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  • New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 11 (0)
  • Worried about Bula Mama. Any updates? nt - ~FireFly~ 23:00 Jul 11 (0)
  • Worried about Bula Mama. Any updates? nt - ~FireFly~ 23:00 Jul 11 (1)
  • Back from the beach! Boy, I've missed a lot here! nt - FlockOfSillies 22:27 Jul 11 (0)
  • FireFly... - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:20 Jul 11 (1)
  • Worried about Bula Mama. Any updates? nt - ~FireFly~ 22:10 Jul 11 (0)
  • Timelines...I've decided at the last minute that I need to do one for American History but have no idea which one to get. Any suggestions???nt - Praisefor3 22:05 Jul 11 (0)
  • Austin area (Cedar Park/Round Rock) ladies, I need your help again ... - Unicorn (formerly newHSmominTX) 22:02 Jul 11 (0)
  • Crissy in WA: Did you see below the discussion on "Life of Pi" today? - mama of two-ize 21:57 Jul 11 (0)
  • I need some computer help -- Please!!!.....m - Julieofsardis 21:50 Jul 11 (2)
  • An update for those of you who requested it. :) - melmac 21:44 Jul 11 (2)
  • College Shopping list (m) - Dana in NC 21:34 Jul 11 (3)
  • Okay, I'm sitting here feeling a little numb. My favorites file has disappeared, Can I get it back? What do I do? nt - lovemykids 21:26 Jul 11 (6)
  • Battlemaiden, did you manage to conquer your mountain? (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:20 Jul 11 (0)
  • Dana in NC could you email me? - Dawn E 21:16 Jul 11 (1)
  • Abbeyej I have a question for you re: flax - Dawn E 21:08 Jul 11 (2)
  • in need of weight loss how to's - Gamom3 21:08 Jul 11 (2)
  • Ping Chrissy in WA - kalanamak 20:52 Jul 11 (1)
  • I just received my SOTW4 audio CDs and I have a question about the packaging - BMC 20:46 Jul 11 (2)
  • Homeschooling and RVing - Cindyg 20:32 Jul 11 (5)
  • Needing legal advice and prayers for a homeschooling friend (m) - Jenn in Mo 20:27 Jul 11 (6)
  • For all you guinea pig lovers, I have questions!!! (m) - ~FireFly~ 20:26 Jul 11 (4)
  • OK folks, it's after 10pm here and I am going camping tomorrow and have not packed!!! And dh is playing soccer, bless his frivolous heart!!! Care to place bets on how much sleep we'll get tonight?!? nt - strider 20:26 Jul 11 (3)
  • Someone on here posted the really cool storage unit, I saved the website but now I can't pull it up to show dh...anyone know where it went? - GaMom3 20:20 Jul 11 (1)
  • Anyone just do theme units? (m) - Kelly 20:10 Jul 11 (0)
  • Looking at purchasing a serger. Anybody have any recommendations?? Thanks. (nt) - Yvonne in NE 19:46 Jul 11 (1)
  • World eBook Fair--Free eBooks - Bryan (a mom) 19:43 Jul 11 (0)
  • Has Melmac posted an update - from the earliest posts on this board? Melmac, how are you? Have you seen a doctor? nt - Amy in Orlando 19:20 Jul 11 (2)
  • Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!! I declare no school 'til next week. (m) - ~FireFly~ 19:12 Jul 11 (10)
  • I think my Amazon Prime trial membership ends tomorrow. Do I have to do something to discontinue...will they charge me automatically? Thanks. (nt) - VH in MN 19:07 Jul 11 (2)
  • When attending a Conference with SWB as the main speaker, how would you plan to go vendor shopping? m - Robin 19:04 Jul 11 (3)
  • Anyone have any resource for kid sized tools and/or tool belt? TIA nm - Tigerlily (aka Robin in ca) Overhill 18:53 Jul 11 (4)
  • Hey, Peek, your Fabio comment below reminded me of a good laugh I had this week...(A post in appreciation of board humor) - Jenni in KS 18:38 Jul 11 (1)
  • My dd, (for her 10th b-day) has requested a "cute, horse comforter set." I can't find anything. Well, I did find 1 set, but I refuse to pay $500 for a child's bedding set. Any ideas? nt - Mom2-3 18:33 Jul 11 (11)
  • We are on the road again w/ dh - Anything special we shouldn't miss while we are here in Minnesota? (m) - mel 18:11 Jul 11 (1)
  • How do you handle this when vacationing..... - Kelli in TN 17:44 Jul 11 (13)
  • Well, just used a "Well-Trained Mom" response today. - happymainemom 17:36 Jul 11 (5)
  • Quick Pork Chop Help- so they stay tender and not tough- do you cook them Hot and fast, or slow and low. TY. nt - Unicorn 17:35 Jul 11 (4)
  • Ria... - Virginia Dawn 17:22 Jul 11 (2)
  • Does anyone know if there is a homeschool curriculum store in Kansas City???? nt - Praisefor3 17:12 Jul 11 (3)
  • What do you use to make sure your child doesn't get into anything icky on the internet? - Sue in St Pete 17:11 Jul 11 (14)
  • I know it's been done, but can I please have some of your whole wheat bread recipes? (m) - Rhiannon8404 17:10 Jul 11 (2)
  • Anybody know anything about working as a criminal investigator (special agent in charge) for the Bureau of Land Management? (m) - Linksalot 17:07 Jul 11 (6)
  • if you are part of a homeschool group w/ Committees, could you do me a favor? - Peek a Boo 17:02 Jul 11 (3)
  • I absolutely *love* my Earth Boxes!! m - Rachel in KY 17:02 Jul 11 (6)
  • What do you do when you have multiple kids ages 4-11 and trying to watch movies with ratings like G, PG and Pg-13? nt. - Mom with many 16:54 Jul 11 (5)
  • Last year someone posted a link for free school supplies... - Fourmother 16:51 Jul 11 (7)
  • Just for fun--What is (are) the "funniest" (in retrospect) or most creative messes your dc have ever made? (I'll go first inside) - katalaska 16:51 Jul 11 (17)
  • Unicorn -- re: testing question below. - momof10 16:39 Jul 11 (3)
  • Ladies with teen daughters and zit help please... - ToniCW 16:26 Jul 11 (21)
  • What *exactly* do you count towards your school hours. - Amy in PA 16:25 Jul 11 (11)
  • Care to venture a guess as to what kind of rash my dd has? - Kellawell 16:24 Jul 11 (3)
  • Yoo Hoo...Peek A Boo....wondering how your dh is doing and his job situation? nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 16:20 Jul 11 (2)
  • Just curious about how much time it's taking to get your test results back. (m) - Linksalot 16:06 Jul 11 (15)
  • Insurance Company Problems Need to vent.... Miscarriage mentioned - Jenne in AZ 16:02 Jul 11 (4)
  • I told myself I wouldn't do this when I get dc's test results back, but I can feel my resolve wavering. (m) - Linksalot 16:01 Jul 11 (7)
  • Do any of you clean your house on a schedule.....like Monday is bathrooms, Tuesday is sweeping/mopping etc...? If so, would you share what you do & when? tia, nm - KLynnTX 15:50 Jul 11 (11)
  • Question about ordering from Rainbow. One big order or 2 smaller ones?? - clp942@centurytel.net 15:46 Jul 11 (3)
  • Natalieclare!! Just catching up on the board...gee, could you email me too?! - Gini AR 15:37 Jul 11 (1)
  • Is there anywhere that sells doll clothing that would fit the American Girls MINI dolls? How about patterns for mini doll clothes? - Linda in sa 15:29 Jul 11 (0)
  • I just did a 50 min workout, and my thighs were itching terribly most of the time....WHY??? m - KLynnTX 15:22 Jul 11 (9)
  • Have any of you ladies sold homeschool books at a flea market?....m - 5knights3maidens 15:21 Jul 11 (4)
  • Hi, guys. I'm home after a brief trip to DC w/ the kiddos today. Saw parts of the art, natural history, and American history museums. Very fun. nt - Ria 15:10 Jul 11 (3)
  • A question for the gardeners (m) - MelissaJ 15:09 Jul 11 (2)
  • For those of you who have older children that are gone off to college (m) - Anne in Ore 15:05 Jul 11 (2)
  • Does anyone do history for half the year and science the other half? How do you like it? Thanks. nt - Holly in FL 14:53 Jul 11 (6)
  • I'm gonna try and post a link to a video that brought me to happy tears...(m) - Rich with kids 14:40 Jul 11 (28)
  • Ack! Now the toilet has overflowed (in the bathroom I cleaned this morning, of course) and I have a load of towels to wash! At this point I just have to laugh! LOL. nt - battlemaiden 14:32 Jul 11 (0)
  • A medieval theme birthday party menu...? - Angela in NC 14:28 Jul 11 (8)
  • Computer Classes - Sandrajay 14:18 Jul 11 (1)
  • Funny link for the day: Keep Katie (Holmes) Quiet - MNClaire 14:14 Jul 11 (2)
  • If you could go on a trip and see anything you wanted in the U.S.... - Julie in CA 14:13 Jul 11 (20)
  • Now that my Square Foot Garden is producing (YAY!), I need a good book recommendation for how to care for these veggies... - MunRoLy in CA 14:08 Jul 11 (1)
  • My kids had the nerve to take a bath and put their nasty, sweaty clothes in my empty in hamper! Hmphf! Let the mountain rise again. ;-) nt - battlemaiden 14:07 Jul 11 (4)
  • Advice from those who grind your own wheat, please! m - profmom 14:04 Jul 11 (12)
  • Just aweful sign I saw today... - self777 13:59 Jul 11 (2)
  • Strength exercise gurus needed - Salminen 13:46 Jul 11 (2)
  • Art supplies question - Amy in GA 13:27 Jul 11 (6)
  • Whew! Finally got in my book orders!! - Kate in Abu Dhabi 13:19 Jul 11 (3)
  • HELP Petri Dish experiment -Is the Agar solution supposed to harden? (m) - M&M 13:15 Jul 11 (1)
  • Bathroom ideas? - Capitola Mom 13:10 Jul 11 (7)
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