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Our Homeschool

Nick - Age 9, 4th Grade
  1. Ray's Primary Arithmetic
  2. McGuffey's Second Reader
  3. All About Spelling Level 3
  4. Copywork
  5. Prima Latina I (Latin)
  6. Typing Instructor for Kids
James - Age 6, Kindergarten
  1. Ray's New Primary Arithmetic
  2. McGuffey's Primer
  3. Peterson Directed Handwriting
  4. All About Spelling Level 1
  5. Rime to Read (Phonics Readers)
  6. Explode the Code 1 1/2 (phonics)
Together we do:
  1. Johannes Vermeer Picture Study
  2. Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers by John Burroughs
  3. Indoor Science Experiments and Outdoor Nature Study
  4. Stories of the Civil War

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I have gone through so many watches over the years, and I figure my husband has gone through even more. I like to wear a watch, especially when I go out, but I’m okay if I don’t have one on. Jon, on the other hand, considers a watch like a shirt…essential. He [...]

Five for Five Meme

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2. hand lotion
3. cell phone
4. a drawing of arrows, chariots, horses, and the Tabernacle
5. fingernail clippers
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Book Review: The Unseen by T.L. Hines

I had the opportunity to review a book called The Unseen written by T.L. Hines and published by Thomas Nelson. The description from the back of the books says:
Lucas is a loner, but he’s never alone.
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Wednesday’s Weekly Weigh In #3

I’m sorry for the delay in posting this week’s Wednesday Weigh In. I was busy Tuesday preparing our taxes and didn’t get (or take) time to post yesterday either. So we’ll just go at it today!
Thank you to Jon, Kristine, and Leanne for joining in last week.

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The Certainty of Taxes

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(Nearly) Wordless Wednesday

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My Needs

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I have no idea what an STFU [...]

Review: Nana Star & Moonman

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Moonman is about 12″ high when [...]

Education Review: Critical Thinking

Though I’ve now seen their ads in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, when I first received two books from The Critical Thinking Company to review, I had never heard of them and had no idea what the books were for! Maybe you’re also unfamiliar with what Critical Thinking offers for your homeschool. I’m happy [...]