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  1. Volunteering at the Institute for Creation Research

    November 15, 2012

    Today, the boys and I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Dallas branch of the Institute for Creation Research.  We found out about this volunteering opportunity yesterday evening, and…

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  2. Nerf Turkey Targets (for a Thanksgiving Shoot-out!)

    November 13, 2012

    Today we used file folders to make turkey targets for use with Nerf guns, and the boys had SO much fun!  I found some printable turkeys and the boys colored…

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  3. Biblical Boyhood: Gratitude and Giving

    November 12, 2012

    This November, just as all of America has been gearing up for a season of gratitude, my family has been facing some challenges that have threatened our security as far…

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  4. Crazy Sock Ideas

    November 11, 2012

    Does your child's school or Awana club do crazy sock day (or night)?  We have crazy sock night at Awana once each year, and I never have any good ideas.…

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  5. You Might Be a Mom of Four (or More) Children If

    November 5, 2012

    A couple weeks ago, I posted a list entitled "You Might be a Mom of (All) Boys If."  It was so much fun, and I had all these ideas that…

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  6. Duct Tape Drums

    November 3, 2012

    Several months ago, I saw this idea for duct tape drums on Journey into Unschooling, and tucked it away for future use.  This past week, we did a preschool unit…

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  7. Lego Building Challenge: Build a Car that Rolls the Farthest

    November 1, 2012

     It's time for a new LEGO® building challenge!  If you're new to Frugal Fun for Boys, let me explain how LEGO® Fun Fridays work.  This Friday, I'm announcing a new…

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  8. First Grade Math: Curriculum Comparison

    October 30, 2012

    So, I'm homeschooling my second first grader (Did that make sense?  My second son has reached first grade) and we're on our FOURTH math curriculum.  Actually, our curriculum-hopping spanned second…

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  9. You Might Be a Mom of (All) Boys If

    October 25, 2012

      Your purse has become a storage place for favorite rocks and acorns and sticks that must be saved because they look like guns. You know the difference between an…

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  10. Make a Magnetic Duck Pond

    October 23, 2012

    This week, Owen, Gresham, and I read "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McClosky.  I love this book.  The story is adorable and I love the illustrations.  Plus, there are…

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