Tree Hunt ~ 2014

 

Easter

Love Bucks

Remember LOVE BUCKS... 

We start February 1st! 

Care to join us in learning some lessons in loving, serving and giving to others?

"Little children, let us not love in word or talk

 but in deed and in truth." 

~1 John 3:18~


Here are the basics of Love Bucks...
(re-post from last year)

1st - Love Bucks... given to children who show love, kindness, compassion, service or help to others with out seeking personal gain or self-promotion. Children who ask for one will automatically NOT be given a Love Buck. Give them a week or two to acquire some Love Bucks.

Find official "LOVE BUCKS" HERE (free download).

2nd - Secret Valentine... each kiddo draws the name of a "Secret Valentine" to purchase a gift or gifts for, we do just all the children in our family, but mom and dad could join in the fun!

3rd - Set up shop... mom hides away a years worth of "goodies", forgotten or under appreciated toys, "re-gift" type items or take a little trip to the dollar store! Then she sets up shop to "resell" these items.

4th - Purchasing... Kids must use their counting and adding skills to count their money and purchase the right amount of gifts for their Valentine.

5th - Deciding... it is hard to do.

(Is this right, mom?)

6th - Waiting... keep the secret and don't tell!

7th - Giving...  and receiving! On Valentines Day we have a special breakfast and each Secret Valentine gives their gifts!

"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need,

but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?"

1 John 3:17

~Scripture Coloring Pages~

Romans 5:8

1 John 3:18

SPECIAL THANKS: I am not the creator of LOVE BUCKs...
my sweet and creative friend (Julianna) and mother of 7 is!
THANKS Julianna your a genius!

The Ugandan Tooth Rat

So, joy of all joys! Allan lost his 2nd tooth!
Confession time... I lost (as in can't find) his first lost tooth... such a horrible mother!

We are starting a new tradition in our home...
See ya, Tooth Fairy! Welcome, Ugandan Tooth Rat!

Yeah. So, we learned that in Uganda (an actually many nations based on a book I read at our dentist recently) there is a tradition of a Tooth Rat. How it works is a child loses a tooth and naturally puts in a corner of their house. During the night the Tooth Rat comes to visit and takes the tooth and replaces it with something good... money, treat, small toy!

The rat signifies strong teeth, because who has stronger, sharper teeth than a rat?
The taking of the teeth signifies taking babyhood!

So here it is... Our Family Tooth Rat!

Isn't he precious? I found him on Etsy! 

And if you want to be grossed out watch Allan pulling his tooth and spitting blood in the sink... and the girls gawking and cheering him on!!! He carrying his tooth around on a paper plate now... like a royal pillow.

Other info on The Tooth Rat:

Tooth Rat 
Another
Proof that there are others who do this...

Reformation Day

I write from time to time on our local homeschooler blog. 

I've been doing some personal/teacher research on Reformation Day... you know, the day Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the church door that spurred "The Reformation" to begin.

Any how... here is a link to all my findings:

The Teacher's Lounge

Mom's Valentines Day Store

1st - Love Bucks... given to kids who show love, kindness, compassion, service or help to others with out seeking personal gain.

2nd - Set up shop... mom hides away a years worth of "goodies", forgotten or under appreciatedtoys and sets up a shop to "resell" these items.

3rd - Secret Valentine... each kiddo draws a "secret Valentine" to purchase a gift or gifts for.

4th - Purchasing... Kids must use their counting and adding skills to count their money and purchase the right amount of gifts for their Valentine.

5th Deciding... it is hard to do.

(Is this right, mom?)

6th Waiting... no whining.

7th Giving... enjoying giving and receiving!

"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need,

but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?"

1 John 3:17