The National Trust has many special events on at this time of year. There are craft fairs, a chance to take part in a Dickensian Christmas, lantern lit walks, carol singing and of course, the opportunity to visit Father Christmas. Have a look here to see if there's anything local to you.
Enjoy!
Sarah
This one if from a company called Timberdoodle who sell loads of really amazing resources. They have so many educational toys it is unreal! You can find some really cool things here and with the reduced prices it may make the shipping from the states worthwhile. - Deedee
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This is the best one! Don't miss this one whatever you do!!! This is a HUGE ebook giveaway that they do every year. There are TONS of great ebooks for FREE!!! (really, free, no strings, I promise!)
Two hints on this one are check through the list first and make a note of which ones you think you want. There are usually so many that it gets confusing after awhile. LOL! The second hint is to do this one first thing in the morning. This is a MUST! Every year this site seizes up and crashes due to the massive volume of downloads that day. We get the advantage of being able to do our downloads before most of the states has woken up. (See, sometimes the distance is an advantage!)
So mark your calendars to hit this site first thing on Saturday morning and get a load of free resources before the site gets busy - and best of all they are all FREE!!!! 
-Deedee
PS-10AM CST is 4pm our time in the UK. So this sale is running from 4pm Friday till 4pm on Saturday.
You simply can't afford to miss CurrClick's biggest event of the year, BLACK FRIDAY! HUNDREDS of TOTALLY FREE education resources! No Traffic, No Crowds, No Cost!
10:00 am CST Friday, Nov 27th through 10:00 am CST Saturday, Nov 28th.
Plus, get up to 50% off next semester's curriculum during our STOCKING UP YOUR SHELVES SALE!
Nov 27th at 10:00am CST through Tuesday, Dec 15th.
Another Black Friday deal for you guys that lasts until the first of December. - Deedee
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We are having a busy Thanksgiving here! Of course it is a 'normal' day for all those around us, so hubby is at work, Kay at college, and I have all four of my childminding kids at some point through the day! LOL! So much for a holiday huh? :o)
I have Little Miss Sunshine all day till 4pm, Goldilocks from 1pm and Jack and Jill from 3:30pm overnight. Goldilock's parents are coming to join us for Thanksgiving dinner at 6pm and we have invited a dear friend of ours from church because she has been so supportive of us during all this 'yucky' stuff and because she has always wanted to celebrate a Thanksgiving dinner!
So that makes six adults and 7 kiddos for dinner. I'm cooking the turkey on Wednesday and then keeping the meat warm in the slow cooker on Thursday. (too busy to roast it with everyone here!) Making pies on Wednesday too. Then only veggies to make on Thursday. Home made cranberry relish is already in jars on the shelf. One thing done - 4,689 more to go! LOL! Actually, it's not that bad. I have done it a few times on my own for a crowd so I know I can handle it with a little help. One guest is making the dinner rolls and another is making Apple pie, so that all helps. We just keep the rest simple.
Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving day everyone and enjoy the time with your families and friends - whatever you are doing for the day! - Deedee
For Today, Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Outside My Window... it is just becoming light, but we have gray skies and drizzle -- expecting a little rain throughout the morning. Was out earlier this morning with Elsa and it's a humid 47 degrees - very nice for this time of year. Today's normal hi/low is 35/21. There was a gray rabbit in our front yard just a little while ago.
I'm thinking...I have a "can-do" attitude. We have a busy week and I'm taking it head-on.
From the learning rooms...like I said, we have a busy week, so we will try to squeeze in some academics here & there, but mostly just the school of life. We are almost done in our studies of the American Revolution - was hoping to get it done by Thanksgiving, but will take just a little bit longer.
I am thankful for...my husband was playing on the floor with Elsa last night and Elsa came at him with her mouth wide open, like usual - just puppy play, and she got him with her teeth on his eyelid. Blood everywhere. I'm thankful it was just his eyelid and not his eye. He is okay & his eyelid looks much better this morning. A good reminder to us all that Elsa is going to be a good guardian dog.
From the kitchen...
M - Pancakes & Bacon
T - Pasta
W - Hot Dogs (I use Hebrew National)
TH - THANKSGIVING FEAST at In-Law's
F - Taco Salad
S - Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
S - Meatloaf
I am wearing... denim capris, navy fleecy top, sports socks, hair is in a pony.
I am reading... Thru the Bible Each Year: OT: Ezekiel; NT: I Peter, KJB;
Elsa doesn't give me much time to read lately, but I try to sneek in a little here & there - mostly web articles.
I am hoping... our Thanksgiving goes well - holidays with difficult people (mainly my mom) is always stressful.
I am creating... nothing right now, except getting a jump on Christmas this year. Have most of my shopping done and will start baking cookies this week.
I am hearing... the clock tick; my fingers bang on the keyboard; Amber is ironing.
Around the house & barn... my days are filled with (1) caring for puppy -- play & taking her outside so she doesn't get into trouble indoors; (2) cleaning up after puppy -- a non-stop job, esp. after we have been away for a few hours -- she trashes her pen from separation anxity I suppose; and (3) trying not to wake puppy lest I have to go back to #1 prematurely.
One of my favorite things... reading God's Word.
I am going... to do a little shopping today - DH's birthday is coming up.
A few plans for the rest of the week (besides school)...
M - shopping; cleaning; maybe horseback riding, but it's pretty wet right now
T - we have been asked by the nursing home to go on the bus with a few residents on an outting
W - clean house top to bottom; bake pumpkin pie
TH - Thanksgiving at In-Laws
F - Staying Home!!!
S - Quiet Family Time
S - Church & Family Time
A picture thought I am sharing with you...
Elsa is so helpful - she helps me off with my socks (umteen times a day).
(Yes, the paper shreds from her box get all over her fur & all over our socks and thus all over our house - but this too will pass).
She helps me sweep the floor (notice she has a few broom straws in her mouth - ready to drag it away)
She helps me scrub the floor (carrying away my ShamWOW).
With all this help, it's a wonder why I don't get anything done. :)
(Sorry, I won't be talking about puppy all the time - it's just what is consuming my life right now). Have a good day!!!
That's all for today!
Thanks for stopping! Have a Blessed Week!
Much thanks to our hostess Peggy for the Simple Woman's Daybook
I have just heard about this project on a home ed yahoo group which has been operational for at least a couple of years. It is called Potatoes for Schools. Although the material goes on about schools, several home educating families have been involved in the last few years. I have just registered with no problem. The registration deadline is Friday 5th Feb 2010.
The site says:
Potatoes for Schools offers a valuable learning experience where you can find out where potatoes come from, how they grow, what you can do with them and how they can make primary learning an exciting experience.
Get some real hands-on experience by taking part in the Grow Your Own Potatoes project. There are 12,000 free growing kits available for primary schools, containing Vales Emerald and Rocket seed potatoes.
The teacher’s centre includes lesson ideas to support the children’s activities; grow it, cook it, play it and colour it. There is also a whole range of worksheets available which cover science and other areas of the curriculum. The image library has sequences of images that can be used as part of a wide range of activities.
How about actually going to see where potatoes grow? The farm visit section contains advice and a farm database.
Hope this is of use to some of you!
Sarah
Here are the details of TOS's Schoolhouse Store's Black Friday Sale!
Black Friday Sale
You do NOT want to miss the Black Friday Sale in the Schoolhouse Store. There are four levels of gifts--wait until you see the wonderful goodies! Watch your email for details and visit the store November 25-29!
For Today, Monday, November 16th, 2009
Outside My Window... there is a beautiful bright blue sky and nothing but sunshine. We have a heavy white blanket of frost as it is only 23 degrees ~ expecting a high of 50. Today's normal hi/low is 40/24.
I'm thinking...gotta get going...I already feel a little behind this morning as puppy's 2 am and 4 am play sessions threw off my sleeping schedule.
From the learning rooms...still need to fill out our weekly school schedule, but this should be a normal full week of getting er done.
I am thankful for...good Christ-honoring Christian hymns and songs.
From the kitchen...
M - Lasagna
T - Soup & Corn Bread
W - Chicken
TH - Roast Beef
F - Pizza
S - Chow Mein Hotdish
S - Amber's Choice
I am wearing... black exercise capris, berry-colored fleecy top, sports socks, hair is in a pony.
I am reading... Thru the Bible Each Year: OT: Ezekiel; NT: Hebrews, KJB;
Haven't had much time to read lately, but catching various articles on prophesy; Sunday School handouts on cults (our current Sunday School lesson series); and holistic dog care.
I am hoping... to have a productive day/wk.
I am creating... need to get to a good fabric store so I can make the puppet theater. (I know, this has been up for how many weeks?). Haven't had much time to be creative.
I am hearing... the clock tick; my fingers bang on the keyboard; Amber is getting herself some breakfast and Anna is talking to Elsa (the puppy).
Around the house & barn... well, our house was nice and clean Friday morning - sorry you missed it. Now it will be a daily vacuuming & cleaning up around puppy area as we are tracking shredded paper all through the house. I'm trying my best to keep the house from smelling like a pet store.
One of my favorite things... visiting with my bloggy friends.
I am going... to stay home most of the week, woohoo.
A few plans for the rest of the week (besides school)...
M - Jeff took the day off to get the final fall chores buttoned up before it gets really cold. Today he is doing his annual moving of some of Pasture 1's fencing to make room for our sledding hill. He also has to get the heater in the horse stock tank; store the glass picnic table under the deck; and wash the windows on main floor and basement...but...he has been asked to help with a remodeling project at church so I'm guessing the windows won't get done. Meanwhile us girls will be doing school as usual; taking puppy out to play multiple times; laundry; mucking and perhaps riding horses -- a busy day!
T - repeat of Monday only Jeff will be at work
W - clean house; lead Awana Cubbies ~ a special Cubbie Bear Birthday Party
TH - Laundry; Amber has violin lesson
F - Nursing Home Ministry
S - Quiet Family Time
S - Church & Family Time
A picture thought I am sharing with you...
Today I'd like to draw your attention to my dear friend, Christina's, Etsy shop,
For His Glory Photography at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/forhisgloryphoto
I just love all of her Scripture prints and thought you might too.
That's all for today!
Thanks for stopping! Have a Blessed Week!
Much thanks to our hostess Peggy for the Simple Woman's Daybook
"Elsa"
and her pedigree name...
"Lady Elsa of Noble Heart"