Monthly Archives: October 2011

Homemade Laundry Soap

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Melanie Lippert

A few months ago, I tried a fabulous recipe for laundry soap that I found at holyspiritledhomeschooling.net   I encourage you to visit her site.  It is excellent. The recipe calls for just three ingredients, plus hot water and a clean … Continue reading →

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Homemade Granola Bars

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Melanie Lippert

Wouldn’t you know it… Seth’s success with the pie made him eager to try something new… granola bars.  They turned out so yummy; but before I share the recipe, it needs refining as they were a bit too moist.  Here … Continue reading →

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Perfect Apple Pie

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Melanie Lippert

It always surprises me when my boys are interested in baking.  It must be the reward of a sweet treat to eat.  Seth started out making cookies at ten. Later, he begged me to let him try cinnamon rolls, which … Continue reading →

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Boys and Chores

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Melanie Lippert

Based on the last post, you may be thinking that my plan or method is too relaxed because I help them and they don’t have much to do each week.  Housework, in general, is mom’s duty; teaching the boys to … Continue reading →

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Chore Schedules

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Melanie Lippert

I thought I might share my general chore scheduling, past and present.  These are representative of my plan for eons it seems. The main change has been adding new helpers at certain ages and deleting children who graduate and leave.  … Continue reading →

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School Schedules

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Melanie Lippert

I have a new article up  on my website called Finding Joy in Scheduling.  Sometimes it takes me days and a few revisions to finalize a school year schedule, but it is worth every minute.  Much time saved and many … Continue reading →

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