Author Archives: Margot

3-D Printer

It is not a Sci-fi gadget, but real life. Now. And yes, it is amazingly incredible.  In this video, you will see that an actual company right now has the ability to scan a tool (a wrench) and make a … Continue reading

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Altering Education

I attended parochial school as a child, then public school for high school, and both a community college and a state school for university. My children were privately Montessori-trained and then home schooled and now Unschooled, mostly. So you could … Continue reading

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International Space Station Tour

Have you ever wondered if those shows about space stations are accurate? What does it REALLY look like inside? What do astronauts really eat? How do they go to the bathroom? How can they exercise to not lose bone density … Continue reading

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Romancing the Wind

Sometimes the best things in life really are free.  My friend Tony passed along to me entertainment that is utterly amazing that shows off someone’s joy for what they have learned to do, and do so well, that they are … Continue reading

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Start the New Year off right!

So many people make resolutions without really intending to keep them. I myself don’t like to set myself up for failure, so I am not going to start a workout regimen that begins at 5:30 am (though my hubby is … Continue reading

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Homemade Bath Salts

Holidays are a time in our family for thinking of others and how we can make them happy. Gifts are one way, along with service projects and charitable donations. We try to be extra helpful to our neighbors and make … Continue reading

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Math Philosophy

So, why hate the calculator? Many “old school” educators do and few modern educators, home or otherwise, embrace it until the highest level classes. This article by Libertarian writer and math instructor, Jeremiah Dyke sure gave the hubby and I … Continue reading

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The Courage To Face Ingratitude…at a time, usually, of Giving Thanks

During this holiday week in America of Thanksgiving, we often are contemplating what all we are thankful for in our lives. Good health, families and friends, a job, a happy life. Whatever you have in your life you can be … Continue reading

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Learn While Geocaching!

Here in New Hampshire, we are pretty hardy folk. When the famous “Nor’easters” come through, we are prepared. Food, water, fuel – check, check, check!  So when a hurricane comes rolling through, what does our Homeschool Co-op group do? Batten … Continue reading

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Yoga at Home- Online!

Our family is always trying to find ways to do things ourselves, or perhaps with the best teachers out there in cyberspace. Online learning is bigger and better than ever, encompassing more subjects than anyone can ever learn in an … Continue reading

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