Foundations Revisions for Cycle One

This post is specifically for those families taking place in Classical Conversation's Foundations Program.
This is the list of Memory Work revisions that took place when editing Foundations Manual Edition 2 to the newly released edition 3.

Free Unit Study - Book of Virtues

I just got a head's up from HomeschoolFreebieOfTheDay.com
about this amazing resource being offered for free.
The generosity of home school mom, Patty Thompson, is amazing.

This week's Subscriber Exclusive is an outstanding
Unit Study Companion to William Bennett's "The Book of Virtues",
created especially for home schoolers by Patty Thompson.

Each of the ten units in this 992 page study companion
(TOLD you it was HUGE!) covers 10 of the stories/poems/essays
that are included in the Book of Virtues. Each story has
worksheets, notebook pages, vocabulary, character study sheets,
copywork, 1-2 projects (plus a long-term project) and a Lapbook
with an optional unit wrap up activity. And to top it off there's
a full lesson plan for older kids, and a separate one for
primary aged children.

The Book of Virtues Project (at Shriver Academy blog)

Check it out... it is a wonderful character building resource
that can be tweaked and used for all ages. All you need to go
along with it is a copy of Bennett's original "Book of Virtues"... and
that can be found el cheapo - like 99 cents - on ebay, etc.
It is a WONDERFUL book, by the way, and all home school families
ought to have a copy.

Father's Day Coupon Book

Harris Teeter Triple Coupons -

Here are some great buys at Harris Teeter this week...
Prices will vary

Pringles Potato Crisps Super Stack 6.38 oz 1.50
Use 0.50/1 5/17 PG
Final FREE

Tabasco Sauce 24oz 1.00
Use .75/1 5/17 SS ; .50/1 4/26 and 5/17 SS
Final FREE

French's Spicy Brown or Yellow Mustard 12oz $1.69
Use .75/1 5/10 SS
Final FREE

Mahatma Rice 5 oz packet (buy 2) .89 each, 2 for 1.78
Use .75/2 RP 3/1 RP or 4/26 RP
Final FREE


Edge Advanced shave gel (trial size) $ 1.50
Use . 75/1 5/17 SS
Final: FREE

McCormick Spices Anything under $2.25
Use .75/1 4/5 RP
Final Free

Heluva Good Dips $2.19
Use .75/1 5/17 SS
Final FREE

Tabasco Pepper or Habanero Sauce 2oz $1.00
Use .75/1 5/17 SS
Final FREE

New York Texas Toast - Cheese $1.69 BOGO,
Use .75/1 5/17 SS
Final FREE

New York Rolls - Diabatta with Cheese $1.69 BOGO
Use .75/1 5/17 SS
Final FREE

Smucker's Toppings - marshmallow $2.19
Use .75/1 5/17 RP
Final FREE

Smucker's Breakfast Syrup - Low Calorie $1.99
Use .75/1 5/17 RP
Final FREE

Suave AntiPerspirant & Deodorant $1.77
Use .75/1 5/17 RP
Final FREE

Trident Gum single packs, all under $1.50
Use .75/1 5/10 SS
Final FREE

SuperPretzel Baked Soft Pretzels $1.44 BOGO
Use .75/1 5/10 RP
Final FREE

Luigi's Real Italian Ice $1.87 BOGO
Use .75/1 5/10 RP
Final FREE

Kraft Barbecue Sauce $0.74
Use .75/1 5/03 SS or $1/my coupon widget
Final FREE

Hot Pockets Brand Panini, $2.00
Use .75/1 4/26 SS
Final FREE

Skintimate Shave Gel $2.00
Use .75/1 4/26 SS
Final FREE

Ortega Refried Beans $1.00
Use 0.75/2 4/19 SS
Final FREE

Ortega Seasoning Mix Fajita or Taco $0.80
Use 0.75/2 4/19 SS
Final FREE

Lawry's 30 Minute Marinade $1.49 BOGO
Use.50/1 05/17 RP
Final FREE

Buy One Get One Deals
You do not need to buy two. They ring up at 1/2 price & these are based on one item)

Glass Plus (32-oz.), $2.79
$0.50/1 Glass Plus Product, SS 3/22
FREE after coupons!

Spray n’ Wash (22-oz.), $3.29
$0.50/1 Spray n’ Wash, SS 5/3
$0.75/1 Spray n’ Wash with Resolve Power printable
FREE after coupons!

Thomas English Muffins (6-ct.), $2.99
$0.50/1 Thomas English Muffins SS 5/3
FREE after coupons!

Easter Egg traditions

Confetti-Cascarones – No one is sure if this tradition came from Renaissance Italy or Mexico’s Empress Carlota, but it sure is fun to crack confetti-filled eggshells on the heads of unsuspecting family members. Start saving egg shells a week before Easter so you are sure to have enough. Tap the narrow end gently and break an opening the size of a dime or a nickel. Empty the contents into a bowl to use later and clean the inside of the shells with lightly running water.

Let them dry and decorate them with paint, markers or some traditional egg dyes. When completely dry, use a funnel to fill them with confetti and seal the end with a bit of colored tissue paper, using a brush to paint on watered-down glue. Be sure and have your camera ready to capture the fun this delightful Easter tradition will create as every family member takes a crack at it.

Free Spanish lessons

Since our younger children are enjoying some fun Spanish classes, I knew you would all be interested in this wonderful opportunity.

LearnSpanishToday.com offers 11 free online Spanish lessons called Visual Link Spanish™. These lessons teach beginning sentence structure and conversation in an easy way.

Enjoy this freebie.
(thnx Old Schoolhouse)

Monthly meal plan

Check out Balancing Beauty and Bedlam for the link to all these recipes and more!