"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~

Pioneer Woman at Heart

One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!

One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Free On-line Resources for Geography

While attending a middle school orientation, the social studies teacher mentioned that the first topic to be discussed will be geography. She also mentioned that the kids may find it "boring". I went on-line to find fun sites to help at home, while she is learning at school and found these:

Free Geography Publications


Geography Quiz Bowl Questions

Free Printable Geography Worksheets


Scholastic Free Printables (register to print)

National Geographic for Kids


Free and Inexpensive Geography Materials

Fact Monster - Geography Guide

Knowledge House - Study Resources: Geography


Free Federal Resources - Geography

Printable Outline Maps


Geography Study Resources


Fifth Grade SS Geography and Map Skills - On-line Flash Cards

Monday, August 17, 2009

Certificate of Completion: Perserving Food at Home


I've passed the canning course and now have my own certificate. I can't wait to purchase all the supplies and start canning. It will be new for the kids too.

To learn how to take this course read an article I have written on how to register for it (on-line).