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Happy April Fool's Day!!

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0500

April Deals at TOS for Easter!!

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:07:00 -0500

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.

Caitlin's First B'day!!!

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:03:00 -0500

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.

Time for change?

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:52:00 -0600

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?

Catching up to do!

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:36:00 -0600

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!

Decorating the tree!

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:15:00 -0600

Christmas Cookies!!

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:26:00 -0600

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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Shape this chocolate cookie dough into a variety of shapes and make a variety of cookie shapes from one dough.

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Preparation time: 30 min Chilling time: 2 hrs Baking time: 7 min

Yield: 3 dozen cookies

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.

Thanksgiving 2008

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 21:10:00 -0600

What About Socialization? Dispelling the Myths

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 17:50:00 -0600

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?

Hubby questionaire

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:43:00 -0600

I posted this from my friend Marsha's site. I thought it really sweet to write about our hubbys.

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? The History Channel, South Park, or Discovery Channel.

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Greek Vinagrette

3. What's one food he doesn't like? Not sure...he's a great eater! Not picky at all.

4. You go out to the bar. What does he order? He might order a beer (one of those dark ones) but, probably just water with lemon.

5. Where did he go to high school? Chattanooga Valley High School, Flintstone,GA

6. What size shoe does he wear? 10ish

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Guns

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Tuna

9. What would he eat every day if he could? Chinese food

10. What is his favorite cereal? Cap'n Crunch or Raisin Bran

11. What would he never wear? Pink! No way!

12. What is his favorite sports team? Georgia Bulldogs!!

13. Who did he vote for? Not Obama.....

14. Who is his best friend? Me of course, but his best buddy is Brad Heath

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Put my cold feet on him when he is in bed all nice and warm.
16. How many states has he lived in? Just 2 that I know of...TN and GA

17. What is his heritage? Scottish

18. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what would it be? Chocolate

19. Did he play sports in high school? No, but he wanted to. His mom wouldnt let him

20. What could he spend hours doing? Play games, talk to friends, or watch movies

21. What's something cool about him? Everything! He is an amazing man. He is super smart, he is a real hero (it is what he does for a living) He loves helping people! He has such a big heart. He loves me with all his heart and is a wonderful dad.
Let me know if you end up doing this tag as well. I'd love to hear more about your hubs!