Update

It has been a while since I have posted. I have been busy in the yard and the garden. I am happy to report that the good Lord has blessed us with lots of tomato's! Every morning I check them only to find more have popped up!! We are still waiting for them to turn red. That will be a great day!! We have also purchased some Blueberry plants, Onion plants, Strawberry plants, and a Green Pepper plant. I have been very busy working on my summer tan!!

I am almost finished with my sons school books for 1st grade. I am still looking for Social Studies and History. Once I have these he will be set for school in the fall. Then I have to start planning the curriculum!!

I have more great news that I will post in it's own message.

Wishing you all a great evening!

We Have Tomato's!!!!!!!!

I am happy to report that we have about 30 tomato's on each plant!!!
They are still green, but growing very fast.
We are so excited that the upside down method works.
We are thinking of growing strawberries upside down next year!!

Behind on Everything!

For the last 2 weeks I have been researching and purchasing my sons textbooks for next school year. While I have been doing this, my chores and extra projects I had hoped to do this year have been pushed to the side. My main priority has been family time. I would rather put off washing the dishes or folding the laundry to spend quality time with my family. So, I am behind on chores, and the things I wanted to accomplish this year. I knew going into homeschooling that it would be an adjustment, so I have expected the amount of time it is taking. In a few more weeks I should have all of his curriculum purchased and return to normal life!

He is risen!!

graphic by: digi scrap kits

Happy Easter!

I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Easter holiday.

What a great time it is to give thanks to the Lord for sending his son to die for our sin.

My husband and I have been explaining to our 5 year this week that Easter is not about the bunny, or candy filled eggs. But, that it is about the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Retailers have taken advantage of a day we should be celebrating Jesus's resurrection, and instead they are making money on the celebration of baskets, bunnies, and plastic eggs.

For Easter I purchased a small treasure chest like box. I placed a bag of M&M's, a Veggie Tales movie (keeping with the theme of God), and a book on the story of Jesus / Easter. When I handed it to my son, he thought he was just getting the chest. He was so happy. When he opened it he was happy with everything he received. We then read the book to him and watched the movie.

It is our job as parents to teach our children about God and Jesus. And Easter is a great time to teach!

God Bless

Coupon Binder....Done!!!!!

I finally finished my coupon binder!!!!!!!!!

I had been stuffing coupons into my tiny accordion folder and quickly ran out of room.

Here it is!

It's a dark denim 12 x 12 scrapbook binder I found for $7.48 (50% off!!) at Target.

The clear pocket pages were $2 per pack(60% off!!) at the craft store.

I used the same size card stock(I already had this) to place in each page.

I gave each category a different color.

The first page of pockets has my savings cards, notes, and restaurant coupons.

Next is the Expire section. All of these will expire within the next week.

Then we start the food coupons. They are all categorized.

Then I have the non food coupons categorized.

Then I have the misc. section of items like candy and vitamins

And the last page is for rebate forms and grocery fliers.

I still have to cut and put these in the binder!

For The Love of Band-Aids!!!!

I went to purchase some Band-Aids today with my stack of coupons thinking I would save 55 cents per box if that. WRONG!! I came across a special 'Rewards Card' 1/2 off price on NexCare Band-Aids. I have a rewards card and thought it was a great deal. Then I looked in my stash of coupons and found 4 $1 off ones! So, I got 4 boxes that are regularly $3.49 each for 75 cents each! Plus.......they each had 55 cent coupons attached (for future use), and I got a register receipt for $10 off my next $75 purchase! I was so shocked to get all of this for spending $3 on Band-Aids!!!

Home Schooling...The Saga Begins

I contacted the school board to find out the best time to send the Notice of Intent to Home School form. I was told to wait until the school year ends. Then she told me it would be a great time to choose a curriculum. She gave me the web address to the school boards book depository to choose books that the public school students use. I thought it would be a great idea for him to learn what his peers were learning. But, when I opened the 22o page catalog, I was soooooo overwhelmed! There are like 3 or 4 different authors for the same subject. So then I was thinking, who do I choose?????? Is author A better then author B? And why are there so many for one grade level???? UGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

So, I gave myself a headache and stopped looking!! I have 4 months to figure it out, and I refuse to stress over this. I am also looking into some Christian curriculum's as well. So, I know there are lots of choices, I just don't know which choice to pick!!!

Good Morning All!

This is the last week of March! I am hoping to get all my ironing done this week.

Here is today's TO DO list....

1. Call in husbands prescription refills
2. Unload dishwasher & wash another load
3. Vacuum house
4. Clean ceiling fans
5. Iron for at least half an hour
6. Clip coupons from Sundays paper
7. Make after school snack for son
8.Vacuum Car
9. Wash bed linens
10. Defrost whole chicken
11. Gather grocery bags to recycle at grocery store
12. If I have time after 1 -11, bathe all 3 dogs!!!

Spring Break Ending

As my sons spring break comes to an end, I am kind of sad. I genuinely enjoy spending time with him. We laugh, wrestle, and make fun of each other. He has always been a happy well balanced child. Don't get me wrong, he has those 'brain fart' moments, but 95% of the time he is great kid!

I am actually looking forward to home schooling him in the fall. We have purchased workbooks together for the summer. I am so glad he enjoys learning!

A child is a GIFT from God!!