tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.comments2023-07-05T03:26:16.870-07:00My Favorite ThingsBridgettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188384777112283385noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-3376798431126198772020-12-22T06:41:46.546-08:002020-12-22T06:41:46.546-08:00To have perfect fudge boil until a thermometer rea...To have perfect fudge boil until a thermometer reaches 234 degrees F. Then add marshmallow creme first, than chocolate chips, etc.Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188384777112283385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-70873161979707013302016-08-23T14:03:21.638-07:002016-08-23T14:03:21.638-07:00I forgot a few, but here is one more: stay home! ...I forgot a few, but here is one more: stay home! Appointments and errands can ruin a homeschool day.Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188384777112283385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-45616000471333522052013-07-18T08:56:27.603-07:002013-07-18T08:56:27.603-07:00This is a great review! Thanks for your thoughts!...This is a great review! Thanks for your thoughts!<br /><br />One thought that I had about the book was that it is written in a modern style of talking. Part of why I read good books is to increase my vocabulary and remind myself of proper grammar. This is <b>much more</b> important in children's books as we are teaching kids how to speak and how to communicate when we read to them. If we teach them in such a casual manner they will never learn how to properly communicate.<br /><br />You have all probably read Beatrix Potter whose books are for kids, but they occasionally use larger words so kids can increase their knowledge of how words are used, and how to put sentences and thoughts together. I prefer reading this style to my kids especially as they are in such a formative time.<br /><br />Still overall it is a good book.AGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166491348944227081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-75400464097786040962013-07-17T17:03:32.457-07:002013-07-17T17:03:32.457-07:00Thank you for analyzing the content of this book, ...Thank you for analyzing the content of this book, comparing it with Scripture itself. It was very helpful. I certainly agree with your overall points. However, the whole notion of treating this storybook as a "Bible" had never occurred to me... it was simply extra spiritual reading for us, and the different language actually provides an avenue for discussing meanings of passages and whole stories.<br /><br />I would also like to point out that viewing Jesus miracles solely as proving His deity is not the full picture. Many gospel passages emphasize Jesus coming to make things right for people. His earthly ministry was the coming of the kingdom, the beginning of that bringing of justice. Matthew 12 especially shows that purpose of His miracles, alongside the strong emphasis on proving His deity. I expect you understand this since it was in your section on "Wrong Emphasis," but the wording made it unclear.<br /><br />It is always good to hear from others, like you, who strive to conform their thinking to the Word. I look forward to perusing the rest of your blog's content!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405955059177738812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-77914071172371371782013-07-17T05:53:15.592-07:002013-07-17T05:53:15.592-07:00thank you for your insight. I think you're the...thank you for your insight. I think you're the first one to explain these points! I found you through my friend Emily of Redeemed Reaader!We, too, love the Big Picture Storybook Bible. Blessings! Melissa Deminghttp://www.hiveresources.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-8890252515137613342013-07-17T05:46:13.031-07:002013-07-17T05:46:13.031-07:00All good points, Bridgette! My kids are past the a...All good points, Bridgette! My kids are past the age of storybook Bibles, but I read this anyway just out of sheer curiosity. I would agree with you that sometimes small "mistakes" can lead to major lies later on. Thanks for posting!hmdavis02https://www.blogger.com/profile/10639596362939480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-30603960729629085172013-07-17T05:43:01.114-07:002013-07-17T05:43:01.114-07:00I agree, my friend! I like the look of your blog, ...I agree, my friend! I like the look of your blog, too--it's been a while since I actually visited it (ack--Google Reader's demise has made me go back and actually LOOK at blogs :-) )Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-9062372789686642782012-06-25T11:36:37.898-07:002012-06-25T11:36:37.898-07:00AAhh... the paper trail. Just when I thought I was...AAhh... the paper trail. Just when I thought I was mastering it, we started school (me and the kids...).<br /><br />Here's our imperfect-but-works-for-us school papers system: I have a giant 3-ring binder organized as follows: subject tabs plus a general school tab. I kept every worksheet for the first semester per advice of the school in case there was ever a grade dispute (not a big deal in kindergarten, but I figured it was good practice). At the end of the semester, Elf got to pick 5 favorites and I picked 5 favorites. Those I kept and ditched--um, recycled--the rest. Same for artsy projects that couldn't be 3-hole-punched and stuck in the out-of-sight notebook.<br /><br />Incidentally, I filed them on Fridays as I went through her Thursday folder and also pulled pages for the upcoming week. I just stuck them in my "to do" file until then when they came home earlier in the week.<br /><br />For BIG projects (posters and such), I took a picture of the proud creator with the project. Some day those projects will get surreptitiously recycled as well :-).Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-10768258574351597262011-08-11T11:53:07.221-07:002011-08-11T11:53:07.221-07:00yes, yes, yes!!! These are a must!yes, yes, yes!!! These are a must!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-82086300546437536332011-08-11T03:52:02.554-07:002011-08-11T03:52:02.554-07:00My organization system? My head :-). Actually, it&...My organization system? My head :-). Actually, it's true. When Mommy is organized, the rest of the house falls into place. So I keep my trusty daytimer handy, have printed out visual reminders for kids regarding their routines, and I try to stick to our routine as much as possible. Routines make it easier for kids to keep up!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-65696082837916558692011-08-05T11:19:01.671-07:002011-08-05T11:19:01.671-07:00Yes, they are must haves!!Yes, they are must haves!!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-63836840048285364222011-01-01T17:22:08.082-08:002011-01-01T17:22:08.082-08:00I love my little egg timer! I got one in my stocki...I love my little egg timer! I got one in my stocking last year and it works GREAT.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-3784844722819730252010-12-27T21:09:09.475-08:002010-12-27T21:09:09.475-08:00Allie, I got one too!! It was on my wishlist and ...Allie, I got one too!! It was on my wishlist and my mom got a great deal on Amazon. Megger, I would love an invitation to eat your first stew! ;)Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188384777112283385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-40624630026037786162010-12-27T10:15:36.086-08:002010-12-27T10:15:36.086-08:00I got a Scotch Thermal Laminator that I cannot wai...I got a Scotch Thermal Laminator that I cannot wait to try. I'll have to let you know how it does.Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975476359462219455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-27888240168713902182010-12-27T10:11:29.509-08:002010-12-27T10:11:29.509-08:00I got an immersion blender and a dutch oven! I am...I got an immersion blender and a dutch oven! I am thrilled with both, and can't wait to make my first stew!Meggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453288887686112084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-29263470342742624162010-12-14T08:56:41.266-08:002010-12-14T08:56:41.266-08:00I dropped so much food on my kids heads when I was...I dropped so much food on my kids heads when I was wearing them! You are much smarter.Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975476359462219455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-89821051785980508792010-11-23T15:02:13.563-08:002010-11-23T15:02:13.563-08:00I love your letters! So cute!!I love your letters! So cute!!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-69038983501083697992010-11-18T09:17:14.240-08:002010-11-18T09:17:14.240-08:00I just submitted a question that I have had for a ...I just submitted a question that I have had for a while now, "What are good books for a toddler to begin learning about geography?" Can't wait for the answer!Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188384777112283385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-30847005328096012902010-11-15T18:53:44.773-08:002010-11-15T18:53:44.773-08:00I love the library too. Now that I've re-lear...I love the library too. Now that I've re-learned how to use it, I cannot stand paying for a book!Meggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453288887686112084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-26645319330718784732010-11-12T09:05:29.952-08:002010-11-12T09:05:29.952-08:00I think I just found a weekend project! Thank you!...I think I just found a weekend project! Thank you!Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975476359462219455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-79724653007077640652010-11-12T07:10:38.429-08:002010-11-12T07:10:38.429-08:00THANK YOU FOR UPDATING. And this is the best post...THANK YOU FOR UPDATING. And this is the best post yet! Can't wait to make this.Meggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453288887686112084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-73616272791172285452010-08-30T09:51:35.386-07:002010-08-30T09:51:35.386-07:00I am so happy that you are Tot Schooling as well!!...I am so happy that you are Tot Schooling as well!!! We can trade ideas!!!Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975476359462219455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-78946969024662388612010-07-14T18:41:59.782-07:002010-07-14T18:41:59.782-07:00I have the iTouch and the iPad. One of my favorit...I have the iTouch and the iPad. One of my favorite apps is CellFire, a free app that lets you load digital coupons to your Kroger card. I also love the ABC news and WVLT news apps (both free). I don't pay for many either, but the best $0.99 I have spent so far was on SkeeBall. It is a great way to pass the time at doctor's offices, etc.Janet Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182820404417350797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-21969504478088356572010-06-23T07:22:28.777-07:002010-06-23T07:22:28.777-07:00One time a worker actually came up to me in the pa...One time a worker actually came up to me in the parking lot wanting to help me get both kids in when Cam was still in his carrier and SH was barely toddling.Then they took my order at the table and brought it to me!!! Also, the toddler books are perfect for the diaper bag.Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975476359462219455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126367034277281779.post-35763758473084681962010-01-06T04:48:31.018-08:002010-01-06T04:48:31.018-08:00I love how my palate had adjusted to enjoying the ...I love how my palate had adjusted to enjoying the taste of REAL food without the salt/sugar additives I was used to. You can make this sauce with garden tomatoes in the summer; just cook it a big longer. Mmmm...Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455311167085049395noreply@blogger.com