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The Benefits of Homeschooling with Netbooks

  I have listed below 7 benefits of homeschooling with netbooks. The desktop computer that my children had been using for schoolwork recently died. Instead of replacing the computer, we decided to get a pair of Netbooks, one for each of the older kids. I expected the Netbooks to replace the computer, but they've done […]

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The Encyclopedia of Music

Welcome to my Build Your Own Homeschool Library series where I'm sharing with my readers some of my favorite books from my homeschool shelf. Please note that all the posts in this series contain my own opinions, and I have not been compensated by any publishing company for any of the content. Overview The Encyclopedia of […]

Filed Under: Life Skills · Life Skills

Should we force our children to share?

To share or not to share that is the question. Should we force our children to share? Most, if not all parents want their children to share their toys with other children. By sharing their toys, our children learn how to be kind to others — definitely a noble goal. But I read this article […]

Filed Under: Home Management · Recipes

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

This peanut butter and chocolate baked oatmeal will be a staple in our house for years to come. Almost a year ago one of my favorite food bloggers, Lynn, showed me her recipe for peanut butter baked oatmeal. I'd tried plain baked oatmeal before and hadn't liked it that much, but this peanut butter version […]

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All Through the Ages, by Christine Miller

Welcome to my Build Your Own Homeschool Library series where I'm sharing with my readers some of my favorite books from my homeschool shelf. Please note that all the posts in this series contain my own opinions, and I have not been compensated by any publishing company for any of the content. Overview One of the […]

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Trying to streamline my day with freezer cooking

Can freezer cooking actually help with my menu planning schedules? I've mentioned before how my schedule often makes cooking dinner difficult. Teaching piano three days a week from 3 to 6 and then having evening activities several other days make cooking dinner a challenge. I know of course that if I planned ahead — made […]

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Nature Guides

Welcome to my Build Your Own Homeschool Library series where I'm sharing with my readers some of my favorite books from my homeschool shelf. Please note that all the posts in this series contain my own opinions, and I have not been compensated by any publishing company for any of the content. Overview We're all familiar […]

Filed Under: Language Arts · Strategies & Tips · Language Arts

Teach Writing Without a Curriculum

My husband, an avid writer, has always said the number one rule of writing can be summarized in three simple words — butt in chair. You see, it's not enough to read about writing, or to think about writing. Actually writing is what makes you a better writer. And the same is true for our […]

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The Homeschooler's Book of Lists

Welcome to my Build Your Own Homeschool Library series where I'm sharing with my readers some of my favorite books from my homeschool shelf. Please note that all the posts in this series contain my own opinions, and I have not been compensated by any publishing company for any of the content. Overview The Homeschooler's Book […]

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Earn free stuff (like books!) by doing web searches

My friends have been telling me for ages that I need to Swagbuck more. I've listened half-heartedly, telling myself I'll get around to it someday. But then my good friend Toni told me her 24" iMac arrived in the mail today — the one that she bought with Swagbucks! I am thoroughly jealous. And I'm finally […]

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