September Swap
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I participated in The Homeschool Post's September Swap, and here are the goodies my sweet swap sister sent. Sadly (how's that for alliteration?), my camera, combined with my lack of photoography skills, means this picture doesn't do its contents justice.
Her package arrived the day before my birthday, which made it even bigger the blessing. Andrea sent me a really nice, big, mug for my morning cuppa, as well as Mary Kay body wash and lotion - which smell wonderful! She sent a can of pretty flower embellishments that just might make a crafter of me, yet. Glue sticks - what homeschool doesn't use glue sticks? Some stickers for the kiddos, which you can't see 'cause there behind the blurry body gel. There's a cute little quilted MaggiB bag that will get a lot of use. Don't forget the journal and a bag of trick-or-treat goodie sacks to pass out Halloween candy to the little fairies and goblins that come each year.
She really outdid herself - what a wonderful swap buddy. Not only is she generous, but she's patient, 'cause I was late getting my gift out to her.
I hope she enjoys her box of goodies as much as I love mine. Head on over to the Post and get in on the October-November Swap! It's a lot of fun and, yaknow, it's just nice to get a package in the mail!
Parade Magazine Homeschool Poll
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My friend Sprittibee forwarded the link to Parade Magazine's article "Intelligence Report," where they are polling readers on whether we think a teaching certificate should be required to teach kids at home.
Here's a particularly irksome quote from the article:
If upheld, the California ruling will send shock waves nationwide,” says Richard Kahlenberg, the author of a number of books on education. He says the case “pits those who believe parental rights are paramount against those who place a premium on well-educated citizens.”
I don't know this clown, Kahlenberg, but his spin is dizzying. So, it's either parental rights or well-educated citizens? The author of a number of books on education seems to have completely ignored statistics and more statistics showing homeschooled kids ARE the well-educated citizens.
You can read the article and take the poll here.
My answer? NO, but thanks for asking.
January Swap
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It's a little late - OK, a lot late - but finally here is my January Swap post! Although it is too late to participate in February's, feel free to head over to Home School Blog Awards to read about past swaps and be on the lookout for the March swap sign-up.
My Swap Sister was Christina and what a cool package she pulled together! 
Poor Christina spent more than twice on postage what the entire gift was supposed to cost.
She sent: Superman Valentine cards for the boys to give to their friends, a Safari animal Origami set that my youngest son descended upon like a Hawk after a lame bunny, several pocket folders (what home schooling family can't use pocket folders?) a "year-round tomato" kit (Christina is a gardener!), index cards (which is third on my list of most purchased items, right after toilet paper and Clorox wipes), some very pretty stationary which reminded me I have several letters to write to family, AND these really pretty wooden storage boxes which look like old books and are decorated with an embossed copy of a Byzantine era Jesus mosaic similar to this. 
It was quite a haul!
My gift to Christina was mailed about a week late, as I had procrastinated and then got sick...a good lesson in why NOT to procrastinate. Of course, I pretty much know the why not, my problem is in the do not.
I sat out the February round, but hope to join in the March fun. The boys sure get a kick out of opening the packages and there are, invariably, enough goodies for them to share.
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