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I have been sick this week. I felt it coming on last week. My legs had been achy, a sure sign of my body giving way to some sort of invader. Then it hit me hard on Sunday and I have been feeling icky all week. I have a sore throat, my head hurts, groggy brain, and I just plain do not feeling good. I will be glad when it is all over!
In fact, I feel a little better right now,but that may all be drug induced confidence.
I made this little print of some flowers Levi had given me. I love flowers.
Into Depression
Overwhelmed
Defeated
Abandoned
Alone
Lost hope
No Strength
Beyond
Inward
Despondent
Small
Defensive
Angry
Sigh
Pushed
Cry
Empty
~April Mitchell
©November 1, 2009
I love using my MP3 player and one of my favorite uses is to listen to Homeschool Podcasts, while I clean, cook, and exercise.
A podcast is like a talk radio show produced by everyday people then uploaded onto the web for sharing. For more information on what a podcast is check out this article from HowStuffWorks.com:
How Podcasting WorksI really enjoy listening to the other homeschool mothers share information, resources, and inspiration with me via their podcasts. Below are a few of my favorites:
Blog Talk Radio, type in Homeschool in the search-many are older archived shows
Homeschool.com PodcastsCindy Rushton's
Mom to Mom Radio Show A few non homeschool related podcasts:
Satellite Sisters
Vicky and Jen
I get emails from the
Home School Enrichment Magazine email list and this fun recipe was in their last one:
Science experiments you can use as gifts:
Fizzy Bath Bombs
This science-gift project, when mixed together with water, creates a chemical reaction. Don't be scared: you will not be blowing your grandma up when she uses her bath bombs. The chemical reaction occurs when the combination of citric acid and baking soda gets wet in the bath and forms carbon dioxide. Grandma will see fizzing and bubbling in the tub, but no explosions.
Items Needed:
• 2 tablespoons citric acid (look in canning supplies or health food stores)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Baking soda
• Fragrance oil (optional)
• Food coloring (optional)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Waxed paper
• Small cup or bowl
What To Do
Mix all the dry ingredients (citric acid, cornstarch, and baking soda) in mixing bowl. Next, in a small cup, mix the oil, fragrance, and coloring together. Slowly mix the liquid into the dry ingredients. Be sure to mix it very well.
Form 1-inch balls and place them on the waxed paper to dry. They should be semi-hard within 2–3 hours. However, let them dry 24–48 hours before placing them in a storage or gift container.
Label the container: "Add two or three to your bath and enjoy!"
This Enrichment Tip was excerpted from the "Give it a Try!" column by Melissa Pinkley in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Home School Enrichment Magazine.
