I have seen many people confused about the term “homeschool” lately. What exactly does “homeschool” mean? It seems to depend on who you ask. I have chosen to call the traditional homeschool, referenced in the Oklahoma Constitution as “other means” of education, Private Homeschool; and the option for public school at home, Public Homeschool. Let… Continue reading Private or Public Homeschooling–What is the Difference?
Category: Common Sense
Living in the Boundaries
As an observer to your posts on social media and meeting many people in my job, I see young families who have some difficult times. There never seems to be enough money to pay for everything. I have been in your shoes, and I want to give you some advice. It absolutely works. Write down… Continue reading Living in the Boundaries
Wild Edibles–Red Bud, Chickweed, & Shepherd’s Purse
Red Bud TreeDid you know you can eat those pretty flowers on your red bud tree? Some people even make jelly with them. They are a lovely addition to your salad. ChickweedEat the stems, leaves, and the tiny white flowers. Toss them into your salad and enjoy. Shepherd’s PurseYou can easily identify this one by… Continue reading Wild Edibles–Red Bud, Chickweed, & Shepherd’s Purse
Dress-up Preschool Play
Do you want to keep preschoolers busy and entertained? Collect dress-up collections. Make a “Chef” box with play dishes, child’s apron, oven mitts and play food; or a “Policeman” box with kids size police hat and shirt (easy to find at Halloween) with toy hand cuffs, badge, etc.; a “Doctor” box with white coat (man’s white shirt will… Continue reading Dress-up Preschool Play
Let’s Play Dress-Up
Do you want to keep your preschooler busy and entertained? Create Dress-up Boxes. Use a plastic tote (or whatever you choose) and make a Chef Box by adding a chef hat, chef coat or apron, plastic pots and dishes, pretend foods, etc.; make a Doctor’s Box by adding a stethoscope, tongue depressor, thermometer, etc. and be… Continue reading Let’s Play Dress-Up
Microwave Brown Betty
This is a very quick individual, healthy desert when one just needs a little something sweet. Microwave Brown Betty 1 green apple, peeled and cut up 1/8 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. butter Dash salt Dash cinnamon 1 heel whole wheat bread (or any bread), toasted and torn into pieces Stir together. Cook on high for… Continue reading Microwave Brown Betty
7 Steps to Great Public Speaking
I developed this quick guide for students, but this could also be used by anyone giving a speech. 7 Steps to Great Public Speaking Pick a subject to speak about which you know. You will need an introduction, a body (with points) and a conclusion. Intro: You need an attention getter at the beginning of your… Continue reading 7 Steps to Great Public Speaking
Potato Soup
My husband and my first meal after our marriage (I was 16 and he was 21) was canned potato soup. We had no stove; I warmed it on the waffle iron. We had no table; we ate on a cardboard box. We had no chairs; we sat in the floor. It was winter, 1978, and cold. We… Continue reading Potato Soup
My Best Kitchen Secrets
My Best Kitchen Secrets For dry beans, 1 ½ cups makes about 4 cups of cooked beans Use freshest eggs for baking, and older eggs for hard boiled. When making cornbread, make sure your cast iron skillet is HOT when you pour in the batter. Fabulous crust! Test your baking powder if you have had… Continue reading My Best Kitchen Secrets
GOOZE
Coolest science experiment for every age: 2 cups corn starch 1 cup of water food coloring (optional) Mix with your hands. Actual kid comment: “It’s really weird when you first put your hand in the glop, and it is really hard to grab some up. When you get some in your hand and lifted above… Continue reading GOOZE