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One Down! Five to Go

Posted on 29/01/2015 by sixathome

Home schooling six kids can be nerve racking to say the least. There are many “What ifs?” in the picture. What if I can’t teach? What if they don’t learn to read? What if they need more help? What if … Continue reading →

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Super Lice or Super Stupid?

Posted on 12/03/2014 by sixathome

Today in the Huffington Post I read about ‘super lice’ and it’s resistance to ‘traditional treatment’. What a load of crap! And I say that in the most disgusted manner. Why are we amazed at creation’s ability to evolve to … Continue reading →

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Identified !!

Posted on 04/01/2013 by sixathome

We have finally identified our orphan duck! She is a Black-bellied Whistling Duck! She is not endangered, except when the hawks fly over. Listen to the audio of the video and you will hear her wonderful unique whistle. Below are some … Continue reading →

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Kids, Cameras and Kaleidoscopes

Say that three times fast! Some of you out there are photographers, quite good ones in fact. I have had the pleasure of viewing some of your work. Here I present some budding photographers..my kids. Their work is a kaleidoscope. … Continue reading →

Volunteer !

Posted on 29/09/2011 by sixathome

My two oldest just went to the appreciation party at the local library. It is a nice way to get them into the volunteer mind and at the same time a bit of the old ‘this is a job’ experience. … Continue reading →