I am looking for good websites and books that describe HOW to do a science project, with ideas for projects and step-by-step guidance on how to research, write, display, and enter contests, etc.If you have any suggestions, please let me know! I'll add all the ideas to my homeschooling website's ... Read More about Science Projects?
So You Want to Be a Writer?
I meet lots of people who have a book idea in the back of their minds. Maybe they've always wanted to get it down onto paper, but they don't know how. It sounds like an impossible challenge! I still consider myself a beginning writer, but the following books and websites have been helpful to me. ... Read More about So You Want to Be a Writer?
Curriculum and Planning with No Money
Anne, do you know of any tips or curriculum ideas for those in these tough times? My husband has been out of work since February, and I'm wondering what curriculum to buy (especially for my 10th grader who needs to do Biology and Spanish) and still give my children a good education.I may have ... Read More about Curriculum and Planning with No Money
Quick, Homemade Seasonings
I'm too fussy about added natural flavors, MSG, citric acid, and other junk, to want to buy store-bought seasoning packets, but I'm also too BUSY not to have something easy on hand.My solution for spaghetti, pizza, tacos, and more is to purchase individual spices (usually from Frontier Co-op) ... Read More about Quick, Homemade Seasonings
Practical Planning for a New School Year
I know summer is only half over, but my brain is certainly gearing up for the new school year. I really love to plan and make lists, so I think this is fun. However, summer days go by quickly, and planning a school year is a big job—so it takes me several weeks to get it all done.I'm a big fan ... Read More about Practical Planning for a New School Year
Handling Things in a Large Family
I've been asked "How do you handle everything with so many kids" so many times recently that I thought it would be fun to write a blog post about it. Then I saw this question repeated in a yahoo group today, and so, yup, it's time to write that blog post!The fact of the matter for me is that I ... Read More about Handling Things in a Large Family
Another favorite song…
Last Friday, I posted about one of my favorite songs. Well, today, I have a NEW favorite to tell about. It's new to me, as of this summer, but probably some of you have known about it for awhile.It's called "Speak, O Lord," and it's written by Keith and Kristin Getty, and it's on their album "In ... Read More about Another favorite song…
DAYBOOK ENTRY FOR MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009…
Outside my window… It's sunny and pleasantly warm. Honestly, I've lived a lot of places, and I think Minnesota has the BEST weather in the entire country!I am thinking… how much I'll miss my husband (and oldest son) this week while they're away at camp together. Will Saturday ever come?I am ... Read More about DAYBOOK ENTRY FOR MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009…