K-8 General Board

The Grit? nt - Quiver0f10 14:18 Jul 25 (2)
- That's it! Thanks (nt) - Scarlett 14:40 Jul 25 (1)
  - YW :-) nt - Quiver0f10 14:41 Jul 25 (0)

I need a recipe for scalloped potatoes that has a sauce which actually turns out creamy and not curdled. TIA nt - Virginia Dawn 14:10 Jul 25 (4)

Here's mine. It is a big success each time. (m) - Classical Michele 15:49 Jul 25 (1)
- 350 degrees, by the way. Forgot to add that! nt - Classical Michele 15:51 Jul 25 (0)
Any recipe where you make the white sauce first and pour it over then potatoes will work. Or take your fav and make the sauce on the stove first. nt - OhElizabeth 14:48 Jul 25 (1)
- For some reason this doesn't work well for me. It ends up looking like curds and whey when I bake it. nt - Virginia Dawn 14:59 Jul 25 (0)

How many of you make meal menus for the week? - GaMom3 14:02 Jul 25 (33)

I have no idea why planning your menus is thought be too expensive (m) - BirkenstockMom 20:07 Jul 25 (3)
- I've *always* heard that planning saves you money. nt - Ellie 21:47 Jul 25 (0)
- For me, it is too expensive because I only shop once per month (with one additional trip for perishables)... - The Tutor 20:47 Jul 25 (0)
- I can't speak for "The Tutor" but I am 100% in agreement with you (m) - Amy in Orlando 20:31 Jul 25 (0)
Nope. Too expensive. I'm with Amy... I keep a well stocked pantry... - The Tutor 17:56 Jul 25 (0)
I do a month at a time - the boys help. I don't always follow it but it gets me jumpstarted if I see it on the calendar. nt - Amy in Orlando 17:35 Jul 25 (0)
I try (emphasis on try--success is another thing altogether!) to do a two-week rotation. I have a summer schedule, fall schedule, etc. nt - strider 17:25 Jul 25 (0)
I try to plan out the week and jot it in my notebook I keep in the kitchen. I just plan for supper. I try to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. nt - Pam in MS 17:18 Jul 25 (0)
I don't. But I always have a well-stocked pantry and am one of those cooks who can whip things up... - Amy in PA 17:17 Jul 25 (0)
Here too. Two weeks at a time seem to work best. nt - Sharon H. in IL 16:59 Jul 25 (0)
I usually do it for two to four weeks at a time. It is just easier that way. Haven't done it lately but I prefer it to be planned.nt - MelissaJ 16:54 Jul 25 (0)
I do... most of the time! Though it's harder in the summer for some unknown reason... nt - kcm_md 16:25 Jul 25 (0)
Most of the time, I do. When I don't dinner is much harder! nt - Kay in Cal 16:05 Jul 25 (0)
I do. It takes me 10-15 minutes to plan. I have all ingredients on hand after shopping. We then have 7 healthy, well-thought-out meals for the week. Sometimes I do 2 weeks! nt - Classical Michele 15:53 Jul 25 (0)
I do or we'd be in Taco Bell's drive-thru daily....I'm not good at "winging it" nt - Kim (in VA, but not "Kim in VA") 15:52 Jul 25 (0)
I do. nt - KPM 15:47 Jul 25 (0)
I do, too. It helps me stay on track with the grocery budget. nm - Nebraska Pam 15:47 Jul 25 (0)
I do... - MKH 15:43 Jul 25 (0)
I let Leanne Ely do it over at www.savingdinner.com whoohoo (nt) - DollyM 15:35 Jul 25 (0)
I try to have at least a weekly menu... - Susan in TN 14:54 Jul 25 (0)
Sort of... - jmgconner 14:43 Jul 25 (0)
I make menu plans for 2 weeks at a time. I've done this for probably 6 years or so. nt - Tracy in Ky 14:41 Jul 25 (0)
Not me....I can't even make them for ONE day, LOL NT - Tammy 14:38 Jul 25 (0)
I used to make them for a month. It made life a lot easier. I keep wanting to do it again but I just never seem to get it done. Life is a lot more hectic now than it was then. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 14:36 Jul 25 (0)
I used to make them for a month. It made life a lot easier. I keep wanting to do it again but I just never seem to get it done. Life is a lot more hectic now than it was then. :-) nt - Peggy in Va 14:36 Jul 25 (0)
I do. (m) - threelops 14:31 Jul 25 (0)
I try to, but don't always get them done . . .but it makes my life so much easier to have the week planned out and have things thawing in the frig or whatever, than scrambling around that evening. nt - KH 14:19 Jul 25 (0)
I do! I've been making a 2-week menu for 19 years now! :) nt - Ria 14:15 Jul 25 (3)
- Would you like to tell us how you accomplish this? I'd love to know, I did a 2 week menu this week but it wasn't easy. nt - Missy 14:51 Jul 25 (2)
  - It's pretty simple... - Ria 16:27 Jul 25 (1)
    - This is pretty much what I do, only it's usually one week at a time. (m) - FlockOfSillies 17:19 Jul 25 (0)
That's my goal.. doesn't always happen. Dinner works much better when I do. nt - Brenda in Olypen, WA w/ 4ds plus ??? 14:11 Jul 25 (1)
- ditto. Some weeks I am totally off though... this has been one of them so far! nt - nancypants 14:36 Jul 25 (0)

How many of you make meal menus for the week? - GaMom3 14:02 Jul 25 (0)

community service hours - Sean 13:59 Jul 25 (3)

4H offers lots of opportunities, as do.... - Laurel in CA 17:30 Jul 25 (0)
Depending on the age of the child ... - Peggy in Va 14:45 Jul 25 (1)
- This just occured to me - we have a woman in our area that collects items for the troops. m - Peggy in Va 15:33 Jul 25 (0)

Sorry about the photo fiasco down below, re-issuing the invitation to meet my family. (I hope it works this time) - Virginia Dawn 13:52 Jul 25 (4)

Oh, yay! Beautiful smiles, and a beautiful family. Thank you. :-) nt - Dy 20:33 Jul 25 (0)
Thanks for sharing! nt - Old Dominion Heather 17:41 Jul 25 (0)
Aww, what a beautiful family! nt - Unicorn 15:40 Jul 25 (0)
Worked for me: very handsome family ! (nt) - DollyM 15:39 Jul 25 (0)

Just lifting my face long enough to thank whoever posted the buffalo chicken dip recipe... - Donna 13:51 Jul 25 (1)

Of course it does. ;o) nt - threelops 13:53 Jul 25 (0)

So right at 10:00 (school start time for us) guess who rang the doorbell? - lori in tx 13:36 Jul 25 (6)

LOL! Middle of nowhere works good for us (m) - BirkenstockMom 21:12 Jul 25 (0)
It doesn't work you know.......... - Linda (Australia) 18:30 Jul 25 (0)
I finally had to make a sign for my backdoor... - The Tutor 13:43 Jul 25 (2)
- I have a friend whose sign says.... - Katherine B. in TX 17:35 Jul 25 (0)
- Cute idea! nt - Kelli in TN 13:53 Jul 25 (0)
I can relate... - Monnie in East KY 13:40 Jul 25 (0)

Hey, has anyone heard from myfairladies? - Old Dominion Heather 13:27 Jul 25 (1)

I was thinking about her this morning, too. (nt) - hometoteach 18:54 Jul 25 (0)

What are some good crockpot recipe books that don`t have a ton of ingredients? nt - Tracey 13:26 Jul 25 (0)

Carnival of Homeschooling - week 29, the School House rock edition - Henry Cate 13:21 Jul 25 (0)

In honor of my yearly mammogram coming up this Thursday... - Tracy in Ky 13:11 Jul 25 (11)

Funny....but....put yourself in my shoes... - nutmeg 18:40 Jul 25 (0)
They have come a long way---it use to be that the technicians had no clue - Jean in Wisc. 17:50 Jul 25 (1)
- Oh--yes. I definitely prefer it to the.... - Tracy in Ky 18:48 Jul 25 (0)
Ugh! This will only be funny for maybe another 10 years if I'm lucky right? YIKES! nt - nancypants 15:10 Jul 25 (0)
Boy, you sure know how to reassure a gal heading in for her first! nt - lovemykids 15:04 Jul 25 (5)
- I wanted to chime in to and give reassurance. - Kristine out of lurking 16:20 Jul 25 (0)
- It doesn't sound good, does it? Fear not, lovemykids. I had my first just a few months ago and it was a breeze. - Crissy in WA 15:20 Jul 25 (3)
  - Same exact experience. Can't say I'd want to do it every day, but it was not the horrific experience I had been led to believe (m) - katalaska 15:49 Jul 25 (2)
    - ITA. It was honestly no big deal. (nm) - JS in FL 16:01 Jul 25 (1)
      - Same here. One little mammogram was nothing compared to 9 million hours of nursing. The OP was hysterical, though. nt - Cindyg 20:05 Jul 25 (0)
SNICKER, SNORT, Gasp for air......oh my, oh my, oh my (nt) - Pat H 13:23 Jul 25 (0)

Insurance - thinking of changing from Unicare to Humana. Any opinions on Humana? thx nt - ALexandra 13:02 Jul 25 (2)

Humana is one of the companies I am looking into...m - Pam in MS 13:27 Jul 25 (0)
Well, right now I think anything would be better than Unicare! Our company is having a hard time with Unicare. nt - KIN 13:15 Jul 25 (0)

Just got back from taking my test. I PASSED!!!!! I made a 95%. Thanks for all the prayers...nt - Gloria in AR 12:51 Jul 25 (2)

Fantastic! I've been hoping you'd post a followup. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in MD 12:58 Jul 25 (0)
Great job!! Congrats! nt - Ria 12:53 Jul 25 (0)

Is there a packaged Classical curriculum (like Calvert) for high school? nt - d4pw in So.FLA 12:51 Jul 25 (0)

Coconut oil questions/clarifications...... - Margaret H 12:45 Jul 25 (7)

Re: Coconut oil questions/clarifications...... - KH 14:03 Jul 25 (1)
- Thanks so much for this information (nt) - Margaret H 17:43 Jul 25 (0)
Here's what I understand. . . - BirkenKathy 13:33 Jul 25 (0)
I don't know a whole lot about it, but I just bought some - m - StaceyinLA 13:19 Jul 25 (2)
- So the expeller pressed coconut oil can be used in place of shortening? (nt) - Margaret H 14:07 Jul 25 (1)
  - I've used it in pie crusts, too, and it works fine . . . - KH 14:15 Jul 25 (0)
I posted some information about this way down at the bottom of this board (sm) - *anj* 13:09 Jul 25 (0)

Baking a turkey - do I just stick it in the oven or should I rub it with olive oil or something first? Help! I am at my Mom's and she olny owns super-fussy cookbooks(m) - ALexandra 12:28 Jul 25 (12)

We stuff the turkey with halved onions, oranges and celery stalks then cover it with... - The Tutor 13:40 Jul 25 (0)
If you have it, we like to drape bacon over the top and then just continue to baste in it's own juices. nt - battlemaiden 13:27 Jul 25 (1)
- For how long? doesn't the bacon crisp into oblivion over the hours it takes to roast the turkey? nt - strider, intrigued 17:31 Jul 25 (0)
I love turkey! - Sandy in Indy 12:42 Jul 25 (0)
If you like well-seasoned turkey (recipe inside)... - Anna 12:38 Jul 25 (1)
- Convection is fine. Just be sure to adjust heat to slightly lower temp (is it 10 degrees lower?) than what's recommended in recipe. nt - Anna 12:40 Jul 25 (0)
i would rub some oil on it. Don't forget to dress it properly-- here's a link to a pic: - Pique a Boo 12:35 Jul 25 (4)
- I needed this laugh. Thanks:O) nm - ~FF~ 17:46 Jul 25 (0)
- You said no laughing? I'm not laughing... I'm *snickering* teehee. nt. - Whisperlily 14:37 Jul 25 (0)
- LOL! nt. - Whisperlily 14:36 Jul 25 (0)
- That is hilarious! (nt) - Debra in TX 14:15 Jul 25 (0)
Also - should I use the convection option on the oven? nt thx - Alexandra 12:32 Jul 25 (0)

Is the desk apprentice worth purchasing for $29.99? (m) - Missy 12:19 Jul 25 (2)

I purchased it last year when someone here mentioned it and after a few months I gave it to my dh. I'm a stacker and it drove me nuts, but he likes it. nt - karenciavo 16:18 Jul 25 (0)
Well if you look at my before and after pictures, they might convince you... - OhElizabeth 14:50 Jul 25 (0)

Logos School - Latin Primer videos on clearance! - Kaci 12:19 Jul 25 (0)

Can someone give me direction on how to start my 8 year old on a sampler? - momee 12:16 Jul 25 (4)

Here's a link to some that are sold in Colonial Williamsburg, including one for a child. - PameLA in VA 12:22 Jul 25 (0)
The American Girls books - Kaci 12:17 Jul 25 (2)
- Which AM Girl book? thanks, nt - momee 12:26 Jul 25 (1)
  - I THINK - Kaci 19:49 Jul 25 (0)

My DVR is almost full. What do I need to copy.....m - Magnolia 12:11 Jul 25 (2)

Do you have a VCR? - Rhonda in TX 15:34 Jul 25 (1)
- Yes! I wil try that. Thank you. nt - Magnolia 15:47 Jul 25 (0)

Help I am trying to write our first letter of intent to homeschool and I am having a panic attack!!! - Belle in MA 11:58 Jul 25 (4)

We have to do that too, but they provide a "sample" in our packet of homeschooling laws. Email me and I will send it to you. nt - Nanci in WA 17:32 Jul 25 (0)
Have you checked out the Home School Legal Defense website. m - Peggy inVa 13:22 Jul 25 (0)
We have to do the same here in NY (m) - NYSue 12:13 Jul 25 (0)
Breathe, in - out, breathe. Can you look at someone else's to get an idea of what they want?nt - HollyAl 12:13 Jul 25 (0)

Make me feel better ladies - anyone else not been to a dentist in over a year? nt - HollyAL 11:56 Jul 25 (18)

I went once 6 years ago, 2 years before that, and maybe 4 years before that. nt - abbeyej 19:21 Jul 25 (0)
What's a dentist? - Linda (Australia) 18:37 Jul 25 (0)
I went 4 years w/o going because the insurance is too expensive and I wanted the children to have the insurance. I floss alot and use ACT rinse every night. No cavities on last visit over a year ago. nt - Nanci in WA 17:34 Jul 25 (0)
Yup, at least 18 months, and with a patched-up broken tooth - how pathetic am I? nt - Stella! 17:34 Jul 25 (0)
Before my son was born, and I felt I should go to set a good example, I hadn't been in 10 years (nt) - EKS 14:38 Jul 25 (0)
Holly, I only go once every 2 or 3 years for a cleaning and I have no problems. - Crissy in WA 14:12 Jul 25 (0)
Re: I win! I win! I've been married 12 yrs. and never gone! m - Mom2-3 14:02 Jul 25 (0)
Lost our dental insurance when husband was forced to retire due to a disabiling injury... - Donna 13:54 Jul 25 (0)
Just went this summer for the first time in about 10 years. nt - Laura in CT 13:50 Jul 25 (0)
Last year was the first time I had been to a dentist in at least 10 years... - The Tutor 13:37 Jul 25 (0)
Umm. . . I haven't been since I was pregnant with my son, who will be 10 in September. . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 12:54 Jul 25 (0)
5 years here also. Sigh. And last time I went, it had been five years before THAT appointment! nt - Michelle T 12:39 Jul 25 (0)
Um. Yep. 5. nt - Rachel in KY 12:00 Jul 25 (5)
- Beat ya, I was up to 8 (maybe 9?) years before I went last spring. nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:02 Jul 25 (4)
  - did you have any problems? Any secrets to avoiding problems? tn - HollyAL 12:11 Jul 25 (3)
    - I had major gum stuff, too, after avoiding the dentist for (whispering) 10 yrs (m) - Lisa in Jax 14:21 Jul 25 (0)
    - I think I went 9 yrs w/o going. Finally went, no cavities but major gum issues. m - Peggy in Va 13:47 Jul 25 (0)
    - I did have one major cavity (which was why I went in), an older filling hadn't been well-made and had an overhang to it and a cavity started underneath it. Um, recommendations...brush twice a day, floss, rinse with Listerine, be born with good teeth, be afraid of the dentist so you never want to go? ;-) nt - Jami in MO, bound for TX 12:50 Jul 25 (0)

Timelines - can someone remind me of the color they use to record missionaries? m - KJ in NC 11:55 Jul 25 (0)

I need some help with reading for science. - MelissaJ 11:34 Jul 25 (2)

Not sure of the grade level but here are a couple ideas... - NYSue 12:21 Jul 25 (1)
- Biography ideas... - NYSue 12:35 Jul 25 (0)

KidsHappen...Will you email me... - ruth 11:18 Jul 25 (0)

Peggy in VA......They took out a support wall and didn't run a beam? Wow...... (m) - Pat H 11:10 Jul 25 (3)

Re: Peggy in VA......They took out a support wall and didn't run a beam? Wow...... (m) - Peggy in Va 12:46 Jul 25 (2)
- Aren't inspections fun? (snicker, snicker, snicker) m - Pat H 13:17 Jul 25 (1)
  - Re: Aren't inspections fun? (snicker, snicker, snicker) m - Peggy in VA 13:40 Jul 25 (0)

Best Christmas or Birthday presents from Rainbow Resource ideas needed... - Kari C in FL 11:09 Jul 25 (2)

I have some ideas for the 2 yo. - Praisefor3 12:02 Jul 25 (1)
- The Tall Stacker set looks perfect for my toddler! He loves stuff like that! Thanks! nt - Kari C in FL 15:51 Jul 25 (0)

Anyone own a DVD recorder? If so, would you please share pros / cons, brand, model, is it more convenient that VHS? ....my VHS broke and can't decide to stay at VHS or go to DVD. TIA ..nt - LindaO in Va 11:02 Jul 25 (2)

I prefer DVD. - Claire 11:35 Jul 25 (0)
We have a Philips. Our first Philips you could download the TV schedule....... - Padmé 11:18 Jul 25 (0)

Thanks to all who answered my post re: c-section! (nt) - Iliana 10:44 Jul 25 (1)

After 2 vag deliveries my 3rd one was c-sect at almost 37 weeks. - Praisefor3 11:56 Jul 25 (0)

I just heard this song on the radio and had to look up the lyrics - wow! - one_l_michele 10:41 Jul 25 (7)

That brought me to tears. I read the chorus to dh....teared him up also. nt - lynn 17:10 Jul 25 (0)
Made me cry... - Midwest Momma 11:34 Jul 25 (0)
Absentee dad and 3 boys here too. KWYM Wow! Thanks for sharing. nt - Peggy in Va 10:51 Jul 25 (0)
Wow, that's beautiful. I was a daddy's girl but my father chose not to be at my wedding--I'm sure, though, he felt this way! Thanks for sharing. nt - katalaska 10:48 Jul 25 (0)
Wow, that's beautiful. I was a daddy's girl but my father chose not to be at my wedding--I'm sure, though, he felt this way! Thanks for sharing. nt - katalaska 10:48 Jul 25 (0)
Wow, that's beautiful. I was a daddy's girl but my father chose not to be at my wedding--I'm sure, though, he felt this way! Thanks for sharing. nt - katalaska 10:48 Jul 25 (1)
- Holy cow, okay, it was beautiful, but I didn't mean to post THREE time! Aaack. nt - katalaska 10:49 Jul 25 (0)

Edu-track or Homeschool Tracker...Which is the better software program? (nt) - Lisa in Illinois 10:38 Jul 25 (7)

I was surprised to find... - profmom 20:48 Jul 25 (0)
I've tried both, and HS Tracker wins (m) - PaulaW 16:13 Jul 25 (0)
I love Homeschool Tracker (m) - threelops 13:28 Jul 25 (1)
- Yep. I can't imagine that *any* program available has better technical support than HST! (m) - Sharon in SC 14:08 Jul 25 (0)
I can't speak to Edu Track but can tell you that, imho, HS Tracker is the best thing since sliced bread! nt - Sharon in SC 12:43 Jul 25 (2)
- I haven't used Homescho

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