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Ah...the question I get asked a lot and I'm sure other homeschooling parents do as well...Why do you homeschool? Many people seems to have very strong opinions on the subject, several without any experience or knowledge of what homeschooling actually does. It get can be frustrating, can't it? I did not homeschool when I was in school. I absolutely loved school myself. In fact I planned to never homeschool my children. But, as life is different for everyone and we can't predict what will happen at any time, we have now chosen to homeschool our son. Here are the reasons:<br />
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<li>He is on the Autism spectrum. He was showing many signs of high intelligence before beginning kindergarten in 2011. Even at the age of 2 he was way ahead of other children his age. But when he started kindergarten he suddenly dropped to the bottom of class. He literally was the last in his class as far as progress! I would go into school and he would just sit there and stare off into space. It took constant supervision to try and get him focused. And he had to be refocused every few seconds. This was not the son I had raised! Something was off. And when others finally gave into my insistence that he be tested, sure enough...he had Asperger's Syndrome. That was only the beginning.</li>
<li>Because of his ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), he required one on one assistance. I was not able to be there all the time, especially after I started working again. The special education staff at his school was amazing. I am so grateful to them for the help they gave him. But...they weren't enough and they couldn't give him full time attention that he required.</li>
<li>Teachers' hands are tired by government mandates on what they can teach in school and how they do it. I don't know all the details and don't pretend to, but I know enough and have observed enough, to know that all children are taught the same. No Child Left Behind? It seems like these days all schooling is for, is to prepare students for tests so that they can get good scores and the schools can get more financial assistance. Again...I don't know everything on this, but I've seen enough of the effects of it to know it was NOT working for our son!</li>
<li>Bullying. I was bullied in school. I don't believe this reason is enough of one to pull someone out unless their life is in danger. I learned how to stand up to the bullies and even got to the point they left me alone. Now days though, if your child is bullied...it seems like the school staff try to blame it on the child being bullied. That happened with our little man. I was told "what did he do to instigate it". All he did was be himself! Did he ever do anything that bugged other kids? Yes I'm sure he did, he isn't perfect. But...did he deserve to be called weird? Did he deserve to be tattled on every time he had his nervous little ticks and odd habits? No he didn't! No kid does! And not only was it the "mean" kids who did it...by the time we pulled him out in the 3rd grade, even his previous best friends had fallen into doing it as well!</li>
<li>At home we can give him the one on one education that is specialized to him directly. We can teach him the way HE learns! Not the way the government requires that ALL students learn. Or the way that everyone else in the classroom has to learn.</li>
<li>We can teach him real life skills. I don't remember learning much in school that has helped me in real life. Even the social aspects of school weren't what real life is. I made some awesome friends, and I had a blast, but I can't say that a single social situation in school prepared me for today! Instead of focusing on parallelograms and the exact date that the Great Wall was built...we can learn about the world around us and how to interact with it. We can learn about meal planning and budgeting. We can learn about the history of our town and state and how that affects us today. Yes some of these things are covered in school, but they aren't the main focus! And that's sad.</li>
<li>Our son is learning to LOVE to learn! He isn't forced to sit at a desk and follow instructions on a board. He gets out and learns with his hands! He doesn't have to stare at a screen and focus on reading lots of text to learn. He gets to try things for himself.</li>
<li>He is thriving! Instead of falling behind, and not meeting expectations of government mandated tests, he is advancing beyond my wildest hopes! He is still behind for his age at this point, because he fell about a year and a half behind in "normal" school...but he is quickly closing that gap.</li>
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I'm sure there are many other reasons that I haven't thought of just yet. But let me ask you this...if you are a homeschooling advocate, what are the reasons YOU love to homeschool? If you are against homeschooling...why? Let's discuss!</div>
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Hopefully everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I know how stressful that time of year can be. And busy...so so busy! I barely found time to finish planning our new school year. In fact, I still have a long ways to go as far as planning the whole thing, but I don't like to plan too much too far in advance anyhow.<br />
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That being said, I do like to have a general overview of what I want our son to learn. Switching to homeschooling has been a challenge for us. One of the biggest things I'm starting to realize is I don't have to stick to a specific grade level on every subject. I can adjust each according to what level he is currently at. I'll write more on this in a different post, but when we started homeschooling our son a little over 2 years ago, I was clueless on all the options there were. We started him in the K12 program through a school in our state. For 2 years we fought him to do work. He hated it! Finally, after struggling for the last 2 years and him not really learning much of anything because of it, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands and create our own curriculum. Because of that loss of 2 years, I have to back a few things down a couple of grades. Mostly just math & science.<br />
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So that brings me to the purpose of this blog post. I thought I would share exactly what I plan for him to learn over the course of 2017. I hope to have him caught back up to grade level in 2 years time. We shall see how that goes. Allow me to present our curriculum plan for the following year:<br />
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<b>MATH</b><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be caught up to 5th grade level math.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
(**NOTE: I used a great web-source for what he should know for math, so some of this is copied verbatim. You can find that source <a href="http://www.sylvanlearning.com/blog/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.)<br />
Be completely comfortable adding & subtracting up to 5-digit numbers, including borrowing.<br />
Know the sum, differences & products of all single-digit numbers by memory.<br />
Tell time efficiently.<br />
Know how to make change (money).<br />
Do math in head more efficiently.<br />
Even vs. odd numbers. (not sure why this trips him up so badly)<br />
Understand prime numbers.<br />
Add, subtract & compare decimals & fractions.<br />
Multiply 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.<br />
Divide 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, including any remainders.<br />
Identify points, lines, rays & angles in 2D figures.<br />
Use basics of Algebra & Geometry (Up to 5th grade level).<br />
Introduce the tesselation escalation.<br />
Learn basics of coordinate graphs.<br />
Learn basics of bar, circle & line graphs.<br />
Understand measurements & properly use measuring methods for length, weight, capacity & temperature.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Horizons Math books<br />
Time4Learning<br />
Brain Quest Workbook<br />
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<b>HISTORY</b><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Learn about US History.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Native Americans Unit<br />
Early Explorers Unit<br />
13 Colonies Unit<br />
American Revolution Unit<br />
Building of a New Nation Unit<br />
Civil War Unit<br />
Events after the Civil War until Present day...basics.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
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Time4Learning</div>
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Teachers Pay Teachers</div>
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Pinterest</div>
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Library books</div>
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Misc. Internet Resources</div>
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<b>GEOGRAPHY</b><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Learn the 50 states, capitals and facts.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Cultures & features of the US vs. other countries.<br />
Basic ecosystems such as deserts, mountains, etc.<br />
Geographic features such as islands, forests, etc.<br />
Read & interpret maps of the US.<br />
Identify & locate all 50 states & their capitals.<br />
Know the 5 regions of the US.<br />
Name current key political leaders of the US & Utah.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Time4Learning<br />
Teachers Pay Teachers<br />
Pinterest<br />
US Roadtrip Unit Study by by <a href="http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/u-s-geography" target="_blank">Confessions of a Homeschooler</a><br />
Library books<br />
Misc. Internet Resources<br />
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<b>SCIENCE</b><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be caught up to 5th grade level science.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
3 areas of science: Life, Earth & Physical<br />Learn what scientists do.<br />
Learn the scientific method & use it efficiently.<br />
Life Science: cells, ecosystems, 3 to 5 of the major kingdoms (plants, animals, fungi, protists, monerans).<br />
Earth Science: water cycle, solar system, earth's layers & surface, rocks/fossils/plates/volcanoes.<br />
Physical Science: 3 states of matter (solid/liquid/gas), elements & periodic table, forms of energy, basics of physics, simple chemical reactions.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Time4Learning<br />
TeachersPayTeachers<br />
Pinterest<br />
Library Books<br />
Misc. Internet Resources<br />
Science Curriculum - still deciding what to use here.<br />
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<b>LANGUAGE ARTS</b><br />
<i>Reading</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Read LOTS of books! Understand meaning of text.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Discussion of materials read.<br />
Using context clues.<br />
Summarize & organize thoughts about reading.<br />
Learn several different genres.<br />
Poetry.<br />
Understand conflict, climax and resolution of a story.<br />
Relating stories to own life.<br />
Understand characters, plot, settings & author's purpose.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Books that involve subjects learned in other subjects.<br />
Books to read for fun.<br />
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<i>Writing</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Enjoy writing. Write 1000+ word long essays, etc.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Planning a writing assignment & tools available to help.<br />
Write reports as well as creative writings.<br />
Learn the writing process.<br />
Be able to write a full paragraph with intro topic sentence, at least 3 supporting details and a closing sentence. Followed later by a well thought out & organized, multi-paragraph composition.<br />
Start to find own writing style & personality.<br />
Compose at least one basic research project.<br />
Learn to edit writing.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Time4Learning<br />
Still searching for a curriculum book to use.<br />
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<i>Grammar/Usage/Mechanics</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be at 5th grade level.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Correctly use commas & quotations.<br />
Correctly use prefixes, suffixes & root words.<br />
Understand & use word endings.<br />
Learn to use research tools such as the library, encyclopedias, the internet, newspapers, etc.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Time4Learning<br />
Still searching for a curriculum book to use.<br />
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<i>Spelling</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Understand spelling rules & be able to spell increasingly difficult words.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Spelling words at 5th grade level.<br />
Correctly spelling often misused words such as they're/their/there.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Time4Learning<br />
Still searching for a curriculum book to use.<br />
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<i>Vocab</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be at a 6th grade understanding level of vocabulary.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Use everyday lessons to find vocabulary words to learn.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Time4Learning<br />
Still searching for a curriculum book to use.<br />
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<b>HANDWRITING</b><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be able to write all letters intelligibly and correctly.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Properly write & use all capital & lower case letters.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Handwriting Without Tears<br />
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<b>KEYBOARDING</b><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be able to use the keyboard without looking at it.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Just improve on typing skills<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Typing Shark<br />
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<i><b>***From here down I am still working on this list, so will edit it later as I plan things***</b></i><br />
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<b>MISC.</b><br />
<i>Spanish</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Be able to speak, read & write basic phrases in Spanish.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Greetings<br />
Basic questions & answers<br />
Alphabet<br />
Vowels<br />
Pronunciation<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Not sure yet...<br />
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<i>Nature Studies</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Develop a deeper love of the great outdoors. Have fun!<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Themed around the seasons<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Many beautiful books on Amazon<br />
<a href="https://www.nature-watch.com/">https://www.nature-watch.com/</a><br />
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<i>Technology</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Learn the basics of coding. Understand & use Microsoft Office for basic projects.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
Microsoft word & excel<br />
Coding basics.<br />
<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
Many useful apps on the ipad.<br />
Books found on Amazon.<br />
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<i>Art</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Explore different mediums of art. Learn some of the famous artists from history.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
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<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
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<i>Music</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Learn to play the piano at an intermediate level and improve singing to stay on key.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
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<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
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<i>Health & PE</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Learn basics of body systems. Exercise 3 times per week.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
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<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
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<i>Home Economics</i><br />
<u>Main Goal</u><br />
Learn kid friendly cooking, how to keep room/area clean & other misc. chores.<br />
<u>Things to Learn</u><br />
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<u>Sources to Use</u><br />
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Two years ago now, we decided to start homeschooling our son. I'll go into more details in a future post. But suffice it to say, its been a journey to find what works best for him and for us. Recently I have completely reworked our methods for schooling him. I've been doing a lot of research (which I should have done long before we ever started). This last week we went to the library and I found a variety of books on homeschooling. I narrowed my choices down to 1, because our local library only allows so many books to be checked out at one time. I'm not sure exactly what made me choose this particular one, but I'm SO glad I did. I read it in just a few hours and well...let's just start from the beginning:<br />
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"The Homeschooling Handbook" is written by Lorilee Lippincott. It was published in 2014 so is still fairly up to date as far as web resources go. Although there are a lot more now than there were when this book was written. But all of her advice and tips still hold true and will for years to come. Lorilee writes in a way that is very easy to read, fun to follow and makes you feel like she's just talking to you. Through reading this book I learned to forgive myself for not being perfect, realize I'm completely normal when it comes to our struggles, and found encouragement to keep on going with our homeschooling journey. I am so grateful I found this book and plan to buy a copy for myself. You can find it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Homeschooling-Handbook-Simple-Affordable-Effective/dp/1628736178" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />
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This book is perfect for any new homeschooling parent or for anyone who wants to try again after a previously unsuccessful attempt. Even if you're a veteran homeschooling parent, this book can provide you with encouragement and new ideas. I highly suggest it to anyone who in any way shape or form has ever considered homeschooling. I even suggest it to those who are completely against homeschooling, to learn better what its all really about!<br />
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After reading this book, I feel much more relaxed and less stressed about where we are headed in homeschooling our son. I don't need to be so regimented or obsessed in planning out every step. We can just jump in and see what works and what doesn't. And then we can grow from there. Definitely give this book a read! Check your local library first, especially if you're not made of money (as we aren't)... It's an easy ready, and really helped me to clear my mind and see where we are heading.<br />
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In case you can't load the above photo, the items on the menu for dinner last night included:<br />~Braised Pork Chops~<br />~Spanish Rice~<br />
~Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies~<br />
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Other menu options that my wonderful <a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1.html" target="_blank">Taste of Home cookbook</a> suggest include:<br />-Green Beans<br />
-Salad<br />
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We were quite full even without the extra! Although it would have made for a more well rounded meal!<br />
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<b>Part 1: Braised Pork Chops</b></h2>
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<li>1/2 tsp dried marjoram</li>
<li>1/8 tsp onion powder</li>
<li>1/8 tsp garlic powder</li>
<li>1/8 tsp pepper</li>
<li>4 pork chops (I chose to go with boneless)</li>
<li>1 tsp olive oil (I used more)</li>
<li>1/2 cup water (I used more of this too)</li>
<li>2 tsp cornstarch</li>
<li>1/4 cup chicken broth</li>
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<li>Combine seasonings.</li>
<li>Sprinkle over pork chops. Cook chops in a skillet in olive oil, until browned on both sides.</li>
<li>Add water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chops are tender. Remove the meat and keep it warm.</li>
<li>Stir the cornstarch & broth into the cooking juices. Bring to a boil again, then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.</li>
<li>Serve over pork chops & enjoy!</li>
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<b>Part 2: Spanish Rice</b></h2>
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<li>2 cups vegetable broth</li>
<li>1 can (14.5 oz) diced or stewed tomatoes</li>
<li>1 cup uncooked long grain rice</li>
<li>1 tsp olive oil</li>
<li>1 tsp chili powder</li>
<li>1/4 tsp dried oregano</li>
<li>1/4 tsp garlic salt</li>
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<li>Combine all ingredients into a large saucepan.</li>
<li>Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender & liquids are absorbed. Enjoy!</li>
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<b>Part 3: Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies</b></h2>
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<li>4 squares (1 oz each) baking chocolate (I used semi-sweet)</li>
<li>3/4 cup butter, cubed</li>
<li>2 cups sugar (this is WAY too much! Next time I'll use only 1 cup)</li>
<li>3 egg whites</li>
<li>1.5 tsp vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 cup all-purpose flour (I added 2 tbsp extra since I live at a high altitude. Next time I think I"ll add 1/2 cup extra)</li>
<li>1 cup 60% cocoa bittersweet chocolate baking squares</li>
<li>1 cup butterscotch chips (I forgot to put all of these in the batter, so I sprinkled some on top while it was cooking and mixed the rest into the glaze)</li>
<li><b>GLAZE:</b></li>
<li>1 cup 60% cocoa bittersweet chocolate baking squares (I screwed up here too and didn't buy enough so used 4 semi-sweet baking squares instead)</li>
<li>1/4 cup butter, cubed</li>
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<li>Melt 4 chocolate squares & butter in microwave & stir until smooth. Cool slightly. (I put mine in the fridge for about 5 minutes). In a large bowl, combine the sugar & chocolate mixtures. Stir in egg whites & vanilla. Add flour and then bittersweet chocolate & butterscotch chips.</li>
<li>Spread into a greased 13x9 baking dish and bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you goof up like I did above, you'll have to cook it longer for it to be anywhere near done.</li>
<li>Cool on a wire wrack. For the glaze, melt the bittersweet chocolate & butter together, stir until smooth. Immediately spread over the brownies. Cool before cutting.</li>
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And that was dinner last night! Very yummy...although I'll need to make changes next time I fix the brownies as they came out WAY too sugary. Hope you enjoy!</div>
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Part 1:<br />
<a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1.html">http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1.html</a><br />
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Part 2:<br />
<a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-weekday-lasagna.html">http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-weekday-lasagna.html</a><br />
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Part 3:<br />
<a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-garlic-green-beans.html">http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-garlic-green-beans.html</a><br />
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Finally, dessert!! And a very yummy one I must add...it turned out sooo delicious! These are half gone already...that's how well we have enjoyed them. They were quite delicious straight out of the oven...but they are even better now that they've chilled over night in the fridge. Here we go:<br />
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<b>Step 1: Gather the ingredients.</b><br />
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Here is what I used:<br />
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<i>Crust</i><br />
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<li>1 & 1/2 cup flour</li>
<li>1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)</li>
<li>1 stick of butter</li>
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<li>3 eggs</li>
<li>3/4 cup of sugar</li>
<li>3/4 cup dark corn syrup</li>
<li>2 Tbsp butter</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 & 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chunks</li>
<li>1 & 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans</li>
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<b>Step 2: Mix the flour and the brown sugar in a bowl.</b><br />
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<b>Step 3: (I seem to have lost my photos of these next few steps so will combine them) Cube the stick of butter and cut into the flour & brown sugar mixture. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.</b><br />
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<b>Step 4: While this is cooking, whisk together the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, 2 Tbsp melted butter & vanilla in a large bowl, until well blended. Then add the chocolate chunks & pecans. When the crust is finished baking, pour this mixture over it.</b><br />
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Step 5: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is set. It took me longer than 25 minutes...about 35, before it was set...probably because of the altitude where I live. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Enjoy!!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed these 4 posts! Watch for more!! Subscribe to my blog if you'd like to get all updates. Thanks for reading!Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-41003476232817444552013-08-08T20:43:00.001-07:002013-08-08T20:43:52.872-07:00What's for Dinner? #1: Garlic Green Beans<br />
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Part 1:<br /><a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1.html">http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1.html</a><br />
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Part 2:<br />
<a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-weekday-lasagna.html">http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-weekday-lasagna.html</a><br />
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The side dish last night was Garlic Green Beans! Now the fact that I fixed these...and actually tasted them is a feat! I HATE green beans and have ever since I was fed too many as a baby. Apparently I loved them then. I thought I'd give it a shot and see what happened. As it turns out, I loaded them with SO much garlic, that I couldn't even taste the green beans. So they weren't quite as bad as I expected. However, because of the amount of garlic, my hubby & son didn't like them. You win some and you lose some I guess! So, onto the instructions:<br />
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I used the following:<br />
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<li>1 bag of frozen green beans</li>
<li>1 tsp of minced garlic (I suggest using only 1/2 tsp)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp of salt</li>
<li>1/8 tsp of white pepper</li>
<li>2 tsp of olive oil</li>
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<b>Step 2: Steam the green beans, or gently boil them in enough water to cover them for 8 to 10 minutes or until crispy.</b></div>
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Step 3: When the above is completed, you want to combine them with the garlic, salt and pepper. Then drizzle the oil across the top, serve & enjoy!!<br />
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Final recipe in this series follows in the next post!Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-80390607517788513292013-08-08T18:52:00.000-07:002013-08-08T18:52:15.689-07:00What's for Dinner? #1: Weekday Lasagna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Main course for dinner last night was the Weekday Lasagna as explained in part one of this 4 part series. You can find that post link at the top of this one.</div>
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<li>1 - 6 oz. can of tomato paste</li>
<li>1 packet of Italian spaghetti sauce mix</li>
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<li>2 cups of cottage cheese</li>
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<li><a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-weekday-lasagna.html" target="_blank">Weekday Lasagna</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-garlic-green-beans.html" target="_blank">Garlic Green Beans</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2013/08/whats-for-dinner-1-chunky-pecan-bars.html" target="_blank">Chunky Pecan Bar</a></li>
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I totally forgot the salad...was going to make garlic bread, forgot that too...and we don't drink brain-tumor causing soda, so just had milk! Its probably a good thing that I forgot the other stuff, because we were so miserably stuffed after dinner. However, maybe a little less of what I DID fix and a little more of the rest would have added more variety. Anyhow...enough rambling. Lets get to the instructions & recipes!<br />
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Never mind...just kidding...going to post them as separate posts with links from this one, so I don't overload this post and make it impossibly long to read! Be back soon!<br />P.S. Links have been added to the menu items above so you can click directly on them to view each recipe.Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-46907181138485835402013-04-27T09:41:00.001-07:002013-04-27T09:41:05.983-07:00Spring has sprung!!!I love how living where I do, it seems I just wake up one day and suddenly spring has arrived. Granted we have winter 3 seasons out of the year, but I love living in the mountains!<br />
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1 refrigerated or prepared pie crust<br />
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1 cup sour cream<br />
1 container (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed<br />
1 package (3 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix<br />
1/2 pound strawberries, hulled & cut into quarters<br />
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1/2 pound strawberries, hulled & cut into quarters <br />
1/4 cup almond slices or slivers<br />
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1. Prepare & cook pie crust according to package or recipe instructions. Allow to cool.<br />
2. For the filling, combine the sour cream, whipped topping & pudding mix until well blended. Pour half of the filling into the cooled crust. Layer with strawberries. Spread the remaining filling over the strawberries.<br />
3. For the topping, arrange the strawberries on top of the filling. Sprinkle with the almonds.<br />
4. Chill for 1 hour before serving.<br />
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<a href="http://thelongthread.com/?cat=66">http://thelongthread.com/?cat=66</a> <br />
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Ever since I first saw these I've been wanting to start doing them. So we'll see if I can keep up with it! Here is my favs to share this friday. I'll probably typically do some sort of theme for the post. This post's theme is in the colors. Credits to the items below!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbysbarn/6773225969/" title="Etsy Finds Friday #1 by shelbysbarn, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6773225969_81673131b7_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Etsy Finds Friday #1"></a><br />
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#1: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69764096/diy-fall-favorites-mini-tag-album-kit" target="_blank">DIY Fall Favorites Mini Tag Album Kit</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/MoreThanAMemoryAK" target="_blank">MoreThanAMemoryAK</a>.<br />
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#2: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90352746/reserve-kimia-painted-cottage-chic?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank">RESERVE KIMIA Painted Cottage Chic Shabby Aqua Server / Buffet or Dresser DR292</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/paintedcottages" target="_blank">paintedcottages</a>.<br />
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#3: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24620719/modular-messenger-bag-in-aqua-blue?ref=sr_list_8&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=aqua&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade" target="_blank">Modular Messenger Bag in Aqua Blue / Shoulder Bag / Laptop Bag / Diaper Bag / Travel Bag / Pleated Bag with flap and adjustable strap</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/bayanhippo" target="_blank">bayanhippo</a>.<br />
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#4: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72541572/handbag-purse-bag-winter-fashion-willa" target="_blank">Handbag. Purse. Bag. Winter Fashion Willa Bag in Teal Green, Brown, White, and Rust Red Winter Leaves. Women Fashion. For Her. Girl.</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy" target="_blank">handmadetherapy</a>.<br />
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#5: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85665380/brown-pale-aqua-pillow-cover-floral?ref=sr_list_3&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=aqua&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade" target="_blank">Brown & Pale Aqua Pillow Cover, Floral Decorative Pillow, Fits 14"x24" Pillow, Brown and Blue</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/septemberHOME" target="_blank">septemberHOME</a>. <br />
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#6: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89449787/cotton-infinity-scarf-circle-cowl-scarf" target="_blank">Cotton Infinity Scarf. Circle Cowl Scarf. Spring Flowers. Bird. Aqua Blue. For Her. Women Fashion. Lightweight Scarf. Preppy.</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy" target="_blank">handmadetherapy</a>.<br />
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#7: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89356546/coffee-cozy-and-tea-wallet-set-teal" target="_blank">Coffee Cozy and Tea Wallet Set. Teal Geometric. Gift Card Holder. Business Card Holder. Valentine Gift Idea. For Her. For Him. Unisex.</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy" target="_blank">handmadetherapy</a>.<br />
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#8: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80968447/funky-full-length-tights-rainy-day" target="_blank">Funky full length tights "Rainy Day" HANDPAINTED</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aguce" target="_blank">Aguce</a>. <br />
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#9: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82037417/diy-dress-sewing-kit-for-to-the-sea" target="_blank">DIY Dress Sewing Kit for To The Sea Dress 50s Vintage Inspired Custom Sized Sundress</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DaintyRascal" target="_blank">DaintyRascal</a>. <br />
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#10: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71157022/new-aviary-2-by-joel-dewberry-saffron" target="_blank">NEW - Aviary 2 by Joel Dewberry - Saffron palette, 1/2 yard set of 7</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/anthemfabrics" target="_blank">anthemfabrics</a>. <br />
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#11: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66333069/textural-variety-mitts-sea-green" target="_blank">Textural Variety Mitts--Sea Green</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/atelierfrost" target="_blank">atelierfrost</a>. <br />
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#12: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/32200457/isadora-handmade-aqua-green-feather?ref=sr_list_35&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=aqua&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=list&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade" target="_blank">ISADORA - Handmade Aqua Green Feather Fashion Headband Vintage Jewelry Accent - One of a Kind</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bethanylorelle" target="_blank">bethanylorelle</a>.Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-38712744835883393132012-01-27T00:40:00.001-08:002012-01-27T00:41:24.775-08:00Giveaway Winners Announced!The winners have been chosen randomly by random.org for my giveaway listed <a href="http://mymanyramblings.blogspot.com/2012/01/blogorama-bonanza-remix-2012-prize.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I have contacted them by email as well. Thank you to everyone who entered!! If you weren't chosen, please keep an eye out as I'll be hosting many more giveaways you can enter!Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-37285814765344080632012-01-20T16:49:00.000-08:002012-01-20T16:59:51.680-08:00Blogorama Bonanza Remix 2012 Prize Giveaway for 3 Lucky Winners!<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;">Welcome to Blogorama Bonanza Remix 2012 January 20-January 27, hosted by </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.jylasthreeofusgiveaway.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Jyla's Three Of Us Giveaway</a>, <a href="http://www.jmanandmillerbug.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">J-Man and MillerBug</a> & <a href="http://generationsofsavings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Generations of Savings</span></a>.</span> <br />
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I am very excited to have my blog as part of the Prize Giveaway running from January 20th to January 27th! I am sponsoring my own prizes and the details are below:<br />
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Knitting is one of my favorite hobbies and I've been making a lot of hand knitted fingerless gloves. Depending on what type of yarn I use, they knit up so differently each time and its fun to see what fibers create what fits.<br />
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For this giveaway, I am offering 3 pairs of fingerless hand-knitting gloves, 1 pair to each of 3 different winners. The winner will be contacted via email to let me know what color they prefer and what fiber (wool, cotton or -very soft- acrylic). This will of course also depend upon whether the yarns are available in the chosen color...if not another choice can be made.<br />
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Here is an example of a recent pair I made in 100% cotton. Note: As these are handknitted and different yarn fibers may be used, the finished product may vary a bit. I hope you join this giveaway!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I found swap-bot about a month or so ago, and I'm already hooked! It's a super fun site if you love exchanging handmade crafts or pen-pal type items. There are a lot of really cool swaps going on and I've already participated in several. I've done an ATC swap, granny square swaps, new craft info links, stickers, and several more. Now I'm starting to host my own swaps and would love for you to check it out. It's newbie friendly ;)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
U.S. only version:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/108911">http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/108911</a> <br />
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International version:<br />
<a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/108915">http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/108915</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Speaking of newbie, if you have not joined the site yet (it's free to join), there is some very useful info you need to read first. It helps to explain it a bit and get you started. Newbies are only allowed to join 5 swaps at a time until they have been rated for and sent 5 swaps. Here is the links for info you should check out:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/help.php">http://www.swap-bot.com/help.php</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/account/new_user.php">http://www.swap-bot.com/account/new_user.php</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Even if you're not the crafty type, there are other great swaps too that don't involve making things. Be sure to check it out and join my swaps. I'm going to be listing more as well, so will put up another post with details on them. One thing I suggest if you are nervous about getting mail from total strangers: get a post office box. I already had one, as that's the only way to get mail delivered in our area. I'm having lots of fun and hope you join up! If you have any questions feel free to message or email me or post questions below.</div>Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-58394520153240364242011-12-28T15:11:00.000-08:002011-12-28T15:11:46.249-08:00Wordless Wednesday: The Finished Products<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbysbarn/6551209551/" title="IMG_9702 by shelbysbarn, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_9702" height="375" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6551209551_0c7accd73f.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
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<i>Note: I'm going to be updating this as I go through them.</i><br />
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About A Mom<br />
Prize: Mertado Plus Blanket<br />
<a href="http://www.aboutamom.com/2011/12/mertado-plush-blanket-review-giveaway.html">http://www.aboutamom.com/2011/12/mertado-plush-blanket-review-giveaway.html</a><br />
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Being MVP<br />
Prize: Shimmer & Bliss Scarf<br />
<a href="http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/11/gift-gathering-hop-giveaway.html">http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/11/gift-gathering-hop-giveaway.html</a><br />
Prize: I See Me! children's personalized book<br />
<a href="http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/11/getting-into-christmas-spirit-with.html">http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/11/getting-into-christmas-spirit-with.html</a><br />
Prize: Magic Green School Bus<br />
<a href="http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-giveaway-magic-green-school-bus.html">http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/11/review-giveaway-magic-green-school-bus.html</a><br />
Prize: Gourmet Gift Basket<br />
<a href="http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/12/getting-into-christmas-spirit-with.html">http://beingmvp.blogspot.com/2011/12/getting-into-christmas-spirit-with.html</a><br />
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Granny Loves Gift Baskets<br />
Prize: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f2f4f5; line-height: 22px;">Choice of $25 Best Buy E-Gift Card (U.S. Only), or $25 Amazon.com E-Gift Card, or $25 via PayPal (WorldWide)</span></span><br />
<a href="http://grannylovesgiftbaskets.com/?p=16329">http://grannylovesgiftbaskets.com/?p=16329</a><br />
Also check out: <a href="http://www.tanga.com/">http://www.tanga.com/</a> for great daily deals!Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-24980881221335222572011-12-04T19:23:00.000-08:002011-12-04T19:23:37.411-08:00Call for Review Bloggers!Diamond Candles is looking for 100 bloggers to review their product! Also for giveaways. These are unique soy candles with a great ring surprise hidden inside. Be sure to check out all the details here:<br />
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Does your library hold many book sales? I had forgotten about these till I saw our local libraries have a few books up for sale nearly all the time. They keep a cart in the main entry way with a small selection of books and magazines for sale. Our libraries in this area are quite small, but there are several of them.<br />
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Library book sales may not give you brand new books, but they can supply your book obsession for very cheap! If you do have a book obsession like I do that is. I'm very lucky that my husband loves to read too, so he doesn't complain about my large selection of books!<br />
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This past week I stopped by a couple of the libraries here and found a great bunch! For only $3.00!! Yes that's right, was $1.00 per bag...as much as you can fit in. Just in case you're interested here is what I found:<br />
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<i>Kaleidoscope</i> by Danielle Steel<br />
<i>Irresistible Forces</i> by Danielle Steel<br />
<i>Granny Dan</i> by Danielle Steel<br />
<i>Mother Earth, Father Sky</i> by Sue Harrison<br />
<i>Zeke and Ned</i> by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana<br />
<i>Scarlett</i> (Sequel to Gone with the Wind) by Alexandra Ripley<br />
<i>Northern Lights</i> by Nora Roberts<br />
<i>Texas!</i> by Dana Fuller Ross<br />
<i>The Wandering Hill</i> by Larry McMurtry<br />
<i>The UnQuiet</i> by J.D. Robb<br />
<i>The Summerhouse</i> by Jude Deveraux<br />
<i>False Pretenses</i> by Catherine Coulter<br />
<i>The Pelican Brief</i> by John Grisham<br />
<i>Emmy's Equal</i> by Marcia Gruver<br />
<i>The Overlook</i> by Michael Connelly<br />
<i>Meed Me in Venice</i> by Elizabeth Adler<br />
<i>Step on a Crack</i> by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge<br />
<i>An Irish Country Doctor</i> by Patrick Taylor<br />
<i>Shadow Dance</i> by Julie Garwood<br />
<i>Francesca's Kitchen</i> by Peter Pezzelli<br />
<i>The Sleeping Doll</i> by Jeffery Deaver<br />
<i>Garden Spells</i> by Sarah Addison Allen<br />
<i>Talking Walls</i> by Margy Burns Knight, Illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien<br />
5 Craftworks magazines<br />
6 The Cross Stitcher magazine<br />
2 Create & Decorate magazines<br />
3 Crafting Traditions magazines<br />
4 The Quilter magazines<br />
3 PaperWorks magazines<br />
4 Taste of Home magazines<br />
6 Cooking Light magazinesShelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-14863810580671811912011-11-28T00:01:00.000-08:002011-11-28T00:01:42.712-08:00Blogorama Bonanza Sign Ups are OPEN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFAouq4zPRmrUwd6hANz3te41DB-FIs9YkC6lEfCHdOgFqb-xljgAaXuq6r68LiHTLMO8Mg0GorSW-LoPsxPc5W-38obnUoUxCwOrSO2b4U3H4zlJGfi3rwlXHaTfNLWZdR1-CUzRkw/s1600/Blogorama+Bonanza+Button111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFAouq4zPRmrUwd6hANz3te41DB-FIs9YkC6lEfCHdOgFqb-xljgAaXuq6r68LiHTLMO8Mg0GorSW-LoPsxPc5W-38obnUoUxCwOrSO2b4U3H4zlJGfi3rwlXHaTfNLWZdR1-CUzRkw/s320/Blogorama+Bonanza+Button111.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Blogorama Bonanza is ALMOST HERE!!! Have you signed up yet?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Another great opportunity to participate in a blog giveaway as a blogger or sponsor!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Event Details </u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">**Blogorama Bonanza Remix 2012 is being hosted by <a href="http://www.jylasthreeofusgiveaway.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Jaya's Three of Us Giveaway</span></a>, <a href="http://www.jmanandmillerbug.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug</span></a> and <a href="http://generationsofsavings.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Generations of Savings</span></a>!**</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- The Blogorama Bonanza Remix 2012 begins at 12:01 am on January 12th and ends at 11:59 pm on January 19th.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- Each participating blog is responsible for securing a prize package valued at $25 or more. You are welcome to sponsor your own giveaway! Some great places to find giveaway sponsors are Profnet, Pitchrate, Bloggerdise, and Reporter Connection.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- All blogs will be required to post the linky for the event which allows entrants to "hop" from blog to blog and enter to win great prizes!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- Each blog will have their own theme to make prize packages easily identifiable for entrants!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a HUGE event that will consist of up to 200 blogs coming together to bring you great giveaways of fantastic products! Be sure to spread the news about Blogorama Bonanza 2012 on your blog by posting about it, sharing on Facebook and Twitter and inviting your bloggy friends to join!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This event will be heavily promoted by the host blogs! We are looking forward to a successful event full of fun, friends and fantastic prizes!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sign up Information</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For full information on this event and how to sign up please read the entire original post here:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><a href="http://generationsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/11/blogorama-bonanza-sign-ups-are-open.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">http://generationsofsavings.blogspot.com/2011/11/blogorama-bonanza-sign-ups-are-open.html</span></a></div>Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259985472964419.post-67413556845117246582011-11-27T16:42:00.000-08:002011-11-27T16:42:45.215-08:00Bloggers and Sponsors Wanted for Hopping for your Honey Giveaway Blog Hop<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbysbarn/6415018775/" title="Valentine-wallpaper-for-desktop-free4 (1) by shelbysbarn, on Flickr"><img alt="Valentine-wallpaper-for-desktop-free4 (1)" height="135" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6415018775_b6d929963e_m.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am quite excited! This is going to be the first blog hop/giveaway that I'm trying out for. Please be sure to check it out if you want to participate!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/" target="_blank">Couponing and Reviewing in Texas</a>, </span><a href="http://www.ifonlylifecouldbethatsimple.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">If Only Life Could Be That Simple</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><a href="http://goingcrazywannago.com/" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">, Going Crazy, Wanna Go?</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, and </span><a href="http://whirlwindofsurprises.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Whirlwind of Surprises</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> will host their first ever “Hopping for your Honey” giveaway blog hop! They are looking for sponsors and bloggers to participate. They are also looking for any bloggers who would like to be co-hosts.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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<div style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">If your a blogger, you would want to participate to</div><ul style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/wp-content/themes/prose/images/post-list.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">increase traffic and followers to your blog, Facebook, Twitter and any other social media site</li>
<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/wp-content/themes/prose/images/post-list.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">increase your exposure</li>
<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/wp-content/themes/prose/images/post-list.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">meet other bloggers</li>
<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/wp-content/themes/prose/images/post-list.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">HAVE FUN and win a cash prize!</li>
</ul><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">If your a sponsor, you would want to participate to</div><ul style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/wp-content/themes/prose/images/post-list.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">increase exposure of your product</li>
<li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: url(http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/wp-content/themes/prose/images/post-list.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">increase traffic to your site and other social media sites</li>
</ul><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><strong>Things you should know to participate, please read this blog post in full:</strong> <a href="http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/2011/%2011/bloggers-and-sponsors-wanted-for-hopping-for-your-honey-blog-hop.html">http://couponingreviewingintexas.com/2011/%2011/bloggers-and-sponsors-wanted-for-hopping-for-your-honey-blog-hop.html</a></div></div>Shelbysbarnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645132821800974121noreply@blogger.com1