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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-62263069768642048382015-03-12T06:08:00.001-04:002015-03-12T06:08:03.384-04:00Midori Style Planner ResourcesI am a plannerd. That is a planner-nerd. I have a problem, I have now admitted it so we can all move on.<br />
I just started the divorce process with my <a href="http://goo.gl/HWhs9l">Erin Condren Life Planner</a>{referral link}. My EC was great and gorgeous but a bit overwhelming for me. Most of my daily to-do-ing is the same routine, so I don't really need all that space to plan. Most of my planner was filled with stickers and note-taking in the back section. I also prefer to be able to customize my planner and switch things out.<br />
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The ARC planner from Staples was great for this, but when I got larger discs I hated having it my purse. DUNDUNDUN> In walks the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZYJ96W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000ZYJ96W&linkCode=as2&tag=encoovercoff-20&linkId=T63CUD5SPCJRVCWP">Midori </a>Traveler's Notebook{affiliate}.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">After scouring Pinterest for hours, I found some great ideas to make my own inserts for a Midori style planner. BUT I still didn't have a planner yet. Next, I spent hours on Etsy and YouTube finding people that had already created what I was searching out for my planner. </span>Here are some links to help you to the same:<br />
Cori aka The Reset Girl's video called <a href="https://youtu.be/IVvy47UdQps">Midori 101</a> [She has a long list of resources and links below the video!!]<br />
Brit from Just a Beautiful Life's video on her <a href="https://youtu.be/NEC0xy35OyY">Prayer and Gratitude Journal</a>.<br />
Ray Blake's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/99RayBlake/feed">YouTube</a> channel and site <a href="http://www.mylifeallinoneplace.com/">My Life All in One Place</a> are full of tutorials and free printables.<br />
Nina the Paper Nerd has a fab <a href="http://www.ninachristensen.dk/easy-diy-travelers-notebook-tutorial-freebie-printable/">tutorial on making your own inserts</a>.<br />
Dawn at Break of Light has my favorite FREE <a href="http://breakitdawns.blogspot.com/2014/11/freebie-undated-month-on-2-pages-mtn.html">Undated Monthly</a> printable.<br />
After watching Cori's video I searched out the Etsy shops that she recommended and fell in love with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxyDori?ref=shop_sugg">Foxy Dori</a> notebooks. I <strike>stalked</strike> followed Kelly from Foxy Dori everywhere I could find her. She is really sweet and answers questions quick on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/TravelersNotebook?ref=owner_profile_leftnav">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/foxy_dori">Instagram</a>. When you go to her shop it will, most likely, be pretty slim. She posts new goodies every single day, but they sell out FAST.<br />
I always say go big or go home, no-not really, so I ordered the Extra Wide Foxy Dori in raven with a light pink strap. I will share pictures with you as soon as she arrives.<br />
For now here are some pictures of the inserts that I have created. All the paper is from Stampin' UP! This series paper is retired but there are <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=1830">lots to choose from</a> {consultant website} including a different black and white style. I cut the paper to size and then on the fold, so it would fold easier after laminating. I laminated the covers with 3mm <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VBXB48/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007VBXB48&linkCode=as2&tag=encoovercoff-20&linkId=ZMXAB4D6SPMJQ5ZT">Scotch Laminating Pouch</a>es {aff} and my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010JEJPC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0010JEJPC&linkCode=as2&tag=encoovercoff-20&linkId=EE6LEP3GIL6VO6EH">Scotch Laminator</a> {aff}. Then I bound them, like Nina did in her tutorial, with my sewing machine. So far, I have made a monthly planner, to-do journal, pocket, and some bookmarks.<br />
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This is the inside of my monthly planner. Calendar is from Dawn (above). Pocket is a laminated scrap that I attached with <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=104294">sticky strip</a> {cons}. The year at a glance is from Ray Blake (above).<br />
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I used some scrap paper to make some bookmarks. The baker's twine is from the $ spot at Target. The pocket is also laminated but I cut the pocket before laminating and added it with sticky strip. For the to-do journal, I alternated paper. I use a 32 lb paper from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000J0C464/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000J0C464&linkCode=as2&tag=encoovercoff-20&linkId=NA36ON5YELWIRLLZ">Hammermill</a> {aff} and the pink is 24 lb from Staples.<br />
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Next I will be working on my prayer/gratitude/Bible study journal, which may end up being more than one insert. This was a quick post, so please let me know if you have any questions or if something doesn't make sense. Follow my blog and my Planner Addiction board on Pinterest. I'm also on <a href="https://instagram.com/emegren/">Instagram</a>.<br />
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Nikolas uses LifePacs from Alpha Omega Publishing for second grade. I don't have him do a set amount of pages per day or week. I look at the pages and plan it out by they day, some days are heavier in language arts, some in history... But it is usually about the same amount of time it takes every other day. When he finished a LifePac and does well on the test, I let him skip that subject the next day. <br />
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This is the way I was doing it and it was working out really well. I just wrote out each day's work on a sticky note and he'd cross it off when he finished it. This was a 4-day week. I just wrote the page numbers next to the subject, easy. I kept these in his notebook where his handwriting practice also is.<br />
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This is how we started planning. Instead of sticky notes that just get thrown away, this is more of a record as well. I list out each subject just like before and he crosses them off as he finishes them. I make notes at the bottom for the book he needs to read for the week.<br />
The book is a super cheapy composition notebook, that I already had. So there was zero investment. LOVE IT.<br />
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<a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/">Alpha Omega Publishing</a><br />
<a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/lifepac_overview">LifePacs</a><br />
These links are for reference only.<br />
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These are in no particular order.<br />
1. Minecraft may seem like a fun game but my kids have learned so much about building and working together (on wi-fi they can connect to each other's games). [Minecraft is -hands down- my boys favorite game on any platform.]<br />
2. Stack the States is amazing for US geography. My second grader knows every state, most of the capitals and its location because of this app!<br />
3. Stack the Countries is more challenging that Stack the States but both of my boys have learned so much world geography.<br />
4. Presidents VS. Aliens works a lot like the Stack apps, but you will learn the presidents and fun facts about them.<br />
5. Tower Math is strategy and math put together. You can choose which operations and have fun learning.<br />
6. Bible for Kids is worth its weight in gold but they give it away! The graphics are beautiful and there are new stories available all the time. My boys love to interact with the app and learn about the Bible.<br />
7. Math Blaster 2 is a lot of fun and you can also choose operations. My boys will play this for a long time and not realize they are learning.<br />
8. Cubes vs. Spheres is all strategy. It is a brain game that takes critical thinking.<br />
9. Gus on the Go is available in many languages and is a great introduction to language learning. We are starting Portuguese, so that is what I have linked above. It is great for adults just starting out, too.<br />
10. Second Grade Learning Games (aka Owl Learning) has a great variety of different learning activities and is also available for other grade levels.<br />
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<li>Some of these apps are available for free but we choose to buy the upgraded versions without ads, this helps protect our children, as well as our credit card. </li>
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This is an affiliate link to the tablets that we chose for our children, it has a Kids Mode feature that also protects them and limits their access to things. We can also control in-app purchases. We've been using these for about six months are very happy. We got them keyboards, so they can use them for school as well.</div>
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I was really bored with our bedroom. We have a furnished apartment and I am not fond of our furniture, so I looked all over Pinterest and found this idea to cover the headboard. It was pretty easy. I just made a slip cover from an old flat sheet. It is literally two straight lines on the sewing machine. Measure and pin carefully to make sure it is a snug fit. I tied yarn between the two posts on the headboard to support it in the middle. I don't think will last long but it will be fine until I find something a little stronger.<br />
The "art" that I made was also very simple. I had some canvases that I had gotten free in a paint set that I found at Michael's. I painted them navy blue, then used my Cricut to cut out the letters and &. I used some newsprint style paper that is now retired from Stampin' UP. The <i>&</i> is from the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge and the <i>me</i> and <i>you</i> is from the Cursive 101 set. I glued them to the canvas with a liquid glue, that I painted on. Over the letters and a small border is glossy, which looks nice on the matte blue paint. I added a linen ribbon with hot glue on the back to hang them. Hubs hung them for me.<br />
Next, I will do something about the horrible lamp shades.<br />
Our duvet and pillow covers (the blue toile pattern) is from IKEA, the soft blanket at the end of the bed and the sheets are from Target.emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-46857480211658056072015-01-09T07:22:00.000-05:002015-01-09T07:22:00.206-05:00Our Orlando Dream VacationHubs and I are both from California, so we're pretty familiar with Disneyland, but this year we decided to go crazy and spend an entire month in Orlando. You've got to remember that we flew for a full day to get to Florida, so we were going to stay as long as possible. We went to Universal, Disney, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center, Legoland, did some shopping, lots of eating, went to the movies, and got to visit with some family, too. I'm just going to share pictures of our favorite things. I highly recommend saving for a vacation like this. We saved and prepared for a long time. My husband is awesome and this was all his idea and his determination to get it all planned out.<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-70085525131673822992015-01-06T07:16:00.000-05:002015-01-06T07:16:00.752-05:00Half Way Homeschool UpdateYou know that one time you had everything all planned out and then... you ended up throwing most of it out the window? Ya, seems like this happens a lot, to me, anyway. This was <a href="http://ourawesomeadventuresabroad.blogspot.com/p/homeschool-2014-15.html">my original plan</a> for this year. And it has definitely changed. For the better, and for the simpler.<br />
Joshua is using the five subjects available with Monarch from Alpha Omega Publishing. Bible, History, Language Arts, Math, and Science all in one spot and one format. It is too easy for me and he really is learning a lot. He uses free cursive handwriting worksheets that I found <a href="http://www.biblestoryprintables.com/BibleCopyworkABC.html#.VKaIPCuUdNo">here</a>. He has daily reading practice and I <strike>bribe</strike> reward them both for reading a certain number of pages. We do most of our reading on the Kindle App. Joshua doesn't have much interest in art or music right now. He is super into video games and I'd love to find him something to teach him how to start basic programming or something.<br />
Nikolas is using four subjects of LifePacs from Alpha Omega Publishing. Bible, History, Language Arts, and Science in a streamlined workbook format. He uses A+ Tutor Soft for math online. Nikolas is using the handwriting book from Horizon that is transitioning him into cursive. He also reads daily for a reward. He also really enjoys doing art videos from YouTube, including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIDNRKijUsizyU0kB_FPBQ">Southern HodgePodge</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNqUR02W0jCA8v7iV0tAPQ">Doodle Draw Art</a>. See the Light has also hit the DVD player recently, I'm hoping he starts using those more because they are really good.<br />
We also learned about Harry Potter and did some fun learning before our trip to Orlando. I wanted them to enjoy that part of Universal Studios.<br />
We use a bunch of different learning apps on their tablets.<br />
Here is a list of their top ten favorites, in no particular order:<br />
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<li>Stack the States</li>
<li>Stack the Countries</li>
<li>Presidents VS Aliens</li>
<li>Tower Math</li>
<li>Bible for Kids</li>
<li>Wild Kratts</li>
<li>Kindle (this is my favorite)</li>
<li>Mathblaster</li>
<li>Mercer Mayer interactive books from Oceanhouse Media</li>
<li>and the winner is Minecraft, no surprise there.</li>
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We use other apps but these are the favorites. Minecraft is used as a reward. I will post more about the other apps that I have them use for learning, that may not be favorites but they do learn from them.</div>
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-68669376664749204342015-01-04T07:35:00.000-05:002015-01-04T07:35:00.517-05:00Dusted Off the Sewing MachineMade a few quick projects. Gotta love Pinterest, right?<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-52963344762796028682015-01-02T06:48:00.000-05:002015-01-02T06:48:06.975-05:00Catching UpI have been the worst blogger ever. I haven't really been reading blogs either. Well, I have no excuses, other than being a slacker in this area. But here is an update for you.<br />
I decided to take the fall semester off of school, I was suffering from a case of burn out after taking math all summer (Math 100, people. Like pre-algebra in high school!). We also took a dream vacation to Orlando and I couldn't see myself doing homework while waiting in line for rides. I'll do a separate post on that, lots and lots of pictures to share.<br />
September and October are the best months in Astana because it is still warm enough to do things outdoors but you don't need a parka. I read a lot of books and enjoyed my school-free time. We made big changes in our homeschooling this year (I'll write a separate post with specifics) and it has helped our days run so much easier. Nikolas turned 7 and we had a small party before our vacation to celebrate. My friend made him a cake that looked like a pizza, it was a big hit. We really do watch too much television living here. We aren't big into museums or the opera, so there isn't much to do here. I'm hoping that when we move that we'll be a bit more adventurous.<br />
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Drum roll please! Speaking of moving! We got our next assignment, which will be Rio de Janeiro! We will be there fall of 2015 after vacation time and some basic language training. We are excited to be in Rio for the Olympics and the year round warmth. It is a huge change from Astana and I think it will also be a positive move for us. I plan on learning Portuguese. We receive a homeschool allowance and I want a tutor to come and teach the boys, I think our experience will be so different knowing the language. Hubs doesn't usually get a chance to learn a language but there is some time in between leaving here and arriving there, so they said it would definitely be beneficial for him to go. That means we'll have a nice break in the US before heading south.<br />
We had a quiet Thanksgiving and Christmas. The only reason we were awake at midnight on New Years was because of all the fireworks. Are we getting old? Maybe. But I like it. I can't believe we've been thinking about retirement and what we'd like to do. An RV will definitely be involved and I hope to travel the US, it'd be nice to see the country we're from.<br />
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I've got to say that we are so incredibly blessed. I thank God every single day for this life and this man that only He could provide.<br />
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This card was inspired by <a href="http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/">Freshly Made Sketches</a> Challenge <a href="http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2014/07/freshly-made-sketches-147-sketch-by-jen.html">#147</a>. It is made with Stampin' UP! products, some current and some retired. The stamps are from set Show and Tell 1 & 2. Real red ink, baker's twine, and a clear button to finish off. To get inspiration visit Freshly Made Sketches and for supplies visit my <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/e4/">personal Stampin' UP! site</a>. </div>
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I am tired of pencils and markers in ice cream buckets! I was planning on purchasing something so I was cruising Pinterest to find some ideas and I found some different ideas. But I cam up with this mostly on my own. I cut paper towel rolls to size for pencils, shorter for markers and even shorter for crayons. I covered them in scrapbook paper (this is retired Designer Series Paper from <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=1830">Stampin' UP!</a> [this is my link to my consultant page]) in corresponding colors. Red {for red and orange}, purple {for purple and pink}, blue, {just for all the blues}, green {for green and yellow}, brown {for all the browns and tans}, and black {for black, white and gray}. I used a sturdy box to put it all in (this is a box for our Nabi2 tablet and is really thick). I have hidden duct tape between all the rolls to hold it in really well. Those tubes aren't going anywhere! There is a little space in front of the crayons that is perfect for pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, and scissors. It really is perfect for us to use and keep out on the table during our lessons! emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-60398679825134874732014-07-20T00:55:00.001-04:002014-07-20T00:59:25.237-04:00Freshly Made Sketches Challenge 145I signed up to be a independent consultant with Stampin' UP! I've been a customer for many years and finally decided that I need to take the plunge. I love making cards and all kinds of paper crafts and home decor. I needed some inspiration, so I checked out the challenges at <a href="http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/">Freshly Made Sketches</a> (<a href="http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2014/07/theres-still-time-to-play-with-sketch_19.html">Challenge 145</a>). This is my first one! I am so excited to be crafting and stamping more often. It really brings joy into my day!<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-82436273259291677942014-07-17T09:00:00.000-04:002014-07-17T09:00:00.534-04:00Student WeekliesI made workbooks for the boys for the first quarter of Mystery of History and I also decided to make them a weekly book that will span the same nine weeks as MoH.<br />
Here is Joshua's. He is eight and entering third grade. He prefers a weekly layout of everything that needs to be done rather than a daily. He chose a red cover and will help me bind it. There are nine weeks of planners, daily drawings, gratitude journals, word searches and cursive practice.<br />
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Nikolas will be seven in October and is starting second grade. He likes knowing what he needs to do each day, so he has a different style planner. His weekly includes copywork and daily drawing, as well as the gratitude journal. He loves to draw and he designed his cover.<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-72968230112204460822014-07-15T09:00:00.000-04:002014-07-15T09:00:00.985-04:00Getting Organized for the New School YearI am a big planner and I love being organized but... I have a hard time sticking with the plan. Anyone else? I have purchased a lot of planners and printed a ton of free printable ones. This year I am doing something a little different though. My boys are becoming more independent and will have their own planners (that will be another post), so I will only be planning our group learning which will include (read about our <a href="http://ourawesomeadventuresabroad.blogspot.com/p/homeschool-2014-15.html">curriculum choices here</a>):<br />
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<li>Mystery of History Volume 1</li>
<li>We Choose Virtues</li>
<li>Zeezok Music Appreciation</li>
<li>Supercharged Science</li>
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I am a planner addict and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77194581086378727/">this is the planner</a> [they are available at Staples and Office Depot just added a new line! also for a super nice version, check out Levenger] that I use and love, with my Frixion (ERASABLE!) pens and washi tape. Those are the 3M tabs that you can write on, I use those on my dividers because I like to be able to move things around. </div>
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I have a weekly section that has areas for my life, blog/business, health, and (my) school; I got it from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolkaDotPosiePrint">Polka Dot Posie</a>. But the newest addition to my planner is a homeschool section. I have always used, or tried to use, a separate planner for homeschooling and, clearly, that was not working. Like my other planner, it helps to have everything in one place, and always with me. I looked all over the internet and pinterest and etsy to find one that I liked. I am lazy and I really didn't want to make my own. Why try to reinvent the wheel? I got the <a href="http://divagonedomestic.blogspot.com/2012/11/freebie-friday-get-organized-blog.html#.U8PEavmSyM5">weekly planner here</a>. I printed the weekly calendar on one side, and their note page on the other side, cut them in half (they are junior size, which is half a regular sheet of printer paper or 8.5" x 5.5"), and punched them to go in my planner. Here is a picture of how they look:</div>
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I have started filling them out and if all works out we should finish the first quarter of Mystery of History before our vacation in October. YAY! Well, that is my homeschool planner. I think I finally found something that will work. I love the note section next to the week, and also the small Sat/Sun at the bottom so I can remind myself of any prep work that I need to do. Off we go to year four of homeschooling!</div>
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emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-13840696225140369192014-07-11T07:18:00.000-04:002014-08-04T06:14:46.055-04:002014-15 Curriculum Choices>>Together:<br />
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{History, Geography, Bible}<br />
<a href="https://www.brightideaspress.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_46">Mystery of History Volume 1</a><br />
<a href="http://picturesmartbible.com/">The Picture Smart Bible</a> (K-3)<br />
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{Nature Study}<br />
Geology focused (delight directed)<br />
<a href="http://amypayson.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/rocks-and-minerals-lapbook-and-unit-study-part-i/">Unit Study from Amy Payson</a><br />
<a href="http://noahsarkhomeschoolacademy.blogspot.com/2012/11/rock-mineral-and-gems-unit-study.html">Unit Study from Noah's Ark Homeschool Academy</a><br />
<a href="http://eclectichomeschool.org/departments/units/unit.asp?araticleid=352&resourceid=108&unitid=12&r=0&t=218">Resource List from Eclectic Homeschool Online</a><br />
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{Character}<br />
<a href="http://wechoosevirtues.com/collections/homeschool/products/homeschool-kit">We Choose Virtues</a><br />
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{Foreign Language}<br />
To be determined<br />
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{Art & Music}<br />
<a href="http://www.zeezok.com/Music-Appreciation-Book-1-Collection_p_57.html">Zeezok Music Appreciation</a><br />
Daily Drawing, Nature Drawing<br />
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{Unit Studies-delight directed}<br />
Nikolas-<a href="http://www.unitstudy.com/RollerCoasters.html">Roller Coasters</a><br />
Joshua- <a href="http://www.unitstudy.com/Digital_Photography_Study.html">Digital Photography</a><br />
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>>Joshua: Age 8, Grade 3<br />
Bible: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/mon300b">Monarch</a><br />
Math: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/mon300m">Monarch</a><br />
Language Arts: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/mon300l">Monarch</a><br />
Social Studies (History and Geography): <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/monarch/3rd-grade/mon300h">Monarch</a><br />
Science: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/monarch/3rd-grade/mon300s">Monarch</a><br />
Health: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/horizons/3rd-grade/electives/health.html">Horizons</a><br />
<a href="http://www.areasonfor.com/handwritinginfohome.html">A Reason for Handwriting</a>: Transition Book {continuing}<br />
-Extras<br />
Blog<br />
Music Lessons (hopefully)<br />
Note about Monarch: We will be using Alpha Omega's new <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/monarch/monarch-individual-yearly-plan">1 Year Individual Plan</a>, which saves $50!<br />
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>>Nikolas: Age 6.5, Grade 2<br />
Bible: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/lifepac/2nd-grade/bible/bib0215">Lifepac</a><br />
Math: <a href="http://aplustutorsoft.com/Index.jsp">A+ Tutor Soft</a><br />
Language Arts: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/lifepac/2nd-grade/language-arts/lan0215">Lifepac</a><br />
Science: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/lifepac/2nd-grade/science.html">Lifepac</a><br />
Social Studies (History): <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/lifepac/2nd-grade/history-geography.html">Lifepac</a><br />
Health: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/horizons/2nd-grade/electives/health.html">Horizons</a><br />
Handwriting: <a href="https://www.aophomeschooling.com/horizons/2nd-grade/penmanship.html">Horizons </a>and Copywork<br />
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Art: <a href="http://www.southernhodgepodge.com/">Chalk Drawing</a><br />
Drawing<br />
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The next few pictures are on the train coming down from the Zugspitze. And they go in reverse order. Sorry.<br />
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Walking around town, I just love the paintings and the adorable houses. Too bad it is SO expensive to live in Garmisch. Yes, we looked.<br />
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My fantastic husband booked a trip for the two of us to Greisbrau, which is a Micro Brew. We are officially beer masters now.<br />
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We stayed at Edelweiss Lodge in 2009, as active duty military, as it is a military resort. They also allow foreign service members to stay there. <a href="http://www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com/">Here is the link</a>, if you're interested. If you are eligible then you need to stay here at some point!emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-48430403434770660352014-06-06T07:10:00.000-04:002014-06-06T07:10:00.371-04:00Spring Break (Venice Part 2)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A fun dinner at Hard Rock Cafe-Venice. They were making the orange peel spin, in case you were curious.<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-3227316661878774912014-06-05T06:42:00.000-04:002014-06-05T06:42:00.585-04:00Spring Break (Venice)Now that it is just about summer, I will share our spring break vacation pictures. I did a lot of cappuccino drinking and relaxing. It was fabulous. so. fabulous. This is part una (one for the non-Italianos).<br />
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<a href="http://www.crowneplazavenezia.it/">This is where we stayed</a> and I highly recommend it! You can see (but not hear) the train tracks. We took that into Venice in about 20 minutes. It was very quiet and much cheaper than staying inside the city.<br />
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We first visited Murano, a smaller island next to Venice. This is where all the glass blowing is done.<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-90480448705818959552014-06-03T06:30:00.001-04:002014-06-03T06:30:22.682-04:00Bike Riding<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We finally live in a place where the boys really have some room to ride their bikes. And it is finally warm enough. There they go! They are growing up so fast. I can't believe they will be starting second and third grades in a couple months. sigh.emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-72804031679526463352014-05-29T06:33:00.000-04:002014-05-29T06:33:43.986-04:00Changes are coming!1) Praise God, we lived through the sub-zero winter here in Astana. It doesn't look much like summer outside today but the temperatures are much better now. This is change #1 and it is good!<br />
2) We are changing curriculum. I know you're shocked. I'll share the details soon but just about everything we used this year is out the window. Big changes.<br />
3) I started a Twitter account. Bizarre. Hubs started one so I felt really behind the times because he doesn't even have a Facebook account. <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/emegren">Follow @emegren</a> on Twitter.<br />
4) DRUM ROLL PLEASE! I am in the process of launching my new blog called Encouraged Over Coffee! Our Adventures Abroad will still be my personal and homeschool blog so keep following this one. I will post more about EOC (the new blog) soon. I'm super excited about it and went totally official and bought the domain name and everything. I am setting up a Facebook page to go with it, too. You know me, Miss Social.<br />
Here are some pictures of the boys. I'll also post our spring break adventure pictures soon.<br />
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<br />emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-29194154863476720852014-01-17T06:24:00.000-05:002014-01-17T06:24:00.559-05:002014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is my verse for 2014. I also plan on studying Philippians throughout the year. But my focus is on learning to serve and be humble in all I do. Have you chosen a word or verse to focus on this year?emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-8304195650607675072014-01-16T06:09:00.000-05:002014-01-16T06:09:11.758-05:00what a slacker!Wow. October was my last post. I was doing so good for a while, too. Man. We have been busy staying warm and enjoying the holidays. So I shall share some pictures. I'll do a homeschool update soon because I {of course} have made some mid-year changes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not the coldest but the coldest in the car!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brr! And my <i>hurry up phone and take the picture</i> face.</td></tr>
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emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-34725371914378718382013-10-10T17:00:00.000-04:002013-10-10T17:00:06.535-04:00The Homeschool Mother's Journal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">In my life this week… School, school, and more school. It is the last week of the term and I am trying to get it all done.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">In our homeschool this week… Spiders and pigs! Charlotte's Web unit study!</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share… It is okay to put down the curriculum and do something your kids are excited about.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… This weekend {hoping for good weather} we are going hiking with friends/Cub Scouts. </li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">My favorite thing this week was… Making spiders. I love watching the boys working so hard and being so focused on something but also how much they enjoy creating.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">My kiddos favorite thing this week was… Making spiders and webs!</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Things I’m working on… Schoolwork. Not to sound redundant but it is my life right now.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I’m cooking… A birthday cake!</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I’m grateful for… My husband {did I say that in my last post?} because he is really awesome. </li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I’m praying for… The U.S. government.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I rewarded my kids this week by… Extra time on the XBox.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Something I am ogling or have my eye on… An art journaling class from <a href="http://balzerdesigns.com/30Days.html">Julie Fei-Fan Balzer</a>.</li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDiXkLww_JQ_d55sc4IV19ob56hEyCM10Lo-KTHfPSXRlZvDOIbBii7G_97C9etSnEOF5Wl4XOZjdED7yilVaiMFaka0SJd9XQ_qjt_3j4IINompC5P8qyT39_JlovJCeQJswLkIUEyA/s1600/IMG_20131004_103258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDiXkLww_JQ_d55sc4IV19ob56hEyCM10Lo-KTHfPSXRlZvDOIbBii7G_97C9etSnEOF5Wl4XOZjdED7yilVaiMFaka0SJd9XQ_qjt_3j4IINompC5P8qyT39_JlovJCeQJswLkIUEyA/s320/IMG_20131004_103258.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', Oswald, arial, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;">Read more: <a href="http://www.soyoucallyourselfahomeschooler.com/homeschool-mothers-journal/#ixzz2h5r0RXxa" style="color: #003399;">http://www.soyoucallyourselfahomeschooler.com/homeschool-mothers-journal/#ixzz2h5r0RXxa</a></span>emegrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01892726193181467314noreply@blogger.com0Astana, Kazakhstan51.1666667 71.43333329999995850.8479177 70.787886299999954 51.4854157 72.078780299999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688165715920018735.post-7325688737973485572013-10-08T10:00:00.000-04:002013-10-08T10:00:01.575-04:00Motivated Moms 2014!I have been using <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=214036&c=ib&aff=173907">Motivated Moms</a> consistently for about a month now. I am excited to mark things off the list each day and get things done. My home is cleaner and more organized but the biggest thing for me is that I don't even have to think about it. <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=214036&c=ib&aff=173907">Motivated Moms</a> has it all planned out for me. I use the half size chore planner that has a full week on one one page. On the back I print a simple weekly to-do, to keep track of my school assignments. Then I hole punch it and put it in a half-size Staples Better Binder {more on my planner at a later date}. An exciting update to <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=214036&c=ib&aff=173907">MoMo</a> is some color! The black and white version will still be available but I do like to add some color to my planner. <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=214036&c=ib&aff=173907">MoMo</a> also has an app for your smartphone but I'm not there yet. I really need it on paper, for now. I may try out the app. I highly recommend <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=214036&c=ib&aff=173907">MoMo</a>! There is a plan for everyone! And there is a special going on right now! {This post contains affiliate links, scroll down to the bottom of my blog for my disclosure. Don't forget that if I don't love it I won't try and get you to spend money on it!}<br />
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