http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net Ramblings about our learning lifestyle Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:01:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Okay, this post is a shameless request for a vote, but not for me. My niece is 20 years old and the mother of 6 month old twins. Her soon to be husband (they're getting married Friday) works two jobs and is a terrific new dad. She's trying to earn ... http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/26/vote-for-binx/ Ten Things We Love About Homeschooling   It's the start of the school year for many kids. Some homeschoolers follow a traditional schedule, while others don't. Since a majority of Americans associate August and September with back to school, this seems to me an appropriate time for this post.   1. no alarm clocks 2. ... http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/26/tuesday-ten/ Floridians should not have to go this long without seeing the sun shine. The rain started early Tuesday morning, and as of now, it's still raining. We are fortunate. We've had a lot of rain and wind, but I can say that the worst it's been is annoying. We have ... http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/21/fay-fay-go-away/ This is fun. Take a look. Dr. Horrible http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/07/16/dr-horribles-sing-along-blog/ I miss thee, my Mother! Thy image is still The deepest impressed on my heart. ~Eliza Cook It's been less than 12 hours. I miss you so much already. Lorraine May 1934-2008 http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/06/27/mom/ Discovery landed safely moments ago. As usual, when the sonic booms sounded our dog went crazy barking, and the cat went flying around the house looking for a safe place to hide. http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/06/14/welcome-home-discovery/ About the Movie http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/06/13/im-voting-republican/ Robins at the birdbath http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/05/21/wordless-wednesday-2/ It's Earth Day. Plan or pledge something, anything, to do your part. But don't just look at Earth Day as a day to plant a tree, clean up a park, or decide to use reusable bags. Make it a day to celebrate your connection to the earth, to nature. Enjoy nature. ... http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/04/22/get-outside/ Ten TV Shows I've Never Watched   1. American Idol 2. Dancing With the Stars 3. Survivor (none of them) 4. Extreme Makeover (including Home Edition) 5. ER 6. My Name is Earl 7. The Office 8. Boston Legal 9. Desperate Housewives 10. The Apprentice     http://floridamom.homeschooljournal.net/2008/04/22/tuesdays-ten-5/