posted by Sun T. on Jun 5
A simple run to the dollar store became a bit more complicated once I found out that they had NO chalk in the entire width and breadth of the store. I did pick up books for the Boy to jump start us into our easy summer program of learning. So I had to run ourselves from the relatively close dollar store all.the.way down to the Mart of Wal.
Their little pack of sidewalk chalk is totally overpriced. I can see $1.50, but not nearly $3. Their manuscript writing pads were ridiculous, too. They have some they call “2-3 grade” paper which has thinner lines than the 1st grade paper…and it costs a full dollar more. WHAT???
I guess I nearly wet myself when I saw the prices, cuz all of a sudden I had to use the facilities. Ergh. I ended up getting 2 packets of regular sized chalk (2 packs of 12 are now 72 cents each color or white) and deciding to just make copies of his manuscript paper at the library. It costs me less to make a full book of pages than it does to buy them already made.
At least Pe-psi was on sale *smh*.
posted by Sun T. on May 3
Husby’s job just upped the ante for him to stay, but it’s still not what he wants. We were thinking about signing him up for online education so he could get his degree and then he wouldn’t be barred from a lot of the jobs that he is into. It’s funny to me how so many places require that you have a 4 year degree, but they don’t care what you studied to get it. Does that make any sense to you?
It doesn’t to me. Every track is not the same as another. I could have a degree in underwater basket weaving and apply for a job as a restaurant manager. Sure I would have to have X amount of restaurant experience, but how does that degree qualify me? It doesn’t. If Husby does it, though, it will be related to whatever work it is that he wants to do.
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posted by Sun T. on Feb 5
I have always been in love with the romanticized figure of Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile. At one time all I did was research Egypt, its culture and history, its great wonders and mysteries…now I just read books like the one by Margaret George and dream of the day I get to see the pyramids up close and personal. I had not thought of which cities I would see other than those where I can catch a glimpse of the Sphynx, but then I saw some pictures of Sharm El Sheikh Egypt and its vast beach. The two tone water speaks to me. I really would love to travel to Egypt and take a few weeks to discover all the desert wonders and the resort filled beauty.
posted by Sun T. on Dec 11
I know there are a great number of people who frequent the blogosphere looking for school related information. Well here is one for those of you in the UK who want to take English classes. Answer English - Practice English has a large base of information from free English classes to social events for language enthusiasts. The site is relatively new, so get on over there and find yourself an English course in England, or a place to hang out and practice other languages. I am sure that you will find something of interest in which to participate. Have lots of fun!
posted by Sun T. on Nov 14
HEY Today (tuesday) is the day my post gets into the Carnival of Homeschooling hosted by Sprittibee. Go see if you can find which post belongs to my son’s blog 
ENJOY
posted by Sun T. on Nov 8
Got wind of a site that gives you tips on how to fill out the FAFSA and get your maximum benefit. FAFSA online.com outlines nine secrets to filling out the forms for financial aid. It also features an audio walkthrough in MP3 form that will help those us who follow auditory cues better than just reading them online. There is also a step by step tutorial that shows you exactly what you need to put in each section. I have filled out the FAFSA myself a few times, and let me tell you how thankful I was to only have to do a renewal form after that. It was a harrowing experience for my parents and I who had never had to use these forms before. Wish we had this information all in one place then. At least I get to share it with all of you now!
posted by Sun T. on Oct 23
I came across a thrift store in Texas where you can donate things for charity. They are a lot like the Salvation Army and Goodwill. The Houston Charity Center is a Charity Thrift store, Donation Pickup, Car Donations site. They pride themselves on “providing food, clothing and household goods (Free of charge) to those in need and a bargain
shopping experience for its loyal supporters.” I love stores like this and shop there as much as I can so I can get a bargain AND help those in need at the same time. If you live in their area, you can schedule a pick up here.
posted by Sun T. on Sep 30
Originally published at BULLETPROOFsoul. You can comment here or there.
I have recently updated and integrated my child, Little Taz’s blog into his own wordpress. I made everything graphical from scratch there and I would like for you to take a look and tell me what you think. It’s nearly done. Just the tweaking and plugins left to mess with.
Taz’s Clues: EternaLearning Academy
