Posts by Dakota's Mom

I just emptied a great pickle jar that I thought would be good for food storage. But it still smells like pickles even after a couple of washings and a good long soak. Any suggestion to get the smell out.

I just mark down on a calendar what we do each day that could be considered "schooling". Each state has different laws about what is required. Indiana is not very specific. I moderate a parent group in Indiana if you would...

We have Great States. But it is not the Jr. version. It is way beyond my new third grader. To be honest, a lot of it is beyond me. I don't have any of the other games you mentioned. One game that we did like is Monkey Math. It...

If you go here, you can enter your state and county and see if there are other homeschoolers close to you. It's a good way to meet others in your area. Kathi

We were out by my SIL's yeaterday in West Orange. It reminded me of the little park by her house. It is right across the street from the high school. Kathi

It's not my recipe. I got it from Prairieland Herbs. Handmade Herbal Laundry Detergent approx 4 oz. grated laundry soap 2 cups borax 2 cups washing soda 1 cup baking soda essential oils (optional) Combine all ingredients in...

I have no idea who the original author was. But it is a beautiful story. Kathi

We have not had a problem with stinky washcloths since we stopped using commercial laundry products. I make my own detergent and I only use 1 tablespoon per load. I love my handknit washcloths. I make them with Sugar N Cream...

Just joined the facebook page. When I go back on facebook I will mention it in my status. Many times we think that as one person we can't do much. You may have heard this story but I think it applies to this situation. An old woman...

We like Brookdale Park in Montclair. It also has an entrance in Bloomfield. There are actually four playgrounds that are closed in. Two playgrounds that are supposed to be divided by age groups and to areas with swings, also divided...