Apr. 1, 2009 - Happy April Fool's Day!!
Mar. 31, 2009 - April Deals at TOS for Easter!!
Here's a better-than-chocolate festive treat from The Old Schoolhouse© Magazine designed especially for you to help make your homeschool and Easter holiday
celebration a memorable and more meaningful occasion! Just click here to find out about these three, totally free, instant downloads.
Mar. 14, 2009 - Caitlin's First B'day!!!
My grand-daughter Caitlin will be 1yrs old on the 17th, St. Patrick's Day. But, we had her party yesterday. Here is a slideshow of her B'day party!
http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php?instanceid=134384202
Both of my grandkids are in this. Landon 16mos old, and Caitie 12mos old. Just wanted to share.
Feb. 20, 2009 - Time for change?
Hey there friends! Back in January 2008 I had this blog made over! Cute isn't it? I don't want to change a thing! My friend Ali Tefler from Mission Field Designs did it! If your blog could use a face lift or you are just ready for change, go by Mission Field Designs and let Ali spruce up your blog! Oh, and all her profits go to her adoption fund too, so you would be helping a family grow! What could be sweeter?
Jan. 26, 2009 - Catching up to do!
I can't believe I have neglected this blog so long! I have had a lot on my plate lately. I even forgot my mom's birthday! How sad is that? But, I am back at it. I think things are finally falling into place here. A lot of changes going on. My daughter Amanda moved out into her own apartment.*sniff* But, she is within walking distance so it's not too bad. I still babysit my granddaughter almost every day.
Our homeschool kind of bogged down after the holidays, but I am hoping to spice it up soon with some field trips with our local homeschool group.
On a more personal note, I got a new haircut! If you know me, you know I have long hair all the time. Well, not anymore! I cut it all off! And I love it! You can see my new pics of it HERE.
My husband also bought me my grain mill and stand mixer!! I am so excited. I am just waiting for the mill to ship!
Well, that is all I am going to post this morning. I will probably be on in a bit and post more. TTFN!
Jan. 1, 2009 - Year Three
Our blog has been rather dormant this past year. This New Year brings with it new direction as we follow God's lead. We have often held many classes for our children as well as other area homeschoolers. Now we are opening our own cover.
Of course it will be called none other than:
More info will be added soon!
Dec. 22, 2008 - Decorating the tree!
Dec. 19, 2008 - Christmas Cookies!!
This is my all time favorite Christmas cookie recipe! We have it every year!
I make them as thumbprint cookies with a candied cherry in the middle,
with white chocolate drizzled over top! YUM!! Share with me your favorite!
If you try these, let me know how you like them!
Merry Chritmas!!
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| 3/4 | cup sugar | |
| 3/4 | cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened | |
| 1 | egg | |
| 1 | teaspoon almond extract | |
| 1 2/3 | cups all-purpose flour | |
| 1/3 | cup unsweetened cocoa |
Combine sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; beat, gradually adding flour and cocoa and scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
Divide dough into thirds. Wrap each third in plastic food wrap; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).
Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough with floured hands, one-third at a time (keep remaining dough refrigerated), into 1-inch balls. Form balls into desired shapes (balls, squares, logs, etc.) or follow variations as directed below. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until set. (Surface may crack slightly.) Cool completely. Decorate as desired.
Recipe Tip
If you want to use a cookie press to form cookies, it is not necessary to chill dough before forming cookies.
Recipe Tip
Too much flour can make your cookies dry and crumbly. To measure flour, lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off with a straight edge.
VARIATIONS:
Nut Rolls: Shape dough into 2 to 3-inch logs. Bake as directed. Cool completely. Dip both ends of each cookie into melted chocolate chips, then in finely chopped nuts.
Surprise–Filled: Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Make depression in center of each cookie with back of teaspoon. Bake as directed. Cool completely. Fill with maraschino cherry half. Spoon melted vanilla milk chips over top of cookie.
Cut-Out Cookies: Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake as directed. Decorated as desired.
Dec. 7, 2008 - Thanksgiving 2008
Dec. 1, 2008 - What About Socialization? Dispelling the Myths
It’s the biggest question Homeschoolers get: What About Socialization?
In the new E-book from the folks at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine you will find answers to:
* What is socialization anyway?
* Is our home a viable answer?
* How do I shelter and protect while providing opportunities?
* How do I find good opportunities for my children to interact with others?
* How do I evaluate whether they are receiving enough or too much socialization?
* What are some ideas that will help me provide opportunities for my children?
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