Misc updates

We’ve been busy lately with projects. Right now they’re at the hardware store getting parts and picking up the boxes of flooring from Floorcraft. Soon the new floor will be in the house, even if it’s not properly installed yet. I’m excited!
The only thing left for me to pick out are the table legs and [...]

Creamy

At the end of October we joined a dairy co-op. That means we pay a fee to own a “share” of a dairy cow. In exchange, each share gets a gallon of real milk a week. We have one share.
Now, this costs about twice what milk does in stores. Still, it’s worth it right [...]

The Great Sock Hunt

Hmmm. No clean kids’ socks. I know it’s time to do laundry, but only 2 pair are in the basket. Where’s the others?
And so begins The Great Sock Hunt and Laundry Roundup today.
Behind the door. Under the bed. Under the sofa. Hey, this is a great way to teach prepositions !
There’s one hiding [...]

Old fashioned weekend

We shut off the power yesterday afternoon and have been having an old fashioned weekend. We had to turn the power back on this morning because it was -5F and we were concerned that without the heat tape, the water lines between the house and tank would start to freeze. We’re keeping other things off [...]

Winter Fun

Yesterday was the last day of our nice weather. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon. We took advantage of it. Since there was still no snow on the ground, we went sliding on a couple of ponds. The ice was 4-6 inches thick. This was Karen’s first time. She was pretty unsure of the idea [...]

Save 8 cents

I realize some companies are offering more discounts than others, but this sale was a real puzzler.
We were in Office Max tonight when we saw a paper shredder on sale. It was out in the aisle with a large sale sign. It listed the sale price then the amount of savings, 8 cents. Hmmm. Sure, [...]

Bible coloring book for sale

I’ve listed a new Bible coloring book for sale on E-bay. It’s Bible Pictures to Color by Rod & Staff. Great for free time or Bible activity/devotions for preschool and early elementary. There are 60 pages. Each page gives a short description as well as which verses it goes with.
This is a great coloring book. [...]

Updated blogroll

I updated my blogroll this morning. I added 4 new links. 3 are homeschool blogs I’ve been visiting. They have some great ideas and perspectives. The fourth is in the fitness category although she homeschools as well. Welcome to Mama’s Weeds, Learning As I Go, Homeschooling Adventures, and Bean’s Life.
I’ve unfortunately had to remove 2 [...]

Our cruise highlights

As many of you know, last month we went on a cruise around South America. It was 39 days aboard Holland America’s MS Amsterdam. We boarded in Rio DeJeneiero, Brazil and went south around Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America then up the west coast to Seattle. If I had to pick [...]

We’re off

We are leaving tomorrow for our vacation. I don’t know if I’ll be able to post while I’m gone or not. If not, I’ll be sure to give lots of details of our trip when we get back. Today is hectic last minute errands and packing. Richard is the only one who has decent summer [...]