Comments for The Learning Umbrella http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net The learning adventures of a second generation homeschooler Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:29:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.4 Comment on The Poop Digester by Kate in NJ http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/04/the-poop-digester/#comment-7197 Kate in NJ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:24:05 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/04/the-poop-digester/#comment-7197 I am going to follow all those links and try it too!! I would have less than one bag of trash a week..if it wasn't for the kitty litter! I am going to follow all those links and try it too!!
I would have less than one bag of trash a week..if it wasn’t for the kitty litter!

]]> Comment on The Poop Digester by 1homzcoolmama http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/04/the-poop-digester/#comment-7196 1homzcoolmama Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:13:18 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/04/the-poop-digester/#comment-7196 I have to admit, I think I looked at the title of your post about 5 times before my eyes actually read "digester" and not "disaster"! You might keep a can of saw dust or wood shavings handy to layer, if it gets too stinky. That's what they used in outhouses way back when... I have to admit, I think I looked at the title of your post about 5 times before my eyes actually read “digester” and not “disaster”! You might keep a can of saw dust or wood shavings handy to layer, if it gets too stinky. That’s what they used in outhouses way back when…

]]> Comment on SAD by nina http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7195 nina Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:38:45 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7195 I get SAD every year but this is my first PNW Fall. I'm a bit worried because we didn't even have a Summer. I like your idea of getting outside everyday regardless of the weather. I try and run outside unless the weather is intolerable. The house mess gets me down as well. I'm sure it will get better as you reap the benefit of not being home all day with a half a dozen little children. I get SAD every year but this is my first PNW Fall. I’m a bit worried because we didn’t even have a Summer.

I like your idea of getting outside everyday regardless of the weather. I try and run outside unless the weather is intolerable.

The house mess gets me down as well. I’m sure it will get better as you reap the benefit of not being home all day with a half a dozen little children.

]]> Comment on SAD by tribeofautodidacts http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7194 tribeofautodidacts Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:43:38 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7194 Your plan sounds like an terrific one. I hope you're feeling a bit happier soon. :-) Your plan sounds like an terrific one. I hope you’re feeling a bit happier soon. :-)

]]> Comment on SAD by debbie http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7193 debbie Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:00:08 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7193 I get depressed this time of year because I miss fall :( I know the Northwest can be hard that way. I still miss it though. Better trade places. The sun never goes away here. I get depressed this time of year because I miss fall :( I know the Northwest can be hard that way. I still miss it though. Better trade places. The sun never goes away here.

]]> Comment on Children’s Book Post by Kate in NJ http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/01/childrens-book-post/#comment-7192 Kate in NJ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:11:28 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/01/childrens-book-post/#comment-7192 Awesome list! P was not into Muti's book either, although she liked the pictures. ;-) The cat one will go on our funny book list for sure! Computer woes have kept me quiet, but it was nice to get a moment to pop in over here and visit with you. Hope your SAD gets some light...my DH has it too, although not yet this year. Awesome list! P was not into Muti’s book either, although she liked the pictures. ;-)
The cat one will go on our funny book list for sure!
Computer woes have kept me quiet, but it was nice to get a moment to pop in over here and visit with you.
Hope your SAD gets some light…my DH has it too, although not yet this year.

]]> Comment on SAD by jove http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7191 jove Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:43:05 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/09/03/sad/#comment-7191 Sounds like you've identified some good solutions -- knit, hike, decorate/be festive. Hope you are feeling better soon. Sounds like you’ve identified some good solutions — knit, hike, decorate/be festive. Hope you are feeling better soon.

]]> Comment on assigning chores by Kate http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/31/assigning-chores/#comment-7190 Kate Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:05:30 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/31/assigning-chores/#comment-7190 I'm so glad you're taking care of yourself by dividing household responsibilities (you're working full time, too!). When your guys get a routine established after a couple weeks it will be much more automatic, and therefore easier. It's awesome that you're giving Carbon real chores, too...when he's grown up he'll realize how fortunate he is to know how to take care of himself. Good luck! I’m so glad you’re taking care of yourself by dividing household responsibilities (you’re working full time, too!). When your guys get a routine established after a couple weeks it will be much more automatic, and therefore easier. It’s awesome that you’re giving Carbon real chores, too…when he’s grown up he’ll realize how fortunate he is to know how to take care of himself. Good luck!

]]> Comment on assigning chores by jove http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/31/assigning-chores/#comment-7189 jove Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:44:27 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/31/assigning-chores/#comment-7189 Sounds like a good first step anyway. Like any plan, you probably need to see how it goes and then tweak. Sounds like a good first step anyway. Like any plan, you probably need to see how it goes and then tweak.

]]> Comment on political education for 5 year olds by Masasa http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/29/political-education-for-5-year-olds/#comment-7188 Masasa Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:15:47 +0000 http://learningumbrella.homeschooljournal.net/2008/08/29/political-education-for-5-year-olds/#comment-7188 p.s. pardon my misspelling...not paying enough attention and typing too fast. p.s. pardon my misspelling…not paying enough attention and typing too fast.

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