Author Archives: Ginny

Homeschool Memoirs-Summer Photo Essay

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

This was a fun assignment that I probably spent too much time on, but I had a lot of fun creating these little collages with my free Paint.net program and found it really relaxed me.  I also noticed that I have really slacked off taking pictures and have made a mental note to take more. Our summer consisted of the usual all-American pastimes of ballgames, cookouts, fishing and camping, and just the everyday warm weather … Continue reading →

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Blogger Friend School-It keeps going, and going, and going…

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 4:15 (NIV) Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Assignment: How do you keep energized so you can get it all done? bouncy music? treat it like a workout? Do you use a schedule? a housekeeping binder system? luck of the draw system?.. or is this an area where you need encouragement? Do you need God’s help to keep order and … Continue reading →

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Catch-up, Clean-up Day

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

Today we are having a ‘Catch-up, Clean-up’ day.  With the start of autumn and the impending thought of being cooped up for the winter months, we have decided to give the house a total scrub down.  We try to do this every change of season, but by the next it seems we are back to the clutter.  The kids also have a few different school projects that need attention, so we are setting aside our … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Dragon

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

What do you get when you mix Boy Scout Popcorn Sales Kick-off and a homeschooler? A first place winning art sculpture! (Yes, it is made completely out of about 20 cups popped corn, 3 bags of mini marshmallows, 3 sticks of butter, ½ a bottle of green food coloring, and two red M & M’s)

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Homeschool Memoirs-My Favorite Things…Er-Sites

Posted on September 17, 2008 by

This week we are doing something fun.  We are to share some of our favorite sites from selected categories: · Magazines/Carnivals – in print or online- The Old Schoolhouse · Freebie sites – any sites that offer freebies or often have giveaways- Donna Young.org · Homeschool news/informative- HSLDA· Forums/book clubs- · Networking, Blog “About” (sites that offer tech-support or tutorials for computer/internet) & Quick Links-Dynamic Drive · Mom site – a sites just for moms- Marmee Dear · Inspirational/encouraging/motivational – Homeschoolblogger Just … Continue reading →

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