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Musical homeschoolers
All of my kids are musically talented. My 13 yr old plays clarinet and oboe for her college, my 12 yr old plays trumpet, baritone, and tenor sax. Both play piano/keyboard and are learning organ. Our other 4 kids are under 7, and so, too young to start formal instrumental lessons. Everyone gets... Read more...
Published 8 months ago

More Homeschool Regulation!?
Recently in Nebraska LB1411 was introduced to the state legislature by Senator DiAnna Shimek of District 27 (Lincoln) .Here is a link to the 12 page bill: http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB1141.pdfIf it passes, this asinine bill will require, among other things, that... Read more...
Published 8 months ago

Starting the Countdown
My 12 yr old dd comes back to homeschooling next Tuesday. I have to admit, I'm a little nervous. She's in 6th grade but, like her older sister, operates at a much higher social, emotional and intellectual level. The first thing I'm going to need to do is evaluate her strengths and weaknesses in... Read more...
Published 10 months ago

Gluten Free and MSG Free Recipes
Just a note for those who are exploring the gluten free and msg free lifestyle... I have put together a booklet of 10 recipes using gluten free and msg free ingredients.The featured recipe of this booklet is my GF Chocolate Drizzle Cake. This is the perfect chocolate cake for anytime you need an... Read more...
Published 11 months ago

Homeschooling meets politics
For those who are interested, (and those who are not) .. I am now blogging on various homeschool topics and how they relate to Presidential Candidate Dr. Ron Paul. You can find the blog here http://www.ronpaul2008.com/homeschoolers/I hope to see you visit there. And if you have a specific... Read more...
Published 11 months ago

absolutely hilarious
my husband just sent me this linkhttp://www.lewrockwell.com/fisk/fisk29.html Read more...
Published 11 months ago

ldn for Autism
LDN or low dose naltrexone is a medication that helps regulate the immune system. Personally, I take it for my multiple sclerosis and have seen wonderful, life changing results.There is a theory that some Autism and Autism-like disorders are caused or contributed by an unregulated or over active... Read more...
Published 11 months ago

Easy, Yummy Gluten free cupcakes
Since our family is gluten free, we look for unique, tasty treats to celebrate birthdays. In the past we've had birthday fruit mountains, gf birthday desert pizzas, birthday ice cream cakes (molded and decorated ice cream), just to name a few. I don't do gf cakes because I haven't found one yet... Read more...
Published 11 months ago

Gluten free for Autism?
A couple years ago, my husband started researching diet and illness. Originally, he was looking for dietary ways to treat and control my multiple sclerosis and in doing so stumbled across several articles and books that suggested using a gluten free diet to curb some of the symptoms of Autism and... Read more...
Published 11 months ago

Teaching civic responsibility
I've made it no secret that I'm a Ron Paul supporter, in fact, I am the official coordinator for the Nebraska Homeschool Coalition and I will be blogging on the Homeschoolers for Ron Paul websitebut, regardless of who you support in the upcoming primaries, the bigger question is what are you... Read more...
Published 12 months ago

cough and cold remedies
I don't know if it's made major news in your area, but here in middle of nowhere Nebraska there has been a story running for days about the FDA and cough and cold meds for kids.http://www.winknews.com/news/consumer/10476382.htmlSeems there's been a medical panel investigating the effectiveness... Read more...
Published 12 months ago

Learning Languages
I think every child should have the opportunity to learn a second or even third language. Early exposure to foreign language learning is like early exposure to music. Both foster a love of the topic, and a deep respect for the culture of other lands and stimulate parts of the brain not always... Read more...
Published 12 months ago