December 2010

7 Quick Takes: December 31, 2010 (Vol. 65)

~ 1 ~ I usually have a hard time remembering how old I am. I can’t help it, it’s just not a priority for me.  However, this past year, 33 has been easy to remember.  (I like numbers like 22, 33, 44, 55, etc.)  Maybe after this week though, I’ll be able to remember that [...]

Helpful Homeschool Hints: Cut The Kids Some Slack Too

In the last Helpful Homeschool Hints, I wrote about cutting yourself some slack.  And, this week – I say to cut the kids some slack too. I’m sure you do, and I think I do too.  However, I had to especially think about this one day when I was in the bathroom.  Yes, the bathroom [...]

It’s My Birthday Today!

I’m not one to toot my own horn, but I just had to share the post that I just read on my sister Kristin’s blog called Happy Birthday to my Sister Angie! If you go read it, I probably won’t even have to mention this — but it made me cry.

10 Great iPad Apps My Kids Enjoy

My kids love to have the chance to play around on my iPad.  And, even better – some of their favorite things to do on the iPad are also educational (though not all of them, as you’ll see). 10 apps that my kids just love for the iPad: 1. MeeGenius! Children’s Books (free) – This [...]

Merry Christmas to All! (And Happy Birthday to Jesus!)

Come now Sinners and you Saints, all peasants and all Kings. And bow before the Earth’s Redeemer, let all voices sing. Hallelujah, the King is here, given for all men. For today the Holy Son of God, is born in Bethlehem. (from “Born in Bethlehem” by Third Day)

I Misplaced My Mind

I’m so sorry to anyone looking for Helpful Homeschool Hints this week! I got so busy with Christmas preparations that I completely forgot about posting it last night/this morning.  If you wrote up an entry, just hold on to it for next week and link it up then. So sorry!

Are you a Homeschooling Blogger?

Have you heard about The 2:1 Conference? This is a faith based conference for you; homeschooling parents that blog (not just about homeschooling), or are otherwise interested in social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. Read the rest of the post about the 2:1 Conference at The Homeschool Classroom…

The 2011 Motivated Moms Planner and App are Available

I have spoken before about really enjoying the Motivated Moms planner.  I have to admit – I don’t always keep up with it, but I try.  Even when I’m not using it, I love the concept of this household management planner. I was thrilled, however, to find out that this year, Motivated Moms is available [...]

Many Little Links: December 19, 2010

5 Clutter Free Gifts to Give This Christmas – Simple Organic These are fabulous ideas for gifts that won’t end up just sitting on someone’s shelf.  I loved every idea (and wished I was the one receiving many of them)! Advent Reflection and Giving Birth in a Stable – Catholic Mothers Online I was not [...]

7 Quick Takes: December 17, 2010 (Vol. 64)

~ 1 ~ I feel like I’m so behind in all of my online obligations.  (I say the word obligations in the nicest way, by the way.)  My email inboxes are piling up, I have people’s posts to schedule (on The Homeschool Classroom and Catholic Mothers Online), posts to write (I dream of getting ahead [...]

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