Homestead Mama | 
02 3rd, 2008| 
The Parenting Pit came up with this great method for deciding how many kids to have.
As for me – - I don’t need a method for deciding because we never made a decision about kids. They just sort of….. happen. Not sure how, exactly.
Jan
26
Life Nurturing Education wrote a great post about Using the Notebook as a Tool.
Jan
25
Have you ever heard of geocaching or letterboxing? I first read about them a few years ago, and thought it sounded like a really fun activity. What a great way to enjoy the outdoors and start a fun family hobby.
The basic idea is that people hide a box, then submit directions or clues to get to the box. Either hidden treasures or stamps are found in the box. I never did actually go out in search of a treasure though. Life just got busy, though.
In preperation for our road trip in Mexico, I have been preparing for some activities for the kids. The idea of geocaching and letterboxing came to me again. I set out on the internet to find information about these activities again.
This time, I found some new ideas. These are even better. It is geocaching or letterboxing in an eco-friendly way. Let’s face it – leaving a manmade box in a beautiful natural setting is not the best way to care for mother earth.
One alternative is Ecoscavenger. This is the same basic idea… someone designs a hunt. This time though – the destination itself is the reward. Ecoscavenger looks as if it is just getting started, so there are not many hunts yet submitted – and none in Mexico. So, we just may design a few hunts to submit on Ecoscavenger!
Another is Degree Confluence Project. This is a fun one…. GPS based photography. You take a picture of each degree latitude and longitude crossing. Many of the points in Mexico have been covered by the project, but it is a great idea and one we may do for our own scrapbooks…. (uh, that is, uh, if we get a GPS!)
Jan
10
The Alliance for Science is hosting an annual essay contest.
- Write about Climate and Evolution or Agriculture and Evolution
- Anyone under the age of 18 may enter
- The deadline is February 29, 2008
- The essay must be no longer than 1,000 words
For more info, check it out here!
Jan
2
I just stumbled across this idea over at Write From Karen. What a cute idea. It is Buy A Friend a Book week! The giving of a book, just for the sake of giving a book. Books are such a big part of my life, and I giving warms my heart. The joy that comes from giving just for the sake of giving is a joy that warms from the inside out.
BAFAB happens quarterly – and the next one NOW! – The first week of January. Would you like a book? Leave a comment – and I’ll draw from a hat. In your comment, please tell me the “type” of book you enjoy. (The drawing and shipping will be delayed – as I am “unavailable” in January. I will ship out in February.)
You do need to feel emailing me your shipping address. It will not be used for any other purpose!
Dec
30
I am not a creative person, nor do I play one on TV. I steal ideas from books, magazines, and blogs. The extent of my creativity is reading a book and imagining the scene.
When I woke up this morning, I found an email – an invitation to participate in the Carnival of Homeschool Graphic contest.
What? Cough. Cough. You want ME to create a graphic? Cough. Cough. I have always loved the idea of creating a graphic using the computer… but (cough, cough) have no idea how to even start! Anyway – I was inspired to give it a wirl.
So here you have it…. 2 concepts created in Digital Image Pro.
Meanwhile, do you have some creative juices? Join the contest!
Dec
27
I’m a few days late – but here is another addition of the Carnival of Homeschooling over at
And – for more news on the carnival, Why Homeschool (the founders) are seeking submissions for a Carnival of Homeschooling graphic. Check it out here. I am happy to hear they are moving forward with a graphic – as it sure makes it easier to include a link in our sidebars and participate in the carnival!
Dec
18
Of all the benefits of the internet (a source of information, an opportunity for business, etc.) I enjoy interacting with others and having some fun. Following are a few happenings on the internet that I think are just great!
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Dec
12
Seeking Rest in the Ancient Paths is hosting the 102 Homeschool Carnival…. check it out for a week of great – thought provoking reading time.
