I’m so sorry that I’m taking so long to get the Lapbooking 101 files up here. June kind of exploded on me with everything going on and I just haven’t done it yet. Until now. Lapbooking ideas – what kinds of things to include (.pdf) Lapbooking links to get you started (.pdf) I still owe [...]
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Written By: Jodi on January 16, 2011 No Comment
Oh my goodness, our life was taken over by Lego! This year, both boys were on the Lego team for First Lego League. It seemed like our younger son was already on the team last year since he was at all the meetings, but this year it was official. Once again, they advanced to state [...]
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Written By: Jodi on June 8, 2010 No Comment
Do rabbits have paws or feet? I think paws. Anyway, as promised, I am happy to introduce you to the happy tenant of the rabbit hutch I built. Meet Smudge: Isn’t he cute?!? I should probably explain his name. Or maybe I should just show you. See the smudge on his side/back? He has one [...]
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Written By: Jodi on May 8, 2010 No Comment
So you want some brownies, but you’re out of vegetable oil. Or you don’t like using vegetable oil in general. Or you’re in the mood for cookies but want or need them to be quick and easy with minimal ingredients. Or you’re in the mood for brownies but they are too messy for your purposes. There are lots of reasons why you might want to make brownie cookies, but whatever your reason you really should try these!
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Written By: Jodi on April 30, 2010 No Comment
2 cups all-purpose flour (I swapped out 1/2 c. of white for unifine wheat flour) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup strawberry-flavor Nestle Nesquik powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs Pre heat oven to 375º F. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in [...]
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Written By: Jodi on March 13, 2010 One Comment
The term ‘healthier’ being relative…these are more healthy than the original recipe. I found this version over at Heavenly Homemaker. Apparently, she took a basic recipe and substituted some healthier ingredients. This version does have a little different taste to it, but it’s good! I enjoy it alone, but I think some vanilla ice cream [...]
Written By: Jodi on June 13, 2011
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If you’re here to find my notes on Lapbooking 101, they’re not here yet. :-) I’m hoping to get them pulled together and posted today, so look later and they should be here. I wanted to make sure you did find the right place for them if you looked today. While you’re waiting, go ahead [...]
Written By: Jodi on March 8, 2011
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In exchange for an honest review, we were given a free month of access to Time4Learning.com for our two sons. The time has come to let you know what we thought of it! As with most programs, there were some pros and cons. Overall, I thought it was a great system for children who enjoy [...]
Written By: Jodi on February 2, 2011
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I’ve been invited to try Time4Learning for one month in exchange for a candid review. My opinion will be entirely my own, so be sure to come back and read about my experience. Time4Learning offers standards-based language arts and math curriculum. Science,social studies and art lessons are provided as a bonus for most grades. Find [...]
Written By: Jodi on February 2, 2011
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I’m dying here, people. My week started off with a crazy bang and I’m still dealing with the consequences. You see, my Facebook account got hacked. You’ve maybe heard about these hackers who break into people’s Facebook accounts and pretend to be them, asking other Facebook friends for money. That’s the one I got hit [...]
Written By: Jodi on January 20, 2011
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So…I’m trying to come out of my shell and say ‘yes’ to things I would normally run away from. It’s been an interesting experiment that has worked out well for the most part. I’m being more social and learning to be more comfortable around people I don’t know all that well. It’s kind of a [...]
Written By: Jodi on January 16, 2011
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Oh my goodness, our life was taken over by Lego! This year, both boys were on the Lego team for First Lego League. It seemed like our younger son was already on the team last year since he was at all the meetings, but this year it was official. Once again, they advanced to state [...]
Written By: Jodi on June 8, 2010
No Comment
Do rabbits have paws or feet? I think paws. Anyway, as promised, I am happy to introduce you to the happy tenant of the rabbit hutch I built. Meet Smudge: Isn’t he cute?!? I should probably explain his name. Or maybe I should just show you. See the smudge on his side/back? He has one [...]
