I like them.  Although I don't know that I LOVE them.  My daughter seems to.  She's easy to please though!!  I also have Miquon Math......which I like too.  I already have LA Lifepac for next year......just trying to figure out what's best for each other subject. 

Right now we are reading 'A Cricket in Times Square'.  It's very cute.

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I found it....and I found it CHEAP!!!

Whoo hoooo

I love the used curriculum sites!!  What a blessing!!

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On curriculum.....ugh.

What's the best for grade 2 for each subject??

BESIDES Math-u-See Beckie.....lol

Anyone?  Anyone?

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The world must be spinning backwards!!!

I'm trying to keep up.

We're about to go read a chapter in our latest book....'The Little Princess'....I love that book!

I bought my 1st grade curriculum....the curriculum commando was totally not working for me....or them.  I'll buy 2nd and 9th grade soon.......I'm just looking for the best deal!  My dream is Lifepac for 2nd grade and Switched on Schoolhouse for 9th.

Any suggestions?

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Now....along with homeschooling some of my 6 and changing the diaper of some of my 6......and having a 15 year old!! I am also a full time student. I'm going to school to be an RN. I'm so excited....yet slightly overwhelmed. Next semester, I'm not taking this many classes.....lol I've ordered next years curriculum.....or at least some of it...... so, that is good news! Have a blessed day/week/month.....however long it takes for me to blog again!

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Beckies idea!

In a month of recipe necessity.....here's a good holiday one!

Dreamsicle Jello Salad

1. Combine the pudding, Jello and boiling water and dissolve completely.
2. Add the Mandarin Oranges (with juice).
3. Fold in the Cool Whip.

Use a big bowl!!!

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Click here for a great contest!

You could win a PINK digital camera!  Soooo cute

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Sweet & Spicy Kielbasa

1/2 cup brown sugar -- packed
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
1/2 small onion -- finely chopped
1 pound turkey kielbasa -- cut in 2" chunks
12 perogies

Combine brown sugar, mustard, & onion in crockpot, add
kielbasa, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and cook on
low heat 2-1/2 - 3 hours, stirring occasionally

During the last hour of cooking, add  Pierogies right to the pot.  I just baste them and mix
them right in.

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I am thankful for my two year olds nap time!

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Beckie's Idea!

 396427 -- ENCHILADA  CASSEROLE

 2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (I use 1 tsp.
   garlic powder)
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 to 3 tbsp. chili powder or to taste
Salt & pepper
8 flour tortillas
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 c. milk
2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded

 Brown beef, onion and garlic.  Add tomato sauce and chili powder; salt and pepper.  Heat thoroughly.  Spray crock pot with Pam.  Line with 2 tortillas.  Cover with 1/3 of meat mixture and cheese.  Layer 2 more times beginning with tortillas, meat mixture and cheese.  Top with 2 more tortillas.  Combine soup and milk.  Pour over top tortillas.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.  (Can also be baked in casserole dish in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.) 

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Check it out....

10 Book Giveaway!!!!

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My friend Beckie tagged the first eight people to comment on her blog with this "game" of Crazy Eights.....

I guess I'm in the first 8 and will go ahead and do it!!

8 things I'm passionate about:

1) Jesus

2) My family

3) Babies

4) Being non-judgemental

5) Worship music

6) Orphans

7)Depressed areas of the world

8) Divorce

8 things I want to do before I die:

1) Go on a cruise

2) Fall in love with my husband again

3) See my kids finish homeschooling with a bright future.

4) Hold grandbabies & at least one great-gbaby

5) Finish college

6) Visit my sister in NY

7) Spread the gospel without trepidation

8) Write a book

8 things I say often:

1) Whatever

2) I love you everyday (courtesy of Beckie)

3) Kevin ,no!

4) I'm so tired

5) Thank you, Jesus

6) You're so stinkin' cute

7) Girls!

8) Goodnight

8 books I've read recently:

1) Jeremiah

2) An Excellent Wife by Martha Pearce

3) My Sunday School class teaching guide.

4) Monster by Frank Peretti

5) Dandelion Seeds by Karen Kingsbury

6) Don't Let the Penguin Drive the Bus

7) Kids Bible Stories

8) Can't think of #8

8 songs I could listen to over and over:

1) I'll Fly Away by Jars of Clay

2) I Am by Jill Phillips

3) Martyrs & Theives by Jennifer Knapp

4) Wrap Me in Your Arms by Michael Gungor

5) Amazing Love by The Newsboys

6) Does Anybody Hear Her? by Casting Crowns

7) The Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns

8) Give Me Jesus by Jeremy Camp

8 things that attract me to my best friends:

1) Sense of Humor

2) Peaceful spirit

3) Having kids helps

4) Being a Christian

5) If they like to talk, that's good

6) If they like to play games/cards/whatever

7) Being reliable is nice

8) If they can put up with me!

8 things I've learned this past year:

1) My sister is on my side

2) Money is a bummer of a thing we have to have.

3) Gods choices are not always my choices....or even close sometimes.

4) It is sometimes easiest to bite my tongue

5) I like to walk

6) It's ok to be sad about having my tubes tied, even with 6 kids.

7) I'm seriously unorganized

8) Fleas are HARD to get rid of

I don't know if 8 people even visit my blog to be able to say the first 8 are tagged....but, it was fun and I'll just say if you want to....please do!

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Today I am truly thankful for my mom

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Already?

(oops.....that was a word)

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Already?

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Has anyone ever gone Curriculum commando?

I'm trying that with my K and my 1st grader.  I'm gathering stuff of the internet and from books I've collected throughout the year at yard sales, walmart and dollar stores.

Just wondering if anyone else had tried this......and if it worked?

Back to blogging, I hope to be anyway.

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ME!!!!

Maybe I can vow to do better......Maybe.....

Things are busy here.....the kids aren't as far along as I'd like.....mostly my 7th grader.....in fact, I'm thinking we'll just do 7th grade continued next year......I don't think it's homeschooling (as this is the first year)......I think it's rather his ADD and my lack of skill to deal with it and work WITH it.

My pregnancy is going well.  I'm already 22 weeks along.  Isn't that something how fast time can go?

Bloggingly yours,

Mel

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I'm not that dedicated of a blogger, I guess.

I can't always think of things to type about either.......and unless something interesting is happening.....I just don't know what to write.......

And in reality......I'm rarely at a loss for words.....lol

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So far.....Here is what is planned for our cookie tray this year.....

Peanut Brittle (Thanks Beckie!!)

Peppermint Almond Bark

Chocolate Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge

Cranberry Orange Bread

Banana Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Cornflake Wreaths

Mounds Candies

Chocolate Truffles

Cherry Nutballs

Chocolate Crinkles

Candy Cane Cookies

Russian Teacakes

and

Snickerdoodles

Whew....I'm tired just typing it.

ALSO for my FLASHBACK Friday......

I'm choosing to flashback to days when I actually slept!!! lol

Have a blessed weekend!!!

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