Top Ten Tuesday - Christmas Movies

We are working on getting into the Christmas spirit.  Not so much working, as watching movies, Christmas and holiday movies.  Here are my top ten picks for Christmas movies:

1.  Elf - this movie cracks me up.  I love Will Ferrell, and he is the perfect human Elf.  Too cute.  (Available from Netflix.)

2.  The Year without a Santa Claus   Oldie, but goodie - it reminds me of my childhood.

3.  A Charlie Brown Christmas Can't you just hear the Peanuts gang singing Christmas carols?  This is a movie that has to be watched (at least once a year, sometimes many more than once at our house.)  Anything with Charlie Brown in the title has to be good!

4.  Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Isn't Rudolph great?  Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose...  Great movie, and you have to sing-along, right??  We do!

5.  The Santa Clause - I love Tim Allen.  He makes me happy.  He's the perfect Santa Claus.

6.  The Polar Express -  Another great Christmas movie that we can't miss.  I think I'm ready to add this one to our DVD library this year.  It's such a great movie.

7.  Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas - this is the classic original one without Jim Carrey.  I like Jim Carrey, but I like this version of the Grinch better - maybe it reminds me of my childhood?  Who knows??

8.  The Santa Clause 2 - Still love Tim Allen :)  My kids said that all the Santa Clause movies have to be on our list.

9.  The Santa Clause 3

10.  Miracle on 34th Street - Classic Christmas movie, right?  "I believe... I believe... It's silly, but I believe. " Oldie and a goodie!


What are your favorite holiday movies?  Is there something else I should add to this list?  Don't be shy, let me know.  We don't want to miss out!

Be sure to check out other Top Ten Tuesday lists at Oh Amanda. 

Five Question Friday - November 19th

1. What Christmas song do you loathe?

 

 I can't think of any Christmas songs that I loathe.  Maybe the Chipmunks one - only because those Chipmunk voices are a bit annoying...

2. Do you and your significant other cuddle at night or sleep on opposite sides of the bed?

 

No cuddling here - not that I don't love him.  I just like to have my space at night.  Plus there are the two cats and one kitten that tend to sleep between us, especially in the winter. 

3. Have you ever had surgery?

 

Yes, oral surgery and LASIK surgery.  That's it though.

4. When do you typically have your holiday shopping done?

 

I like to have it completed by December 1st or so, it helps me to relax and actually enjoy the holidays.

5. If money were not an issue (and you HAD to pick something), what would your ultimate luxury item be?

 

I'd probably buy a Cadillac Escalade, it would be great to drive around in large comfort.   Maybe a beautiful diamond necklace would be nice too - just for me! 

Look at what other people have to say at Five Question Friday - it's fun!

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WinterPromise Sea & Sky

We started our new program (WinterPromise Sea & Sky) last week.  Overall, I love WinterPromise.  I love the book selections.  I really love the hands-on projects (which is why I decided to give WinterPromise a try). 

But, I've come to a realization, I'm just not a follow-the-curriculum type of girl.  I hate having a daily reading/activity schedule.  I feel like if I haven't completed it all, then we've failed for the day.  So, I'm doing my own thing - I'm following the basic program, but adding a lot of my own touches.  We're following a schedule that works for us.  In fact, we've jumped into the pirate portion, and then we'll go back to the previous ship history that we bypassed.  The kids were just so excited about learning about pirates, that I felt like we needed to fast forward to the golden age of pirates.  We are learning a lot, and having a bunch of fun with pirate crafts.  I'll share some pictures soon.

Top Ten Tuesday - Ten Blogs I have to read daily

 
I am hopelessly addicted to blogging.   Seriously.  Oh I know you are looking at my blog and thinking, not so much, Kim - look at the gaps in those posts.  I mean I am hopelessly addicted to reading blogs.  I have over 100 blogs subscribed in my reader, hopelessly addicted.  I am cranky if I don't read certain blogs daily - and oh my gosh, if they don't post on a daily basis, I have to go directly to their blog and look at previous posts (I know, I know - hopelessly addicted).

In no particular order, here are the ten blogs I love to read daily.

1. Almost Unschoolers - I love, love, love how she homeschools / unschools.  This is where I want to be one day - it's how I hope our homeschool evolves.  Once I relax and take it easier.
2.  Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers - I always, always love what Kris has to say.  I relate to what she says on her blog, and how it can relate to me.
3.  To Be Busy at Home - another homeschooling blog, are you noticing a trend here?  I do have other blogs that I read that aren't just homeschooling, I just really love to read about homeschooling.  I especially love Samantha's blog, because she tells it like it is.  She's inspiring to me.
4.  Money Saving Mom - I like to save money!
5.  Lynn's Kitchen Adventures - Food, yummy!
6.  Life As Mom - great tips, great recipes, great blog.
7.  Smockity Frocks  
8.  Ramblings of an Unschooling Family - this is the blog of one of my local friends - I love reading her stories!
9.  Our Busy Homeschool - Again, I love, love this blog - I feel like I know Tristan, and I love reading about her homeschooling days.
10.  The Crafty Crow - I love crafts.  I adore crafts.  Cutest crafts available here.

So, do you have a blog I should add to my top ten list?  Leave me a comment and I'll check it out, it may just make my reader, I am addicted to reading blogs.

Be sure to check out what other great top ten lists are in the blogosphere this week over at Oh Amanda - Top Ten Tuesday.

See you there!

Time4Learning Review - Coming Soon

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Happy Birthday J-Guy!

I can't believe it, but my little boy is 11 years old today.  Does that mean I can't call him my little boy anymore??

It seems like it was just yesterday that he was born.

Happy Birthday, J!!

Love,  Mom.