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New board posted - Tim at Peace Hill Press 23:17 Jul 03 (0)

Amy in Orlando- are you still up? Wanna call me? nt - Needleroozer 22:06 Jul 3 (2)

I'd call you, but I'm heading to bed. :-) nt - WTMindy 23:16 Jul 3 (0)
Oops, just realized what time it is for you. I hope you are in bed!! nt - Needleroozer 22:10 Jul 3 (0)

As I sit to plan the next school year, I realize that I have adult ADD. There is no way I can continue plowing through a book, no matter how good it is... - imeverywoman 21:02 Jul 3 (1)

Classical unschoolers, us too! - Karen 21:12 Jul 3 (0)

Kristiana!!!!! You have just made my day! The book you mentioned on your blog (m) - katalaska 20:06 Jul 3 (2)

This story is on one of the Your Story Hour tapes (m) - angela in ohio 21:00 Jul 3 (0)
You're so welcome!!! I love discoveries like that! more - Kristiana 20:32 Jul 3 (0)

Whoa. New pill helps you selectively forget bad memories...link & m - aubrey 19:44 Jul 3 (5)

I actually use this for the very reason and it doesn't - Amy in Apex 20:30 Jul 3 (1)
- Amy,would you mind emailing me? nt - Amy in Orlando 21:57 Jul 3 (0)
Dh says, "Yeah, you're supposed to take it at the same time you take the one that makes you do what the gov't wants." nt - aubrey 19:46 Jul 3 (2)
- OK, so I'm talking to myself, but what about espionage - aubrey 19:49 Jul 3 (1)
  - Yeah, but on the other hand (m) - Dana in NC 19:52 Jul 3 (0)

How much snacking do you allow? (m) - Jess in OK 19:23 Jul 3 (15)

My kids are mostly older and they can snack on assorted things whenever they want (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:47 Jul 3 (0)
I allow unlimited snacking from the "snack drawer" up 'til 1 hour before dinner - Karen in CO 21:33 Jul 3 (0)
We do meal, snack 3X so 3 snacks. nt - Lovin'Life 21:12 Jul 3 (0)
Well, I have one who rarely snacks and one who averages a snack every hour or two. (m) - Doran 20:31 Jul 3 (1)
- Doran, do we have the same girl? - Lana in the Yukon 21:17 Jul 3 (0)
2 snacks/day: 10am & 3pm, but breakfast & lunch are pretty light (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 20:25 Jul 3 (0)
We have one or two snacks scheduled into our day, m - Jami in TX 20:15 Jul 3 (0)
We always have fruit, string cheese, and carrots available.... - myfunnybunch 20:03 Jul 3 (0)
One snack mid-afternoon - momofkhm 20:01 Jul 3 (0)
I was allowed snacks whenever I wanted and unlimited tv, too. Doesn't mean that's what I'm doing with my kids, lol (m) - Veronica 19:48 Jul 3 (0)
My kiddos get two snacks a day, but all snacks are healthy snacks (veggies or fruit). nt - Daisy 19:46 Jul 3 (0)
Veggies, fruit & water have no limits. Chips, crackers, pudding,slim jims, etc.. those kinds of snacks only about 1 a day..nt - Corb 19:44 Jul 3 (0)
I let my snack a lot (m) - Dana in NC 19:33 Jul 3 (0)
Not much (m) - threelops 19:32 Jul 3 (0)
Here's what we do . . . - Jennifer in MI 19:31 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone know what Dave Ramsey or any other Christian speakers have to say about entering into business partnerships? (m) - Charmaine in IN 19:13 Jul 3 (16)

I would say don't have a business partnership with someone you wouldn't marry. - PiCO 20:31 Jul 3 (0)
Larry Burkett advises against having a non-Christian as a business partner. - Carol in Cal. 19:17 Jul 3 (12)
- This actually offends me. This is implying that non-christian partners are somehow worse than Christian ones. I've seen some pretty unethical Christian businesspeople so this statement is wholey untrue and unfair. nt - GothicGyrl 19:57 Jul 3 (11)
  - Perhaps it is more about being equally yoked -- for harmony's sake. And since he's writing for Christians, it makes sense he'd advise yoking oneself with another Christian. nm - Janet in WA 21:42 Jul 3 (0)
  - Why be offended? Most people try to enter into partnerships with those who hold similiar philosophies of life. (sm) - Daisy 20:21 Jul 3 (1)
    - yup. lots of people would *prefer* to do business w/ people of their own faith. That's nothing to be *offended* about. nt - Peek a Boo 20:44 Jul 3 (0)
  - I'm sorry that you are offended. I was reporting but I could have done so more tactfully. I in no way mean to imply that Christians are necessarily more ethical than non-Christians. More inside... - Carol in Cal. 20:18 Jul 3 (6)
    - It's not your fault and I'm sorry I implied so. I meant to say that I am actually offended at his statement. - GothicGyrl 20:35 Jul 3 (5)
      - where is he assuming that all Christians are good Christians? - Peek a Boo 20:49 Jul 3 (2)
        
        By him saying "advises against partnering with non-christians"..that implies that non-christians just won't cut it to your standards and I have to say again, that some non-christians have higher standards than some "Godly" Christians. - GothicGyrl 20:52 Jul 3 (1)
        
        but *you* are assuming that - Peek a Boo 21:08 Jul 3 (0)
      - I agree. There are plenty of rotten tomatoes. :) nt - Daisy 20:38 Jul 3 (1)
        
        It isn't a matter of who is better. It would be like two people going into business together when one thinks you should only use UPS & the other believes you should only use FedEX. Obviously, wouldn't wk well. nt - Daisy 20:58 Jul 3 (0)
  - I can't say I'm offended by it... - Crissy in WA 20:14 Jul 3 (0)
Oops -- will repost on general board (nt) - Charmaine in IN 19:14 Jul 3 (1)
- Ummm... ignore... posted while on the phone. Duh... (nt) - Charmaine in IN 19:15 Jul 3 (0)

What kind of sunscreen is good? - ballzy 19:10 Jul 3 (5)

Have you been to my new favorite website? - Kelli in TN 22:09 Jul 3 (0)
I just went in on a gallon of Blue Lizard with some friends ... - Darla 22:03 Jul 3 (0)
When we have to be out we use Bullfrog Superblock. (nt) - Jenne in AZ 20:47 Jul 3 (0)
Not sure about natural, but our sun is HOT down here. We use NoAd and Bullfrog on our faces. nt - Amy in Orlando 20:19 Jul 3 (0)
Well, our "trial by fire" was sailing camp in San Diego (yikes)....more - buddhabelly 19:22 Jul 3 (0)

Santa Rosa, NM question... (m) - Jess in OK 18:40 Jul 3 (0)

Totally OT....What papers do you keep? <more> - cin 18:39 Jul 3 (2)

Here is a link someone gave me a while back...m - Holly in FL 19:50 Jul 3 (1)
- Good link, Thank You! , but I had to laugh. Deposit slips...I dont' remember the last time we saw one of those!!! (ATM & direct deposit). nt - cin 19:56 Jul 3 (0)

It's that time once again for the annual, "I can't stand fireworks/firecrackers" thread. Whatever we said last year...ditto. ;-) (nt) - Colleen 18:26 Jul 3 (18)

Well, I'll apologize ahead of time--this Pyro at heart has GOT to set off her boomers and the only chance I get is once a year. :) nt - GothicGyrl 20:54 Jul 3 (2)
- LOL - not a pyro, but married to one. The 4th is such a fun time in our neighborhood (m) - Amy in Orlando 21:54 Jul 3 (0)
- **sitting next to Toni :-) *** nt - Peek a Pyro, LOL! 21:13 Jul 3 (0)
I have to say that fireworks at roadside stands must be a uniquely american thing...sm - Strawberry Queen 20:42 Jul 3 (0)
Wow. It just now occurs to me that I've not heard a single firecracker this year. - Crissy in WA 19:52 Jul 3 (0)
It doesn't bother me so much now that my hearing's going. nt - Veronica 19:50 Jul 3 (0)
I actually thought about you today, Colleen (m) - Dana in NC 19:44 Jul 3 (0)
Ours is the first in the nation, because it is midnight tonight. It doesn't get dark until then. (m) - buddhabelly 19:24 Jul 3 (2)
- Where do you live? nt - Dana in NC 19:40 Jul 3 (1)
  - Juneau, Alaska. At least I think we are the first....we are always on the 4th of July morning news shows. (nt) - buddhabelly 20:26 Jul 3 (0)
we were awakened late last night by some dingleberry lighting off crackers next door (sm) - Nicole M 19:20 Jul 3 (0)
Yes indeed. Here in the city we have fireworks throughout the summer, but especially this week. A lot. Can you see me twitching? nt - strider 19:00 Jul 3 (0)
I love the 4th of July .... it is my all time favorite holiday m - Tap, tap, tap 19:00 Jul 3 (0)
I don't like playing with them. I love the community FW shows, BUT, I hate the crowds & trying to get home. nt - cin 18:40 Jul 3 (0)
I can't seem to get my kiddos over their fear of FIRE. We live in a tinderbox & my DC just freak every year. Doesn't help that DH is up on the roof hosing it down. nt - Daisy 18:40 Jul 3 (0)
Well, I LOVE the fireworks... until 10 PM. - PiCO 18:28 Jul 3 (2)
- It doesn't get dark here until 10pm! I do not like daylight savings time! :) nt - KIN 18:50 Jul 3 (0)
- Same here. Oh - and I also LOVE them on the 4th of July - I'll be out there with my family with sparklers and noisemakers!!! But m - Jennifer in MI 18:31 Jul 3 (0)

Anyone NOT enjoy taking family vacations because of *issues* on past vacations? m - Holly in FL 18:14 Jul 3 (8)

Not alone at all. BTDT!! They are only semi-toxic, but I have to pick and choose my battles (or vacations!) then put my foot down if needed. nt - happymainemom 19:04 Jul 3 (0)
I think it takes a while to find your stride with family vacations.... - WTMindy 18:43 Jul 3 (2)
- Well...m - Holly in FL 19:44 Jul 3 (0)
- Family vacations, yeah, right. Traveling in a van with a 3 & 5 yr old. SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!! ARGHHH nt - cin 19:03 Jul 3 (0)
You are not alone. nt - Call Me Cordelia 18:42 Jul 3 (0)
I really enjoy family vacations. - PiCO 18:29 Jul 3 (2)
- I do mean extended family- - PiCO 20:43 Jul 3 (0)
- I enjoy them with just the 5 of us...but, not extended family. nt - Holly in FL 19:51 Jul 3 (0)

Prayers for my ds please (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:04 Jul 3 (6)

I hope the Z pack works well for him and he's back up to speed soon. It's so scary when they get sick like that. nt - Amy in Orlando 21:59 Jul 3 (0)
(((Praying)))nt - Testimony 19:01 Jul 3 (0)
Oh honey, we went through this last year with all 4 dc. - Lolly 18:17 Jul 3 (3)
- What worked for yours? (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:26 Jul 3 (2)
  - Z pack was what worked. I think that's the same thing. - Lolly 18:33 Jul 3 (1)
    - Yes, that's what he's on! That's good to hear -- thanks! nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:34 Jul 3 (0)

For Cindy on horsing... - ma23peas 17:57 Jul 3 (3)

I sent you another test email.....let me know if you get it. nm - Remudamom 21:01 Jul 3 (0)
My sister is looking all over the South for another Walker. - Remudamom 20:24 Jul 3 (0)
The love of my life was a Tennessee Walking horse. - Cindyg 18:17 Jul 3 (0)

Oh, I dislike Runner's World magazine. Talk about "de-motivating"! (m) - Colleen 17:48 Jul 3 (3)

Colleen...dh brought me home another book (m) - katalaska 19:54 Jul 3 (0)
My shins are aching so bad that I've not been able to run for weeks, now. Are these people REALLY made of flesh and bone? :) nt - imeverywoman 18:30 Jul 3 (1)
- Make that 'so badLY'. :D nt - imeverywoman 18:30 Jul 3 (0)

Well, those long, full, flowing dresses that I loved 10 years ago just look perfectly hideous now... can I alter these on my own? - Nicole M 17:32 Jul 3 (4)

Save up and shop or hit the thrift stores, where, like lovemykids mentioned, you can get great deals. (m) - Amy in Orlando 22:04 Jul 3 (0)
Are you in a city? Goodwill often has nice dresses, fairly cheap. - lovemykids 19:46 Jul 3 (0)
I would probably try and find a pattern with a similar cut but modern sensibility. - Jen in NY 18:14 Jul 3 (1)
- Well, rats. That's not what I was hoping to hear! - Nicole M 18:54 Jul 3 (0)

By what grade would you invest in a decent microscope? Any good suggestions? TIA!! nt - Momto5girls 17:26 Jul 3 (10)

I'm looking at brock microscopes and am assuming that there is just 1 by brock, no variances in magnification etc.? nt - cin 19:08 Jul 3 (1)
- Brock Magiscope at Rainbow Resources, different lenses for magnification. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:19 Jul 3 (0)
I bought the Brock Magiscope when my first child started K. We use it all the time. nt - Holly in FL 18:09 Jul 3 (7)
- Love our Brock!! nft. - Jeanne in MN 20:27 Jul 3 (0)
- How long will the Brock be efficient? Is there a need to have a better, powerful scope later? TIA! nt - Trivium Academy 18:58 Jul 3 (5)
  - Honestly? The Brock can handle high school biology. No problems. nt - Ria 19:03 Jul 3 (4)
    - I agree. We use our Brock a lot and we've no plans to move up. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:05 Jul 3 (0)
    - BTW (m) - Ria 19:05 Jul 3 (2)
      - Ooooh, Ria, thanks, I'm so glad to hear your approval. I just bought one. A microscope that's virtually indestructible? That's for my crew. nt - Momto5girls 19:37 Jul 3 (0)
      - Thank you Ria! Dh will be pleased. : ) nt - Trivium Academy 19:18 Jul 3 (0)

Another food question: Is it okay to eat potatoes that have sprouted a little? (m) - Wendi 17:21 Jul 3 (3)

Absolutely. nt - Karin 17:45 Jul 3 (0)
They are just fine... enjoy your dinner...nt - Tap, tap, tap 17:36 Jul 3 (0)
we do it all the time and we're all still breathing! nt - Nicole M 17:22 Jul 3 (0)

Another tipping question--hair stylist whose charges for cut and color are $90? (sm) - katalaska 17:10 Jul 3 (3)

20%, at least. nt - Amy in Orlando 22:06 Jul 3 (0)
I'd do 15-20%, depending on how happy I was with her, 20% if I was a repeat customer. nt - Kristine out of lurking 17:22 Jul 3 (0)
Y'know, I've often wondered this myself. The "Original Tipping Page" says (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:16 Jul 3 (0)

Which feeling do you consider to be more uncomfortable: very hungry or overly full. Thanks! nt - DKinTX 17:01 Jul 3 (20)

Very Hungry. I can sleep off overly full :-) nt - Peek a Boo 20:53 Jul 3 (0)
I was just thinking about this tonight, because - DKinTX 20:12 Jul 3 (0)
Overly full. nt - Veronica 19:55 Jul 3 (0)
After reading "It Rained Fire from the Sky on Us" by the lost boys of Sudan, I think this one is easy. (m) - buddhabelly 19:26 Jul 3 (1)
- Must be something about being over 45. "They Poured Fire On us From the Sky: The True Stories of Three Lost Boys from Sudan." nt - buddhabelly 20:32 Jul 3 (0)
Overly full. nt - Crissy in WA 19:11 Jul 3 (0)
Overly full. The guilt from ove-rindulgence does a number on me. nt - imeverywoman 18:49 Jul 3 (0)
Unfortunately I find being hungry much more uncomfortable. :-P nt - Heidi in OR 18:30 Jul 3 (8)
- Not having been TRULY hungry, I do say I have the LBSCBDO -- so my being hungry really makes those around me uncomfortable ;) nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:36 Jul 3 (7)
  - LBSCBDO?! Ya lost me, M2LM. nt - Crissy in WA 19:10 Jul 3 (6)
    - low blood sugar cranky butt disorder per PW. nt - Debbie C 19:19 Jul 3 (5)
      - Okay, I'm half-way there...PW? nt - Crissy (feeling Awfully Stupid) 19:56 Jul 3 (4)
        
        Pioneer Woman. She posts here as Ree. Her blog is www.thepioneerwoman.com nt - DKinTX 20:15 Jul 3 (1)
        
        I guess I just tend to think of Ree as the BookSamaritan gal. nt - Crissy 20:47 Jul 3 (0)
        
        Pioneer Woman. :) ... - Heidi in OR 20:15 Jul 3 (1)
        
        Ah ha! Now I get it. Thanks for the link. nt - Crissy 20:28 Jul 3 (0)
I think it depends on what you mean by very hungry. Are you talking..... - Janis 17:34 Jul 3 (0)
I consider hunger more uncomfortable. nm - Janet in WA 17:21 Jul 3 (0)
Overly full. Why do you ask? (nt) - Colleen 17:08 Jul 3 (0)
By whose standards? In America, we probably rarely feel "very hungry". I imagine true hunger is more uncomfortable. nt - Daisy 17:05 Jul 3 (0)

sheets for hide-a-bed? (m) - katalaska 16:55 Jul 3 (3)

Yep, we use regular sheets here too. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:19 Jul 3 (0)
We just used a regular fitted sheet. - K&R's Mom 17:07 Jul 3 (0)
I just use regular sheets on mine. nt - Elizabeth B. in NC 17:07 Jul 3 (0)

can you make jello in a metal pan? - unsinkable 16:46 Jul 3 (3)

I have done it in the past, and don't recall ever having problems. nt - Needleroozer 16:55 Jul 3 (2)
- Thank you! nft - unsinkable 16:59 Jul 3 (1)
  - You're most welcome! Let us know how it turns out. nft - Needleroozer 17:09 Jul 3 (0)

OK, stupid etiquette question... - Melody in IL 16:38 Jul 3 (1)

Yes, you do tip caterers (m) - Karin 16:48 Jul 3 (0)

WHY are my basil plants insisting on flowering already? NT - Denise in VA 16:15 Jul 3 (3)

Ditto Nicole and Sue...although I always let some of my basil bloom just because it looks so pretty. : ) (nt) - Colleen 17:09 Jul 3 (0)
Mine are flowering already , too. Pinch away! nt - NYSue 16:37 Jul 3 (0)
that's what they *do*! Pinch off those flower buds, baby! nt - Nicole M 16:22 Jul 3 (0)

I know this has been asked before - I need to find the posts on working at home..... - NYSue 16:13 Jul 3 (0)

Need recipe for canned berry pie filling. I am running out of freezer room. TIA! Nt - tlcmom 16:07 Jul 3 (5)

Are you asking for a recipe for the filling itself? If so, link to a site is inside - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:52 Jul 3 (2)
- Oops! I guess maybe that is what she was asking for, lol. :-) nt - Jami in TX 17:16 Jul 3 (1)
  - I wasn't sure, so I thought I'd look it up the other way just in case nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:00 Jul 3 (0)
*Cherry Cheese Pie* (can use any canned pie filling) - Holly in FL 16:37 Jul 3 (0)
Dump cake? A yellow cake mix dumped over pie filling then butter dotted on top, bake, um 30 min.? Serve warm with ice cream. m - Jami in TX 16:29 Jul 3 (0)

Does anyone have a good recipe for a home-canned strawberry syrup with the pieces of strawberry still in it? - Karen J 16:07 Jul 3 (0)

Didn't someone here go on a Rick Steves Family Tour recently? - PiCO 15:42 Jul 3 (0)

I miss dh - 23 days before we join him (M) - one_l_michele 15:42 Jul 3 (1)

It sounds awful :-(. Here's to better days! nft - unsinkable 17:00 Jul 3 (0)

If you've had foundation problems, tell me what you know... - aubrey 14:58 Jul 3 (18)

My dh says abandon the house immediately, lol, but more seriously - Karin 16:53 Jul 3 (4)
- NORMALLY, Tx doesn't get this much rain--we've been in a drought for a couple of years. m - aubrey 18:30 Jul 3 (0)
- Nah, our house has had "foundational woes" for two decades and still served as viable shelter...(m) - Colleen 17:14 Jul 3 (2)
  - Our cracks are long, but not wide. I doubt you'd notice them unless you were looking. nt - aubrey 18:31 Jul 3 (0)
  - Lol. I know, but dh was on his way out the door and was filled with memories of us scooping water out of the basement. - Karin 17:35 Jul 3 (0)
I don't know exactly, but speaking from foundation experience... - Call Me Cordelia 16:00 Jul 3 (0)
If I remember correctly, vertical cracks are usually not a big deal, just settling with age, plaster, etc. But horizontal cracks may indicate more serious issues. nt - Jami in TX 15:08 Jul 3 (1)
- In the corners where two walls meet, they're vertical; at the top corners of doors & windows, they're crooked: "diangular" as ds would say. nt - aubrey 15:10 Jul 3 (0)
I must be misreading....exactly which part needs diagnosing? It sounds like you've fixed the problems.>>nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:02 Jul 3 (9)
- Well, we've still got cracks in the bricks. All the interior cracks were patched & have returned. My Q is - aubrey 15:07 Jul 3 (8)
  - We had this issue with our old house. - Kristine out of lurking 17:28 Jul 3 (1)
    - Wow--are cracks aren't nearly that big. m - aubrey 18:39 Jul 3 (0)
  - Buyer should consult an engineer is standard verbage. (m) - Valerie(TX) 16:00 Jul 3 (1)
    - Yes, actually I'm kind-of glad he rec. the engineer... - aubrey 18:37 Jul 3 (0)
  - FWIW, - Elizabeth B. in NC 15:46 Jul 3 (1)
    - Thanks, that's good advice. Thinking through what we were told has helped me: I think it will be fine. - aubrey 18:34 Jul 3 (0)
  - We once called an ispector to look at cracks in walls/floors and was told (M) - one_l_michele 15:32 Jul 3 (1)
    - 1/4"?? Good grief--that's tiny! nt - aubrey 15:38 Jul 3 (0)

Okay...should rain be coming down through my chimney?? m - Jami in TX 14:55 Jul 3 (3)

Jami--isn't this your 1st summer in Tx? I can't remember, but boy, what an initiation you're getting! nt - aubrey 15:01 Jul 3 (2)
- Lol, it is! We moved mid-August so we did get a good month of the heat. But this is a little wetter than we were expecting! Especially when there were burn warnings in OK and TX last summer. Wild! m - Jami in TX 15:05 Jul 3 (1)
  - Yeah, we've got that, plus trees that just *drop* all their branches when they get scared! nt - aubrey 15:08 Jul 3 (0)

Momto3blessings, I e-mailed you.... - Lisa in Transition 14:49 Jul 3 (0)

oops here's the link... - Lovin'Life 14:36 Jul 3 (3)

probably a sebaceous cyst nt - KJB at Eielson AFB 15:09 Jul 3 (0)
Ingrown hair? Insect bite? try some cortisone for the itchiness...nt - Tap, tap, tap 15:04 Jul 3 (0)
Warning - it's a picture of my dh belly button - we live in the NW if that helps w/ the diagnosis. nt - Lovin'Life 14:40 Jul 3 (0)

Please help diagnose red spot on dh... - Lovin'Life 14:35 Jul 3 (2)

Maybe an icky blind pimple? I know sometimes I get them in spots that are more sensitive than others, and they hurt and itch like heck (m) - Melissa in NJ 14:46 Jul 3 (0)
Could it be a black fly bite? tn - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:37 Jul 3 (0)

Better late than never.. could you please tell me your best chicken marinade? This would be for grilled chicken... for tomorrow. :) - Ashley 14:29 Jul 3 (8)

Our favorite...(m) - Nancy in MI 19:57 Jul 3 (0)
Re: Thanks everyone! These sound fantastic! nt - Ashley 17:19 Jul 3 (0)
I just sprinkle on good seasons italian mix dry and bake - - one l michele 17:01 Jul 3 (1)
- Yum, I've not done it that way ! thanks nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 18:06 Jul 3 (0)
Italian dressing premade or good seasons powder made with balsamic vinegar is great too nt - Mom2LegoManiacs 16:22 Jul 3 (0)
Italian dressing mixed with orange juice concentrate, Very Yummy! don't ask for exact amounts, I just wing it. nt - Kristiana 14:53 Jul 3 (0)
Easy! Rosemary Grilled Chicken - Happy 14:37 Jul 3 (0)
My absolute favorite is Italian dressing. For *really* short notice, we also like Montreal Chicken seasoning - I like the roasted garlic the best. It comes in a spice jar, you just sprinkle it on before grilling. nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:36 Jul 3 (0)

If you wanted a teacher to learn more about homeschoolers, what book would you recommend? - Sarah CB 14:07 Jul 3 (9)

anything by John Taylor Gatto (nt) - K&R's Mom 17:09 Jul 3 (1)
- Yes, especially since he used to be a public school teacher. (nt) - Karen K. in Tx 19:00 Jul 3 (0)
Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home by Rhonda Barfield (nt) - Laurie in SEA 15:18 Jul 3 (0)
Why can't I think of the title? The one by Guterson...got it, "Family Matters". He's a teacher (or was when the books was written), his wife homeschools their children. nt - Jami in TX 15:03 Jul 3 (2)
- Yep, highly recommended. (nt) - Colleen 17:14 Jul 3 (0)
- Yes, this is a good one! nt - WTMindy 15:53 Jul 3 (0)
So You're Thinking About Homeschooling? by Lisa Whelchel and Karen Andreola's fictional one that has tons of nature study stuff in it -- anyone know the name? nt - Chris in VA 14:23 Jul 3 (2)
- A Pocket Full of Pinecones? nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 14:35 Jul 3 (1)
  - That's it! Even tho it deals with an early 20th century family, I think it is lovely... - Chris in VA 15:06 Jul 3 (0)

What I am Bringing to the Fourth of July Party: - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 14:04 Jul 3 (40)

We're hosting the F-16 pilot & his family and crew that we met at the airshow last weekend. Here's what we're having...(m) - Nancy in MI 19:59 Jul 3 (0)
Chicken, potato salad, watermelon. Also providing the back yard, the grill, and the chef (dh). ~nt - myfunnybunch 19:43 Jul 3 (0)
Baked Beans and Jello Poke Cake with strawberry and blueberry flag design on top. (nt) - Erica in PA 18:34 Jul 3 (0)
No party here due to everlasting rain! For us: grilled burgers & sausages, dh's salsa, chips, 3-bean salad, pilaf of brown & wild rice, blackeyed pea salad, local tomatoes and cucumbers, local cream soda & birch beer, grilled peaches, vanilla ice cream, home-whipped cream... and margaritas :) nt - BarbaraL in OK 18:27 Jul 3 (2)
- Grilled peaches? Do tell! nt - abbeyej 20:15 Jul 3 (0)
- And, like Abbeyej, watermelon! nt - BarbaraL in OK 18:28 Jul 3 (0)
hosting with Jack Daniels Ribs, Salmon, Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad, and Whipped Jello!! (nt) - Kris in WA 17:37 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting- here's my menu - Joni 17:28 Jul 3 (1)
- I'm curious about Japanese meatballs on the grill? Sounds good - what is it? nt - Amy in Orlando 22:10 Jul 3 (0)
Just me, the boys, and my mom - cold cereal? bah hum bug. nt - one l michele 17:03 Jul 3 (0)
Ours was cancelled, boohoo, so we're having cherries, cook out and sweet potato chips. Can you tell I'm an import? nt - Karin 16:55 Jul 3 (0)
it's at my house, so I'm bringing hot dogs, chicken breasts, potato salad & baked beans, oh, and chip & dip. Mom is bringing desert. nt - cin 16:24 Jul 3 (0)
BBQ Beans, Colleen's Kale Salad, Manjar Branco (Brazilian coconut pudding). nt - Luann in ID 16:23 Jul 3 (2)
- Oh! The coconut pudding is awesome, so rich - Mabelen 20:39 Jul 3 (1)
  - LOL. Well, the dc just came in from rafting and ate it all, so I guess I need to come up with a Plan B. nt - Luann in ID 20:56 Jul 3 (0)
Smoking a turkey (alton brown) nt - Amber in SJ 16:16 Jul 3 (0)
Broccoli salad and ribbon jello. yummmmmmeeeee. nft - unsinkable 16:02 Jul 3 (0)
Two parties - two of Ree's cakes, watermelon and salad. nt - Call Me Cordelia 16:01 Jul 3 (0)
lemon meringue pie and cold veggie pizza (crescent roll crust w/ ranch flavored cream cheese topped with chopped raw veggies and shredded cheddar) nt - Cara in IL 15:45 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting: Hamburgers & bratwurst; corn; tossed salad; potato salad; soda, water, lemonade. nt - Laura in CT 15:44 Jul 3 (0)
Veggies and dip. nt - Ria 15:20 Jul 3 (0)
I get to bring dessert, so I'm thinking angel food cake with strawberries (so I can have some too). nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 15:16 Jul 3 (1)
- And then I went to look at Ree's site for the brisket recipe, and my girls decided we're making the Barefoot Contessa's 4th of July cake instead. :-) nt - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:14 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting: BBQ baby back ribs, hamburgers and hotdogs, potato/pasta/green salads, homemade salsa and chips, corn on the cob, homemade ice cream and cake, watermelon. Sierra Nevada, Mike's hard and wine, of course (for the adults!) nm - Stacy in NJ 15:02 Jul 3 (0)
Lime Chicken Salsa, burgers, fruit, and whatever else sounds good at the store tonight..nt - Tap, tap, tap 14:57 Jul 3 (0)
Grapes, layer salad, strawberry pie with whipped cream nt - Cricket 14:53 Jul 3 (0)
Brisket and chocolate éclair crepes (nt) - amy g. 14:51 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting: veggies for kabobs (friends bringing steak and chicken), brownies with whipped cream and berries, corn on the cob. (nt) - Wendi 14:50 Jul 3 (0)
Hrmph. I didn't know there was a party. ;o). (m) - threelops 14:30 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting: Burgers on the grill, pasta salad with lots of veggies, green salad with cukes and sugared almonds and little oranges; beans; and italian ices for dessert. nt - Chris in VA 14:25 Jul 3 (0)
Haven't figured it out yet; I hope to steal some of y'all's ideas. nt - DKinTX 14:24 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting: Ree's Brisket, potato salad, ranch style beans, chips/dip, veggies/dip. :) nt - Rich with kids 14:22 Jul 3 (3)
- Oh. My. Goodness. To. Live. For. We just had this last night!!! (nt) - Kris in WA 17:38 Jul 3 (0)
- Ree's Brisket recipe? nt - Chocolate Princess 14:26 Jul 3 (1)
  - Never mind...I found it! nt - Chocolate Princess 14:41 Jul 3 (0)
Shrimp and vegetable kabobs and Chardonnay. nt - Crissy in WA 14:18 Jul 3 (0)
Ranch Potato Dish (hot); Deviled Eggs; Orange-Pineapple Cake. nt - Katia 14:17 Jul 3 (0)
Hosting: hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and homemade guac/pico de gallo, green bean salad, baked french fries, peach cobbler, cake frosted with blueberry and raspberry "flag" on top, iced tea, homemade limeade. :o) nt - abbeyej 14:11 Jul 3 (1)
- And watermelon. You can't have 4th of July without watermelon... ;o) nt - abbeyej 16:11 Jul 3 (0)
grilled stuffed jalapenos and good 'ol 'nana puddin' nt - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 14:06 Jul 3 (0)

You all influence me so much!!! - Melissa in FL 14:02 Jul 3 (1)

LOL! I did the same thing, except for lunch. :o) nt - Stephanie in FL 14:35 Jul 3 (0)

How do you know at what time of day it is safe to take kids swimming without applying sunblock? It's 5:00pm, but it's still pretty sunny. nt - gandpsmommy 13:56 Jul 3 (10)

Living where we live sunscreen is a must most of the time, but at 5 pm, I don't. nt - Kate CA 15:31 Jul 3 (0)
Basically non sunscreen users here too. - Lolly 15:26 Jul 3 (2)
- yup, here too. nt - Peela 19:23 Jul 3 (0)
- Same here. nt - Amy in NY 19:18 Jul 3 (0)
Mine never use it. Shocking but true. We have a pool and they are tan. nt - Ria 15:21 Jul 3 (0)
My friend's kids are of medium complexion and they got sunburned on a late afternoon on a cloudy day. They use it whenever they are outside at all times of the day. nt - LMA 14:19 Jul 3 (0)
I wouldn't at this time of day, but my kids don't burn easily and wear rashguards. If it were sunny, I might do their noses / cheeks. nt - abbeyej 14:12 Jul 3 (0)
I have 2 very fair kids and then one that isn't. Even when we go after dinner - momofkhm 14:02 Jul 3 (0)
I'm in the north, and I use sunblock on the dc until about 7:30. nt - lovemykids 14:01 Jul 3 (0)
I think it depends on where you live, really (m) - Melissa in NJ 14:01 Jul 3 (0)

Truthquest: Can anyone tell me about this? nt - Barb 13:39 Jul 3 (1)

Well... - Dayle in Guatemala 14:42 Jul 3 (0)

Oh. my. I just figured out how much longer I'll be homeschooling, until the last one graduates. 15 more years. I feel tired already. nt - lovemykids 13:35 Jul 3 (7)

And dh doesn't understand why I sometimes tell him I need more students because I *only* have 15 years left...then what?!?! ;-) nt - Jami in TX 17:19 Jul 3 (1)
- I'll be 57. For me, it will be "early retirement." Then, it'll be "grandma," I hope! nt - lovemykids 19:51 Jul 3 (0)
Just take it one year at a time--so much less overwhelming that way! nt - Karin 16:56 Jul 3 (0)
Hang in there! I've been hsing for 10 years and have 18 to go! "Do not grow weary in well-doing for in die season you shall reap!" nt - Kendra in CA 13:57 Jul 3 (3)
- HA! DUE season... nt - Kendra in CA 13:57 Jul 3 (2)
  - I don't know. "Die season" sounded about right. LOL! nt - lovemykids 14:00 Jul 3 (1)
    - There are days, eh? nt - Kendra in CA 14:36 Jul 3 (0)

Would you use buttermilk that had been left out for 6 hours? - Cindyg 13:27 Jul 3 (9)

Thank you! I'm off to make the blueberry gingerbread that was posted here a couple of days ago. Yes, I know I have to post the recipe. LOL. - Cindyg 13:47 Jul 3 (4)
- I missed this the first time around - it does sound good! (nt) - OhM 15:57 Jul 3 (0)
- Ack! I posted that recipe. I'm sorry I left off the temp. It is 350 and I bake it in a 9x9 pan. :) nt - Heidi in OR 14:54 Jul 3 (1)
  - Oh shoot! I just put it in a 9x14! - Cindyg 15:01 Jul 3 (0)
- I just came on to get a gingerbread recipe and thought to myself, "Wouldn't the blueberries I found be awesome in this?" It's God's will I make this, I know it!!!!!LOLnt - Dayle in Guatemala 14:45 Jul 3 (0)
Totally. (nt) - Melissa in NJ 13:33 Jul 3 (0)
Yes. (nt) - Colleen 13:32 Jul 3 (0)
I'd do it, under the conditions you described, as long as it's cooked. (more) - Julie in CA 13:31 Jul 3 (0)
Absolutely. nt - Pam "SFSOM" in TN 13:30 Jul 3 (0)

Umm...trying again, anyone wanna see my blog? It's very new... - Theresa from NY 13:17 Jul 3 (6)

Very nice. I like the orange background. It's different. nt - farmnwife 16:43 Jul 3 (0)
Love the photo of the little one drinking from the fountain! nt - Crissy in WA 14:19 Jul 3 (0)
Looks good :o)! Your pictures made me want to go camping. (nt) - threelops 14:08 Jul 3 (0)
Oh! You know, I looked the first time you posted, and it's lovely! (m) - Melissa in NJ 13:25 Jul 3 (2)
- I wasn't sure about starting one either (a blog) but now I love it! thanks for looking...nt - Theresa from NY 16:16 Jul 3 (0)
- Correction: Your children...! This is why I don't like to tell people what my profession is, LOL! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 13:26 Jul 3 (0)

Any tips for traveling in Oregon? (m) - OhElizabeth 13:02 Jul 3 (17)

Portland Traffic clears just after 6pm and stay off of 217 durring rush hour - Christina in OR 14:18 Jul 3 (1)
- Well perfect, that fits what I was thinking. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 15:01 Jul 3 (0)
Some answers... - Diana in OR 13:57 Jul 3 (0)
Re: Any tips for traveling in Oregon? (m) - Mary Beth 13:28 Jul 3 (13)
- I'll second this trip!. Also, don't forget to stop for lunch at.... - nutmeg 16:35 Jul 3 (1)
  - I may have more questions on this after the 4th. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 22:25 Jul 3 (0)
- Ooo... - OhElizabeth 13:56 Jul 3 (4)
  - Re: Ooo... - Mary Beth 14:23 Jul 3 (3)
    - So many good tips! (m) - OhElizabeth 15:36 Jul 3 (2)
      - Re: So many good tips! (m) - Mary Beth 17:49 Jul 3 (1)
        
        What cool tips! I'll post some more info after the 4th. Thanks! nt - OhElizabeth 22:23 Jul 3 (0)
- Or you could... - tlcmom 13:56 Jul 3 (5)
  - I didn't know we had anyone from Dallas on this board... - Diana in OR 14:30 Jul 3 (4)
    - My kids are in Fall City visiting Gma and Gpa right now....ever go to FC for the fireworks...they are awsome! nt - Tap, tap, tap 17:53 Jul 3 (0)
    - I'm in Ft. Worth nt - Happy 14:43 Jul 3 (2)
      - Dallas, Oregon, that is :-) Also, not to be confused with The Dalles, Oregon (nt) - nutmeg 16:36 Jul 3 (1)
        
        Just as one shouldn't confuse Myrtle Creek with Myrtle Point. nt - Diana in OR 16:43 Jul 3 (0)

And on to my next freak-out: I don't feel like I'm creative enough to succeed at this!!! - Melissa in NJ 12:53 Jul 3 (10)

Oops, we forgot this too. But then, we also forgot Canada Day and we're supposed to do both. My kids get to do projects when they're old enough to implement them themselves with minimal supervision. nt - Karin 16:59 Jul 3 (0)
Two answers: It's OK+it will come with time (m) - Sherrill in WA, otherwise known as the non-creative, no-fun, project-averse mom 16:27 Jul 3 (1)
- PS: There's even a "no-fun" moms club right here on this board. Yessiree! nt - Sherrill in WA, otherwise known as the non-creative, no-fun, project-averse mom 16:29 Jul 3 (0)
Oh, I wouldn't worry about it. You do what you enjoy doing. (m) - Kate CA 15:35 Jul 3 (0)
I think that there are times when you just have to decide what *you* do and stick to it...sm - Strawberry Queen 13:28 Jul 3 (0)
Wow, those *are* great idea... - aubrey 13:02 Jul 3 (1)
- I'm not creative either but I can copy other peoples' ideas well... can you just take other's ideas and make them work for you? nt - Kendra in CA 13:16 Jul 3 (0)
Tomorrow is Independence Day??? What? - Trivium Academy 12:59 Jul 3 (2)
- LOL! I know. I guess I didn't really even mean holidays specifically. This was just one example. Another thing happened last weekend (m) - Melissa in NJ 13:20 Jul 3 (1)
  - Get yourself a book about doing stuff like it, at least you can glean ideas. - Trivium Academy 18:38 Jul 3 (0)

Would marriage counseling be beneficial.... - Michelle T 12:53 Jul 3 (12)

How can one partner know the other is thinking of leaving and not think anything is wrong with the marriage? - Cindyg 17:33 Jul 3 (1)
- Dh has a friend who came home to find no wife. He had no clue. nm - Remudamom 20:27 Jul 3 (0)
I've only seen it once where one-partner-only counseling made things worse. - PariSarah 17:17 Jul 3 (0)
depends on the counselor - K&R's Mom 17:15 Jul 3 (0)
Only if both parties understand that their marriage is on the rocks (m) - Ria 15:24 Jul 3 (2)
- Yeah, it's sad to know isn't it? Count me as one of the divorces. - Night Elf 20:01 Jul 3 (0)
- oh, I can fathom it... - Peela 19:34 Jul 3 (0)
Well, - Christina in OR 14:29 Jul 3 (0)
Yes - absolutely! -nt - BirkenstockMom 14:11 Jul 3 (0)
Absolutely... - Anna 14:00 Jul 3 (0)
Yes. I believe so. (nm) - Miz Booshay 13:33 Jul 3 (0)
Yes it would be beneficial regardless of communication problems. nt - Trivium Academy 12:54 Jul 3 (0)

Any good methods or ideas for teaching dd6 to ride without training wheels? - Strawberry Queen 12:51 Jul 3 (17)

We read online to hold her shoulders.... - Kris in WA 18:11 Jul 3 (0)
Let dc learn on a smaller friend's bike, lol. Dh was so busy last year he couldn't take the trainking wheel so - Karin 17:43 Jul 3 (1)
- Bet you're wondering what a trainking wheel is--it's a product of poor typing. nt - Karin 17:44 Jul 3 (0)
Yes! - Cindyg 17:37 Jul 3 (0)
Have a truck run over the bike so that the training wheels don't really help anymore... - Call Me Cordelia 16:03 Jul 3 (0)
Take the training wheels off and let her ride in the grass until she gets the hang of it. nt - Ria 15:25 Jul 3 (0)
Let the neighborhood boys teach her :-). They had my ..... - Kathy in MD 14:18 Jul 3 (0)
I know this one!!! Instead of taking the training wheels off *all the way* . . . m - Sweetpeach 14:13 Jul 3 (0)
I found this info awhile back (somewhere on the web) and we used it.... - Karen K. in Tx 13:29 Jul 3 (0)
Our method: wait until 7. LOL! No kidding! nt - lovemykids 13:24 Jul 3 (1)
- Um, that doesn't help me with my 8yo who still won't ride a bike w/out training wheels!nt - Ida 14:46 Jul 3 (0)
Lower her seat until she can sit on the seat with BOTH feet flat on the ground... - Old Dominion Heather 13:06 Jul 3 (0)
Take the pedals off...m - Tap, tap, tap 13:04 Jul 3 (2)
- I taught a 3-yr old to ride with this method. No training wheels ever. - PiCO 15:19 Jul 3 (0)
- We did this for both our kids and it worked great! (nt) - Jean in Newcastle 13:05 Jul 3 (0)
Re: Any good methods or ideas for teaching dd6 to ride without training wheels? - Remudamom 12:58 Jul 3 (0)
A very slightly sloping hill has been the secret here. - JanOH 12:57 Jul 3 (0)

Is this what the post office has come to? - Liz CA 12:49 Jul 3 (1)

LOL that's funny. Lot's of things wouldn't get done around here :o) - Kristy 15:05 Jul 3 (0)

Favorite place to post pics? Seems there are many different places and not sure which to use. m - kj in nc 12:48 Jul 3 (1)

I use Shutterfly. (m) - 2.5lilreds in NC 17:25 Jul 3 (0)

Other places for used homeschooling books? - MS 12:48 Jul 3 (2)

Re: Other places for used homeschooling books? - Stephanie Low 12:54 Jul 3 (0)
Vegsource? Your blog? nt - Kate CA 12:53 Jul 3 (0)

English/Grammar - Stephanie Low 12:38 Jul 3 (2)

You might want to look at quickly summarizing the first year part of FLL, and then going more slowly through the second year. - Carol in Cal. 13:15 Jul 3 (0)
Re: English/Grammar - Stephanie Low 12:50 Jul 3 (0)

Ria: I wanted to add to your burger post! (m) - Classical Michele 12:33 Jul 3 (1)

OH MY!!! - Ria 15:27 Jul 3 (0)

Pier and Beam or Crawlspace Foundations - any thoughts on how to keep this dry (m) - Alexandra 12:21 Jul 3 (1)

Hopefully you'll get a more expert opinion... - aubrey 14:45 Jul 3 (0)

Baby girl is sick with a fever and won't drink.... - Christina in NY 12:20 Jul 3 (5)

Mine did this recently and had to have IV fluids for dehydration.... - Jenn in Mo 13:58 Jul 3 (0)
My baby was like that on Sunday night... - amy g. 12:59 Jul 3 (0)
Christina -- so sorry she is still ill! (m) - Mom2LegoManiacs 12:46 Jul 3 (0)
Ice chips, sprinkle some sugar and a little grape juice for color on it and make it fun....popsicles... - ma23peas 12:29 Jul 3 (1)
- Absolutely on the popsicles. Pedialyte can be bought as popsicles, also, freeze juice to make popsicles. This is what my dc eat when they have a fever and sore throat.nt - Dayle in Guatemala 12:33 Jul 3 (0)

I have to share this great deal!! e.l.f. cosmetics is having a $1 sale, plus coupon (sm) - fiddledeedee 12:15 Jul 3 (3)

Thanks! I have used and like most of their stuff. Not more than my mineral make-up, but it's good "cheap" stuff! nt - Leigh Ann 12:21 Jul 3 (1)
- That's good to hear. I guess it's not a sale, it's always $1. wow. nt - fiddledeedee 13:04 Jul 3 (0)
Oops, website is www.eyeslipsface.com - fiddledeedee 12:15 Jul 3 (0)

Costume idea. - Robin (who is now a lurker) 12:03 Jul 3 (1)

plastic snakes and a mirror - Ann in KY 12:06 Jul 3 (0)

I am waiting for the RA to call me back - Christina in OR 12:02 Jul 3 (0)

POLL: What have you "named" your homeschool? (for those who have or have thought about it...) nt - aubrey 11:58 Jul 3 (71)

Several years ago, dd chose Unlimited Achievements Academy. However, I like to call it . . . (m) - Lorna in the boonies 22:09 Jul 3 (0)
Kindled Flame Academy --someone a while back was searching for Bible verses about fire and inspired me :-) - Peek a Boo 21:22 Jul 3 (0)
Percival Blakeney Academy - Sebastian (a lady) 20:30 Jul 3 (1)
- i *love* those stories!!!!!! ::swoon:: nt - Peek a Boo 21:24 Jul 3 (0)
Riverside School. nt - Peela 19:35 Jul 3 (0)
Running River Latin School. (nt) - Plaid Dad 19:09 Jul 3 (0)
Christ Our Saviour nt - Natalija 17:54 Jul 3 (0)
Brickstreet Academy, because we live on a yellow brick street. (nt) - Andie 17:34 Jul 3 (0)
Logos Academy - K&R's Mom 17:20 Jul 3 (0)
We are simply "the Academy" nt - kcp 16:52 Jul 3 (0)
Rivendell High School for the oldest. Each of my children gets to name his/her own, with some parental advice so we don't end up with joke names. :) nt - Dawn in MI 16:28 Jul 3 (0)
Fisherville Academey (link inside) - KyTriplets 16:12 Jul 3 (0)
Academy 18/21. It's a role-playing game in-joke. nt - Kay in Cal 15:41 Jul 3 (0)
Paideia Academy. Not that we use it and not that the kids can spell it anyway. nt - Jenni in Ks 15:38 Jul 3 (0)
Prairie Academy. nt - strider 15:03 Jul 3 (0)
We don't have to have one, my blog is La Scuola d'Argento ... - Kristiana 14:56 Jul 3 (1)
- Interesting. nt - aubrey 15:03 Jul 3 (0)
Ds chose H.O.M.E High School - Happy 14:46 Jul 3 (0)
Same as our house--The Resurrectory School. (We're Christian and live in a Rectory--that's fancy for parsonage!) nt - Chris in VA 14:20 Jul 3 (0)
Hope Springs Eternal School for the Blind Leading the Blind. ;-D nt - Ms. Riding Hood (formerly known as Lynne) 14:15 Jul 3 (0)
Officially, it's Hard Country Academy, but my boys like to call it -- - BirkenstockMom 14:14 Jul 3 (0)
Classical Explorations Academy (nt) - Laura in CA 14:00 Jul 3 (0)
Black Pearl Academy nt - Niffercoo 13:53 Jul 3 (1)
- Though recently I feel like I've been swallowed by a Kracken, and am in Davey Jones' locker At World's End. ;) nt - Niffercoo 14:05 Jul 3 (0)
Providence Farm Academy. (Our farm is Providence Farm) nt - Tracy in Ky 13:53 Jul 3 (0)
Chapel Hill Academy (because the road we lived on was called Chapel Hill) nt - MeganP 13:43 Jul 3 (0)
Stone Valley High School--for the same reasons Lori M listed below. nt - Raders Fan 13:39 Jul 3 (0)
Padowan Learning Academy (nt) - KerriF 13:37 Jul 3 (0)
I use Sandstone Academy when I need a name-nt - Pajama Mama 13:25 Jul 3 (0)
Hearthside Homeschool (a takeoff on the "fireside" concept of teaching families at home by the fire). nt - katalaska 13:18 Jul 3 (0)
We're thinking either Tall Oaks Academy or Four Oaks Academy, for what I would imagine would be obvious reasons, LOL! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 13:15 Jul 3 (0)
St. George's School for Rowdy Boys... Home of the Dragons! nt - Old Dominion Heather 13:08 Jul 3 (2)
- Seriously? I love it! nt - aubrey 14:34 Jul 3 (0)
- ROFL!!!! (nt) - Melissa in NJ 13:27 Jul 3 (0)
St. Andrews Academy - my husband' s middle name. :+) nt - Kate CA 12:52 Jul 3 (0)
Sugar Creek High School (nt) - LoriM 12:51 Jul 3 (2)
- Oh, congratulations! How exciting. nt - aubrey 12:57 Jul 3 (0)
- Sigh, not (nt) above...this one is (nt) - LoriM 12:52 Jul 3 (0)
TigerBear Academy.....We call my two oldest tiger and bear, but my three year old's nickname doesn't fit so we have yet to add him to the mix. nt - Shannon in CA 12:40 Jul 3 (0)
Bolivar Academy... - chiguirre 12:37 Jul 3 (0)
We don't have to, but I call ours the Passion for Learning School (although there isn't much passion on the part of ds13 right now, LOL!) nt - dirty ethel rackham 12:33 Jul 3 (0)
Mt. Hope Academy (nt) - Heidi in OR 12:25 Jul 3 (0)
Seneca Christian Academy (m) - Christina in Space Coast 12:17 Jul 3 (0)
EDEN Academy (Education and Discipleship through Encouragement and Nurturing). nt - Sharon in SC 12:16 Jul 3 (0)
Trillium Private School nt. - erinjd 12:14 Jul 3 (0)
The Shire Academy. (nt) - Wendi 12:14 Jul 3 (2)
- Educating hobbits since 2001! (nt) - Wendi 13:57 Jul 3 (1)
  - Got it! Like it! nt - aubrey 14:36 Jul 3 (0)
Schola Classica. Motto: Vide, Virtute, et Labore. nt. - Patricia 12:13 Jul 3 (0)
Uh, Trivium Academy- honestly because I couldn't come up with anything better. - Trivium Academy 12:13 Jul 3 (3)
- Well, Iike yours, & actually, dh & I call you "Trivium" instead of Jessica, which I like because it sounds like 'Trinity' from the Matrix. lol nt - aubrey 12:22 Jul 3 (2)
  - Cool, I'll tell dh that! : ) nt - Trivium Academy 13:00 Jul 3 (1)
    - Ooh, ooh--do it with shades & a black leather jacket! :) nt - aubrey 14:40 Jul 3 (0)
Holy Family Classical Academy nt - Liz in NC 12:12 Jul 3 (0)
HomeFront Academy. nm - ~FireFly~ 12:10 Jul 3 (0)
IN NC you must name your school - Anchor Ac