A cool place to hang out and learn great Ideas. The Song Now Playing: Surfin' USA by Beach Boys........................ If you would like this song on your blog visit www.starlightmks.com http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Thu, 8 Sep 2005 17:00:00 -0500 Thu, 8 Sep 2005 17:00:00 -0500 On the bottom right of all the crafts will be a sign. Here is what they mean: B: Beginner I: Intermediate A: Advanced AS: Adult Supervision Recommended B/I: Beginner/Intermediate I/A: Intermediate/Advanced This is the recommended age: Beginner: Ages 6-9 Intermiadiate: 10-13 Advanced: 14 & up If you have a question feel free to comment and we will try to get back to you.                                                                   Thanks,                                                                           P.T.     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/23465/ Thu, 8 Sep 2005 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/23465/ Build a Pocket Purse   What You Need: An Old pair of Jeans or Shorts Snaps RickRack Beads Any other decorating utensils Needle and thread (used for sewing) DIRECTIONS:   1. Cut out both pockets of the Jeans/Shorts. 2.Put them back to back with the outside on the outside and sew them together. 3. Put on the snaps on the top (So you can snap it shut) 4. Cut out a strip of denim from the Jeans/Shorts and sew it on the top as a handle! 5. Last but definately not least - decorate it!   This Idea based on Tingrin's idea. Visit her at http://www.homeschooler.com/tingrin       I/A http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22874/ Tue, 6 Sep 2005 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22874/ Please comment on our craft Ideas so we know how you like them!                                                         Thanks,                                                                 P.T. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22871/ Tue, 6 Sep 2005 19:45:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22871/ Brazilian Lemonade   The condensed milk adds an unusual creamy touch to an otherwise classic lemonade recipe.  "This recipe for 'lemonade' actually uses limes. It is best served immediatly." Original recipe yeild: 4 servings   INGREDIENTS:   2 Limes 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbs. sweetend condensed milk 3 cups water ice 3 Lemons DIRECTIONS: Wash lemons and limes thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice into eight wedges. Place in a blender with the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice. Blend until liquified. Use a strainer to strain out the rinds and seeds. Serve over ice. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22868/ Tue, 6 Sep 2005 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22868/ Hi! We've been tagged! BUT - The questions are mostly adult questions - but we will try to answer them as best as we can: Here is My (Teagan's) Day:   8:30 AM: Me and my bros started school: We did Bible Time and today wasn't our day to do Journal so we skipped that and I did Math then a little bit of Spelling and then we had a snack break and I had Hot Chocolate while I read The Magna Charta for History then I finished spelling and did Writing Strands for Language time and then we had Egg Salad for lunch 1:00 PM: We finished up a 300 piece puzzle and I hopped on the computer!   Here are the questions and my answers: Q #1: Are you following any special diet right now? If so, what? A: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Q #2: What food do you love that others usually think is gross? A: I LOVE cooked Brocolli w/butter and salt (I also like it cooked with melted cheese!) and no one (at least kids) usually LOVES Brocolli! Q #3: How many magazines do you personally subscribe to? A: I get Highlightes for Kids - but my Great Uncle pays for it every year as a Christmas present. Q #4: What is your most favorite article of clothing, and how often do you wear it? A: I like this Blue shirt that says 'Bearly Listening' and has a picture of a Bear on it from Old Navy - because I LOVE Bears and I LOVE the color Blue! I wear it all the time! Q #5: Do either you or your husband still have clothes from High School or college hanging in your closet? If yes- do they still fit? A: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Firts of all I'm not even married yet!!!!! And second of all I'm not in Highschool yet - let alone College!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Q #6:  What book are you reading right now? A: I am reading Book #28 Mandie and Jonathons Predicament from The Mandie Series - I am also reding Book #1 Meet The Ponytail Girls from the Ponytail Girl Series and let me tell you both of those series are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Q #7:  Name an odd thing you have on your kitchen or bathroom counter. A: My parents have a clock on there Bathroom counter.   If your name is: myPage or Alaska0Girl then you've been tagged! (I am going to change the questions a little bit though since we are tagging kids - and not grown-ups anymore)   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22815/ Tue, 6 Sep 2005 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/22815/ If you have any craft ideas please post a comment. In the comment please put the directions on how to do the craft and what supplies are needed to do the craft and we would be glad to post it!. Note: If there is an error or something in it that we can't understand and there is now way to reach you we will not be able to post it. (So please tell us how to reach you.)                                         Thanks,                                                 P.T. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/20617/ Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:10:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/20617/  Build A Friendship Bracelet or Necklace   You will need: Scissors 3 different colors of thread Tape End peices (Optional)   Instructions:   1. Measure out the thread for the right length and cut them. 2. Tape down the 3 strands and braid them all together 3. If you would like to attach end pieces do so otherwise tie the ends    If you have a question please post a comment and in the comment please tell us how we could contact you (email address, username/blogname etc.)                                                                                                                                                B                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/20615/ Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/20615/ Welcome To Best Friend Academy   Hi! Our names are Teagan and Page. We are Best Friends (of course you    probablly know that by now) We are both 11 years old. We have known each   other for 5 years! Later on we will post creative Ideas for you and your buddy to try out!                - P.T. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/17992/ Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:06:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/BFFGirls/17992/