Tag Archives: healthy living

Weight a Minute! Circles, Triangles, and Puzzle Pieces

Current Weight: 260.2 That’s not the worst of weights, and it’s not the best of weights. You’ll recall my gleeful ramblings about protein when last we met – well, I made a tactical error and ran out before pay day. So I was more than half a week without a protein supplement, and we’ve already established that I’m not a big protein partaker-of, and so I lost some of the benefits right there. When I went grocery shopping the other day, I stocked up, so hopefully that won’t happen again. I’m at a point right now where I feel like … Continue reading →

Sixty & Set – Why Age Doesn’t Matter

When you picture the age of 60, what do you imagine? Grey hair? Slowing down? Taking it easy? A grandparent? It’s amazing that once upon a time 60 seemed to be the age one considered to be the definition of growing old. Consider for a moment, this classic image of 60 and then think about the 60 year olds you know in your life. Do any of them match this image? Classic Image versus Reality The reality of 60 year olds is that life can and often is more exciting at 60 than it was at 40. For one, options … Continue reading →

A Unit Study Starter on Castles and Medieval Life

This is the first of what I hope will be a monthly series of lists of resources you can use to plan your own unit studies. You can use this list alone to just do a mini-unit or you can use this list and add your own resources for a complete curriculum. If there is a theme you would like to see, drop me a note! I’d love to hear from you! Literature to Read and Discuss Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest by Ann McGovern Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Jane Gray The Door in the Wall by Marguerite … Continue reading →

Creative Celebrations: Home School Activities for July

Everyone knows that July 4th is American Independence Day, but did you know that the whole month of July is National Blueberry Month? Or that National Ice Cream Day is July 15th? It’s fun to add a little spice to your curriculum and daily routine by celebrating unusual events and holidays; and thus begins my Monthly Activity Calendar Blog. Peruse through to find interesting facts, unusual holidays to celebrate and even better: ideas, links and activities to go with these special days! July is National Blueberry Month!! Surely if blueberries get a whole month just to themselves they are worthy … Continue reading →

Science at Home: Super Solutions

I recently went to a home schooling convention where I heard the term HENSE for the first time. The letters stand for the following: Home Educators who Never do Science Experiments. Being a closet scientist married to another closet scientist, the thought is incomprehensible to me. But, as I soon found out there are a variety of reasons moms don’t do science experiments. Sometimes the experiments don’t work and there is nothing worse than going through all that trouble to do a dud of an experiment. Sometimes the materials needed are so obscure or difficult to obtain, that it’s not … Continue reading →

Exercise Stress

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Children are natural bundles of energy. They require lots of exercise to help develop their growing bodies. Exercise sharpens their minds and burns off the excess energy. When children return from recess they are able to be focused and listen actively in their classroom. Just because we graduate high school and get a job doesn’t mean we out grow the need for recess. We certainly don’t outgrow the need for physical activity, instead just seem to run out of time for it. While it is wise to consult your physician before diving into a tough exercise regiment, exercise is beneficial … Continue reading →

Re-Educate Yourself

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Fears are educated into us and can, if we wish, be educated out. We’ve talked about dieting and how it’s a lifestyle change. But there’s more to it than just changing your eating habits. It about changing the way you think. The following are some ways you can re-educate yourself and re-educate your fears about dieting and weight loss. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Our mothers have told us that for year and whether you agree or not – eating a healthy breakfast is a way to get your day started right. High fiber cereals, low … Continue reading →

Summer is Coming.. . And What to Do With the Kids?

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Want a cheap alternative to summer camps and daycare to keep your kids busy this summer? Form a co-op and a have a summer camp of your own! You’ll not only save money, but most of the time you’ll have others to watch your kids for free. To start, find some other willing parents who want to give their children something to do and are willing to help out in order to save money. Together, you can plan the schedule and hours of your summer camp. You might choose to do a morning camp or an afternoon camp, which meets … Continue reading →

S.H.E. – Strong, Healthy, Empowered

A recent study from Minnesota presented to the American Heart Association’s 46th annual conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention (try saying that five times fast) was called S.H.E. S.H.E. stands for strong, healthy and empowered. Personally, I enjoy the definition, but what does S.H.E. mean? S.H.E. was a two year study conducted in Minnesota and the results suggested that strength training exercises performed just twice a week would reduce the risk for women with regard to cardiovascular disease and other related conditions. Strength training is about working against resistance. It’s about building muscle and bone strength as well as … Continue reading →