tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post5021970746129071748..comments2023-05-03T05:22:30.162-04:00Comments on Mary Haseltine: Seven Quick Takes - 11/13/15 EditionMary @ Better Than Edenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-53615289650854967582015-11-15T07:28:24.868-05:002015-11-15T07:28:24.868-05:00Thank you! It's been organized for years by m...Thank you! It's been organized for years by members of our homeschooling group that have been at it much longer than me. They do it through the national spelling bee. Groups are divided K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, and high school each with their own list that they get beforehand. They do it in separate rooms with a moderator and the same rules as the Scripps national bee (no changes in spelling already spoken, first error you're out). The winner of the 6-8 group gets to go on to the regional, state, national level. Shoot me any questions if you'd like more info!Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-18782043268166608172015-11-14T14:23:13.509-05:002015-11-14T14:23:13.509-05:00Love to know more how your group runs a spelling b...Love to know more how your group runs a spelling bee have been thinking of doing one with our group.<br />Love the pics of your Hobbits:)<br />well I think my camera (well my daughter's;) takes great shots, it's a Nikon 3110, though she bought an extra lens with it that I love for zooming in.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-344256510642528382015-11-13T18:38:44.695-05:002015-11-13T18:38:44.695-05:00#2- Mary, For real. Like, FOR FREAKING REAL. I can...#2- Mary, For real. Like, FOR FREAKING REAL. I cannot handle hearing any more about this from the left. I can't handle another stupid politician declaring everyone DESERVES a free degree. I.cannot.handle.it. at.all. UGH.<br /><br />#3- i am hoping it will make the loooooooooooong winter seem shorter.<br /><br />Sorry about the end of the post- it actually takes me like 2 hours to do the quick takes. And they are, you know, suppose to be quick. ;)Mary Wilkersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895931413075965922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-15801050560177344802015-11-13T16:35:28.646-05:002015-11-13T16:35:28.646-05:00Oxyclean, bleach, and an awareness that it is slig...Oxyclean, bleach, and an awareness that it is slightly crazy to have it so I can't complain when it's time to wash it ;) I wash every month or two, depending on how bad it is. The nice thing about the separate pieces is that if one cushion gets dirty I can just throw that in with the whites in the next load. And I'm pretty strict with the boys and food and stuff. It's getting harder to keep up with it, though! <br /><br />The camera I have now is just a point and shoot, no separate lens. It used to take decent pictures but not anymore. I don't know if I was just too rough with it or what but the pictures are now grainy and the color seems off. I've heard good things about the Rebel, too. Thank you!Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-20878364267116646392015-11-13T16:30:47.922-05:002015-11-13T16:30:47.922-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-65176366507627845152015-11-13T16:18:57.140-05:002015-11-13T16:18:57.140-05:00#2 YES and AMEN. Have a great weekend eating eggs....#2 YES and AMEN. Have a great weekend eating eggs. (I presume.)Madelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721349139975265768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-85370586500141734682015-11-13T16:16:06.159-05:002015-11-13T16:16:06.159-05:00I've always adored your decor, and not because...I've always adored your decor, and not because it rhymes! Five boys, how do you keep it clean?!? (I ask because I really heart a white Ikea sofa. Neutral palette for the win!)<br /><br />Is your current camera breaking down or not functioning properly? If you want to improve your photography, experts recommend upgrading lenses before camera bodies. I shoot with a Cannon Reblel T3i, but I don't know if it's the equivalent of the Nikon you have linked there.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107748184124761940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-23601511323082299132015-11-13T15:16:04.235-05:002015-11-13T15:16:04.235-05:00I have a Nikon D3200 and I love it! But I am no fa...I have a Nikon D3200 and I love it! But I am no fancy photographer so for my limited use it's really nice - solid, manual is good, and I think the basic lens it comes with is pretty good. Plus the battery seems to last forever in comparison to my old camera, so that's a huge plus!Hannah Gokiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700388883523161435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-7525082220629833082015-11-13T15:04:38.034-05:002015-11-13T15:04:38.034-05:00Ooh right, the Advent candles! Noted. I always for...Ooh right, the Advent candles! Noted. I always forget until the first Sunday of Advent when I'm digging around in the pantry for something mismatched but workable. deopatriaeamicishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437067883734243843noreply@blogger.com