http://rosebughive40.today.com Just another Today.com weblog Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:34:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We started using a schedule this last week.  Homeschool families often talk about the frustration of getting everything accomplished each day.  We were one of those families until recently. Our oldest child is nine years old and can do much of her work without constant supervision.  After talking with her, we ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2009/01/13/a-homeschool-schedule/ Imagine my reaction when a friend of mine told me yesterday that our government passed a law last year that, as of February 10, 2009, will prevent me from purchasing my children's clothing at resale shops, thrift stores, Goodwill, and even GARAGE SALES.  The law was written with the intent ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2009/01/09/childrens-used-clothing/ There is something I just don't understand.  Why is it that there are some women (men too, but I'm focusing on women), who feel they are entitled to certain things in life.  I'm talking about those women who feel they are entitled to all the "good" things in life.  I'm ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/12/18/we-are-entitled-to-nothing/ The announcement came as no real surprise to those who have been watching President-Elect Obama choose the people he wants in his administration.  Arne Duncan and President-Elect Obama played basketball together and have known each other for some time.  Arne Duncan is a name well-known for being a reformer in ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/12/16/arne-duncan-for-education-secretaryshould-home-educators-be-concerned/ I'm a stay at home mom who homeschools our two daughters. We spend, literally, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week together. We school together, accomplish our chores together, run errands together, and sometimes play games together. We are always together, but not all the time ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/11/14/enjoy-a-craft-with-your-children/ How many times during your school years did you hear that it was important to be a "well-rounded" person? I remember hearing that phrase from my teachers time and time again as a means to encourage us to branch out from what was comfortable for us and to learn ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/11/02/a-well-rounded-woman/ Do you ever look into the mirror in the morning and suddenly think, "what happened when I wasn't looking?!" I feel that way today. I'm just living my life...and somewhere in between the Twix bars and the salads, I am not looking like the Fab 40 gal I ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/10/28/what-happened/ I watched a movie with my sister this evening. We are visiting her and her family for the week. This is perhaps the fifth time we've been here to visit in the last few years. See, she and I only met four and half years ago. ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/10/27/sisters/ It's interesting to me to see how women are reacting to Sarah Palin in regards to her run for Vice President. On one side, women are cheering her on and proud to have a woman representing them in this pivotal election. However, on the other side are women ... http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/10/08/where-is-a-womans-place/ Welcome to Today.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! http://rosebughive40.today.com/2008/09/30/hello-world/