Weekly Web Finds: October 27, 2017

Today happens to be the birthday of one of my 3 younger sisters.  Happy Birthday!

I missed last week, but I had a good reason.  Sunday, I went to the ER ... I kept going numb on my right side.   Turned out my blood pressure was extremely high, so into the MICU they put me and later determined I'd had a small stroke.   I didn't get to go home until Thursday, though my blood pressure is still not "controlled".   But it is much lower.  I didn't lose much in skills, now I'm just working my strength up again and working on losing weight.

HOMESCHOOLING

 Youtube Channel - Answers in Genesis

https://www.youtube.com/user/answersvideos

 Teaching Kids to use Money Wisely

https://www.notconsumed.com/a-chore-system-that-teaches-good-money-habits-without-entitlement/

Sheet Music to Print

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-6-sites-to-find-and-print-free-sheet-music-nb/

Daily history lesson in your email?   American History.  This was the one for Columbus Day.

http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation?permalink_uri=2xxaBMq&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2F766c6672201%2Ff07e4840-0934-4b0b-b09e-24f8e3931ba8.jpg%3Fver%3D1507677127000

Curriculum from Ron Paul's Online School

https://www.ronpaulcurriculum.com/public/286.cfm

Online Public School

https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/ask-jeanne-online-virtual-school/

 Homeschool Burnout

http://www.homeschooling2e.com/homeschool-burnout/

Reading Issues

http://handinhandhomeschool.com/resources/reading/reading-miscues.php

Good Screen Time?  I know in my case, some of the games and tools have really helped my kids

https://www.axios.com/why-screen-time-is-actually-a-good-thing-for-your-kid-2499105349.html

MINISTRIES And CHRISTIANITY

My author daughter "Kendra E. Ardnek" has a group of indi-author friends, mostly christians, who inspire and root for each other.   They are a delightful bunch!   But recently they had a bit of a challenge, how to define what so many of them were writing when it didn't really fit the genre's available?

https://intuitivewritingguide.wordpress.com/2017/10/13/genre-101-not-fantasy-part-3-we-have-a-name/

Free Book from Voice of the Martyrs

https://etools.ncol.com/a/hof/bg_vomhof_cbd-hof-email-1_468.html

Interesting articles from Answers In Genesis

https://answersingenesis.org/jesus-christ/was-jesus-married

https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2017/10/19/not-the-nye-of-nineties/

Coffee on the mission field?

https://sowers4pastors.blogspot.com/2017/10/the-coffee-fields-are-almost-ripe-unto.html

MARRIAGE and PARENTING

COOKING AND HOMEMAKING POSTS

 Uses for dish soap

http://hometips.diyeverywhere.com/2017/05/15/dish-soap-isnt-just-for-dishes-here-are-11-surprising-uses/

Chili Pot Pie Casserole

http://casserole.cooktopcove.com/2017/01/13/how-to-make-a-chili-pot-pie-casserole/

Foods to help prevent  Diabetes

https://nutritionfacts.org/2017/10/24/foods-to-avoid-to-help-prevent-diabetes/

My sister wants me to do Trim Healthy Mama, so I'm checking into it

http://sherigraham.com/trim-healthy-mama-recipes-list/

https://www.pinterest.com/justpurelovely/trim-healthy-mama-recipes/?autologin=true

http://mrscriddleskitchen.com/dinner-menu-15-days-trim-healthy-mama-part-2/

http://www.ahomewithpurpose.com/budget-friendly-thm-recipes/

http://gwens-nest.com/thm-recipes-type/

http://www.thecoersfamily.com/trim-healthy-mama/

https://workingathomeschool.com/2015/07/16/24-healthy-chicken-dinner-recipes-thm-compliant

http://sherigraham.com/trim-healthy-mama-recipes-list/

HEALTH POSTS

 Natural Aromatherapy - just a walk in the woods

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-terpenes-in-air

Health and Cinnamon

https://www.drweil.com/blog/health-tips/does-cinnamon-have-health-benefits-for-diabetics

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-wellness-cinnamon-and-metabolism

Mold causing sickness

http://home.remedydaily.com/2017/03/06/10-signs-you-have-mold-illness-and-what-you-need-to-know

Preventing Heart Attack

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/10/23/bananas-avocados-can-prevent-heart-attacks.aspx

Autism

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/10/24/c-sections-autism.aspx

GARDENING AND BUGS AND PESTS

POLITICS  (Sort of) … HISTORY

Halloween anyone?

http://www.dailywire.com/news/22661/here-your-only-approved-halloween-costume-ben-shapiro

http://www.dailywire.com/news/22665/9-tips-avoid-being-racist-bigot-halloween-matt-walsh

Taxes

http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/finance/2017/october/the-states-show-trump-tax-cut-will-work

Surrogate

http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/i-rented-out-my-womb-and-they-took-my-own-son/

JOBS and FURTHER EDUCATION

MONEY

 Economics and End Times

http://buildakingdombusiness.com/?cat=385

TECHNOLOGY

 Water Revolution

https://www.israel21c.org/welcome-to-israels-water-revolution/

Do you like sci-fi and want to share it with your kids

http://gregladen.com/blog/2017/10/08/kid-watchable-1980s-science-fiction-films/

Kids and Smartphones

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cstx2z

SD cards and Androids

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/more-storage-android-microsd-card/

Getting rid of toolbars

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-annoying-browser-toolbars-get-rid/

JUST AMAZING STUFF

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Weekly Web Finds : October 13, 2017

HOMESCHOOLING

 Dyslexia

https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/2017/10/4-dyslexia-coping-mechanisms-watch/

Homework

http://www.lifehack.org/385878/research-finds-the-effects-of-homework-on-elementary-school-students-and-the-results-are-surprising

Christopher Columbus

http://www.truthaboutcolumbus.com/

Using Art to teach Math

http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2017/09/picture-using-art-explore-math-math-create-art/

Books that use to be very popular with kids

http://mentalfloss.com/article/504193/15-childrens-books-no-one-reads-now

Is Genesis History? Conference

https://isgenesishistory.com/conference/

New Book - Replacing Darwin

https://answersingenesis.org/store/product/replacing-darwin/

Giften Children

http://www.jadeannrivera.com/the-six-types-of-gifted-child-the-underground/

Harvest Moon

https://www.simplemost.com/why-the-october-harvest-moon-will-be-so-special/

MINISTRIES And CHRISTIANITY

Teaching Apologetics to our youth

https://awanaym.org/blog/no-more-excuses-7-reasons-your-entire-church-needs-apologetics

MARRIAGE and PARENTING

 What Kids Like

http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/positive/30-little-things-that-mean-a-lot-to-kids/

Bedtime Questions

https://herviewfromhome.com/the-bedtime-hoops-4-important-questions-to-ask-your-kids-every-night/

Old Fasionioned Bonding

https://www.bustle.com/articles/199151-9-old-fashioned-ways-couples-used-to-bond-that-we-should-bring-back

COOKING AND HOMEMAKING POSTS

 Onions

http://cookingtips.cooktopcove.com/2017/04/27/most-people-cook-onions-wrong-heres-the-right-way-to-use-each-one/

Spaghetti Squash

http://slowcooker-potato.cooktopcove.com/2016/09/30/how-to-make-creamy-spaghetti-squash-with-fresh-peas-and-bacon/

Chicken Teriyaki

http://slowcooker-chicken.cooktopcove.com/2016/05/13/how-to-make-slow-cooker-chicken-teriyaki

HEALTH POSTS

 Insurance Laws

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/10/12/with-stroke-of-a-pen-trump-takes-first-substantial-slice-out-of-obamacare/

Tumeric

http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/turmeric-brain-health.html

Psoriasis

http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/the-new-secret-weapon-to-fight-psoriasis-naturally.html

Morning To Do .. to lose weight

http://home.remedydaily.com/2017/06/21/10-morning-habits-that-are-causing-you-to-gain-weight/

FDA is attacking oil companies ... (because they work really well you know) = this is nothing new, they've been making the hoops that wholistic health people have to jump through more and more complicated, all the while, shrinking the box of what is "ok to say" smaller and smaller.   So they can no longer tell you the facts, unless you are face to face whispering in a back alley or something.   But they CANT have my oils!!!  or my herbs!!!

http://realfarmacy.com/fda-essential-oil/

Garmin vs Fitbit  (We own 5 Garmins all different models, and 1 Fitbit Charge 2 among the 6 of us - look for the reviews coming soon)

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fitbit-garmin-fitness-tracker/

Hemp Oil

http://medicalkidnap.com/2017/10/05/indiana-cps-drops-case-against-family-giving-daughter-hemp-oil-for-epilepsy/

Parsley Tea

http://home.remedydaily.com/2016/08/15/how-to-make-parsley-tea-for-painful-swollen-feet-and-legs/

Vaccination

https://www.standingorders.org/faqs/

http://healthimpactnews.com/2017/american-children-compared-to-rest-of-world-among-sickest-and-most-vaccinated/

http://www.jeffereyjaxen.com/blog/reality-of-vaccine-dangers-now-hitting-mainstream

Scalp Cleanser

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-scalp-buildup-cleanser

GARDENING AND BUGS AND PESTS

 Vetiver

https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/science-research-news-vetiver-environmental-superhero

 Preventing Weeds

https://zacsgarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden/landscaping-fabric-and-weed-prevention/

 Recycling in the Garden

http://gardeningtips.diyeverywhere.com/2017/09/25/save-your-plastic-bottles-youre-gonna-need-them-for-your-garden/

Luffa Sponge

https://www.backyardgardenlover.com/how-to-grow-luffa-gourds/

Mosquitoes

http://home.remedydaily.com/2017/07/22/if-mosquitoes-always-go-straight-for-you-heres-what-you-should-know/

POLITICS  (Sort of) … HISTORY

Taking a Knee

http://www.gopusa.com/blacks-vs-police/

http://www.kltv.com/story/36546749/diverse-united-states-divided-on-symbols-of-patriotism

Vegas

https://faithit.com/man-steals-truck-rescue-las-vegas-victims/

School Choice

https://fedsoc.org/commentary/blog-posts/docket-watch-the-constitutionality-of-school-choice-tax-credits-gaddy-v-georgia-department-of-revenue

JOBS and FURTHER EDUCATION

Interviews

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/common-job-interview-questions/

MONEY

 Grocery Shopping

http://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/5-simple-ways-to-cut-your-grocery-bill/

"Tiny" houses as affordable homes?     Good idea, but I would not consider these either tiny or affordable.   Growing up, most of our homes (and my parents kept foster kids, there were usually 6-7 kids always) were around 1,500 or smaller.  And most of the homes cost under $30, frequently minor fixer uppers for under $10,000.   We would very much like to buy a home ourselves.  We've been struggling to get back on our feet and into our own home again for 16 years, but the Ref is not a "fixer upper" guy.    

https://www.news-journal.com/news/2017/oct/08/bang-for-the-buck/

TECHNOLOGY

 Photography

http://familytechzone.com/photography-101-adjusting-your-on-camera-flash/

Renewable Oil?

https://creation.com/algae-to-oil

Spying Web Cams

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/10/08/woman-films-her-spying-webcam-as-it-talks-to-her/

Apple

http://familytechzone.com/how-i-hate-apple-products-let-me-count-the-ways/

Google

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/stop-using-google-search/

Patches

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/10/06/update-your-androids-the-october-patches-are-out/

Calendars

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-calendar-windows-desktop/

JUST AMAZING STUFF

Looking for Christmas or birthday items that are totally unique?   This young lady does the cutest figurines.  Check out her etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KlayKottage?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&section_id=17469174 

 Personality and preferred reading genre  (ironically, this INTJ does not care for mystery, although I do enjoy the mystery in any type of story.)

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-genre-of-book-you-need-to-be-reading-based-on-your-myers-briggs-type-78287

 Gymnasts that wear glasses

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/07/in_praise_of_morgan_hurd_glasses_wearing_gymnastics_world_champion.html

Green Homes

http://greenmagichomes.com/

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Just Enjoy the Music : What a Day that Will Be

For a while here … I’ve been mulling music … and songs from my childhood.  Much loved songs.  Some songs I remember with one voice, and others I remember from several records, church choirs and many more.  But I thought, it would be fun to feature some of those songs … into a song study for homeschools.

You can consider this a Free Curriculum if you like - or just something fun.

Compare and contrast the different groups singing the song.

Is the music all the same or did they change it?

Do you like the changes?

Did they change the speed of the song?

Did changing the speed change your emotional response to the song?  Do you feel sadder?  Happier?  Want to dance?  Go to sleep?

Are the voices high or low?  Do you like the song better sung at a higher pitch or a lower pitch?

Which version did you like the best?

Learn this song as sung by your favorite group.  Try to imitate their pitch and tone.

Do the singers move around?   Did that add to your enjoyment or the emotional feel of the song.

Write out the words to the song.  What do they mean to you?

What is the history of the song?  Who wrote it?  Why?

https://wordwisehymns.com/2016/05/30/what-a-day-that-will-be/

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jim-hill-mn0000347633/biography

https://hymnary.org/text/there_is_coming_a_day_when_no_heartaches

http://barryshymns.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-day-that-will-be.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W1zT4SE_go

What other things can you learn from these songs?

If the song is Christian… Is the Song based on Scripture?   Can you find Scripture to back up the message in the song?

 

SONG OF THE WEEK

 What a Day That Will Be

Jim Hill

1955

Jim Hill - the writer sings his own song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W1zT4SE_go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnvZL_zW2JI

The Talleys & The Allen Family

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG1N7l-4V4w

Michael Combs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnrAreUOdQs

Oak Ridge Boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tph1S0FQsOQ

Brian Free & Assurance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oaiktcma66U

Terry Ann Douglas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGV3Re_hCwY

Bart Millard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N68vzRREhmM

The Cathedrals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVrB3x9_0BA

The Statler Brothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjfUQuGGTWM

Heritage Singers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRlp-kdwxQA

Guy Penrod, David Phelps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40lCmHvmcCY

The singing contractors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ-I0Zp5kVI

The Gospel Plowboys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G66ThRLy9js   (1:20)

ASL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpdTyOYwaro

  In the comments - which were your favorites?  Do you have another favorite not listed?

Weekly Web Finds : October 6, 2017

HOMESCHOOLING

 How much homeschoolers have saved state taxpayers

https://www.aop.com/blog/how-much-your-state-saves-thanks-to-homeschoolers

Homeschooling no longer on the rise

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/09/26/home-schooling-was-once-a-rising-trend-new-data-show-something-different

 Scholar is curious ... so we looked up the location of the Bermuda Triangle and found this..   https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/the-mystery-of-the-bermuda-triangle-may-finally-be-solved

History

http://www.123homeschool4me.com/p/social-studies.html

Homeschooling Blog

http://www.123homeschool4me.com/

Accountability Binder for Teens

https://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/mini-accountability-binder/

Noah's Ark

https://usstore.creation.com/how-noahs-flood-shaped-our-earth

Old Little Tricks

http://home.remedydaily.com/2017/08/25/10-old-school-tricks-that-still-work-today

Mammoth

https://creation.com/mammoth-riddle-of-the-ice-age

Second Amendment

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/10/06/a-history-lesson-on-the-second-amendment/

Blind Kiwi next step in evolution?   That does not sound like a positive step for them.  Though awesome that they are adapting.   And 25 years ago, there would have been a hue and outcry to determine the factors causing this problem.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2148263-new-zealands-iconic-kiwi-birds-may-be-losing-their-sight/

MINISTRIES And CHRISTIANITY

Farm in a Box?

https://thehomestead.guru/solar-powered-farm/

MARRIAGE and PARENTING

  Marriage has become a privilege and the kids are losing 

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/25/upshot/how-did-marriage-become-a-mark-of-privilege.html

Sweet Love story

http://jasminelholmes.com/timeout-love-story

A Sad love story

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-41452014

COOKING AND HOMEMAKING POSTS

 Tender meat on the cheap

http://cookingtips.cooktopcove.com/2017/05/09/always-get-meat-as-tender-as-filet-mignon-with-these-smart-methods/

Avoiding Lectins

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/08/14/reduce-lectins-in-your-diet.aspx

Cabbage Juice

http://fitlife.tv/healing-digestive-juice-for-bloating-indigestion-and-fast-detox_original/?t=drmercola

Bone Broth for your Health

http://recipes.mercola.com/bone-broth-recipe.aspx

HEALTH POSTS

 Ink from tatoo caused cancer

http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/02/health/tattoo-ink-lymphoma-study/index.html

Vaccines

http://healthimpactnews.com/2017/uk-media-publishes-truth-about-hpv-vaccine-destroying-the-lives-of-thousands-of-girls/

 http://www.nvic.org/nvic-vaccine-news/march-2015/adults-targeted-for-vaccine-compliance-by-feds.aspx

http://vaccineimpact.com/2017/world-renowned-genetics-doctor-sees-relationship-between-fetal-cells-used-in-vaccines-and-increasing-autism-rates/

https://vactruth.com/2017/09/28/foreskin-used-in-vaccines/  (not for squimish)

Sensory cues that may mean bigger problems

http://yourkidstable.com/sensory-red-flags/

Miracle of Black Seed

http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/black-seed-remedy-everything-death.html?t=DM

Aromatherapy

http://products.mercola.com/essential-oils/

Reusable Bags for Groceries

http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2017/10/06/reusable-bags-pose-a-food-poisoning-risk-if-they-are-used-to-carry-raw-foods-such-as-meat-and-fish.aspx

GARDENING AND BUGS AND PESTS

POLITICS  (Sort of) … HISTORY

 Protecting our freedom of Speech

http://themusicofastory.blogspot.com/2017/10/is-hate-speech-protected-by-first.html

Not going to give my opinions, but this is a collection of websites that have reported or given thoughts on the Vegas shooting.   I have not read or perused all of them.

https://www.hermancain.com/dem-congressman-gets-it-taking-guns-away-wont

http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/archives/las-vegas-slaughter-conspiracy-or-lone-nut

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/10/03/no-law-couldve-stopped-what-happened-in-vegas/

http://www.dailywire.com/news/21868/las-vegas-death-toll-happens-monthly-gun-free-joseph-curl

https://www.boredpanda.com/las-vegas-mass-shooting-heroes/

http://www.kltv.com/story/36496973/im-going-to-die-high-rise-gunman-kills-58-in-las-vegas

https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-02-five-things-that-just-dont-add-up-about-the-las-vegas-mass-shooting.html#

http://www.kltv.com/story/36513338/girlfriend-of-mass-shooter-person-of-interest-all-but-3-dead-now-identified

http://ijr.com/the-declaration/2017/10/991395-vegas-victim-stood-trump-praised-issues-brutal-message-attacking

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-10-04/16-unanswered-questions-about-las-vegas-shooting-mainstream-media-doesnt-want-talk-a

https://www.hermancain.com/the-sad-heartbreak-of-the-nation-that-wants

https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-02-lone-gunman-theory-of-las-vegas-shooter-is-complete-nonsense-stephen-paddock.html

Kneeling Thing

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/09/29/colin-kaepernick-in-his-own-words/

JOBS and FURTHER EDUCATION

MONEY

 12 year old raises $10,000 with her art

https://amysmartgirls.com/meet-sasha-matthews-teen-artist-who-has-raised-almost-10-000-for-the-aclu-a21444d3f4f

TECHNOLOGY

JUST AMAZING STUFF

 When I was a young girl, there was a sudden HUGE push to save the planet ... use plastic and save a tree.  Environmentalists around the world touted plastics as the savior of mankind.   That was only 40 years ago.  Now environmentalists around the work are like ....  use reusable containers (like before we started using paper) and save the world from plastic.     So what we need is a way to use all that plastic ....

https://thehomestead.guru/plastic-bricks-sustainable-solution-plastic-epidemic/

 Opening a can with a spoon?  Possible ...  but not very safe.

http://tiphero.com/can-opening-hack

 School Ditches Common Core

http://joeforamerica.com/2017/10/florida-school-ditches-common-core-soars-number-one-state

If you go back 4 or 5 generations .... we're related

https://www.zoophoria.net/single-post/2017/10/01/A-Family-Tradition-A-Conversation-with-Hayes-Caldwell-Director-of-the-Caldwell-Zoo

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