April over at 10:15 on a Saturday Night tagged me with a word association meme. So here it goes (and yes, I know I am a little touched;).
Guitar – String
Paper – Cut
Laundry – Shute
Shoe – String
Slap – Stick
Here are my words:
Math
School
Parent
Chocolate
Steak
Oh, who to tag….. Tangee at Expressions of Me and Pat at Two Blonde Boys. Anyone else want to play? Just let us know in the comments.
One of the expensive things about homeschooling is that we don’t get good group rates for many of our outings. So I always on the lookout for a good deal on activities. So September 30th is National Museum Day. What does that mean? Many museums around the country will have free entry on that day. I am so excited because our own Fresno Metropolitan Museum is listed! You must print out a Museum Day “Card” that will give admission for 2 people.
One of the added benefits? While researching my local museums participation, I found out that they have free admission the first Thursday of every month from 5pm -8pm!
*A note for Fresnans: The Met has a temporary location at Tulare and Van Ness while they are doing renovations.
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Theodore Gray who co-founded Wolfram Research (makers of Mathematica) has made a cool Wooden Periodic Table Table. Go check it out and if you love it, you can order a neat poster.
Both Family Jules and Two Babes and a Brain have asked where everyone was the morning of September 11, 2001 so I decided to add my own experience.
The NerdFamily was then residing in San Jose with only 1 Nerdling, who was then only 2 months old. I was getting us ready to go out shopping with a friend and NerdDad was in the shower getting ready for work. I turned on the TV to Fox News and I was very puzzled about was going on. I called out to NerdDad and said, “It looks like someone flew into the World Trade Center”. He told me that I needed to make sure I was on Fox News and not on a movie channel (we had Dish back then). Then he said it was probably some hoax they were reporting on. Then he came down stairs and we were glued to the TV for about a half hour. I admit it, then I turned off the TV for a few hours. I have lived through the OJ Simpson chase, the first Gulf war, the Oakland/SF earthquake in ’89 and then Northridge. I learned a long time ago that watching everything doesn’t really mean more truth or reporting. I waited until someone actually knew what was happening. I must admit that I was numb and emotional at the same time.
Now looking back I still am sad but looking at the television and all the misinformation out there, I still don’t watch much of the coverage. I wish and hope that everyone will learn the lessons that history has given us. Also, what if you had been in the towers? Do you know where you would be now? I am sure that all those people felt that there was plenty of time to determine their salvation and relationship with God but in a moment it was all gone. Take this time to get right with God and know where you will spen eternity. All you need to do is have faith that Christ came and died for your sins.
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I have been inspired to post my favorite kitchen gadget so here it goes…. It is the Pampered Chef Probe Thermometer. I (and NerdDad) love it for so many reasons. First, it is a standard timer. It will also tell you how much over the time is (let us say that you don’t get to it right away). But my favorite thing about it is the probe. It can be placed in the meat raw, then placed in the oven. You set the timer to go off when it hits the desired temperature (that you set). This makes absolute perfect meat.
A sidenote: Pampered Chef is not selling this right now but have seen other such thermometers in stores.
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Check out Carnival of Homeschooling Week 36 over at Why Homeschool. There are a lot of great posts all within a Labor Day theme!
Grandparent’s Day is on September 10th this year and it is a great opportunity for a unit study! Here are some resources for you to use.
Before you jump into all the fun crafts and activities, you need to learn all the history and a family tree to see how we got here. Then we can do a little language games with a word search and crossword puzzle. Then you can so a simple poem using a form all about the greatness of grandparents (older children would not need a form). Then you can go to foreign language and geography. Here is a great list of ways to say Grandma and Grandpa. Pull out a map and have your kids match them up!
* Poland — Babcia and Dziadek,
* Germany — Oma and Opa,
* India — Nana-ji and Nani-ji,
* Korea — Halmonee and Halabujee,
* Greece — Ya-ya and Pa-pu,
* Japan — Oba-chan and Oji-chan,
* China — Popo and Gong-gong,
* Italy — Nonna and Nonno,
* Israel — Savta and Saba,
* Cuba — Abuelita and Abuelito.
Then we get to the crafts and the presents! First up is this great Grandparents Survival Kit that is thoughtful and adorable. Apples 4 the Teacher has great printable cards and pictures that are perfect for little ones to use. Then Crayola has great crafts, card, activities and even full lesson plans all listed on one page just waiting to be used.
Go, learn and enjoy!
I have been tagged by Reckless Abandon for my first meme (actually 2 memes). So here is goes!
One book that changed your life:
(Obviously the Bible) A Woman After God’s Own Heart
One book that you’ve read more than once:
Any decent book that I own but to narrow it down… Shel Silverstein’s A Light in the Attic
One book that you’d want on a desert island:
An Island to Oneself: Six Years on a Desert Island
One book that made you laugh:
Anything by Erma Bombeck
One book that made you cry:
Christy
One book that you wish had been written:
A book following up on Christy
One book you couldn’t put down:
Blink
One book you are currently reading:
Confessions of a Reformission Rev.: Hard Lessons from an Emerging Missional Church (The Leadership Network Innovation)
One book you’ve been meaning to read:
If It’s Not Close, They Can’t Cheat: Crushing the Democrats in Every Election and Why Your Life Depends on It
5 Things In My Purse:
(My current ourse is little so essentials only)
1. Wallet
2. Cell Phone
3. Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer
4. Package of Tissues
5. House Keys
***EDIT I forgot a couple
5 Things in my closet:
1. My clothes
2. My Shoes
3. My Wedding Dress
4. Rubber Stamps
4. Yarn
5 Things in my vehicle:
1. Cooking Light Magazine
2. Box of Tissues
3. An Empty Starbucks Cup
4. Children’s Books
5. Stroller
5 Things in my freezer:
1. Votive Holder (to clean out wax)
2. Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies
3. Cooked Hamburger
4. Tri-tip
5. Ice Pack
Now who to tag, who hasn’t already been tagged…. Expressions of Me, Two Babes and a Brain (Both Babes, please), GOP Vixen, Spunky, and both Cates at Why Homeschool
Don Marsh Presents
America’s Choice 30
Publisher: Cool Springs Records
Franklin, TN
I recently received a copy of the America’s Choice 30 CD and loved it. The CD is full of worship music that is currently popular in most churches. The music was full in sound with an orchestra backing up a great group of singers. My kids and I could automatically begin singing along. As an alto singer I struggle with finding a worship CD that is even close to being mid-range (vs designed for sopranos) but America’s Choice 30 hits the mark. It was upbeat and an overall wonderful experience. I give this a 5 out of 5!
*I received this CD as a gift to review for Active Christian Media!
Hi everyone! It is Carnival of Pregnancy time. So gather ’round to see our offerings.
First up is a program (not a blog post) that just seems awesome. It is Operation Special Delivery that provides doulas to mothers whose military husbands are oversees (or otherwise deployed). To quote their website as to why:
Why military moms? Because OSD believes that no one should give birth without support, especially the women who are giving birth while these fathers are making such a great sacrifice for our country and our freedom. We just want to try to give back in appreciation.
Thanks to Home Sweet Home for the tip.
Joy in the Morning has a great post on how making cloth diapers will be part of her homeschooling curriculum this year in Homeschooling and Diapers. Let’s talk Babies has a helpful post on when your child becomes a sibling.
This concludes this week’s Carnival. The next carnival will be out September 7th! Please go to Blog Carnival and share your (or someone else’s) stories of pregnancy!
