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1. Add interesting content (what might constitute interesting?)
2. Add pictures, graphics
3. Add seperate blog for homeschooling
4. Add section for reviews
5. Seperate content into categories/sections

Posted on January 1st, 2009 by karen
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Chris don’t read this!!!!!!!!
 
 
I took the homemade challenge. Buying local for me is extremely important but a very big challenge so with the help of etsy.com I bought the following-
1. Dress in depression era style for Bella’s doll
2. Turtle soap for the girls who love to bathe
3. Dog for Gillian (stuffed yellow lab)
4. Upcycled coffee [...]

Posted on November 29th, 2008 by karen
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http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys/anyyarnteddybear.htm
http://knittingpatterncentral.com/patterns/bitsy_bear.php
I am leaning towards a fun color…..

Posted on November 21st, 2008 by karen
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Today, the GrapeBelt Homeschoolers brought in a speaker from the Past and Present Museum.
The girls learned about what a paleontologist is, how to dig for fossils and various fossils that were found locally and throughout the U.S.

 

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by karen
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Here is the patern I am using- I made a “mistake” which isn’t really a mistake but kids distracted me and I ended purling when I should have knitting so my pattern is a bit different but still very nice.  I’ve got one done!
http://www.knittingatknoon.com/mittenpatt.html

Posted on November 18th, 2008 by karen
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It is important for children to have a sense that they belong to something bigger, connecting wih that which is divine. My girls and I will celebrate Yule this year as part of our connection to nature. We will welcome to winter months by reflecting on light and dark- celebrating the winter solstice as well as Father Christmas.
Now, [...]

Posted on November 17th, 2008 by karen
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http://www.pattyreeddesigns.com/dolls/
Paper dolls! Enjoy the simple things!

Posted on November 14th, 2008 by karen
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Count Down To Christmas Craft
Materials Needed-
Choose pictures of activities that your enjoy doing as a family, print in color or use magazine pictures. 25 total.
Card stock
Laminator
Long cord, string or ribbon to hang cards from
clothespins
Goodies to co-ordinate with activities
Instructions-
1.Print or cut out pictures of activities you enjoy doing for the weeks leading up till Christmas.
2.Glue pictures [...]

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by karen
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I have a goal- from this week until the inauguration of our 44th President Barack Obama, I will write one letter a week. Each week I will focus on the need for change in our current Early Care and Education field. This weeks topic focused on Play and contact information for key organizations.
Next week I [...]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 by karen
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I am learning to knit and it has been a hoot! I am hoping to make Bella and Kirsten (her favorite doll) a mathing set of something. *ugh* I need to pick up some yarn tomorrow and then I can get started.
American Girl Poncho Knitting Pattern
 
Designed by Janice Helge
 

 
Fits American Girl Dolls and other 18 [...]

Posted on November 9th, 2008 by karen
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