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I am a happily married mom to two great kids (even though one is a teenager)! I have degrees in Psychology and Biology and have homeschooled my children for the past 9 years. My hobbies include gardening, singing, guitar, piano, reading, and cross-stitching/embroidery.

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Home & Garden > Landscaping How your yard pond vision can come to life: 1 of 9
One of the most exciting and rewarding outdoor projects our family has ever undertaken was the building of our backyard pond! What a great family project. It has been educational, fun, and provided hours of entertainment. Our pond has been in existence for the past 4 years and gets more beautiful each year!The first step in b... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Eating healthy on a budget: 4 of 27
There are a variety of easy ways to feed your family healthy meals on a limited budget, even with the increases we are seeing in grocery prices recently. All it requires is some planning and savvy shopping! First of all, meat shopping is best done on days when grocery stores mark down the products that will soon expire. In m... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Guide to feeding kittens: 1 of 5
Kittens are typically weaned at between 7 and 10 weeks of age. The usual advice is to start them on water soaked dry food because dry food is less expensive. There is a huge problem with that, however! Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that all of the nutrients that are necessary for their health are found in meat. N... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 23 of 103
I have homeschooled my two children since my oldest was in 1st grade. He finished his 9th grade year this May (which really included several 10th grade classes as well). Contrary to what many people think, homeschooling does not mean a lack of socialization, a lack of friends, an inferior education, or maladjustment to life i... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Monitoring heart rate when exercising: 2 of 8
Heart rate is critically important when you exercise for several reasons. First of all, the heart rate you achieve during exercise determines the overall safety of your workout. Secondly, it determines the benefits of your workout. Once you learn how to calculate your target heart rate and how to measure your heart rate, it b... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschool lesson plan for reading comprehension: 1 of 4
Reading comprehension is simply defined as understanding what you have read. Obviously, this is a critical skill, and sadly, many children have not developed the skill. Of course, there are a myriad of workbooks on the market that present a paragraph or a page-long story and then ask the student reading comprehension questio... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips How to encourage your family to start on a whole grain diet: 1 of 4
Whole grains are a must in a healthy diet. They add fiber, which can decrease bad cholesterol, make the digestive tract healthier, improve heart health, and even out blood glucose levels for those who have hypoglycemia or diabetes.It is very easy to switch your family to a whole grain diet if you do so gradually. There are ma... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics What are the advantages of high fiber foods?: 1 of 4
A high fiber diet has numerous health benefits for those who are already healthy and those who are trying to improve their health. There are two types of dietary fiber: insoluble fiber and soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is found in grains and adds bulk to the digestive tract. Soluble fiber is found in fruits and vegetables. I... More..
Education > Homeschooling Tips for creating a home classroom: 2 of 7
Each homeschooling family has a unique situation in regards to their "classroom." Some families are fortunate enough to have an spare room that can be used for schooling purposes, while others will have to use a corner of the living room or the kitchen table! Any of these situations can work well. The most important thing is... More..
Education > Homework & Testing A look at how homework affects learning: 10 of 25
Homework is a critical part of the learning process for several reasons. First, it reinforces what has been learned during school hours. Secondly, it provides an opportunity for the student to "use" the knowledge he/she has gained. It allows the student to develop thinking skills. Finally, it develops study skills and habits ... More..