How Do You Meal Plan?

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us your How Do You Meal Plan? We would love to see recipes of all kinds! I would especially love to find some new homemade bread, crockpot, and meatless recipes.

Please link directly to your "How Do You Meal Plan" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

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What Hasn't Worked For You?

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us What Hasn't Worked For You? Tell us all about what you have learned from trial and error so that we may learn as well.

Please link directly to your What Hasn't Worked For You? post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

Healthy Ideas for Picky Eaters

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us your Healthy Ideas for Picky Eaters.

Please link directly to your Recipes post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

Heart of the Matter Online Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Today we are going to do something a bit different for our meme. Today it is YOUR chance to ask US questions. Yep, any of us. Is there something you've always wanted to know about the Amies? Are you curious about one of our writers? Do you have a general question that you would like ANYONE to answer? We love getting emails and comments from all of you and love answering all your questions, so please ask away here on this post-- in the comments section.

Also, would you please take a second to vote in the poll below and tell us what you would like to see more of here at HOTM. Please select the top 3 posting topics that you would be interested in reading about.



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Heart of the Matter Online Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us your Tried and True Recipes. We would love to see recipes of all kinds! I would especially love to find some new homemade bread, crockpot, and meatless recipes.

Please link directly to your Recipes post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

Heart of the Matter Meme

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Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme: Father's Day Edition. By the way, what exactly is a "meme"? Anyone care to explain this concept and its origin to us men?

Anyway, today's theme is similar to the uber-popular Wordless Wednesday. We want to see your favorite picture of your husband and your kids, or your husband and yourself, or just your husband alone.

If you do not have a blog, but would still like to share a picture, email us and we'll talk one of the lovely ladies into hosting it on their blog for you.

Please link directly to your post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

All participants of this photo meme will be entered to win a one year subscription to The Family Handyman Magazine.

The "Family Handyman Magazine" is an indispensable guide to home improvement and repair. Fool proof, step-by-step photo instructions help amateurs turn out professional results on a wide variety of home projects. In every issue: Reviews of new products; using tools safely; auto and appliance repair and other handy hints.

Heart of the Matter Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us How You Schedule. We want to know how you schedule your lessons and your day to day activities. How do you decide what to teach each day. Are you a morning or afternoon schooler, or does school in your house span the entire day? Please share your methods.

Please link directly to your scheduling post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

Heart of the Matter Online meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us your Most Exciting Homeschool Moment.

Please link directly to your "Most Exciting Homeschool Moment" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

Great Outdoors As A Classroom Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us the way you use the Great Outdoors As A Classroom.

Please link directly to your "Great Outdoors As A Classroom" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

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Field Trip Friday

Choo Choo! Today we steam down memory lane with the Bee bunch! Watch out for the steam and stay off the tracks! Be sure to wave at the conductor and ask him to toot the train's horn!

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Steam Train Field Trip
Originally posted May 13, 2006

While we were in Houston one weekend, there was a traveling steam train that claimed to be the world's largest that came to town. The kids enjoyed going up the stairs and talking with the engineer about the gears in the engine. They played in the steam next to the huge wheels. I copied a photo of our family standing by one of the wheels of the train to show you just how large they were. It was a HUGE train. They had a gift shop attached that you could buy prints and souvenirs from also. Trains have always infatuated Kaden. If you have a train to visit near you, you should go!

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Thanks for joining us down at the tracks.

Leave us a link to your fantastic outing in the Mr. Linky below!

Have you gone on an exciting field trip recently? Tell us all about it and be sure to link back to this post so others can visit!

Heart of the Matter Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us ways that you and your family socialize.

Please link directly to your "Socialization" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

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Heart of the Matter Meme - Favorite Books

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us Your Favorite Books.

Please link directly to your "Favorite Books" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

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Happy Habits of a Homeschooler Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us Happy Habits of a Homeschooler.

Please link directly to your "Happy Habbits of a Homeschooler" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

The Things Your Child Taught You During Homeschool Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us The Things Your Child Taught You During Homeschool.

Please link directly to your "The Things Your Child Taught You During Homeschool" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

How You Got Started Homeschooling Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us How You Got Started Homeschooling.

Please link directly to your "How You Got Started Homeschooling" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

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Heart of the Matter Meme

Today, our meme will be based on what your thoughts are on the following quote:

"Clearly there is an appropriate kind of sheltering. When those who are opposed to homeschooling accuse me of sheltering my children, my reply is always, 'What are you going to accuse me of next, feeding and clothing them?" ~R.C. Sproul Jr

Post your thoughts on your blog and then please come back here and link directly to your Heart of the Matter Online meme post.

Meme: I Wish I Had Known...

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share What You Wish You Had Known Your First Year of Homeschooling.

Please link directly to your meme post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

Your Favorite Homeschool Moment - Meme

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us Your Favorite Homeschool Moment experienced by your homeschooling family.

Please link directly to your "Favorite Homeschool Moment" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.


Be sure to check out the posts below for more great things this fabulous Friday!

Heart of the Matter Online Meme

Today, our meme will be based on what your thoughts are on the following quote:

“The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.”

~Tom Bodett

Post your thoughts on your blog and then please come back here and link directly to your Heart of the Matter Online meme post.

Your Favorite Homeschool Product

Welcome to the Heart of the Matter Online meme. Every Friday we will feature a different topic for our meme. Mr. Linky is set up below so please share with us What Your Favorite Homeschool Product Is.

Do you have a special product that you would like to tell us about? What is that one thing that your homeschool is incomplete without? Is there something you want but don't have yet? Tell us about it!

We would love to see lots of pictures too!

Please link directly to your "Favorite Homeschool Product" post. Failure to leave a direct link will result in the removal of your name from Mr. Linky.

The schedule for the theme of the homeschool meme is located in the right column under "Blog With Us". Please check it out to view upcoming themes.

Be sure to check out the posts below for more great things this fabulous Friday!