tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69935879277870030772024-02-19T04:07:52.828-08:00Living and loving the mom lifeI started this blog to share with others the things I do as a mother. That will include product reviews, recipes, information on things I find important when it comes to my children and so much more!Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-90523144348348912122019-04-17T15:05:00.001-07:002019-04-17T15:05:26.754-07:00No longer updatingI will no longer be updating this blog. Please check out my newest adventure and be sure to subscribe! It will be a fun one!! <br /><br />Thanks for reading. <br /><br />https://raisingemwild.blogspot.comWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-3634815792765095722018-12-14T22:50:00.003-08:002018-12-17T12:41:06.856-08:00Christmas Around the WorldIt is hard to believe that it is almost Christmas already! It seems like the school year is just flying by. <br />
This year I wanted to do something different with the kids, we have never done a Christmas around the world study, so I figured it was time to try it! We only have a week left so we are only doing five countries, my hope is to continue this next year with five new countries! <br />
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Below I am linking all the recipes, blogs, printables, and books we are using with our study. <br />
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My biggest inspiration for this week came from this <a href="https://www.aswewalkalongtheroad.com/2016/12/christmas-around-world-unit-study-and.html?fbclid=IwAR0XcC1anpg_V2U8yHl3_rkoLf6Q3nbuyvDkUYK7TIOltsZT0MIWxG-TU0c">blog</a>. There is a lot of great ideas on it! I recommend checking it out. <br />
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We are doing this over the course of five days, studying five countries. Each day will have a recipe, craft, lesson, book, and video.<br />
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If you are unable to find books, several of these are available as read alouds on youtube.<br />
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<b>Australia</b>Lesson from - <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/australia.shtml">Why Christmas </a><br />
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Recipe - <a href="http://www.thekoala.com/christmasrecipe.htm">Annettes Pudding<br /></a><br />
Books ( we will be taking a library trip to find as many of these as we can )<br />
Santa's Aussie Holiday by Maria Farrer<br />
An Aussie Night Before Christmas adapted by Yvonne Morrison<br />
Christmas Wombat by Jackie French <br />
Santa Koala by Colin Buchanan<br />
Santa's Secret by Mike Dumbleton<br />
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Video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lupd9fyJ0Yw">Christmas in Australia </a><b><br /><br />France </b>Lesson from - <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/france.shtml">Why Christmas</a><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/france/christmas-day"><br /></a>Recipe - <a href="https://www.davidlebovitz.com/parisian-hot-ch-1/">Parisian Hot Chocolate </a>Books ( we will be taking a library trip to find as many of these as we can )<br />
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Christmas in France by Jack Manning<br />
Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans ( this is an animated show as well ) <br />
Babar and Father Christmas by Jean De Bruhnhoff ( this is an animated show as well )<br />
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Craft - <a href="http://bry-backmanor.org/holidayfun/log.html">Yule log</a>Video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7tepYOYRGs">How is French Christmas different?</a><br />
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<b>Russia<br /> </b>Lesson from - <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/russia.shtml">Why Christmas</a><b><br /></b>Recipe - <a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/slovak-sweet-bobalki-recipe-1137371">Slovak sweet bread</a><br />
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Here is a link to one of them to read online - https://familychristmasonline.com/stories_other/baboushka/babouscka.htm )<br />
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The Tale of Baboushka by Elena Pasaquali<br />
Baboushka and the Three Kings by Ruth Rollins<br />
The Miraculous Child : A Christmas Folktale from Old Russia by Alvin Aleski Currier<br />
The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers<br />
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Craft<b> - </b><a href="http://krokotak.com/2012/11/paper-bells/">Russian bells</a><b><br /></b>Video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMD3ifahExY">Christmas in Russia </a><b><br /><br />Germany </b>Lesson from - <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/germany.shtml">Why Christmas</a> <b><br /></b><br />
Recipe - <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/aunt-grace-s-eggnog/">Egg nog</a><b><br /></b><br />
Books - ( we will be taking a trip to the library to find as many of these as we can ) <b><br /></b>The Gingerbread boy by Paul Galdone<br />
Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo<br />
Waiting for Christmas by Kathleen Long Bostrom<br />
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Craft - <a href="http://www.coloringcastle.com/gingerbread_man_coloring_pages.html">Ginger bread man coloring page </a><br />
<b><br /></b>Video<b> - </b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqkELxIN6_8&list=PLtKL8j6rpgFhqF8Fc-LCRrUU2opTScTJ7">Christmas in Germany</a><b><br /><br />Italy </b><br />
Lesson from - <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/italy.shtml">Why Christmas</a><br /><br />Recipe - <a href="https://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/ricotta-cookies.html">Italian Ricotta Cookies</a><br />
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Books - ( we will be taking a trip to the library to find as many of these as we can ) <br />
The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePeola<br />
Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by Tomie de Peaola<br />
Bambinelli Sunday: A Christmas Blessing by Amy Welborn<br />
Nonna, Tell Me a Story: Lidia's Christmas Kitchen by Lidia Bastianich<br />
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Craft - <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Around-The-World-Italy-FREEBIE-1574660">Book and craft </a><br />
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Video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anp1zTkghBA&t=61s">Christmas in Italy </a><br />
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Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-21667972814268272452018-12-14T21:13:00.002-08:002018-12-14T21:14:13.308-08:00Teaching Our Children Old Skills - Foraging Chris and I recently started teaching our children an old skill, something that really isn't taught anymore, foraging. We already have been teaching the kids how important healthy food is, organic gardening skills, and why what we put into our body has a life long influence, so foraging seemed like a natural step to take in their education. <br />
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It has been a really great experience so far. I myself have learned a lot, we have been able to connect with nature as a family, and made some really interesting things. <br />
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We started doing this in spring, our very first foraging experience was learning what all we could eat from a very common spring flower, the dandelion. We tried it raw first, the kids really were not a fan of them at that. Next we gathered as many as we could find and we made <a href="https://www.simplycanning.com/dandelion-jelly.html">dandelion jelly</a>. They were skeptical at first, once they tasted it ( think of jelly that tastes like honey ) however, they were hooked. <br />
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Next up in our new learning adventure was plantain. <a href="https://www.care2.com/greenliving/11-health-benefits-and-uses-for-the-herb-plantain.html">Wild plantain </a>is an amazing plant, and it grows all over our yard. We made some into a <a href="https://www.mommypotamus.com/plantain-salve-recipe/">medicinal salve</a> and the other we ate in a soup ( it was a lot like eating spinach ). <br />
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I really enjoyed doing this class with my kids. We didn't get as much done as I wanted this year but I already have plans in the works for new things next year! Be watching for more posts.<br />
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Yesterday my nine year old daughter was the victim of what I considering bullying. Some may call this rough play, others may consider this kids will be kids, I do not.<br />
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This is something we have not personally had a lot of issues with throughout the years, mostly because we home school, but also because most of the people around us do not let their children behave in such a horrible manner. <br />
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My nine year old daughter, Kairi, had her arm broken yesterday because a child could not keep his hands to himself. We went to a pumpkin patch with our home school group. We had been having a great time, picking pumpkins, playing on the play equipment, going through the corn maze, and more. <br />
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It was a fun filled day, until Kairi was intentionally shoved down by another child. She had been bouncing on a bouncy pad, another child shoved her from behind, and now both bones in her forearm are broken. The moment I saw her arm, limp, bending in a place it should not bend, will forever be scorched into my memory. My sweet girl had to be sedated, have her bones set, has a cast up to her shoulder, all because someone else was a bully. <br />
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I reacted in the moment, and I did not stay to find the parents of the child responsible. My focus was on rushing my girl to the ER. She was in immense pain, and we had about a half an hour drive to get her to a good ER. I wish I would have found the child, and parents responsible, make them answer for hurting my girl. <br />
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Bullying does not always happen by people you know. Sometimes it is a random stranger, at a pumpkin patch. Bullying needs to stop, no child should have to suffer the way my child has. <br /><br />
Feel free to share Kairi's story, put a face to bullying, even if your child has not been a victim to it.<br />
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<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-57975769190517009202018-10-17T11:57:00.001-07:002018-10-17T11:57:16.676-07:00Third Grade Reading List - Part TwoKairi is breezing through the first part of her reading list, at her current pace she will finish the books we had picked for her by the time we start Christmas break! So here is part two of her reading list. <br /><br /><br />This year we have decided not to do unit studies with each book that the
kids read off their required reading list. Instead they will be filling
out this <a href="https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/book_review/beginner-prea1-reading/15151">paper</a>. <br /><br /><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Frisby-Rats-Robert-OBrien/dp/0689710682/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539802282&sr=8-1&keywords=the+rats+of+nimh">Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nihm</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Racso-Rats-NIMH-Leslie-Conly/dp/0064402452/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539802348&sr=8-1&keywords=rasco+and+the+rats+of+nimh">Rasco and the Rats of Nihm</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Rats-NIMH-Leslie-Conly/dp/0064403874/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539802348&sr=8-2&keywords=rasco+and+the+rats+of+nimh">RT, Margaret and the Rats of Nihm</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Tales-of-Winnie-The-Pooh/dp/0525457232/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539802582&sr=8-2&keywords=winnie+the+pooh+books">The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh </a>( I bought my copy at half price books ) <br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Willows-Sterling-Illustrated-Classics/dp/1402782837/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539802594&sr=8-1&keywords=wind+and+the+willows">The Wind in the Willows <br /></a>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-4494443354197512722018-09-03T21:18:00.001-07:002018-10-15T12:51:06.113-07:00Third grade Reading List - part oneThis year we have decided not to do unit studies with each book that the
kids read off their required reading list. Instead they will be filling
out this <a href="https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/book_review/beginner-prea1-reading/15151">paper</a>. <br />
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Below is the list of books that Kairi will be reading for her third grade required reading, I am saying this is part one of her reading because I need to see how she handles the reading. If she speeds through, more books will be added in a part two.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Frog-Toad-Storybook-Treasury-Complete/dp/0062292587/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536034407&sr=8-1&keywords=Frog+and+Toad+Storybook+Treasury">Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Little-Bear-Read-Book/dp/0760771057/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536034445&sr=8-1&keywords=Adventures+of+Little+Bear">Adventures of Little Bear</a> ( I have owned this book for years, I think I bought it half price books a long time ago. I would urge you to check there and ebay, amazon has it for a very high price. ) <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beatrix-Potter-Complete-Tales-Rabbit/dp/072325804X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536034497&sr=1-1&keywords=complete+tale+of+beatrix+potter">The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter</a> ( I actually bought mine at half price for very little. ) <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Tree-Shel-Silverstein-ebook/dp/B00DB2QZPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536034545&sr=8-1&keywords=The+giving+tree">The Giving Tree</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Swan-B-White-ebook/dp/B00T3DNKD4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1536034611&sr=1-1&keywords=The+trumpet+of+the+swan">The Trumpet of the Swan</a> ( This is the kindle edition, that is all I saw on amazon. I actually bought my copy at half price ) <br />
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<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-47483369522244415362018-07-27T17:07:00.000-07:002018-09-25T10:47:56.157-07:00Sixth Grade Reading ListThis year we have decided not to do unit studies with each book that the
kids read off their required reading list. Instead they will be filling
out this <a href="https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/book_review/beginner-prea1-reading/15151">paper</a>. <br />
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Below is the list of books that Destiny will be reading for her sixth grade required reading. <br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pippi-Longstocking-Astrid-Lindgren/dp/0142402494/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532735853&sr=8-1&keywords=pippi+longstocking+book">Pippi Longstocking</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-Women-Louisa-May-Alcott/dp/1503280292/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532735892&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=little+women&psc=1">Little Women </a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Sunnybrook-Farm-Douglas-Illustrated/dp/152191527X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532736034&sr=1-3&keywords=rebecca+of+sunnybrook+farm">Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm </a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Willows-Kenneth-Grahame/dp/1514664593/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532736079&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=The+wind+and+the+willows&psc=1">The Wind and the Willows</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gables-Complete-8-Book/dp/0553609416/ref=cm_wl_huc_item">Anne of Green Gables Series </a>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-31647755922387787762018-07-27T16:48:00.000-07:002019-01-16T11:13:59.194-08:00Seventh Grade Reading ListThis year we have decided not to do unit studies with each book that the kids read off their required reading list. Instead they will be filling out this <a href="https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/book_review/beginner-prea1-reading/15151">paper</a>. <br />
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Below is the list of books that Alexzander will be reading for his seventh grade required reading. <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Build-Other-Stories-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213350/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532735186&sr=1-3&keywords=to+build+a+fire">To Build a Fire</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-Chronicles-Narnia/dp/0064404994/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532735212&sr=1-2&keywords=the+chronicles+of+narnia">The Chronicles of Narnia</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sounder-William-H-Armstrong/dp/0064400204/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532733928&sr=1-1&keywords=sounder">Sounder</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Huckleberry-Finn-Bantam-Classic/dp/0553210793/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734369&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=huckleberry+finn+book&psc=1">The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Tom-Sawyer-Mark-Twain/dp/1503215679/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734498&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=the+adventures+of+tom+sawyer&psc=1">The Adventures of Tom Sawyer </a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Journey-Sheila-Burnford/dp/0440413249/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734425&sr=1-2&keywords=the+incredible+journey">The Incredible Journey</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Journey-Sheila-Burnford/dp/0440413249/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734425&sr=1-2&keywords=the+incredible+journey"> </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roll-Thunder-Hear-My-Cry/dp/0142401129/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734396&sr=1-1&keywords=roll+of+thunder+hear+my+cry+by+mildred+d.+taylor">Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Terabithia-Katherine-Paterson/dp/0064401847/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734034&sr=1-1&keywords=bridge+to+terabithia">Bridge to Terabithia</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tuck-Everlasting-Natalie-Babbit/dp/0312369816/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734083&sr=1-1&keywords=Tuck+Everlasting&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER">Tuck Everlasting</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Side-Mountain-Trilogy-Far-Frightfuls/dp/0525462694/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734105&sr=1-1&keywords=my+side+of+the+mountain+trilogy">My Side of the Mountain Trilogy </a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Watership-Down-Novel-Richard-Adams/dp/0743277708/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1532734225&sr=1-1&keywords=watership+down">Watership Down</a> Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-58698443326409885202018-07-05T13:55:00.000-07:002018-07-05T13:55:50.829-07:00StrugglesThere are days that I feel like I am crushing this whole mom thing, other days I feel like I am being crushed by it. Parenting is not for the faint of heart people. Trying to raise kids to be the best they can be can be brutal. This is a statement that I think most people would agree with, yet there is still far to many people that are belittling others choices. <br /><br />It seems like everyone you meet has advice on what you should and should not be doing when it comes to raising kids. It will never matter how you are doing it, someone will always think you are doing it wrong. I have been told some pretty hurtful things over the years when it comes to raising kids. I am going to high light the two I seem to hear the most. <br /><br /><b>1. Home schooling will make your kids socially weird. </b><br /><br />- I have heard this countless times, along with many other variations of it. It is simply not true. My kids were doomed to be weird from the start, I am their mother. <br /><br />All joking aside, being home schooled does not mean my kids never see the light of day. It is not like they never see, or play other kids. My kids have loads of friends, not just limited to those in their age group. One of the great things about home schooling is that my kids get the chance to socialize with people of all age groups. Being able to relate to people of all ages will come in very handy in their adult lives. <br /><b><br />2. You lead a different ( strange, weird ) lifestyle. </b><br /><br />- First off, this is so rude! Why would you say something like this to someone? Second off, my lifestyle choices are exactly that, my choices. Yes, we may be a little different from the main stream, but so what? <br /><br />We like GMO free, organic foods, it is our choice. I do not try to force it on anyone else. <br />We believe in natural living/medicine, again I do not try to force it on anyone else.<br />We lean mostly towards attachment parenting, but we do not try to force it on anyone else. <br />We home school, but do not try to force it on anyone else. <br />We are teaching our kids old school survival skills, including forage....yet again....we do not try to force it on anyone else. <br /><br />It has been said a million times before and I am going to keep saying it. Stop putting your judgements on parents for things you may not personally agree with. As long as their children are cared for and loved, that is what really matters.<br /><br />Everyone struggles, we need to help lift each other up. If someone comes to your with a struggle, give them helpful non judgemental advice, if you have it. If not, a listening ear is sometimes the only thing people need from you. <br /><br />We need to start being kind. Your words matter.Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-24287037312976963722018-05-30T17:26:00.001-07:002018-05-30T17:26:10.973-07:00Giving up meal planning ( this time for good ) After several months of taking a lot of time to make it, and still not following the meal plan I made, I have decided to give up on meal planning, this time for good. <br /><br />With that note, be watching my blog for new posts about what is going on in the kids' education, and several new recipe posts. Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-50201839893681969192018-05-01T20:16:00.000-07:002018-05-01T20:16:07.358-07:00May Meal Plan May 1st - 5th <br />
Tuesday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal and fruit<br />
Lunch - Macaroni and beef with broccoli<br />
Dinner - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />
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Wednesday <br />
Breakfast- Oatmeal or cereal and fruit<br />
Lunch- Egg bake and watermelon<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and meatballs <br />
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Thursday <br />
Breakfast- Oatmeal banana cookies<br />
Lunch- Cheddar dogs and watermelon <br />
Dinner- Chicken, potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Friday <br />
Breakfast- Muffins<br />
Lunch - Chicken and rice soup or leftovers<br />
Dinner- Chicken pasta with squash sauce <br />
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Saturday <br />
Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch - Sausage and cheese egg bake and fruit <br />
Dinner - Chicken tacos and beans <br /><br />May 6th - 12th<br />Sunday <br />
Breakfast- Apple muffins <br />
Lunch- Church lunch <br />
Dinner - Baked chicken, potatoes, and veggies <br /><br />Monday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Cheeseburger macaroni and broccoli <br />
Dinner - <br /><br />Tuesday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Roll ups and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - Family game night<br /><br />Wednesday <br />Breakfast- Breakfast bars<br />
Lunch - French toast and fruit <br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and meatballs <br /><br />Thursday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Leftovers<br />
Dinner - Cheese burger chowder and salad <br /><br />Friday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Homeschool group picnic<br />
Dinner - <a href="https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com/loaded-potato-meatloaf-casserole/">Loaded potato meatloaf casserole</a> and veggies <br /><br />Saturday <br />Breakfast- Muffins<br />
Lunch - Chicken strips, french fries, and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and celery with peanut butter <br /><br />May 13th - 19th<br />Sunday <br />Mother's Day <br /><br />Monday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Ravoli <br />
Dinner - Hot ham and cheese sandwiches and salads<br /><br />Tuesday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- PBJ roll ups and fruit <br />
Dinner - Family game night<br /><br />Wednesday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Pancakes and fruit <br />
Dinner - Ham, potatoes, and veggies <br /><br />Thursday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Tuna or ham sandwiches and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - Au grain ham and potatoes and veggies <br /><br />Friday <br />Breakfast- Muffins <br />
Lunch - Boiled dinner or leftovers<br />
Dinner - Creamy chicken enchiladas, rice, and beans<br /><br />Saturday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - <a href="https://www.yellowblissroad.com/one-pan-ham-cheese-tortellini/">Ham and cheese tortellini</a> and veggies <br /><br />May 20th - 26th<br />Sunday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Ham and cheese egg bake and fruit <br />
Dinner - Cheesy ham and potato soup and rolls <br /><br />Monday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Fried eggs, toast, and fruit <br />
Dinner - <a href="https://jodezehomeandgarden.com/egg-and-sausage-breakfast-taquitos/">Breakfast taquitos ( making mine with ham and not sausage ) </a>and fruit<br /><br />Tuesday <br />Breakfast- Muffins <br />
Lunch- Pancakes and fruit<br />
Dinner - Family game night<br /><br />Wednesday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Roll ups and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and meatballs with salad<br /><br />Thursday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Ravoli and salad<br />
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, eggs, and fruit <br /><br />Friday <br />Breakfast- Breakfast bars<br />
Lunch- Leftovers<br />
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice, and beans<br /><br />Saturday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />
Dinner - <a href="http://www.auntbeesrecipes.com/2016/09/meatball-sub-casserole.html">Meatball sub casserole</a> and veggies <br /><br />May 27th - 31st<br />Sunday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - Roast sandwiches, fries, and veggies <br /><br />Monday <br />Breakfast- Muffins<br />
Lunch- Chicken strips, fries, and veggies/with dip <br />
Dinner - Beef and noodles and green beans<br /><br />Tuesday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Egg bake, toast and fruit<br />
Dinner - Family game night<br /><br />Wednesday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Fried eggs, toast, and fruit <br />
Dinner - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br /><br />Thursday <br />Breakfast- Oatmeal or yogurt with fruit <br />
Lunch- Roll ups and veggies with dip <br />
Dinner - Chicken sandwiches, fries, and veggies with dip <br /><br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-61671660702434886252018-04-24T15:36:00.000-07:002018-04-24T15:36:03.933-07:00Chickpea Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am trying to eat healthier and lose weight right now. So I have been eating a lot of salads and veggies. Eating lettuce salads over and over again was getting really old. I have a bean salad at a local restaurant and I really loved it. This is my attempt to recreate it, and it is delicious! <br />It is a great dish to make for a gathering, it is simple, cheap, and refreshing! <br /><br />Chickpea Salad - <br />1 large cucumber<br />1 large tomato<br />2 celery stalks<br />Dried parsley<br />2 cans chickpeas ( well drained ) <br />Lemon juice<br />Olive oil<br />Salt <br />Pepper<br /><br />Slice your veggies to the desired size. Add beans and veggies to a bowl, toss well. Drizzle one tablespoon of lemon, one tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss well, chill and serve. <br /><br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-18512232594851770662018-04-03T21:02:00.000-07:002018-04-03T21:02:23.281-07:00April Meal Plan1st - 7th<br />
Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Easter breakfast at church<br />
Lunch - Gone<br />
Dinner - Chicken and veggies<br />
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Monday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Gone<br />
Dinner - Leftovers<br />
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Tuesday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches/wraps and veggies<br />
Dinner - Egg bake, toast, apple sauce, and hashbrowns<br />
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Wednesday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch -Hot dogs, mac and cheese and veggies<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad<br />
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Thursday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal banana cookies<br />
Lunch - Ravoli and veggies<br />
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and fruit <br />
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Friday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Salads<br />
Dinner - Chili <br />
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Saturday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches, fries, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Eggs, toast, and fruit<br />
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8th - 14th<br />
Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />
Dinner - Gone<br />
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Monday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches and veggies<br />
Dinner - Cheeseburger chowder or broccoli cheese <br />
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Tuesday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Pizza<br />
Dinner - <a href="https://natashaskitchen.com/2017/03/03/slow-cooker-lasagna-recipe/">Crockpot lasagna </a>and salad<br />
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Wednesday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Alexander's birthday<br />
Dinner -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and corn<br />
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Thursday<br />
Breakfast - Fruit bars<br />
Lunch - French toast and fruit<br />
Dinner - Ham, veggies, and potatoes<br />
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Friday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Wraps and veggies<br />
Dinner - At gratin potatoes and ham and veggies<br />
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Saturday<br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup<br />
Dinner - Taco bar ( Alex's party )<br />
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15th - 21st<br />
Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Ham and cheese tortellini<br />
Dinner - Boiled dinner or baked potato soup <br />
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Monday <br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Wraps and veggies<br />
Dinner - Chicken, potatoes and carrots<br />
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Tuesday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Salads<br />
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice, and beans<br />
<br />
Wednesday<br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit<br />
Dinner - Roast, creamy cheesy corn, salad, and <a href="http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/sliced-baked-potatoes-58121">potatoes</a><br />
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Thursday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Tuna sandwiches/wraps, cottage cheese, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad<br />
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Friday<br />
Breakfast - Fruit bars<br />
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Hot ham and cheese sandwiches and veggies<br />
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Saturday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Leftovers<br />
Dinner - Pork roast, potatoes, and veggies<br />
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22nd - 28th<br />
Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup<br />
Dinner - Breakfast burritos and fruit <br />
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Monday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit<br />
Dinner - Pork enchiladas in sour cream sauce, beans, and rice<br />
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Tuesday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Ravoli<br />
Dinner - Pork tacos, rice, and beans<br />
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Wednesday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Salads<br />
Dinner - BBQ pork sandwiches, potato wedges, and veggies<br />
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Thursday<br />
Breakfast - Fruit bars<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches/wraps and veggies<br />
Dinner - Chicken pasta in squash sauce<br />
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Friday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit<br />
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and fruit<br />
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Saturday<br />
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal with fruit<br />
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad<br />
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Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Hamburger mac and veggies<br />
Dinner - Shredded roast sandwiches, rosemary potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Monday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches/wraps and veggies<br />
Dinner - Beef and noodles and green beans<br />
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Five?? You have five kids??? You would not believe the number of times I have heard someone ( usually a stranger ) say this to me. I can not even count the number of times a comment has left me feeling kid shamed. Something a mother should never have to feel. <br />
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Don't you know what causes that. ( I am sure you don't want to have this discussion with me, honestly, this is not appropriate to ask someone at all. )<br />
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Boy, you sure have your hands full. ( Hands and heart people, I would not trade it for anything. ) <br />
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Did you want that many? ( I am not sure how to respond to this question. I can not believe someone would ask me if I wanted my kids....especially when my kids are standing right next me. This is such a rude thing to say to someone. ) <br />
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Are they all yours? ( No, I take other random children to the store with me as well. It makes my shopping experience more exciting. ) <br />
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Are you ever going to stop? ( Again, rude! )<br />
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Kids are a normal part of every day life. The truth of the matter is that kids are our future. So why do so many people look at kids like they are such a burden? Why does it seem like there are so many eye rolls at stores ( yes I do take all five to the store ), restaurants ( yes I take them out to eat too ), and other public places? Why do people feel the need to make rude comments, stare, or act like a larger family is like watching a circus? <br />
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You do not have to have kids yourself, that is fine. You get no judgement from me for living a child free life. What you do not get to do is expect other people to live a child free life and keep their children out of public. My kids have just as much right to be the places they are as you do, and they have the right to be there without your comments, stares, and impolite behavior.<br />
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My husband and I work hard to teach our kids to behave. They are kids though, they are not perfect. Will they sometimes misbehave in public? Yes, of course, they are still kids! They have an excuse, adults on the other hand do not. My children are friendly, loving, and kind. They will gladly sit and talk your ear off, they love people, even when people are not so loving to them. <br />
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Kids are kids. They are often loud and messy. Kids are kids. They need love and guidance, not just from parents, but from other people around them. My kids love it when other adults actually engage with them. My eight year is a people lover, you make her day when you actually talk to her. Kids are kids. They are not annoying, they are not there to ruin your day, they are not a problem. Kids are kids. They are the living, breathing future of our world. It is time to stop treating them with such little respect, and to start showing them the love they want to show you. <br />
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read aloud program is for K - 2nd grade students, it can be used for
younger or older students, based on their reading level. Links are included for multiple activities. <br />It
is designed that the teacher or parent reads the stories to the
children. If you have a child that is a good reader, they can read the
story to you. Personally, we do a mix of both. <br />You can find some of these stories online for free, check your local library, or buy the books. I have each one linked below. </span><br />
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<b>Supplies : </b><br />
Printer<br />
Internet Connection<br />
Crayons/Colored Pencils<br />
Folder to keep projects if you want<br />
Glue<br />
Pencils<br />
Some art supplies if you do all the links and projects <br />
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Part one of this blog series can be found <a href="http://livinthemomlife.blogspot.com/2017/09/">here</a>. <br />
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Book list - <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aesops-Fables-Stories-Children-Illustrated/dp/1450502954/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521000864&sr=8-2&keywords=Aesops+fables">Aesop's Fables</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Harold-Purple-Crayon-Books/dp/0064430227/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1521000962&sr=1-1&keywords=harold+and+the+purple+crayon">Harold and the Purple Crayon </a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Little-Bear-Read-Book/dp/0760771057/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1521000928&sr=1-1&keywords=Adventures+of+Little+Bear">Adventures of Little Bear </a><br />
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<b>Aesop's Fables</b><br />
Since this is a large book with many mini tales we are not using a unit study. <br />
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Discuss the moral of the story after reading each fable. <br />
You can move through this as quickly or slowly as you like. You can read just one story a day, or multiple. <br />
Search for animated stories on youtube after reading them. <br />
Make <a href="https://www.worksheetworks.com/english/writing/handwriting.html">copy work sheets</a> with the lessons to be learned at the end of each story. <br />
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<b>Harold and the Purple Crayon<br /></b>Do this art <a href="https://kinderart.com/art-lessons/sculpture/harold-purple-crayon-pictures/">activity</a>.<br />
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<b>Adventures of Little Bear </b><br />
Little Bear - for the first section of this book, we are using this <a href="https://www.brighthubeducation.com/elementary-school-activities/104952-little-bear-book-activities/">unit study</a>. <br />
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Father Bear Comes Home <br />
I could not find a unit study for this part of the book. After each story we are going to do this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Heres-the-Scoop-1942785">worksheet</a>. <br />
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A Kiss For Little Bear<br />
I could not find a unit study for this part of the book. After each story we are going to do this <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Heres-the-Scoop-1942785">worksheet</a>. <br />
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Find the animated version of the stories. <br />
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How cute are these little bunnies? Just in time for Easter, enter the contest below to win the basket and the bunny that are pictured. Both items are crocheted by me. Be sure to visit my facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/onhooksandneedles/">page</a> to see many more adorable items!<br />
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These items are also available for purchasing. You pick colors. For more information, check out the facebook page that I have linked above.<br />
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Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Tuna or ham wraps and veggies<br />Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn<br /><br />Thursday <br />Breakfast - Muffins<br />Lunch - Mini baked omelettes and veggies<br />Dinner - Crockpot lasagna and veggies<br /><br />Friday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Hamburger mac and broccoli <br />Dinner - Roasted pork roast, potatoes, and veggies <br /><br />Saturday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Meatball sandwiches and veggies<br />Dinner - Jonathan's Birthday<br /><br />Sunday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />Dinner - Cream cheese pork burritos, rice, and beans<br /><br />March 11th - 17th<br />Monday<br />Breakfast - Banana oatmeal cookies<br />Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit<br />Dinner - <a href="https://houseofyumm.com/pulled-pork-king-ranch-casserole/">King ranch casserole</a>, rice and beans<br /><br />Tuesday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese, and apple sauce<br />Dinner - BBQ pork sandwiches, potato wedges, and veggies<br /><br />Wednesday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Tuna or ham wraps and veggies<br />Dinner - Cheeseburger chowder and salad<br /><br />Thursday<br />Breakfast - Muffins<br />Lunch - Mini baked omelettes and fruit<br />Dinner - <a href="http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/meatball-parmesan-casserole/">Meatball parmesan casserol</a>e and veggies<br /><br /><br />Friday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Ravioli and veggies<br />Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice, and beans<br /><br />Saturday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and apple slices<br />Dinner - Dad's birthday <br /><br />Sunday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Sandwiches and veggies<br />Dinner - Breakfast tacos and fruit<br /><br />March 18th - 24th<br />Monday<br />Breakfast -Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and veggies<br />Dinner - Chicken pasta with squash sauce<br /><br />Tuesday<br />Breakfast - Muffins<br />Lunch - Hamburger mac and broccoli <br />Dinner - Chicken and gnocchi soup <br /><br />Wednesday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Eggs toast and fruit <br />Dinner - Chicken alfredo and broccoli <br /><br />Thursday<br />Breakfast - Breakfast bars<br />Lunch - Sandwiches and veggies<br />Dinner - <a href="https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-sausage-green-beans-and-potatoes/#_a5y_p=3702007">Crock pot sausage, beans, and potatoes</a><br /><br />Friday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Tuna or ham wraps and veggies<br />Dinner - Roast, potatoes, and veggies<br /><br />Saturday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />Dinner - Veggie beef soup <br /><br />Sunday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Chicken nuggets, cottage cheese and veggies<br />Dinner - Pancakes, eggs and fruit<br /><br />March 25th - 31st<br />Monday<br />Breakfast - Muffins<br />Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit<br />Dinner - Chicken breasts, creamy corn, and roasted veggies<br /><br />Tuesday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Ravioli and veggies<br />Dinner - Ham, potatoes, and roasted veggies<br /><br />Wednesday<br />Breakfast - Banana oatmeal cookies<br />Lunch - Tuna or ham wraps and veggies<br />Dinner - Scalloped potatoes and ham with veggies<br /><br />Thursday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, fruit and toast <br />Dinner - Potato and ham soup<br /><br />Friday<br />Breakfast - Breakfast bars<br />Lunch - Chicken broccoli tortellini <br />Dinner - <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2016/03/ham-and-cheese-hash-brown-casserole.html#more">Ham and cheese breakfast casserole</a> and fruit <br /><br />Saturday<br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Omelettes, toast and fruit<br />Dinner - Boiled dinner or cheeseburger chowder<br /><br />Sunday <br />Breakfast - Oatmeal and fruit or Yogurt and fruit<br />Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and apple slices<br />Dinner -<a href="http://www.thebrooklyncook.com/leftover-ham-mac-and-cheese/">Ham and cheese mac</a> and veggiesWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-85021473898089366702018-02-21T13:49:00.003-08:002018-02-21T13:49:24.545-08:00Homeschooling in the Raw - Getting Through the Hard DaysI have not added anything to this series for awhile. We have hit a bit of a hard patch in our schooling lately, I have touched on this subject before but since we are still in this season, I decided it was time to talk about it again. <br /><br />This week has been a bit rough for all of us. It the last week of our second quarter, so we are rushing to finish up some work that needs to be completed. The last few days we have been doing school until far into the evening. I will openly admit, this has been draining for me. At the end of the day, I am completely tapped out, my well is empty. I have started doing more through out the day to help with this though. <br /><br />Something we have started recently has helped me tremendously in getting through these trying days, without losing my mind. We have started a quiet hour. At three o'clock each day, the kids are told they all need to go upstairs, and find something to play together quietly. Some days this goes wonderfully, they spend the whole hour up there, playing nicely. Other days, they come down every other minute to complain about something the other sibling has done. I love the days that I can sit down on the couch, or at my desk, do a devotional, read a book, or write in my blog, while listening to the sweet giggles, and playful banter of all of them upstairs. Not only is the quiet for me, to help me get a small break. but it is helping the kids. It is helping them spend time together, use their imaginations, play together, be nice to each other, and I am hoping it is building lasting memories. <br /><br />Today during quiet hour, I am sitting here writing this. I have some good music turned on, I am drinking my fourth cup of coffee ( don't judge me ), writing this blog, and grading the stack of papers you see on the printer beside me. <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ezYeQ1mrFAIoUbgt6fY1CJwrfbMD3Q3uXgynWBB_g4ud4s-nLh-fC3hGXBBH8dGqydth63ubVM1729rqC6cm5tkMtq132Qq2JqBiKDtr7mWgr60BHAiwHHSub-50GDROI0MN-owo01fM/s1600/IMG_5614.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1600" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ezYeQ1mrFAIoUbgt6fY1CJwrfbMD3Q3uXgynWBB_g4ud4s-nLh-fC3hGXBBH8dGqydth63ubVM1729rqC6cm5tkMtq132Qq2JqBiKDtr7mWgr60BHAiwHHSub-50GDROI0MN-owo01fM/s320/IMG_5614.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />As I have been grading papers all week long, I have something else that has given me joy. My kids are thriving. Even on the days that I feel like I am failing, the days that math takes hours, on the days my child is telling me it is to hard, they are thriving. The proof is in their grades. They are not just getting by, they are excelling, they are learning. I am not failing, they are not failing, they are thriving. This fills my heart with joy. <br /><br />So even though this week has been hard, even though I go to bed feeling tapped out, I can take comfort in knowing this is just a season. The days won't always feel this long. <br /><br />So all you mothers out there that are feeling the same way I have been. Know this, you are not alone. Families go through good and hard times, some days feel like they will never end, you may feel like you are barely scraping by, but you are not alone. <br /><br />If you find yourself feeling this way, find a way to help refill your tank. Take a quiet hour, do yoga, drink more coffee, do whatever it is that makes you feel like you are getting some much needed you time. You can't take care of your family, unless you take care of yourself. <br />
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<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-17264742001023509262018-02-04T19:08:00.002-08:002018-02-12T15:34:09.802-08:00Feb. Meal Plan I am running behind on the meal plan for this month. Our month started off busy! Field trips, daddy daughter dances, and just daily life. The new week starts tomorrow, just in time for us to get back on track with the meal plan. <br />
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2/5 - 2/11<br />
Monday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches and apple slices<br />
Dinner - Chili <br />
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Tuesday <br />
Breakfast - Fruit bars<br />
Lunch - Mac and cheese and broccoli <br />
Dinner -Chicken butternut pasta<br />
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Wednesday - <br />
Cassandra's birthday!! She picks meals.<br />
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Thursday<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Gone<br />
Dinner -Tacos, beans, and veggies<br />
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Friday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti <br />
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Saturday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Turkey and rice soup or sandwiches<br />
Dinner - FFY fundraiser dinner<br />
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Sunday -<br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches or salads<br />
Dinner - Cheese burger chowder or <a href="https://lilluna.com/crock-pot-tortellini-spinach-soup/">Tortellini spinach soup </a><br />
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2/12 - 2/17<br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Leftovers<br />
Dinner - Tacos, rice, and beans<br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches and fruit salad<br />
Dinner - Turkey, potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Wednesday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Tuna or ham wraps and veggies<br />
Dinner - <a href="https://centslessdeals.com/sour-cream-chicken-enchiladas-recipe/">Sour cream chicken enchiladas, ( subbing turkey for chicken )</a> rice and beans<br />
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Thursday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Turkey and rice soup or sandwiches<br />
Dinner - Turkey pot pie<br />
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Friday - <br />
Breakfast - Breakfast bars<br />
Lunch - Leftovers<br />
Dinner - Nacho night<br />
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Saturday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Breakfast burritos and fruit <br />
Dinner - Meatball subs and veggies<br />
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Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup<br />
Dinner - Gone<br />
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2/19 - 2/24<br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Tuna wraps or ham wraps with fruit salad<br />
Dinner - <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2016/07/bacon-cheeseburger-tater-tot-casserole.html">Bacon cheese burger tater tot casserole</a> and veggies<br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit <br />
Dinner - P<a href="http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2016/08/pepperoni-pizza-grilled-cheese.html">izza grilled cheese sandwiches</a> with pizza sauce dipping sauce and veggies<br />
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Wednesday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Tuna wraps or ham wraps with fruit salad<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad<br />
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Thursday <br />
Breakfast - Muffins<br />
Lunch - Mac and cheese and broccoli <br />
Dinner - Roast, potatoes, and veggies <br />
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Friday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Left overs<br />
Dinner - Tacos, rice, and beans<br />
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Saturday <br />
Breakfast - Breakfast bars<br />
Lunch - Pancakes, eggs, and fruit<br />
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and corn<br />
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Sunday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Gone<br />
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2/25 - 2/28<br />
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Monday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Chicken sandwiches and fruit salad<br />
Dinner - Ham, potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Tuesday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - French toast and fruit<br />
Dinner - <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/328340629067925819/">Ham and potato cheddar soup</a> and salad<br />
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Wednesday <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal with fruit or yogurt with fruit<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit<br />
Dinner - Cheesy potatoes and ham, and side of veggiesWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-3308381408518160962018-01-22T12:25:00.001-08:002018-01-22T12:42:40.941-08:0010 Charities That Need Your Knit or Crochet Work. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Volunteering and crocheting are two things I love to do. I recently made over a dozen little red hats to donate to the American Heart Association. I have been doing a lot of searching recently, trying to find more places that I can donate my items to. <br />
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I have found several places, and I wanted to share them with everyone else. <br />
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1. Carewear - Care Wear is a nationwide group of volunteers who knit, crochet, and/or
sew, providing handmade baby items directly to hospitals. All Care Wear
items are distributed by hospital staff to infants, children
and their parents. <br />
There are patterns on their site, along with ideas on what they are needing most.<br />
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Link to their <a href="http://www.carewear.org/index.php?page=home">site</a>. <br />
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2. Warm up America - ( Information copied directly from what they are currently in need of, off their site ) <br />
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a Texas-based charity, Warm Up America! feels a special connection to
the people of Houston and all the Gulf Coast towns who have been
impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Working with local shelters and other
relief organizations, we plan to provide afghans to families as the
rescue phase shifts to rebuilding. <br />
Our goal is to assemble as many youth and adult afghans as possible
and we need your help to realize this goal. If it is possible to crochet
or knit an entire afghan, youth or lap robe (see size chart below) and
donate to Warm Up America! that would be amazing. However, we always
accept 7” by 9” sections, which our wonderful local volunteers will
assemble. <br />
We will be collecting afghans and sections plus assembling afghans at
the upcoming Stitches Texas show, September 14-17 at the Irving
Convention Center in Irving, TX.<br />
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Link to their <a href="http://www.warmupamerica.org/">site</a>. <br />
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3. Hat Box Foundation - This charity is on a mission to make and distribute hand made hats to people with cancer and others in need.<br />
<span class="size11 TimesRoman11" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , serif;"><br />Link to their <a href="http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/">site</a>. <br /><br />4. Red Scarf Project - This charity distributes red scarfs to children the foster care program</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , serif;">. </span>They accept crochet scarves in any shade of red, fringe optional, sized
between 5″ and 8″ wide and about 60″ long. <br />
( Note that scarves are only
accepted during the last four months of every calendar year; they are
given to students in a Valentine’s care package. )<br />
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Link to their <a href="http://www.fc2success.org/programsmentoring-and-support/red-scarf-project/">site</a>. <br />
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5. Knitting Rays of Hope - A charity that gives hats ( any age, gender, and size ) to cancer patients. They take knit, crocheted, and loom knit items. <br />
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Link to their <a href="https://knittingraysofhope.wordpress.com/">site</a>. <br />
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6. Operation Gratitude - This charity sends care packages to our soldiers. They are looking for neutral colored hats and scarves ( They prefer fairly neutral colors, with scarves that are a maximum of 4″ wide and 36″ long and do not include fringe. ) to be sent in these packages. <br />
These items go to military members including those who are deployed, new
members, veterans, wounded members and the family members of these
people.<br />
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Link to their<a href="https://www.operationgratitude.com/"> site</a>. <br />
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7. Bridge and Beyond - This charity is a Central Ohio serving program that helps people who are homeless with basic clothing items to help them stay warm. They accept crochet scarves, mittens, hats and slippers for this purpose.
They also accept crochet washcloths and afghans. <br />
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Link to their <a href="https://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/">site</a>. <br />
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8. The Snuggles Project - This charity accepts crochet donations for our furry friends that are currently living in shelters, them
feel more comfortable, safe and cozy. The Snuggles Project has a worldwide
directory of animal shelters and the donations they are seeking.<br />
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Link to their <a href="https://www.snugglesproject.org/">site</a>. <br />
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9. Little Hats, Big Hearts - This charity is looking for people to make little red hats to give to babies born in February at participating hospitals. This is to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defects. You can knit, crochet, or loom knit these hats. They also take donations of yarn. <br />
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Link to their <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Little-Hats-Big-Hearts_UCM_487734_SubHomePage.jsp">site</a>. <br />
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10. Save the Children - This international charity collects donated crochet items
for kids. These items are given to mothers, and babies. It's an organization that helps to keep newborns cared for through
providing education and supplies to new mothers in need. One thing that
the mothers learn is how to keep their babies warm, that is why they are looking for crocheted hats. <br />
Your items will be sent to Africa, Asia, and Latin America. <br />
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Link to their <a href="http://www.savethechildren.org/atf/cf/%7B9def2ebe-10ae-432c-9bd0-df91d2eba74a%7D/CAPS-FOR-GOOD-KIT-2010.PDF">site</a>. </div>
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There are many other places that you can send items to! If you have a favorite please link them to me in the comments. I would love to write more posts like this! <br />
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Alexzander was able to take an ice fishing trip with his Grandpa and his Uncle Buck. His Uncle Buck bought him some ice fishing equipment for Christmas, so Alexzander was pretty excited to use his gear! <br /><br />We used this opportunity to have his Uncle Buck teach him a "class" about ice fishing. Before he left we watched the following videos about ice fishing safety. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6dMPuwiugM">Four Ice Fishing Safety Tips</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQz5O3K-umU">Safe Ice and Signs of Bad Ice</a><br /><br />During his trip, he took notes about his lesson.<br /><br />Alexzanders notes:<br /><br /><span class="_mh6 _wsc" id="cch_f34fa27d4f67566"><span class="_3oh- _58nk">Jigging is moving your line up & down to attract fish.<br />
Line is kept in the middle of the hole.
<br />Tieing line-Wrap the line 8 to 13 times, feed it through hole in line, put it through other hole, tighten, trim access.
<br />Use tipups, jigging rods.<br />
Ice should be 6 inches to walk on & snowmobile. <br />12 inches to drive on.
If ice is dark it is not safe. <br />Look for open water & springs. <br />Springs are in constant movement & don't freeze.
<br />We fished for for Northern Pike, Walleyes & pan fish.
<br />Legal limit was 25 fish per person for pan fish.</span></span>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-28633321161612406802017-12-31T16:01:00.001-08:002017-12-31T16:01:26.311-08:00Chicken Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One thing we grow in our garden each year is butternut squash. I think it is one of the best squashes ( and most versatile ) out there. <br /><br />We eat a lot of squash, sometimes we just bake it or roast it. I will also make squash pie, muffins, and so much more. I think we have found a favorite way to eat it, we turn in into a sauce for pasta, and it is delicious! Even my husband loves it, and he does not like squash. <br /><br />The process is actually pretty simple. You cook your squash, scrape it all out of the shell, and run it through the food processor. After you have your squash ready, dump it all in a bowl, and get your favorite spaghetti sauce out. We personally use the organic marinara sauce from Aldis. Dump one full jar of sauce into your processor, and add the same amount of processed squash. Process those two until they are well blended. That is it for the sauce. I usually do large batches that way I can freeze some of it for later use. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51fJDMqZXtMmh2rqWtyub6EIsTPd9pQ5_xPrapy8GqAzXwvxy2PFkVcmaKaf-Pf6WGfoWjPhNnqjwQJBGRkYOYGn0QRuqjUr-GpET7SB7_VMkmRZdOVfEk2uX3qLiZJDHtBzKwdoLzhKP/s1600/IMG_4168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51fJDMqZXtMmh2rqWtyub6EIsTPd9pQ5_xPrapy8GqAzXwvxy2PFkVcmaKaf-Pf6WGfoWjPhNnqjwQJBGRkYOYGn0QRuqjUr-GpET7SB7_VMkmRZdOVfEk2uX3qLiZJDHtBzKwdoLzhKP/s320/IMG_4168.JPG" width="213" /></a><br /><br />I start cooking my noodles while I cook my chicken. We usually use bow tie pasta, but you can use any type of pasta you like. <br /><br />Cut up a full chicken breast into bite sized pieces. Drizzle your chicken with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Fully cook, toss it with your pasta, and add your sauce. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrcmnqzvGKoYAifrBxLoYTzUXdUxESnEXXc5JPaOM6w4k206mXtwb7D-D7Tv-DyU0Rl2gaHL5HvTNin2k9DYlpnAUADjz3731hmYk7J830l-1FOtJCFIY4Oa6hnkTX6Oh_TSQy2DTrjmt/s1600/IMG_4171.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrcmnqzvGKoYAifrBxLoYTzUXdUxESnEXXc5JPaOM6w4k206mXtwb7D-D7Tv-DyU0Rl2gaHL5HvTNin2k9DYlpnAUADjz3731hmYk7J830l-1FOtJCFIY4Oa6hnkTX6Oh_TSQy2DTrjmt/s320/IMG_4171.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4e_4udk2Ry70FeLZCVCJ2R996vhLtX09_qrI7Hy1kuvwMs3dl2YRL2AEOE6zFJRmuIljOYuqdwuuTMnDDTKYXv935dh45wEoCWWaHh8foSpCxMuLs19d1Qu6W2auBnNohJdz7pJgNoiv/s1600/IMG_4174.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4e_4udk2Ry70FeLZCVCJ2R996vhLtX09_qrI7Hy1kuvwMs3dl2YRL2AEOE6zFJRmuIljOYuqdwuuTMnDDTKYXv935dh45wEoCWWaHh8foSpCxMuLs19d1Qu6W2auBnNohJdz7pJgNoiv/s320/IMG_4174.JPG" width="213" /></a><br />
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<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-76612256568479478882017-12-31T14:40:00.001-08:002018-01-10T10:29:16.752-08:00January Meal PlanWelcome 2018! With the start of the new year, I decided to start meal planning again. Things were a little crazy last year, and it was just one thing that I kept not sticking to, so I stopped. With the new year starting, I decided to go ahead and start again. <br />
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January 2018<br />
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<b>1/1 - 1/7</b><br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Beef burgers, home made fries, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Chicken pasta with squash sauce<br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit<br />
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Wednesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Spaghetti and veggies<br />
Dinner - <a href="https://www.makeandtakes.com/ham-and-cheese-puff-pancake">Egg casserole</a> and fruit <br />
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Thursday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches and veggies/dip<br />
Dinner - Omelettes and fruit<br />
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Friday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Left overs<br />
Dinner - Skillet lasagna and veggies<br />
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Saturday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Chicken fingers, carrots, and strawberries<br />
Dinner - Pancakes, eggs, and fruit <a href="https://houseofyumm.com/pulled-pork-king-ranch-casserole/"><br /></a><br />
Sunday -<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />
Dinner - Cheesy hash brown casserole and veggies<br />
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1/8 - 1/14<br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches and veggies/dip<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and veggies<br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit <br />
Dinner - Chili<br />
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Wednesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches and fruit <br />
Dinner - Breakfast burritos and fruit<br />
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Thursday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Ravoli and veggies<br />
Dinner - Shredded roast sandwiches and veggies<br />
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Friday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Left overs <br />
Dinner - Chicken sandwiches and veggies<br />
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Saturday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Hot dogs, cottage cheese, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Spaghetti and salad<br />
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Sunday -<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Hot ham and cheese sandwiches, and veggies<br />
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice, and beans<br />
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1/15 - 1/21<br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Broccoli tortellini alfredo <br />
Dinner - Cheese burger chowder and salad <br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches and veggies/dip<br />
Dinner - Roasted turkey and veggies <br />
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Wednesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Turkey noodle soup <br />
Dinner - Turkey and noodles over mashed potatoes<br />
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Thursday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit <br />
Dinner - Turkey pot pie <br />
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Friday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Left overs<br />
Dinner - Shredded BBQ pork sandwiches, <a href="http://www.thesemisweetsisters.com/2015/11/13/crock-pot-cream-corn-recipe/">creamed corn</a>, and salad<br />
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Saturday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas or BBQ pork cheese quesadillas, and salad<br />
Dinner - <a href="https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/cream-cheese-chicken-taquitos/">Chicken taquitos</a>, rice and bean<br />
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Sunday -<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas, rice and, beans<br />
Dinner -<a href="https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-sausage-green-beans-and-potatoes/#_a5y_p=3702007"> Sausage, beans, and potatoes</a><br />
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1/22 - 1/28<br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Spaghetti and salad<br />
Dinner - Chicken breast, <a href="http://myfindsonline.com/crockpot-cheesy-potatoes/">cheesy potatoes</a>, and veggies<br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit<br />
Dinner - Meatball subs and salad<br />
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Wednesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - French toast and fruit <br />
Dinner - Shredded roast beef sandwiches, home made fries, and veggies<br />
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Thursday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Home made mac and cheese and veggies<br />
Dinner - Ham. potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Friday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Left overs<br />
Dinner - <a href="http://www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com/cheesy-garlic-scalloped-potatoes/">Cheesy garlic potatoes</a> ( with added ham ), and veggies<br />
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Saturday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Ham salad, or ham sandwiches and veggies/dip<br />
Dinner - Ham and potato chowder<br />
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Sunday -<br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Pizza <br />
Dinner - Chicken tacos, beans, and rice <br />
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1/29 - 1/31<br />
Monday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Eggs, toast, and fruit <br />
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and veggies<br />
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Tuesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Hot dogs, cottage cheese, and veggies/dip<br />
Dinner - Skillet lasagna and salad<br />
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Wednesday - <br />
Breakfast - Oatmeal, toast, or yogurt, with fruit<br />
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese, and veggies/dip<br />
Dinner - Grilled cheese and tomato soup <br />
<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-32948576764176145932017-12-04T20:01:00.002-08:002017-12-27T08:53:40.596-08:00Survival Skills Class - Fire startingI would like to start this post by talking a little bit about my son. Alexzander is eleven years old, he is in sixth grade. He has recently gotten really into learning about survival skills, wanting to hunt, fish and the like. <br />
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Since we home school, I thought it would be beneficial to him, to make this one of his classes. I have been trying to decide what to do for him, and finally decided to use a collective of information, and just make my own classes. At this time, I am unsure of how many classes this will run. Most likely it will be several posts over the course of a few months, as long as he is enjoying the class. <br /><br />I also plan on posting pictures, and other comments as he does classes. Just to show his progress. <br />
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I will be including links to all resources we use, video links, book links, product links, and much more. <br />
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Books we have already bought - <br />
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Explorer-Guide-Justin-Miles/dp/1770856188/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1512445693&sr=8-7&keywords=survival+kids<br />
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https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Survival-Guide-Kids-Colson/dp/1770856196/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512445693&sr=8-1&keywords=survival+kids<br />
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Week 1 lesson plans. <br />
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Start off by taking this <a href="http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/games/quiz.php?REF=113630">quiz</a> about how long you would survive in the wild. Discuss the results. <br />
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This week we are going to learn about the importance of being able to start a fire. <br />
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The very first thing you should talk about is <a href="https://smokeybear.com/en/smokey-for-kids">fire safety</a>. <br />
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Secondly, teach your student to <a href="http://boyslife.org/video-audio/16418/how-to-start-a-fire-without-matches/">make a fire</a>, without the use of matches or a lighter. <br />
( Items needed for this can be mostly found around your yard. You will need a pocket knife for this. ) <br />
Practice these skills. <br />
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Learn about starting a fire, even when it is <a href="https://morethanjustsurviving.com/how-to-start-a-fire-after-its-rained/">wet</a>. You can practice this skill if you want. This is a skill that will be practiced later of for us. We want him to master the art of regular fire starting first. <br />
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Make some <a href="http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/come-on-baby-start-my-fire/">fire starters.</a> Be sure to try them out! <br />
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We are ending each class with a video about true survival stories. <br />
This classes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLen_2bgygo">video</a>. <br />
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<br />Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993587927787003077.post-26124967923371635692017-11-29T21:35:00.002-08:002017-12-01T08:54:50.720-08:00A Month of Thanksgiving Days 28,29 and 30I am thankful for the busy days. We have been busy with normal life stuff. The kids have had friends over, events to go to, and just things that keep our days full. <br />
I am thankful for the busy, it shows me how blessed our lives are. <br /><br />I added the 30th to this day as well. I feel like it was a good ending point for my month of thanksgiving. Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09691535509176364993noreply@blogger.com0