My lastest favorite thing is called the Workbox System. Here's the link: www.workboxsystem.com
I am excited to implement this system in our homeschool this year. It is simple in concept and can be used with whatever curriculum you are currently using. Seriously, check it out!
Hi everyone,
I know it's been awhile...I've neglected several little projects over the past few months. I am purposing to make the effort to press on with them...little by little.
So, the one thing that's on my mind right now is Clearplay. We like it. A LOT. This is the way it works:
Clearplay is a DVD player with a thumbdrive. You buy the player and a membership for the filters. (There are special offers from time to time, so visit the site often.) You take the thumbdrive, go to the clearplay website and download filters. Then you put the thumbdrive into the Clearplay and stick in just about any movie (rented, owned, etc) and you will have the option to watch the movie in normal play or with the Clearplay filter. My boys esp. have enjoyed being able to watch action movies we normally wouldn't allow them to see b/c of all the junk within the dialogue, etc. You get the picture.
Here's the website: www.clearplay.com Go check it out!
Hi ya'll,
For those of us that LOVE Facebook, but don't like the ads that pop up along the sidebar, here's a link and some instructions for you to remove those pesky ads. My eldest has been asking for his own FB page, and I've considered it, but those ads have made me say no for now. Now that they're all gone I might have to get him started on his page...
Here's that link:
http://www.verticalforest.com/2008/02/22/blocking-facebook-ads/
Happy Ad-free Facebooking!
Hey,
I've known about this site for a loooooong time and don't know WHY I've never shared it with you, but if you haven't checked this site out, you need to! Great stuff!
Here it is:
www.moneysavingmom.com
Lots of freebies, coupons, etc.
This is our family's favorite soup on a cold, rainy day. Other's that have tried it love it too, so I thought I would share it with you!
Taco Soup (EASY!)
1-1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 cans beans (any combination: pinto, chili, black, red)
2 cans water
1 can corn
1 can rotel (or just chop a tomato)
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 packet ranch dressing
1 packet taco seasoning
In large pot, brown ground beef w/onion. Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 15-20 min, occasionally stirring.
Today though, I didn't have any ground beef cooked (and I didn't feel like cooking some) so I omitted it and am throwing in some leftover cooked rice. I've used leftover refried beans (tastes wonderful and thickens the soup). I rarely use canned corn just b/c I don't usually buy it, but I do throw in the frozen corn and it comes out just fine.
Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream. MMMMmmm sooo good!
