners/term.htm">subject</a> and <a href="http://donnayoung.org/forms/planners/goals.htm">scope & sequence</a> planners. </p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /><b>6. WHERE?</b><br />This is the fun part--WHERE are you going to be schooling? This is the time to choose a room or space, to decorate, make it your own. Do you want your children at desks? A community table? Do you need a chalkboard or shelving? Containers? Your space will be most useful if it is both inviting and effective.<br /></p><br /><br />And, there you have it. I pray this helps bring a little method to the mayhem. ;)<br /><br /><br />On to <a href="http://keepinthemhome.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-planning-your-homeschool-part-two.html">PART 2</a>. . .Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-34611964451162467142010-08-03T22:00:00.000-07:002010-10-13T16:54:05.753-07:00My Favorite Chicken Salad (with grapes!)There is a lovely little French restaurant near my parents' house. On occasion, when I felt like splurging, I would purchase a 1/4 pound of their fabulous chicken salad for about $6. That chicken salad spoiled me-- I haven't been able to find anything better, and until recently I never tried to recreate it.<br />But, there is hope. For my wedding I received <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cook-Everything-Completely-Revised-Anniversary/dp/0764578650/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280893903&sr=8-1">How to Cook Everything</a>, which is in my humble opinion the BEST covers-all-the-basics cookbook ever. And I've been attempting recipes I was too intimidated to try before. One evening (yes, I admit to being a late night cooker ;) I decided I WOULD make a good chicken salad.<br /><br />And, I think I did. Let me know whatcha think.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/images/526_sonoma_chicken_salad.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/images/526_sonoma_chicken_salad.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div>INGREDIENTS:<br /><ul><li> 3 cooked chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces<br /></li><li>1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped- about 3/4 cup</li><li> 2 onions, finely chopped</li><li>1/2 c seedless grapes, cut up</li><li>pecans (if you want nuts)<br /></li><li>3/4 c mayonnaise</li><li>3 T <a href="http://wildoliveshoot.com/?p=1120"> cole slaw dressing</a> (<span style="font-style: italic;">click the link to see my favorite homemade recipe</span>)<br /></li><li>1 teaspoon each- paprika and seasoning salt</li><li>pinch ground pepper</li></ul>DIRECTIONS:<br /><br />Mix. (<span style="font-style: italic;">Not too hard, huh?</span>) Serve on lettuce, in avocado slices, on toasted bread, french bread, pita, crackers, croissants, whatever :)<br /><br />So there ya have it, simple simple simple. And even yummier. Shalom~Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-77205909609953521852010-08-02T08:00:00.000-07:002010-10-13T16:53:53.754-07:00Kosher Menu Plan Monday #1<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">We are a Scripturally Kosher family. Our diet is guided by the food laws in Leviticus & Deuteronomy. I do my best to make both healthy and well-rounded food choices for my family, but this is a new process, and I am not infallible. Our family continues to grow in our faith and learning.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">You may not notice any change in most of our meals, as the changes are slight, however, there are some things to be noted. I use kosher salt or sea salt. We do not eat pork (or products containing anything made from a pig), and shrimp, lobster or any other bottom-feeding sea creature. All of these things we had grown accustomed to eating, some were certain family member’s favorites, but we are adjusting, and I especially (as the main grocery shopper and cook) enjoy learning creative, healthy ways to cook.</span><br /><br /><u><b>YOM RISHON (Sunday)</b></u><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">BREAKFAST:</span> <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/overnight_challah_french_toast">challah french toast</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">LUNCH:</span> meatball subs<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">DINNER:</span> beef hotdogs w/ chili, breadsticks<br /><br /><u><b>YOM SHENI (Monday)</b></u><b></b><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">BREAKFAST:</span> <a href="http://oldfashionedliving.com/biscuits.html">baking powder biscuits</a> with pb, honey or jam<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">LUNCH:</span> “Mark-aroni & cheese” (my brother's yummy recipe)<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">DINNER:</span> lasagna, garlic bread<br /><br /><b><u>YOM SH’LISHI (Tuesday)</u></b><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">BREAKFAST:</span> apples and cinnamon oatmeal<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">LUNCH:</span> <a href="http://www.ehow.com/print/how_2251880_make-corn-dogs.html">homemade corn dogs</a>, tater tots<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">DINNER:</span> bbq chicken, baked potato, green bean casserole<br /><br /><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">YOM REVI'I (Wednesday)</span></u><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">BREAKFAST:</span> <a href="http://dixonhomestead.com/rachel/?p4202">Homemade cinnamon rolls</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">LUNCH:</span> quiche<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">We do not use ham. Instead try veggies, turkey or beef, potatoes, cheese- I will put my recipe up soon but I use turkey sausage, onions, mozzarella, and mushrooms.</span><br />carrots with <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1815,144167-252207,00.html">homemade ranch dressing</a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">DINNER:</span> roast beef & cheese melts, tomato soup<br /><br /><u><b>YOM CHAMISHI (Thursday)</b></u><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">BREAKFAST:</span> homemade granola and yogurt<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">LUNCH:</span> chicken fingers and fries<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">DINNER:</span> tacos<br /><br /><u><b>YOM SHISHI (Friday)</b></u><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">BREAKFAST:</span> blueberry pancakes & eggs<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">LUNCH:</span> chicken salad w/ grapes (**my favorite- let me know if you are interested in the recipe & I'll post it)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">SHABBAT DINNER:</span><br />-<a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/chickenspaghettirecipes/r/bln129.htm">Chicken spaghetti </a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">I sometimes substitute fresh diced tomatoes, green peppers & onions for the cans of tomatoes & green chilis called for in the recipe. The chilis create a spicier dish. I like the taste of both equally, but prefer using fresh veggies.</span><br />-<a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/challah">challah</a><br />-salad<br />-apple pie with <a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_pie_crust-print-photo/">this crust</a><br />Learn how to <a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_a_lattice_top_for_a_pie_crust/">make a lattice top</a>.<br /><br /><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">YOM SHABBAT</span></u><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">BREAKFAST:</span> challah french toast (*<span style="font-style: italic;">prepared ahead of time</span>)<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">LUNCH:</span> tuna noodle casserole (<span style="font-style: italic;">*prepared ahead of time</span>)<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">DINNER:</span> leftovers :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-62104640335881598832010-06-24T20:59:00.000-07:002010-06-24T21:15:49.497-07:00Thankful Thursday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/eph2810/TTButton.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 160px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/eph2810/TTButton.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I am thankful for many, many of HaShem's blessing this week. I am constantly amazed how I can feel so blessed when nothing the world considers a blessing has occurred, even when disaster comes (worldly and personal disaster), even when I feel like the world is crumbling down, when I've failed. The peace that comes with abiding in the Lord is unmatched, and even to have experienced once is enough blessing for a lifetime. And He wants us to abide in him for eternity? That is almost unfathomable.<br /><br />I am thankful for the friends I have, the ones who share my beliefs and the ones who question it out of love. Edifying conversations, heartfelt words, and a little healthy debate will always be met with appreciation. I am so tired of arguing for argument's sake, with comments doused with pride, which result only in anger. For my friends who care enough to ask, to question and then to listen, I thank you.<br /><br />I am thankful for my husband, who is different than me in every conceivable way, who challenges me on a daily basis to be a better mom, wife and woman. I am thankful for my boys, who inspire me to be that mom, who taught me about love, and who are absolutely a blessing from my Father :)<br /><br />I am thankful for my renewed crafting passion. I love yarn. I love fibers. I want to own sheep. I haven't felt this rejuvenated in a long time, PTL!<br /><br />It has been a crazy week, perhaps more in my mind than in my house, but realizing (again) you've mixed up your priorities and feeling convicted to change things is never a fun process. But, YehHowWey is good, and He is full of grace. For that I am truly thankful!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648261117667588465.post-60097268748941920052010-06-06T18:05:00.000-07:002010-06-06T19:00:58.719-07:00this week, by subject<span style="font-size:130%;">Wanna know what we have planned for this week at school???<br /><br />SUBJECTS WE DO TOGETHER:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hoshanarabbah.org/parshiot.html#parshiot_studies"><b>Torah Explorers</b></a><b> for this week's portion: "<a href="http://www.torahportions.org/this-portion.html?portion=Korach">Korah</a>" קורח </b>{Numbers 16:1-18:32, 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22, John 9-12}<br />--I have been so enjoying studying Scripture this way. Each week we read a "<a href="http://www.hoshanarabbah.org/parshiot.html#parshiot_studies">portion</a>" comprised of the Torah ("Law"), Haftorah ("Prophets") & Brit Chadasha ("ReNEWed Testament"). Torah Explorers is exactly what it claims to be: "A Torah Study Guide for the Young & Young at Heart". Sometimes I am overwhelmed with the sheer amount of information in certain chapters (sometimes books) in the Old Testament, and spent much of my initial devotional time focused on "easier" (*teehee, yeah right!) to understand chapters in the Renewed Testament. Torah Explorers has been a crucial guidemap to making sense of it, and oh the treasures contained within!!!! I always thought the Bible contained tons of information, but every week I am so in awe of the blessings of wisdom it contains. It all weaves together in an awesome and unparalleled way! Even the boys are picking up pearls of wisdom and making connections. :D<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hebrew</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">alphabet & days of the week</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This Country of Ours</span> {US History} <a href="http://librivox.org/this-country-of-ours-part-1-by-he-marshall/">audio</a> & <a href="http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/marshall/country/country.html">text</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">CHRISTIAN:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Writing Strands</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Singapore Math</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vocabulary</span><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Number-Stars-Lois-Lowry/dp/0440227534/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275874784&sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Number the Stars</span></a> {independent reading}<br />--My brother's copy {which was originally mine from 4th grade, but then he wrote his name on it ;P} I remember this book having a stringent impact on me as a young girl. I think dear Christian would be more interested in it if the protagonist was a girl, but I look forward to the discussions...<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">KEEGAN:</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Writing Strands</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Singapore Math</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Giggler-Treatment-Roddy-Doyle/dp/0439163005/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275875056&sr=1-1">The Giggler Treatment</a><br />--I chose this one for Keegan, but it a far lighter book than Christian's. He's never been too big on chapter books, so I am trying to ease him into them by appealing to his comic side. I'll let you know how it goes...<br /><br />As always, this is not a hard and fast plan. I try to stay away from those, as I want to keep open to YHVH, who often has other ideas for me. I do think it is important to have an outline, at least it is for me, so that I do not flit around from one thing to another, and so I have a reference point when I get off track.<br /><br />May you have a blessed week. . .Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3