Print your $5 and $3 Huggies Qs here, then head over to Common Sense with Money to find out why you should hold onto the Qs until next week (3/8) to use at Walgreens.....make sure to print 2 of each Q, you'll want to use at least 3 to get the best deal possible!!!
Don't wait to print your Qs though, they could be gone soon!!!!
Huggies Jumbo Packs $10
Buy 3, use 2 $5 MQ, 1 $3 MQ
OOP = $17, receive $10 RR, spent $7/3 or $2.33/1
My goal? Find 2 other people with an extra $3 MQ and repeat deal with 3 $3 MQ...
= $3.67/1, an avg with transaction #1 of $2.99/1.....
I may very well stock up on itty bitty baby diapers if I can justify storing them for 7+ months :) But I have one using GoodNights, 1 using nighttime training pants, 1 in diapers and 1 on the way--whatever I can do to save!!!!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
trivium education
The trivium is, of course, 3 (tri). The 3 basics of classical education--no, not the 3 Rs of reading, writing, and 'rithmetic--but 3 stages of learning
- grammar
- logic
- rhetoric.
Logic is concerned with the thing as-it-is-known,Grammar is concerned with the
thing-as-it-is-symbolized, andRhetoric is concerned with the thing-as-it-is-communicated. [1]
- arithemetic
- geometry
- music
- astronomy
From Wikipedia:
Morris Kline classifies the four elements of the quadrivium as pure (arithmetic), stationary (geometry), moving (astronomy) and applied (music) number.[1]
This schema is sometimes referred to as classical education, but it is more accurately a development of the 12th and 13th centuries with recovered classical elements, rather than an organic growth from the educational systems of antiquity. The term continues to be used by the classical education movement.[citation needed]
In classical education, it seems that the belief is kids begin learning in the "grammar" stage, moving on to "logical" and the asking and discovering of WHY around the 5th grade, then the high school "rhetoric" years. Read more about classical education here or:
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/trivium.html
http://www.triviumpursuit.com/
Taken from Trivium Pursuit:
Ten things to do with Children before age 10
1. Reading & Writing
Intensive Phonics; Copywork; start English Language Notebook
2. Oral Narration
Daily
3. Memorization
Bible; poetry; passages of literature; Greek and/or Hebrew alphabet
4. Hearing & Listening
Read aloud 2 hours per day from a variety of fiction and nonfiction; start History Notebook; timeline
5. Family Worship
Family Bible study morning and evening using grammar level questions
6. Arts & Crafts
Provide the time, space, and materials; develop creativity
7. Field Trips & Library
Start learning elementary library research; investigate the world
8. Work & Service
Schedule for chores; visit nursing home, etc.
9. Discipline
First-time obedience
10. Play & Exploration
Develop the imagination
So--do we follow these? No, but I find them interesting and it's something I'm looking into. We bought the boxed curriculum and then found it to be too much. Yet I'm not disciplined enough to just fly by the seat of my pants and make up my own unit studies, etc. I really like the Trivium Pursuit e-newsletter and agree with the Classical Education I've heard so much about. It's OK if your 8year old can't multiply or even add/subtract or read--the classical educators seem to believe it's OK--they'll get it! Keep reinforcing ideas and then, around age 10 or so (logic stage), they'll just GET it! No pressure before then at all--relax, read, enjoy, play......what novel ideas :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Homeschool Freebie of the day
http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/
Todays resource might be great for upcoming science fair projects!! It's from NASA......
Our homeschool group is planning a science fair in March--it is a small scale version of the public school science fairs--not so much pressure, just a way to showcase what we are working on in science! All ages are welcome--from itty bitty to high school! It can be experimental or non-experimental and we just need something to show and something to say.....my hopes this spring? If we can kick science into gear, it'll be astronomy/solar system/space........but we'll see!!
Todays resource might be great for upcoming science fair projects!! It's from NASA......
Our homeschool group is planning a science fair in March--it is a small scale version of the public school science fairs--not so much pressure, just a way to showcase what we are working on in science! All ages are welcome--from itty bitty to high school! It can be experimental or non-experimental and we just need something to show and something to say.....my hopes this spring? If we can kick science into gear, it'll be astronomy/solar system/space........but we'll see!!
PriceCutter Deals
today ends the weekly specials at PriceCutter and we were all well enough to venture out into public with hopes of no one getting sick on the short ride.....
these all rang up half-price, so getting one should be fine also:
BOGO Best Choice Crackers (selection is few--mostly unsalted left), $1.95
BOGO Deli cut delimeat $4.00
BOGO American Beauty 16oz Pasta $1.70
I always have to check their reduced bakery rack and other items in the back by the bathrooms. I got $.79 hamburger buns and $.99 white sandwich bread as well as expired boxes of corn bread $.20/1.
ALSO on this discount shelving (I haven't tried MQ with these, so it's just a guess)--
Gillete Fusion Phenom razors $5
Use $4/1 {2/8 PG}
= $1
Always Infinity Pads (lg boxes--30+) $5
Use $1/1 {mailers/booklets/samples}
= $4
There was also some edge and gillette shaving cream, softsoap body wash, covergirl makeup, and much much more---none jumped out as extremely great freebies, but you never know!!
these all rang up half-price, so getting one should be fine also:
BOGO Best Choice Crackers (selection is few--mostly unsalted left), $1.95
BOGO Deli cut delimeat $4.00
BOGO American Beauty 16oz Pasta $1.70
I always have to check their reduced bakery rack and other items in the back by the bathrooms. I got $.79 hamburger buns and $.99 white sandwich bread as well as expired boxes of corn bread $.20/1.
ALSO on this discount shelving (I haven't tried MQ with these, so it's just a guess)--
Gillete Fusion Phenom razors $5
Use $4/1 {2/8 PG}
= $1
Always Infinity Pads (lg boxes--30+) $5
Use $1/1 {mailers/booklets/samples}
= $4
There was also some edge and gillette shaving cream, softsoap body wash, covergirl makeup, and much much more---none jumped out as extremely great freebies, but you never know!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
voting
well, the people have spoken--kinda--2 people who have graciously viewed my blog have voted in my inky dinky poll (see the side panel)......
And, although I've been mostly blogging about the latest deals and keeping track of my shopping and deals here, I hear the outcry for more homeschooling and lapbooking......haha.....hardly an outcry, but whatever, right? Blogging's like a journal, right? A very public peek into someone's private life--their passions. Well, not exactly THAT public when you are itty bitty like me, but who knows!
So, I hear ya already--and I'll see what I can do.........
Us homeschoolers hesitate to blog about the bad times--we get enough of a bad rap from the "public". But you ever had a week where you don't touch the lesson plans? Or maybe a month? Ughh...Okay, it hasn't been a month, but it's really been hit and miss for a couple weeks now. There's a lot of life going on--My 8yo has chosen to take this "sick week" to read just about the years worth of read-alouds and any other book she can get her hands on. When I get around to writing those all down, I'm not sure I can fit 12 "hours" {i.e. lessons or chapters} into one day or not, but we'll see how the breakdown goes......what's amazing? The 6yo boy has listened and enjoyed most of these books as well!! Maybe dad's declaration that NO fun is to be had until the toy room is clean has contributed to their bookworm attack.........haha
Just FYI--the "No fun" declaration really just took away any outside of school activities, playdates, GameBoy, MP3players, and movies......we don't have a TV in the house, so that is a LOT for these kids--yet not enough to motivate them to clean on their own though......hmmmm....on to plan C, dad?!?!?
And, although I've been mostly blogging about the latest deals and keeping track of my shopping and deals here, I hear the outcry for more homeschooling and lapbooking......haha.....hardly an outcry, but whatever, right? Blogging's like a journal, right? A very public peek into someone's private life--their passions. Well, not exactly THAT public when you are itty bitty like me, but who knows!
So, I hear ya already--and I'll see what I can do.........
Us homeschoolers hesitate to blog about the bad times--we get enough of a bad rap from the "public". But you ever had a week where you don't touch the lesson plans? Or maybe a month? Ughh...Okay, it hasn't been a month, but it's really been hit and miss for a couple weeks now. There's a lot of life going on--My 8yo has chosen to take this "sick week" to read just about the years worth of read-alouds and any other book she can get her hands on. When I get around to writing those all down, I'm not sure I can fit 12 "hours" {i.e. lessons or chapters} into one day or not, but we'll see how the breakdown goes......what's amazing? The 6yo boy has listened and enjoyed most of these books as well!! Maybe dad's declaration that NO fun is to be had until the toy room is clean has contributed to their bookworm attack.........haha
Just FYI--the "No fun" declaration really just took away any outside of school activities, playdates, GameBoy, MP3players, and movies......we don't have a TV in the house, so that is a LOT for these kids--yet not enough to motivate them to clean on their own though......hmmmm....on to plan C, dad?!?!?
Shopping deals
Well, thanks to virus and cold city around here, i never got around to posting PriceCutter and Dillon's deals--and we haven't gotten to go yet, either, although we were en rout yesterday when my 3yo got hit by the stomach bug (or carsickness, but my bet is the bug the rest of us had).
Anyway--PriceCutter is having some great BOGO items that I PLANNED on doing a school trip with my 8yo dd and listing the prices to see if they really are great deals. I guess BOGO Best Choice crackers will be the only thing we stock up on from there, though :)
I'm searching the Walgreens ad for next week though and finding what I am sure to need/want.
Anyway--PriceCutter is having some great BOGO items that I PLANNED on doing a school trip with my 8yo dd and listing the prices to see if they really are great deals. I guess BOGO Best Choice crackers will be the only thing we stock up on from there, though :)
I'm searching the Walgreens ad for next week though and finding what I am sure to need/want.
- Royal Instant Pudding
WQ 4/$1 (remember the Amish friendship bread? it calls for pudding!! I'm pretty sure this is cheaper than Aldi's) - Colgate toothpaste $.99
(if you haven't used all your $1 MQ, you still can!) - Gilette Fusion Gamer Razor $8.99
(our Walgreen's has yet to stock this razor--has never had it YET)
Use $4/1 MQ {2/8 PG}
OOP $4.99, but receive $6 RR, profit $1.01 - Match the razor deal with a Venus Embrace for $8.99 or a Spa Breeze razor and matching cartridge set and get an additional $4 RR. I haven't figured up the matching MQs and best deal yet--but I know there has to be one, either that or they are just trying to get you to buy more and not be satisfied with an overage :) No other blogger I read has listed this yet...but be sure to check out others I reference to soon!
- Reynolds Wrap 20ft.
WQ $.89
Here's your chance to use up the $1/1 MQs you might have left--after you have a year's worth stocked up [or whatever your pantry will hold, share your abundance of foil with churches, friends, or other food banks/charities (Salvation Army, Carthage Crisis Center)] - One-A-Day Multivitamins
WQ $6/1, I believe the 60ct are usually $7.99
Use $1/1 MQ {1/4 SS or printable}
OOP $.99 - Tums $4/1 (there are other offers, buy $30, get $10 RR, but this is the one I could use, although I'm gonna keep checking to see what the best deal is for us)
Have to buy 8.......
Use 4 $1/2 MQ or 8 $1.25/1 {1/25}
OOP $20-$28, receive $10 RR, spending $10-$18 or $1.25 - $2.25/1 - Kraft Shells and Cheese 3/$5
$1/1 printable
If you can get 3 MQ, =3/$2, or $.66/1
If you just use 2 MQ, = $1/1 - Theraflu 2/$10
Use 2 $2/1 printable
Get $4 RR = FREE!! What timing!!! - Dr. Pepper, 7 up, Sunkist, or Canada Dry 2-liter, buy 4/$5
Get $2 RRs
4/$3 after RRs! or $.75/1
If you can use the free Q mailer for Diet Dr. Pepper, these will figure to $.44/1!!!
Check out Deal Seeking Mom for her list too.....
free baby gifts
Get a free baby blankie and toy here. Limited amount available--and no obligations besides giving them your shipping info and email.
Johnson's Baby Relief Kit This was more invasive--they make sure to tell you they are sharng your email. Then you have to complete like 6 more steps--making sure to scroll down and click "no thanks" on most everything. I have one email that I reserve for these type of offers. Not worth it for me--but it might be for you--anyone ever followed thru with a program like this?!?!
Johnson's Baby Relief Kit This was more invasive--they make sure to tell you they are sharng your email. Then you have to complete like 6 more steps--making sure to scroll down and click "no thanks" on most everything. I have one email that I reserve for these type of offers. Not worth it for me--but it might be for you--anyone ever followed thru with a program like this?!?!
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