tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post2814479966749203617..comments2023-08-11T07:56:32.173-04:00Comments on TJED Mothers: My Idea for Core PhaseShiloah Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01710431618444268005noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-11152356817236039952008-09-29T02:25:00.000-04:002008-09-29T02:25:00.000-04:00whoops,i meant to say with a trip to the thrift st...whoops,i meant to say with a trip to the thrift store, scissors, and a HOT GLUE GUN.<BR/><BR/>it's late...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-78545300807513091752008-09-29T02:24:00.000-04:002008-09-29T02:24:00.000-04:00Re: costumes...there is a cool book called _Instan...Re: costumes...<BR/>there is a cool book called _Instant Period Costumes_<BR/>that, with a trip to the thrift store, scissors, and a trip to the thrift store, will have a family set of costumes in less than 2 afternoons!<BR/><BR/>it works and it is fun! i am the sort of person who gets a big idea and needs to keep it under control, or i have a TON of supplies and un-done project ideas! lol.<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Period-Costume-Costumes-Cast-Off/dp/1566080703/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222669012&sr=8-2<BR/><BR/>(maybe this tiny url will work better...:<BR/>http://tiny.cc/9ZGKp)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-1051612461543009312008-09-29T02:23:00.000-04:002008-09-29T02:23:00.000-04:00Re: costumes...there is a cool book called _Instan...Re: costumes...<BR/>there is a cool book called _Instant Period Costumes_<BR/>that, with a trip to the thrift store, scissors, and a trip to the thrift store, will have a family set of costumes in less than 2 afternoons!<BR/><BR/>it works and it is fun! i am the sort of person who gets a big idea and needs to keep it under control, or i have a TON of supplies and un-done project ideas! lol.<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Period-Costume-Costumes-Cast-Off/dp/1566080703/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222669012&sr=8-2<BR/><BR/>(maybe this tiny url will work better...:<BR/>http://tiny.cc/9ZGKp)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-74888744044351248362008-09-16T23:33:00.000-04:002008-09-16T23:33:00.000-04:00Thanks all for your lovely comments. I am trying ...Thanks all for your lovely comments. I am trying to get back up to speed with this blog.<BR/>As for Epic Adventures, it can be pre-made (http://epicadventure-cb.com/home.php?varset=s:370-pm:p, but I am choosing to do one on my own. And we are still in the early planning stages and some of it will come as we go rather than indepth planning. I had great ambitions of sewing some prarie outfits for my daughter and I, but I figured that by the time I bought the patterns and supplies it would be about the same as buying ones premade. I know, not very pioneer of me, but I am not that great sewing in the first place. But yes, I was thinking of patchwork quilts. <BR/>My inspiration for choosing this theme was the getting back to core stage of it all. I envision it giving us plenty of opportunities for learning things in an exciting way. It is very much mine, because I adore everything pioneer and it is exactly what I was dying to do as a little girl. I dreamed of being Laura Ingalls' best friend. My kids ar eexcited too. But in a way, this is about me and not them. However, it feels like both and that makes it perfect. I love the thought of my kids learning aobut the work that Laura or Almanzo did as children and then inspiring us all to do some of the same things. Already I am seeing them make connections. We have begun reading through the Little House Series, again. Just today, since our washing machine is on the fritz and not spinning out the water. I took a load of sopping wet laundry out to the deck to squeeze out the water and then drape on the deck rails to dry and my oldest (7 year old) said that we were like pioneers, because they didn't have washers and dryers. While it was a simple remark, I knew that he had been listening and was applying what they had learned to our own lives. Wow, here's a thought...should I start hanging out my laundry more often? Baby steps Heather! Thinking of Mount Washmore that I have to lug to the laundry mat tomorrow or the next day. So and inconvienance turned into a blessing or education.Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121920339958073992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-88466820577691363662008-09-07T19:12:00.000-04:002008-09-07T19:12:00.000-04:00You're on the right path. I wrote my own EPIC Adv...You're on the right path. I wrote my own EPIC Adventure this year as well, taking ideas from my Master Plan (TJed Basic Training) and incorporating them into my plan for the year. I'm not the sort that can use someone else's ideas - I need a "custom fit", or else it chafes. ;)<BR/><BR/>Good luck with Flylady! Just remember to get your shoes on.. LOL!Pirate Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164956276371481421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-88218312810596122822008-09-04T13:24:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:24:00.000-04:00Thanks for your thoughts. I have been trying to gr...Thanks for your thoughts. I have been trying to grasp and idea like yours in my head for a while now and you have insipred some great ideas. I have four girls and we love Little House. I am enjoying this blog and look forward to more posts.The Girls' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875898389660473901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-75905343421534842502008-09-03T21:32:00.000-04:002008-09-03T21:32:00.000-04:00Sounds like you have some fantastic ideas for maki...Sounds like you have some fantastic ideas for making this adventure work for yourself and your family. I love your theme. I was lazy and unsure so I bought the ready-made EPIC adventure about the founding of America. I'm so excited about it. And it's really about me, cause it's what I wanted to study! Just inviting the kids along. Good Luck!!Kassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205977107298415198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-66443461047839079262008-09-03T11:35:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:35:00.000-04:00If you feel so inclined and you are only 4 hours f...If you feel so inclined and you are only 4 hours from me, there is a pioneer village over in North Platte, NE that is really cool to go through when you are in the mood for a pioneer theme. There is also a park about 40 miles from here that has the wagon wheel tracks you can see and one you hike along, plus see where they used to stop for water. And if you feel really adventurous, drive over to Minden, NE and it's a huge, huge museum with houses from all eras, plus artifacts and stuff. I have yet to get over that way myself. I think your ideas sound great! What is the Epic Adventure stuff you were talking about that is pre-made? Oh, and one more thought for you is that you could learn and teach your kids to do some simple quilting..maybe make that a family project. I did find a site (can't remember where it is) that has a print and color quilt patterns. I did that for my kids two years ago and Jesse still asks for prints so he can color them. You could do it with scrapbook paper too...make paper quilts. Wow, I'm just so excited for you this year!Curtis Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651958386718799741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125103046295068134.post-29036555243723540012008-09-01T02:08:00.000-04:002008-09-01T02:08:00.000-04:00I am enjoying the blog! I just wanted to say I am...I am enjoying the blog! I just wanted to say I am a doula and I love it! :)Enjoy Birthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227246774801636777noreply@blogger.com