In my life this week…Not adjusting well to the time change and some other stresses in my life and thus am staying up entirely too late, sleeping poorly, and then sleeping too late the next morning. We need a break but I am trying to push through for now so we can take a longer break during a scheduled vacation in May.
In our homeschool this week…Did not do the states curriculum we are working on. We were a little too excited when our co-op was canceled this week due to a bomb-threat to the church where it is held. Obviously the bomb-threat is terrible, but we did enjoy the day off. I finally got new tires for my van and the tire pressure light is off for the first time in months!
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share… definitely check out http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ where you can get many free/ inexpensive items. I have been printing some grammar things to fill that box.
I am inspired by… confessionsofahomeschooler.com. How does she make beautiful curriculum, clean, cook, and homeschool? My kingdom for some of her energy!
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing… Went to the lake this week. The boys share a bike and I run as much as possible. We had some beautiful weather this week and last in NC. The boys are winded and complainy (I am making up my own word) but at least we are outside!
Things I’m working on… I am going to redo my household binder. I have been printing sheets and suggestions for it off the Internet. I love a new organization project and am so thankful for the women who do the work for me and make their printables available for FREE. My new favorite: organizedhome.com.
I’m reading… the book of James for Bible study and just started a book explaining the Jewish feasts/ festivals.
I’m cooking… tonight I made my favorite quick dinner: turkey burgers and tomato/ cucumber salad. I will include the recipes below.
I’m grateful for… the creativity and hard work of my two boys, parents that live nearby, and a walk in the woods my boys took with their grandma ("Binca").
I'm praying for... the opportunities to meet some new friends who I have something in common with. (Any homeschooling mom with perfectionist tendencies who runs slowly and keeps things real out there??)
A photo, video, link, or quote to share… a photo my son took during this walk!
Recipes
Turkey Burgers
1.5 lbs ground turkey
2 green onions, chopped
2-3 T Lea & Perrins Marinade for chicken (white wine & herb- tangy and yummy!)
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp pepper
6 toasted whole-wheat hamburger buns
Combine all burger ingredients and shape into 6 patties. Cook on indoor grill 6-8 minutes per side. Serve on buns. *I always add a slice of provolone cheese and put honey mustard or mustard on the buns.
My favorite tomato-cucumber salad-
Crunchy Tomato-Cucumber Salad
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
4 pickling cucumbers or Persian cucumbers (Trader Joe's) or half an English (seedless) cucumber, chopped
4 oz reduced-fat sour cream
3 T ranch dressing mix
shredded cheddar, sunflower seeds, and chopped green onions, opt.
Combine sour cream and dressing mix in the bottom of a medium bowl. Add chopped vegetables and stir to coat. Top with shredded cheddar, green onions, and sunflower seeds if desired.
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