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Movies Week in Review July 14th – 19th

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

It’s sure been a busy summer, and a hot one, too! Are you looking for a great flick to enjoy while sitting with your family in front of a fan, taking time just to be together in the midst of all the rush? Maybe we can help you out.

Understanding Charlotte Mason Vocabulary A-B

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

In previous posts, I and other homeschool bloggers here at families.com have discussed our experiences with charlotte mason curriculum.

Marriage Week in Review: July 14 – July 20

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

It is great to have Courtney back writing with me this week. She brought a lot of interesting topics to us. Check out below if you missed out on any.

How Much Does Your Pet Influence Your Lifestyle?

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

A week or two ago, I saw a story on Today about people who take their pets to work. I didn’t catch the full story, however. I think it was really more about how much pets influence some people’s lives. All aspects of it.

The Curious Case of Sister-Wives

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

The other night I stayed up late watching TV because I couldn’t sleep. I ended up tuning into a show called “The Secret Lives of Women.” Apparently the show’s a series and features insight into different aspects of women’s lives. The night I watched the topic was polygamy.

Let’s Educate Our Youth about Adoption!

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

This week I blogged about a tragedy in the Midwest and then reflected that the young mother was missing crucial knowledge on many practical details of life: prenatal and emergency medical care, financial assistance, breastfeeding and where to find help with it, and adoption.

Media Week in Review July 14th – 19th

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

We had a great week here in Media Reviews! In case you missed out, here’s a summary of what we discussed.

We started the week with an author interview. Abel Keogh, author of “Room for Two,” chatted with us about his writing process and the things he learned along the way.

Richard Roeper Leaves "At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper"

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

I love “At the Movies.” It has been around since 1975 in one form or another. I remember watching Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel battle it out about movies when I was a teen, giving the thumbs up or thumbs down gesture.

Having Patience with Money

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:46 +0000

For most of us, having a home business is not a route to “getting rich quick.” That does not mean that many of us do not hope and wish and work to get more money in our lives.

Developing Logical thinking

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:16:44 +0000

Many tests, especially state standardized, are beginning to focus more greatly on the logic and reasoning of thought rather than regurgitating information. Teachers and students alike are learning that the how and why are equally as important as the what.