North Laurel Home & School

Day #108 & 109- History, Nature Study, Home Ec, Science, and P.E.

2012-01-31T17:26:00.001-05:00

Monday I worked until 4pm and the kids did…nothing Well, that isn’t entirely true. They read. A lot. Percy Jackson books mostly. Would that count as historical fiction? They are well versed by now in mythology. It was a pretty ‘lost’ day in regards to school. We watched a show on the Greeks. More ‘history’ Today, Tuesday, really hasn’t been much better. We did some grocery shopping and the

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Home Economics

2012-01-30T07:30:00.000-05:00

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion! Home Economics This isn't just for girls! FCH Handbook- although

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Computers

2012-01-29T18:55:00.000-05:00

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion! Computers Microsoft- The link will take you to lesson plans that are

The Highlights (1/27/12)

2012-01-28T13:53:00.001-05:00

In my life this week……just illness, mostly…such fun. In our homeschool this week…Monday {day 103} was by far the absolute best day of this week- in terms of schooling. In other things, well, perhaps yesterday was. It’s difficult to say this week. I was sick (just feeling mostly normal today- one week later), Lee and Fox both felt sick one day and dh is as bad as I was, now that I feel better.

Spelling City

2012-01-28T10:33:00.001-05:00

I’m super excited. I’m ecstatic, actually. Do you know why? I've been given a premium membership to VocabularySpellingCity.com for a candid, personal, online review. VocabularySpellingCity.com helps students study word lists using 25 different learning activities such as MatchIt Sentences, HangMan, and Word-O-Rama. Parents can create their own spelling lists, find published lists already

Current Events: Week of 1/23–1/27

2012-01-27T16:02:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! It's time for your Current Events of this week! We’ve only really got one worthwhile (meaning it doesn't have to do with politics; no one wants to listen to that! ;) ) story today… Planning on going on a cruise? Well, I wouldn’t be so sure about doing that… The Costa Concordia ran aground near Italy after the ship’s captain decided to go off course to show off the expensive boat. (

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Bible

2012-01-26T07:15:00.000-05:00

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion! Bible Bible Study Program- Site offers 117 free bible study packets,

Day #104- Could Have Used A Substitute Teacher

2012-01-25T09:49:00.001-05:00

Monday I posted the goals for the day and I’m happy to put here that all were accomplished {with the exception of dishes- the sink wasn’t quite fixed}. Yesterday, although there were goals, I didn’t post anything here because well, I was on the couch almost all day with a fever and just being sick. It was a day that a substitute teacher would have been nice to have. As it turned out only a few

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling -Art

2012-01-25T08:42:00.000-05:00

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion! Art Drawspace- This site offers over 200 free lessons on drawing,

To Do List: Monday (one day at a time!)

2012-01-23T11:06:00.001-05:00

Being sick sure makes life difficult! We didn’t go to church on Sunday because I’ve been sick since Friday and my dh wasn’t feeling good either. The kids are still their usual selves, fortunately. Instead of just lying around all day, {I sat around all day instead} I attempted to get the week’s schedule done. I succeeded. Today there is a lot that the kids have to do. My dh asked me on Saturday

Sticks and Stones…and Words

2012-01-21T12:24:00.001-05:00

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Chant that a few times and we’re good. We are protected from the worst that can be hurled at us. {No we’re not.} Stress, anger, and a myriad of other emotions can make us say things that we wouldn’t otherwise say {although we may think them}. Once they are out, they cannot be taken back. After a few days of being tried {

What, It’s Friday? Weekly Wrap-Up & Homeschool Mother’s Journal

2012-01-20T15:23:00.001-05:00

I’m always at a loss…I never seem to know what day it is anymore! Fully intending to get on here and write up what’s been going on during the week …and I just now get to it…on Friday. In our homeschool this week…Today is the 102nd day of school {wow}. It’s not been a very good week for school but not so bad otherwise. Just a quick run down of school related things: Lee:Bible: Reading (Deut. 30

Books, books, books…What I Want to Read

2012-01-17T18:11:00.001-05:00

I am determined {very very much so} to read a lot this year. The Goodreads challenge last year was a good push but I started late in the year and then forgot about it. I ended up reading 25+ books in 2011. This year I want to read at least double that! On my list so far: Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Pride & Prejudice by Jane

Current Events: Week of 1/9-1/13

2012-01-16T16:35:00.001-05:00

Hey guys, been a while! I was on break, and you know how that can be! ‘Kay…! Let me say this: You DO NOT want to go to Iran!! Seriously! There’s a guy, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, who’s American and was in Iran. Well, he got arrested, and is being accused of being part of the CIA! He was part of the military, but he says he’s not part of the CIA. Amir says he was just visiting family in Iran! If he can

The Chasing Mona Lisa Giveaway & Party

2012-01-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

Win an iTouch SPY Pack in the Chasing Mona Lisa Giveaway from @triciagoyer @mikeyorkey! Chasing Mona Lisa is the continuing tale of Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler (first introduced in The Swiss Courier). This time the due are on a relentless quest to save the most famous painting in the world - the Mona Lisa. You can help Gabi and Eric with your very own spy pack when you enter The Chasing

Chasing Mona Lisa- LitFuse Blog Tour

2012-01-16T04:00:00.000-05:00

It is August 1944 and Paris is on the cusp of liberation. As the soldiers of the Third Reich flee the Allied advance, they ravage the country, stealing countless pieces of art. Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring will stop at nothing to claim the most valuable one of all, the Mona Lisa, as a post-war bargaining chip to get him to South America. Can Swiss OSS agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler

Finally Friday! Weekly Wrap-Up & Homeschool Mother’s Journal

2012-01-14T12:02:00.001-05:00

In my life this week… …was mostly good experiences. Work went well this week. Thought the first week I wouldn’t make it. They are totally unorganized and the office that I work at is neglected by upper management. Fortunately my coworkers are quite nice and only a few customers are jerks rude. In our homeschool this week… …went quite well although I was not here in the mornings three days.

Walgreens and Express Script

2012-01-14T00:02:00.001-05:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Walgreens is just down the road from me. Actually there are a few of them within a 10 mile radius of where I live. Something that I have always gone to Walgreens for is the pharmacy (among other things). Recently, there has been some changes to contracts that were held

Book Review: What A Son Needs From His Dad

2012-01-13T16:50:00.001-05:00

What A Son Needs From His Dad by Michael A. O’Donnell, PhD.ISBN: 978-0764209697Publisher: Bethany HouseRetail: $9.99 Michael A. O’Donnell served on the National Council of Family Relations, presented internationally acclaimed research on adolescence and is a headmaster of a Christian school. This book takes the experience and expertise of O’Donnell and puts it in the hands of those who need it-

Best of Both Worlds

2012-01-13T14:57:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Wm Rowe Living further away from the hustle and bustle of city living isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There are times when I drive into the city and imagine what life would be like living in a swanky high-rise condo overlooking the city’s skyline. There would be access to amazing night life and wonderful restaurants without having to even get into the car. Big cities offer amazing

Homeschool.com’s Top Sites for 2012

2012-01-13T08:51:00.001-05:00

I’ve followed Homeschool.com for a few years- even before we started homeschooling. I love their top sites list each year. Have a look at this years top sites {if you want to}- there might be new places and resources to be found! Homeschool.com Top Sites of 2012 Here are a few of my ‘new’ finds from that list: Pete’s Power Point Station- through power point presentation, teach/learn any

Second “Independent” Day… Day #96

2012-01-12T20:10:00.001-05:00

This is my second week of work and our first week back to school. Actually the school portion has gone surprisingly well. The kids have been doing well with their independent work. For the most part. I did find some discrepancies in what was recorded as done and what was actually done. But when called to their attention, they quickly made it right. Tomorrow is Friday and I work for four hours.

Day #95 ... 85 Days to Go!

2012-01-11T21:07:00.001-05:00

Lee:Bible: Reading (Duet. 28), verse (Colossians 3:1-14)Math: Life of Fred Beginning Algebra (Lesson 102)History/Geography: Wes. Civ. (page 358-360)Language Arts: Excellence in Literature (compare and contrast of The Purloined Letter by Poe and The Diamond Necklace by Maupassant)Foreign Language: First Form Latin (Lesson 24, worksheet 4); Greek (Lesson 31)Gov’t/Economics/Civics/Logic: Whatever

A New Way to Follow Blogs

2012-01-11T19:33:00.001-05:00

Follow my blog with Bloglovin With the disappearance (as I understand it) of Google Friend Connect on none blogger blogs soon, I wondered how I would follow all those none blogger blogs I love so much. Enter Bloglovin. I was over at Growing for Christ and I see she has a Bloglovin widget. Being a wordpress blog, the GFC is missing. Thanks, Sarah So if you would like to follow my blog a way

There Is Absolutely No Advice in This Post

2012-01-11T15:15:00.001-05:00

In light of the New Year, there’s new resolutions. New goals… All admirable, to be sure. Weight loss, drawing closer to God, more organization, friendlier demeanor, better housekeeping, more activities outside the home, better person, etc. {Yada, yada, yada.} How are your goals coming along? I’ll share some of how my goals are shaping up {lol, weight loss is one of mine- no pun intended- well,