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    I would agree with heavensent about the one in...

    I would agree with heavensent about the one in Kansas. Another reason I would enjoy it is because we really enjoy going to activities in small towns that are off the beaten track.
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    I think it is extremely important to know what...

    I think it is extremely important to know what type of interaction your children are really having every day at school, Queenie. The sad thing is that it isn't always good interaction that they are...
  3. Those are really great statistics, and it's...

    Those are really great statistics, and it's especially exciting to see the local school board reporting them. It's incredible how many people are terribly biased against homeschooling and when they...
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    Ways to Control Slugs

    We are having a plague of slugs in our area this year. They are everywhere! Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of them naturally without the use of chemicals?
  5. Thread: Loco Weed

    by flybynight
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    Loco Weed

    We are living in Chile, South America and the land we bought has a lot of loco weed on it. In fact, we recently found out that over time several horses have died by accidentally eating some of it. ...
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    Country to me is an area where there are...

    Country to me is an area where there are neighbors, but that aren't too close and where you have land that you can have animals on. It's not a gated community with all of it's rules. Instead it's a...
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    Regardless of how much time you spend with your...

    Regardless of how much time you spend with your neighbors, I think it is important to get to know them. I often back cookies or other goodies and take them over to different ones. I try to be...
  8. Thread: First Home

    by flybynight
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    First Home

    I'm wondering how old you were when you were able to purchase your first home? Did you start off with something small that was a fixer upper or did you wait and purchase your dream home first?
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    I live in Chile, South America and several years...

    I live in Chile, South America and several years ago the government built a new road in the southernmost section of Chile that tied it to the mainland. That area was basically uninhabited so they...
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    My mom makes what she calls zucchini spaghetti. ...

    My mom makes what she calls zucchini spaghetti. She chops the zucchini in small squares. She cooks the hamburger and onion together and then adds the zucchini. This should be in a good size pot. ...
  11. Thread: Lice!

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    Lice are very difficult to get rid of no matter...

    Lice are very difficult to get rid of no matter what you use. A natural method is olive oil. Rub it on the head and into the hair so that the hair is saturated with it. Roll paper towels up and...
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    1994 505 Peugeot Station Wagon

    Has anyone ever owned a 1994 505 Peugeot Station Wagon? If so, how was it for you? I think we would all agree that they are a super smooth riding and comfortable vehicle, but ours has been a lemon....
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    There is never a reason to shoot a horse just...

    There is never a reason to shoot a horse just because it comes through a fence. If you have sheep, you should already know that the last thing you wanted to do was spook the horses and get them...
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    I agree that the only thing you can really do is...

    I agree that the only thing you can really do is teach her to trust you and that you won't hurt her. It's sad when horses have been mistreated to that degree. Many of them get over it, but sadly,...
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    Our oldest daughter went on to college and...

    Our oldest daughter went on to college and graduated first in her class, another son went to a technical school and also graduated first in his class. Most kids who are homeschooled do great in...
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    I agree outdoors Joe. I knew what would happen...

    I agree outdoors Joe. I knew what would happen to me when I got home if I got in trouble at school and that was definitely the deterrent I needed to just obey and do right. Basically I think the...
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    I, too, have shopped at yard sales, flea markets...

    I, too, have shopped at yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores for a number of years. In fact, I seldom purchase anything new anymore. With the economy the way it is now, it's the only way to...
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    Our daughter gave us Dave Ramsey's "Total Money...

    Our daughter gave us Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover" as a Christmas gift and we are trying to get all of our debts paid off. Just what we've accomplished so far has given us such a sense of...
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    Prices in our area have really gone up. I used...

    Prices in our area have really gone up. I used to be able to buy a grocery cart packed full of items and now the same money doesn't even pay for half of that amount. We are planting vegetables in...
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