Friday 13: Cheap Dates

I’m easy. To please that is.
Let me explain that. I’m all for dates both expensive and cheap. I’m just as comfortable dressing up in a gown, eating steak and lobster, and hobnobbing with the rich and famous (those who think they are) as I am dressing in jeans and going people watching at the mall while [...]

Friday 13: These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

*Happy first day of the Olympics. That’s all I’m going to say about it because I’m boycotting it.*
Whew, thanks for letting me take the breather last week. I’m back, refreshed and not “having my moon” as Insane Mama so eloquently and euphemistically calls it. I am adopting that term for forever, or at least until Jesus [...]

So You Think You Can Homeschool

When people find out I homeschool I get two distinct reactions, and they usually come from the same people.

Wow, that’s great!
Even so,  I could never do that.

The reasons I get are varied, but I rarely hear the old standby: “what about socialization?”
Parents can be their children’s teachers. I’m the perfect example.

I have little to no patience [...]

Friday 13: Searching Will Bring You To Me

I have been wanting to do this post for months now. I haven’t found the right time to do it yet. I guess my life is just so interesting what with learning how to mow the lawn, moving…well, that about does it. What have I been blogging about? Apparently there have been some things mentioned [...]

Friday 13: Great Things About The iPhone 3G

I guess I should title this: The Long But Great Day I Had Getting the iPhone 3G. It all started last night actually. I packed a snack bag and had Reagan pack some toys to keep her and Ashlyn occupied. I strategically found out when the store would be opening and that they indeed would [...]

Friday 13: I’m Proud To Be An American

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
1776: We adopted the Declaration of Independence declaring ourselves to be free and independent states from Great Britain. Our British neighbors (where we used to live, in Missouri) are sometimes asked if they celebrate the 4th of July “over there”. “No. We lost.” is their answer looking at the questioner with a dumbfounded [...]

Friday 13: Move Over

(If you haven’t played along with my Interactive Story below then WHY NOT? Get down there.)
We’re moving. And soon. Moving is physically and mentally challenging. As if that’s not bad enough I’ve got a summer cold. I never authorized this and I’ve narrowed it down to two culprits: 1) I helped with the snot nosed brats two [...]

Friday 13: Things I Love About the South

13 days and counting until the big move. I will be heading home. Not to my place of birth or childhood home, although those will be within a morning’s drive. I will be heading south. I love moving and I love living in different areas of America and the world, but when the time comes [...]

Friday 13: 13 Games for Travel Time

Wen you make the decision to get into an enclosed vehicle for a very long time with young people you better have some ammunition. Not that kind of ammunition, weirdos. I’m talking ideas on how to pass the time. You know, to minimize the “are we there yet” sickness that seems to overtake kids as [...]

Friday 13: Great Shopping Sites

  I♥SHOPPING
When I turned 30 I went to New York City with Heather. We flew up Thursday morning and came back Sunday afternoon. We did nothing but shop. We barely stopped to eat. Not kidding. We averaged 10 to 12 hours a day walking around the city. Shopping. We did take one sight-seeing tour. It was [...]

Friday 13: I Am Not A Dance Mom

Reagan has been dancing professionally for two years now. Wait a minute. Did I just write that? Cause that’s what it feels like. The dance ”academy” she attends is the only thing going around these parts, so if she wants to take dance, it’s got to be at this place. And they take dance seriously. And they [...]

Friday 13: A Photo Scavenger Hunt

There is nothing better than going on a short vacation to relax and refresh the mind. In this house R&R is desperately needed so we’re heading away for Memorial Weekend. Last week my Friday 13 List covered various activities I’d rather be doing outside. One of my commenters responded with the suggestion of going on a photo [...]

Friday 13: 13 Things I’d Rather Be Doing…

than being stuck inside on a beautiful day. It’s our last day of school and so naturally my mind is on the wonderfully fun things we could be doing instead. Here’s my random list.
FRIDAY 13: THINGS I’D RATHER BE DOING

Letterboxing: Enjoy puzzles and mysteries? Like your hobby to be low-tech and low key? Don’t mind [...]

Friday 13: Regularly Scheduled Maintenance

There are several blogs I read that have lists throughout the week of varying lengths. So, I thought I’d play along and start my own list. Mine will be The Friday 13. Get it?
For my first time I decided to make a list of some things we should be doing regularly but may forget to [...]