I am such a Homeschooler...

Not the plant near our house

Everyone needs a break from schoolwork. Right? Well last week I did.

Eleanor and I went to pick some pokeberries from the plant growing near our house.(I do have to say that picking pokeberries is not normal for us, nor is what we did with them. But it's just plain fun!) We crushed and strained our berries, added salt and vinegar, and we got homemade ink! 

You may be asking yourself what this has to do with homeschoolers. You see homeschoolers (or at least some of the ones that I know) tend to do really neat projects for fun! (usually history related) Oh yeah! We are that cool! : ) Last week, for instance, we made berry ink. Other days we have made fresh butter, costumes, and sugar cube pyramids. Homeschoolers are also cool because they have cool supplies just hanging around the house.(Am I the only one who keeps quill pens and little jars?)

Here is the recipe for homemade berry ink: (This recipe can be doubled or cut in half. Because it is made with fresh berries it will go bad so don't forget to use it up!)
1 cup berries(any kind will do. Play around with different berries for different colors)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinegar

Crush and strain the berries. Stir in the salt and vinegar until dissolved. That's all! It also works best to write on a heavy paper so the ink won't bleed. (Again, am I the only one who just happened to have calligraphy paper from a calligraphy set?)

Sorry, no pictures for this one. You will just have to imagine Eleanor and I crushing and straining pokeberries and then writing our names with the purple ink. ; )


Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Finally...

FALL BREAK IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm just a little excited over here. Partly because it feels like I have been going nonstop since the beginning of the school year. I can't wait to take some time off from school work. By the way, it's good to take a break every once in a while.

Oh, yeah! Sorry for the whole fallen-off-the-face-of-the-earth absentness. My dual enrollment classes have been CRAZY. Hopefully I will start to post more often, instead of posting every month or so. Don't worry! I haven't forgotten about y'all completely. I have ten other posts just waiting to be posted!


Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )
P.S. I have a new project to show y'all. I got it from my Granny while we were at her house this weekend. Hopefully I can get some pictures up soon!

Being Homeschooled...

NEWS FLASH, "Homeschoolers are taking over the world! They are invading our churches(or starting their own), shopping in our malls, and eating in our restaurants. Beware! These beings even look like normal people."

 

Don't cry little girl! Someone will save you!! Wait, oh no. She's a homeschooler too!

In all seriousness, homeschoolers are just normal people(for the most part) who do their chores, finish school assignments, and hang out with friends. Oh, and occasionally wear long skirts/jumpers and make whole wheat bread. (But doesn't everybody?!?)

Being homeschooled, like anything, has its advantages and disadvantages. Note: The preceding list is subject to vary due to a number of variables including past experiences, teachers (a.k.a. mom), and the students themselves. Plus this list doesn't include all advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

1. Being able to count "blogging" as part of your writing credit.
2. Finishing your school assignments before lunch and having the whole afternoon to do whatever.
3. Having your teacher there whenever you have a question.
4. Not having to really "go" anywhere.
5. Having your mom as your teacher. This one could go either way. 
6. Being able to pray to and worship God freely throughout the day.

 Disadvantages:

1. Procrastinating is easier.
2. Being with your family all day.(but not as bad as it may seem) 
3. Not being around your friends during school hours.
4.  Less opportunities for extra curricular activities.
5. The later you sleep in, the less time you have to finish school and chores. (Unless you're like me and have no trouble getting up at 6:00 AM)

And trust me, these are not nearly all of them. Each family is different. What are some of your advantages/disadvantages?

God bless!
Rachel : )