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Pioneer Park

By KristinN, on December 31st, 2010

I belong to a Park Day group here in my hometown Tustin, CA. Our goal is to get together once a week either for a

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Getting a Break?

By KristinN, on December 24th, 2010

Do you dread the holidays? Just between you and me, I often do. But holidays and vacations matter. They matter to our minds. Why

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Holidays

Children's Concert

By KristinN, on December 22nd, 2010

I teach the children's choir at Calvary Church of Santa Ana, and we had our final concert of 2010 on Saturday, December 19th. My dear hubby recorded

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Holidays

Choir Christmas Party Fun

By KristinN, on December 19th, 2010

So last night (Sat 18th) I went to my church choir party. We played this very fun game. Now I have to say

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Crazy Christmas Lights

By KristinN, on December 17th, 2010

Crazy Christmas Light Displays In Tustin

By Admin, on December 17th, 2010

How many Christmas movies have you seen where one neighbor is determined to have

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Twas the Month Before Christmas...

By KristinN, on December 14th, 2010

Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.
See the PC Police had taken

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Redbox $1 for 3 movie rentals

By KristinN, on December 13th, 2010

OK, so I usually don't do this but I did come across this deal and I know Red Box

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Santa's Sleigh Ride in Tustin

By KristinN, on December 10th, 2010

Christmas will be here sooner than you think but even St. Nick can spare a few minutes for the

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Tustin Area Historical Society

By KristinN, on December 5th, 2010

So it's been quite a while since I've visited the Tustin Area Historical Society but just like any place that houses and displays

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Smart Kids Who Hate to Write

By KristinN, on December 2nd, 2010

My son absolutely HATES to write. I am an eclectic Charlotte Masoner, but all the writing that she has a child

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Advent Calendar

By KristinN, on November 28th, 2010

Last year I found the cutest on line Advent Calendar

Give While You Shop: Clicks for Homeschooling

By KristinN, on November 26th, 2010

Here’s a great way to help homeschoolers any time you shop online: purchase materials from a company that gives to

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Jesse Tree

By KristinN, on November 23rd, 2010

Over the years as my children have grown up I have done several things to help them understand the REAL meaning of Christmas. I have

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Advent Calendar

By KristinN, on November 22nd, 2010

You know I have each year for advent missed the first couple days and never really started our advent till the first of December. As well

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HSLDA: A Time for Thanksgiving

By KristinN, on November 16th, 2010

HSLDA posting:

A Time for Thanksgiving

Vol. 101, Prg. 1-5
November 15-19, 2010

Whether your kids are 5 or 15, you can have fun learning more

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Economy

Talents2Work

By KristinN, on November 15th, 2010

The Talents2Work site offers a unique service to the Christian and homeschool community—a forum for Christian entrepreneurs to market their products and services to the

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Can You Use A Macbook For Ecot Online Homeschooling?

By KristinN, on November 12th, 2010

A Reader Asks:

Can you use a Mac or Macbook on ECOT online homeschooling or do you have to

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Opera Company of Philadelphia

By KristinN, on November 9th, 2010

My choir director directed me to this wonderful YouTube video. I would have just loved to be there

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What Homeschooling Has Parenting Class?

By KristinN, on November 6th, 2010

A Reader has asked:

I want to take parenting classes. Do you know where or how I can do this?

Colleges Now Required to Determine “Validity” of High School Diplomas

By KristinN, on November 2nd, 2010

Colleges Now Required to Determine “Validity” of High Colleges Now Required to Determine “Validity” of High School Diplomas

What's Your Personal Favorite Homeschooling Curriculum And Why?

By KristinN, on November 1st, 2010

FORUM

A Reader wrote to me and said:

I don't really have one favorite. I loosely follow the classical approach, but

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Halloween Fun

By KristinN, on October 29th, 2010

I read this article from All

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Halloween Origins: What Are The Different Names?

By KristinN, on October 27th, 2010

Although Halloween origins began with the Celtic druids over 2,000 years ago, the seasonal practices are observed in many countries.

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What is the History of Halloween: A Christian Perspective?

By KristinN, on October 21st, 2010

When we consider the Continue reading What is the History of Halloween: A Christian Perspective?

National Housewife Day

By KristinN, on October 19th, 2010

When is this wonderful holiday. Well it is always on November 3rd.

Housewife Day recognizes the importance of stay at home wives and moms. Also referred

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How Do God’s Ten Commandments Apply Today?

By KristinN, on October 13th, 2010

Many people today feel that God's Ten Commandments are no longer valid because they do not apply to our current

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We Did it…Christmas is Back

By KristinN, on October 6th, 2010

You did it! There's no question that your taking time to get involved has influenced Dominion Services and Richmond, Virginia, parade organizers

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City bans ‘Christmas’ in favor of ‘holiday’ parade – War against Christmas starting already

By KristinN, on October 4th, 2010

The city of Richmond, Virginia, has turned coward because the new sponsor of

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Questions on God?????

By KristinN, on October 3rd, 2010

I found a great web site that has been such a wonderful source of information I had to share it with all my readers.

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A Balloon To Space

By KristinN, on September 30th, 2010

You know I have never been one to be interested in space. But this year we are learning about our solar system with

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Curriculum Reviews

Lewis and Clark Download-N-Go Series

By KristinN, on September 20th, 2010

I have to tell you that this Lewis and Clark Download N Go Series By Amanda Bennett

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What Do I Do When I Want To Stay Home From School Due To An Illness?

By KristinN, on August 30th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I'm really sick and I don't want to

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HomeSchool Campus of OC

By KristinN, on August 25th, 2010

Have you ever wanted to teach your child a specific thing but you are just not grasping the concept yourself? What about Continue reading HomeSchool Campus of OC

Project Play

By KristinN, on August 24th, 2010

Did you know?

Since 1980, the childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for children ages 2 – 5 and more than tripled for children ages

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Question About North Carolina High School Homeschooling?

By KristinN, on August 24th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I would like to start home schooling in the fall; I'll be starting my junior year. My

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REQUIRED RECORDS

By KristinN, on August 21st, 2010

It is important to keep accurate REQUIRED RECORDS

States Adopting National Standards

By KristinN, on August 20th, 2010

I just received this article by Susan K. Stewart from one of the organizations here in California called CHEA. I thought it

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Do You Enjoy Homeschooling Your Children?

By KristinN, on August 17th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I am considering homeschooling. I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. Are you happy

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Homeschool Day at Pump it Up

By KristinN, on August 11th, 2010

Homeschool Fun Day
Pump It Up

Pump It Up
It's Like One Big, Amazing Playdate

Pop-In Playtime for Homeschoolers! It's a special open jump time

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Are There Any Tax Breaks For Homeschooling?

By KristinN, on August 11th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

Is there any tax breaks, like deductions for classes or curric. that you can claim on your

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Teacher Appreciation

By KristinN, on August 10th, 2010

Teacher Appreciation

Hi everyone,

Every year both Office Depot and Staples host a Teacher Appreciation Day. There are special deals, a goodie bag and a teacher appreciation

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History/Geography

California Native Americans Unit Study

By KristinN, on August 9th, 2010

Most of my regular readers on my blog know me well enough to know I am not much into a traditional unit

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VBS at Calvary Church

By KristinN, on August 6th, 2010

Every year I participate in VBS at my church. And every year I LOVE IT! It is the best week out of

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How To Stay Focused On School When I Am At Home And On The Computer?

By KristinN, on July 31st, 2010

FORUM : A reader asks…

I am being home schooled. It is an

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I Started An Online Home School Program, But I Feel Like I Made A Big Mistake?

By KristinN, on July 30th, 2010

FORUM A Reader asks:

I was in four AP classes and now

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What's Your Personal Favorite Homeschooling Curriculum And Why?

By KristinN, on July 29th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I don't really have one favorite. I loosely follow the classical approach, but I've also worked

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Roller Coasters, Download N Go™ Series

By KristinN, on July 29th, 2010

Roller Coasters, Download N Go™ Series By Amanda Bennett is actually very easy to use and laid out agreeably for any

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Copying the Hymns: All Things Bright and Beautiful

By KristinN, on July 27th, 2010

Copywork is one of those essential parts of homeschooling. We know that it not only helps with the child’s

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Little Learners’ Literature Play, Learn, Create and Move

By KristinN, on July 21st, 2010

I love to Little Learners’ Literature Play, Learn, Create and Move

Parenting

Work & No Play Makes For Really Cute Bedrooms

By KristinN, on July 19th, 2010

So this summer has been very busy for me so far. Besides doing summer Continue reading All Work & No Play Makes For Really Cute Bedrooms

Curriculum Reviews

Let’s Learn About Sea Mammals

By KristinN, on July 16th, 2010

Now this is my kind of unit study. I like it when people write a course and put in everything you need.

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Work…Homeschool???

By KristinN, on July 13th, 2010

I had to repost this article I just got in my email box a couple days ago. I have several friends who are thinking of going

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What Are Some Good Ideas For A Circle Time Board Theme

By KristinN, on July 13th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I am a teacher in a toddler room and

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Is Homeschooling In The Balearic Islands Legal?

By KristinN, on July 13th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I want to homeschool my daughter but we live in Mallorca,so i just wanted to know whether

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Secular Homeschooling For Missouri Children/low Cost Preffered?

By KristinN, on July 12th, 2010

FORUM: A reader asks

I'm trying to find a superb Secular Secular Homeschooling For Missouri Children/low Cost Preffered?

Happy Independance Day

By KristinN, on July 4th, 2010

Price of Freedom Video

Oh say can you see….the bombs bursting in the air….for the land of the FREE and the home of the

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AMERICA\'S RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS Video

AMERICA’S RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS?

By KristinN, on July 3rd, 2010

With July 4th coming up I wanted to really impact you all with some to think about. Our friends, our

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The Little But Mighty Ant

By KristinN, on June 29th, 2010

Ewwwwwwe, ants! I dislike ants an awful lot. They come into your home and take over and but at least they are

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Holidays

Happy Scribes July Copybook

By KristinN, on June 27th, 2010

They say that if you want your children’s handwriting to be beautiful, then you have to have them practice it daily. The problem

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Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

By KristinN, on June 24th, 2010

In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training. Any parent wanting their child

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How to Stop Homeschooling

By KristinN, on June 22nd, 2010

Now I have had a few people write me and ask about how to stop homeschooling in the past

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Homeschooling Statistics

By KristinN, on June 21st, 2010

Meg Wilson has read many negative statistics

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Happy Father’s Day DAD’s of the World

By KristinN, on June 20th, 2010

My Dad Video

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's all over the world. May you have a wonderful day

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Planners

By KristinN, on June 17th, 2010

Planner, Planners everywhere…for Free!

One of the best known sites with a huge variety is DonnaYoung.org . You can find just

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Homeschooling Breeds Precocious Cats

By KristinN, on June 15th, 2010

I absolutly loved this article from Heart of the matter.

When my oldest daughter, Meghan, was four years

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Is Jesus Real?

By KristinN, on June 13th, 2010

I am not go to write anything here…just watch the video and tell me is Your Jesus Real?

Click here: Plastic Jesus

NERTZ! A Fun Family Game

By KristinN, on June 12th, 2010

Ok, I got this article form heart of the Matter and it is all about games. I found

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Old Schoolhouse CONTEST

By KristinN, on June 10th, 2010

The Adventure Begins . . . Giveaway!

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Visit HSLDA

By KristinN, on June 10th, 2010

Visit HSLDA at the 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention

Dear HSLDA Members and Friends:

The 27th Annual Christian Home Educators of California Convention is

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Contests

Contest

By KristinN, on June 9th, 2010

Are you looking for a fun way to shake things up with your little eggheads?

Schoolhouse Scrambles™ will offer the variety that you need to

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Free Movies from Regal Movies

By KristinN, on June 9th, 2010

I am sure there are several of my readers that already know about the free movies from Regal Entertainment Group

Parenting

Raquel and Grandma Sing

By KristinN, on June 8th, 2010

You know when your parents get to be in their 80's you treasure every moment you have with them. And unlike with my

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History/Geography

Vincent Van Gogh Flash Cards

By KristinN, on June 5th, 2010

OMGoodness, I have found it! One thing I have always disliked about doing a study on artists is the fact that I

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To Grade or Not to Grade

By KristinN, on June 4th, 2010

That is the question. Do you give grades in your home To Grade or Not to Grade

Ohio Superintendent Makes Up Law

By KristinN, on June 2nd, 2010

Superintendent Makes Up Law

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California Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

By KristinN, on June 1st, 2010

Surprising Changes in DMV Policy

In the state of California, parents have not been authorized to teach driver education and driver training.

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This Interview Brought to You by…

By KristinN, on May 31st, 2010

I love to ask my kids questions. You can learn a lot that way! Yes, I ask the traditional, "How was

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History/Geography

Study an Artist

By KristinN, on May 30th, 2010

Do you have a hard time teaching your children about artists? Have you ever thought after teaching you children about a particular artist that

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Personal Life

Weight Gain Joke

By KristinN, on May 28th, 2010

Ok, This is probably really, really wrong to post this on a homeschooling web site, but I am going to anyway because I think

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Used or New?

By KristinN, on May 27th, 2010

Most, if not all, homeschoolers wrestle with the decision of purchasing new or used education materials. As we've traveled to conferences, we've noticed

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Mom’s Sick Day

By KristinN, on May 25th, 2010

What happens when mom/teacher is under-the electric-blanket-set-on-10-and-shivering sick? If you have a substitute teacher to call (like grandma or a great friend), consider yourself

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Curriculum Reviews

All Chocolate, A Fun Study

By KristinN, on May 22nd, 2010

You know I love chocolate. I am kind of weird and never liked it as a child, but my kids do. When

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Local Mom Review

A Short Neurological Test

By KristinN, on May 20th, 2010

Ok, so this is one of those pass it along emails you get, but I thought it was very interesting, enough so I

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How do you cook? Bet you teach that same way!

By KristinN, on May 19th, 2010

Do you rarely follow a recipe as written? Maybe you throw out the recipe altogether and

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