Math Mammoth in Cathy Duffy's 101 Top Picks!

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You might have heard of this popular homeschool book, 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy. Math Mammoth has been included as one of the top picks for the newest edition of this book, just coming out!

I feel honored about it... years ago, when I started working with the books, I never DREAMED it would come to this!

If you're interested in the new edition of book, Homeschool Buyers Co-op has a group buy for its digital version, ending at the end of this month.

And, if you subscribe to Cathy's newsletter at CathyDuffyReviews.com, you get a $3 discount coupon code for the printed version, I understood.

You can read her review of Math Mammoth in the book, of course, but also on her website as well:
www.cathyduffyreviews.com/math/Math-Mammoth.htm

Patterns in Pascal's triangle (free download)

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I have created a two-page worksheet that I'm offering here as a free download: Patterns in Pascal's Triangle.

It is intended for about 4th grade level, so it doesn't go through all possible patterns found in Pascal's triangle, but just some simple ones: the sums of the rows, counting numbers in a diagonal, and triangular numbers. And of course the triangle itself!




And in this link you can read about MANY more patterns in Pascal's Triangle -- such as magic 11's, square numbers, Fibonacci's sequence, and the "hockey stick pattern."

Enjoy!

Pantone's Color Report - Spring 2013

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I've seen color overload in the blogosphere this week and now I understand why. The Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2013 was revealed last weekend.  This morning I finished reading Panton's color report,  some of fashion's biggest stars have used the new color pallet in their designs featured below.
Planning to use these colors for my newest jewelry designs.  "Tender Shoots" is my favorite and I love all things purple so "African Violet" is right up there at the top. What is your favorite?

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"Southerners" and "Floridians"...what's the Differnce?

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I moved from Florida to Atlanta, Georgia in 1995.  Prior to the move I was not considered “southern” even though I lived in the southernmost state in the Continental United States. It has always puzzled me why Floridians are not considered “Southerners”.   For gosh sakes, the state was part of the Confederacy during the civil war, you can’t get much more southern than that.  And until recently (Jeb Bush reign), the Confederate flag flew right next to the American flag at the state capital building in Tallahassee. Florida seems to be thought of as “way down south of Dixie” instead of “way down south in Dixie”.
Thinking about what is different about living in central Georgia (Southerners) vs. central Florida (Floridians), I came up with a few differences but not enough difference to discount the whole state of Florida’s southern connection. Here are some of my observations….

Georgia Fall vs. Florida Fall

When I moved and became a Southerner I was amazed by the change of seasons.  Fall has become my favorite season! Florida just doesn’t have seasons, it’s hot and muggy, then rainy and muggy, and hot and muggy again. My friends in Florida don’t know what they’re missing.
Yes Ma'am, Yes Sir, No Ma'am, No Sir - and the use of them are not optional to Southerners. To Floridians it comes with respect for age.

Georgia Driver vs. Florida Driver

Southerners don't scream obscenities at little old ladies who drive 30 MPH on the freeway; they just say, "Bless her heart" and go their own way. Floridians are not as forgiving and use the horn, screaming, and hand gestures more often. I’m not defending this approach, but there are a good deal more little old ladies on the road in Florida to contend with.

Southern "Dinner" vs. Floridia Cocktail Hour

Southerners understand “dinner" and "supper" are both meal times and know the appropriate time to use them. Floridians understand “early bird” and “cocktail hour” are also meal times and know the appropriate time to use them.

Georgia Front Porch vs. Florida Backyard

Southerners slow down and sit in rockers on the front porch, they wave as neighbors and strangers pass by. Floridians sit by the pool in the back yard away from all the traffic and gossiping neighbors.

Georgia Funeral Procession vs. Florida view of Funeral

Southerners will respectfully pull over for a funeral procession, but not discuss the death for fear of wandering souls. Floridians know that death is part of life and plan for it with very detailed directions. One of my friends in Florida makes a full-time living coordinating the funeral before it is needed.
Being Southern means many different things to many different folks. What does "Being Southern" mean to you?
Cheers!

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INDULGING LIFE'S 100's POST and PEACH CHEESECAKE

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It's my 100's post and I decided to celebrate it with Peach Cheesecake! Thank you all so much for all support, incouriging comments, and friendship!!!!!


Peach Cheesecake- My 100's Blog Post

PEACH CHEESECAKE(for printable recipe click here)
Ingredients for 1 9’’ sponge cake:½ cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powderpinch of salt3 extra large eggs, separated1/3 cup + 2 tbsp sugar3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Directions:Preheat oven to 350*F and butter 9’’ spring form. In a small bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat egg whites into egg white fluff together with 2 tbsp of sugar. Beat together egg yolks and sugar until white. With hand whisk, mix in flour and melted butter. Gradually add egg whites fluff and spoon batter into baking form. Bake for no more than 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
Ingredients for cheesecake batter:2 cups frozen yellow peaches, thawed2 tbsp sugar (or more, to satisfy your taste)1 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp corn starch2 8oz. packets Neufchatel cheese, softened at room temperature1 14oz. can sweetened condensed milk1 tbsp water3 eggs
Directions:In a blender or food processor, combine thawed peaches, sugar, and corn starch. Process until smooth. Pour into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Set aside 2/3 cup of peach sauce and let it cool completely. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for serving.

In a bowl, beat Neufchatel cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk. Add lemon juice and water, mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined.Pour half of the Neufchatel cheese mixture over the sponge cake. Drop 1/3 cup of peach sauce by ½ tsp onto the Neufchatel cheese layer. Carefully spoon remaining Neufchatel cheese mixture over sauce. Drop remaining 1/3 cup of peach sauce on the top. With a knife or toothpick swirl peach sauce dropped on the top.


Bake in 300*F preheated oven for 45 – 50 minutes or until center is almost set.Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, take out from the baking pan, and cool for another hour.


Refrigerate over night. Remove side pan and serve with peach sauce.

Math Mammoth in Cathy Duffy's 101 Top Picks!

To contact us Click HERE
You might have heard of this popular homeschool book, 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum by Cathy Duffy. Math Mammoth has been included as one of the top picks for the newest edition of this book, just coming out!

I feel honored about it... years ago, when I started working with the books, I never DREAMED it would come to this!

If you're interested in the new edition of book, Homeschool Buyers Co-op has a group buy for its digital version, ending at the end of this month.

And, if you subscribe to Cathy's newsletter at CathyDuffyReviews.com, you get a $3 discount coupon code for the printed version, I understood.

You can read her review of Math Mammoth in the book, of course, but also on her website as well:
www.cathyduffyreviews.com/math/Math-Mammoth.htm

Patterns in Pascal's triangle (free download)

To contact us Click HERE
I have created a two-page worksheet that I'm offering here as a free download: Patterns in Pascal's Triangle.

It is intended for about 4th grade level, so it doesn't go through all possible patterns found in Pascal's triangle, but just some simple ones: the sums of the rows, counting numbers in a diagonal, and triangular numbers. And of course the triangle itself!




And in this link you can read about MANY more patterns in Pascal's Triangle -- such as magic 11's, square numbers, Fibonacci's sequence, and the "hockey stick pattern."

Enjoy!