Homeschoolers Need Calenders and Planners!

The number one thing that I have learned since homeschooling is that you have got to have a good calender and an even better day planner. I think that I have found some that are awesome and will fit my needs perfectly. I can get them where I get all of my other Office Supplies so that makes it convenient.

The most important thing I needed was a Planner that had lots of room and was sturdy enough to last with all of the times that I will be using it. I found the House of Doolittle Wirebound Weekly/ Monthly Planner and it is perfect for all of my needs. It has room enough on each day for me to write everything that I will be doing! This is perfect for day planning and lesson planning. I love the way the planner looks and it feels right in my hands when I am using it. It has a whole 2 pages per week!! It is wire-bound , which makes it lay down nice when I have it open on my desk. The cover of it is simulated leather and seems very strong. I don't think that it will tear any time soon. I will be taking this with me a lot when I go places and keeping it in my bag and it seems like it will be tough enough for the job that I need it for. This is perfect for my needs and I have plenty of room to plan out the whole school year. It is also Recycled.

I also wanted a desk calender for at home and for writing quick notes on and it is right here where I need it - ON MY DESK! I got this House of Doolittle Two-Color Monthly Desk Pad Calendar w/ Large Notes Section ! Another great Recycled product from them that actually fits my needs. Tons of room on each day for me to write things that need done. Sturdy paper and strong border. Fits right on my desk and is right where I need it. It is a full year and has a whole month on each page. I have never had a desk calender before and didn't think that it would work for me, but this has proven me wrong. It does work and I love it.

Altoids Tin Bread Bake (Survival Bread)

Altoids Tin Bread Bake (Survival Bread)

Just found this. Really cool idea. Wonder what else can be done with an Altoid tin.

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Kerosene Heaters - A Cost-Effective Alternative to Electric Heating(guest post)

Kerosene heaters are viewed by most as an archaic, outdated method of heating. But in reality, kerosene is a very cost effective, easy to use source of heat. While most of us picture the ancient glass lamp when we think of kerosene heaters, there are many modern, high efficiency kerosene based heating systems on the market today.

With impressive BTU production, these units are powerful enough to warm a very large living area at a reasonable cost. While many people enjoy the ease of electrical space heaters, the biggest flaw with these units is the very high cost of operation. With electrical bills skyrocketing in recent years, it's a viable option to explore kerosene as an alternative.

Kerosene can be stored for many years, and, contrary to what some might think, it's no more dangerous to store than any of the chemicals that are already kept in your household. Kerosene heaters, in fact, can be considered much safer than gas heating systems. With a gas heating system, even a small gas leak can be catastrophic. Something as simple as a pilot light going out can lead to an entire home filling with gas. In addition to the risk of combustion and fire, these fumes are very hazardous for family members who may be unknowingly breathing them in.

Another wonderful advantage of kerosene heating is the portability. Do you have a garage or workshop that's constantly ice cold in the winter? Having additional duct work run to this area can cost an arm and a leg, and to make matters worse, you're then stealing away valuable heating BTU's from the main living areas of your home. For households with an freestanding structure that's not directly attached to the home, this isn't even an option.

With a kerosene heater, it's as simple as filling it and turning it on. You can use it as needed. Once a day, once a week, or once a month, with kerosene, you pay only for what you use. Kerosene heaters are great for camping trips or outdoor activities as well. There are no wires, no power outlets, no gas lines, and no pilot lights to deal with. Simply set it down and turn it on, and you're enjoying comfortable, efficient heating immediately. An old fashioned kerosene heater can be a great conversation piece as well.

Nothing is more relaxing than enjoying a good book during the winter months in a comfortable chair beside an old fashioned kerosene flame. With constantly escalating electricity and gas bills, it's no surprise that people across the world are searching for alternative forms of energy. With the flexibility to heat only a portion of your home, it may be worth investing in a kerosene heater. Why turn on an entire central air unit and heat up the entire home when you're only using one room? Try out a kerosene heater and enjoy the savings that many people have known about for years!

Sarah writes about ways to save money on heating and cooling bills. Among Sarah's most recent work is an extensive write-up on the topic of portable kerosene heaters and how to effectively and safely use your heater in a kerosene heater safety guide.

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Wind Forecast! Great Tool For Boaters ETC!

This has got to be one of the greatest thing that I have ever seen. Anyone who spends time on a boat has got to get this wind forecast! They have online weather routing and alerts. You can also get Live wind observations from 15,000 live stations from around the world. With their outstanding accuracy you can be confident in your forecast. Your boating trip will be safer and you will have more fun knowing that your getting a reliable weather forecast. You can easily plan your boating or kayaking trip with this wind forecast. Plan out a safe and quick route. You can over to the website and get a free forecast really easy and see how detailed it is for yourself. You will be hooked. It is so easy to use and you can plan your trips now a day or so out and be safer knowing what the weather is going to be like. No more getting stuck out in inclement weather. It doesn't matter if you Yacht or just day fish, you can use this. Windsurfers and Kayaking even can use this tool with ease. Anyone who spends any time on the water has got to get this tool and use it. The pricing isn't too bad either, they have a basic package on up to a professional. You will find the right one for you. Get on over there and try out the free wind forecast.

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken & Broccoli Manicotti

Eating out of your food storage doesn't have to be boring and only beans! I try to show on this blog that you can be frugal and still eat great food out of your food stockpile. You just have to know how to put the stuff together and not just eat the same things all of the time. This is one of those recipes that uses what you already have in your stockpile.

Chicken & Broccoli Manicotti

You NEED:

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1-1/2 cups water

1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA® cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 cups frozen broccoli florets

12 manicotti shells, uncooked

16ozs of canned chicken , drained. I use my favorite - The Keystone All Natural Canned Chicken! I love this stuff - I use it and the beef in everything. Great in soups, recipes, and even just heat up with BBQ sauce and have sandwiches.

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

HEAT oven to 400ºF. Microwave soup, water and VELVEETA in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 min. or until VELVEETA is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 2 min.; pour 1/3 into 13x9-inch baking dish. Set aside. Add broccoli to remaining soup mixture.

STUFF manicotti with chicken; place in baking dish. Top with remaining soup mixture and Parmesan; cover with foil.

BAKE 45 to 50 min. or until manicotti is tender! This is a great meal. Serve it with garlic bread and a salad. Easy and frugal.

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