How to clean your filthy house

   So, you suck at keeping your house clean.  It doesn't matter why, all you know is you suck at it.  You might want to blame your mother for never teaching you how to clean, or maybe because she was too clean and now you feel a lot of anxiety when it comes to housework.  Some people choose to blame the feminist movement of the 1970's for their poor housekeeping skills, the possibilities are endless.  My mom already blamed her mother, so I'm going to blame Donorschoose.org, which is an excellent charity you can donate to that improves classrooms (maybe even in your area!).  So once you've got your blaming out of the way, it's time to start cleaning.
  I'm going to do a room by room series of posts to help you learn to love cleaning.  You'll learn the most efficient ways to do quick clean ups, and the top 10 things that need to be done in case of emergency guests, and secrets to making your house look clean when it really isn't.  

Cleaning is awesome and here's why.  If you are a housewife, cleaning is your "me time."  Your significant other is at work, and your kids are at school.  Unless you have babies, then good luck with that.  You can listen to your music loudly without complaints about your crappy taste in music.  To start off your day, I recommend some Three Sixes to make you feel like the bad ass you are:


You get to open your windows and air your house out.  The clean breeze is invigorating, and it feels a little naughty disregarding the gas bill and letting all the heat out.

Cleaning is sort of like a craft project or any hobby. You start with very little and make something lovely, happy, and welcoming.

When you come home to clean house, it's like all your other stresses go away.  You walk into your home and rather than seeing all the work you have to do and stressing over it, you notice what a savvy interior decorator you are.  Your family will be less stressed knowing where everything is.  Pro tip:  Your SO will be very impressed when they ask where something is, and you can tell them exactly where to find it.

If you do a daily cleaning regimen, surprise guests wont be a problem anymore because your home is already clean.

Cool Cultures

This week we are studying the cool cultures of the American Indians!  When it is your group's turn to write a blog, be sure to write about your tribe's culture, including language, religion, customs, mythology, music, and art.

Water cycle

Now that you understand how the water cycle works, please post a blog asking three questions about it.  When you write your questions, please think about the following:
-What is evaporation?
-How does water become rain?
-Why is it called a "cycle?"

After you have posted your THREE questions, look over your classmate's posts and answer their questions.

Ecosystem blog

Hey guys!  I'm glad you made it this far!  Today I want you to tell me what you learned about ecosystems, but I want you to write from the perspective of someone who lives in an ecosystem you learned about today.

Think about these key terms when you write your short story (3 paragraphs please!):
Consumer
Producer
energy cycle

How to make a dog love you in 4 easy steps.

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Way to go!

Fairy Tales Blog

 

Dear class,
Reflecting on what you learned about Fairy Tales this week, please answer the following questions in 3 sentences or more:

1. Why is it important to understand the way a story is put together (think about the different characteristics of a story)? 
2. What benefits do fairy tales provide readers (think about themes/morals/conflict & resolutions)? 
3. Why do you think fairy tales are so popular based on your reading?

Note:
Be sure to use spell checker before submitting your blog. If you still have time after writing your response, please comment on your classmates' blog posts. 

Another post about cats.

Can't pull off bangs.

   This has been a pretty eventful week for cats.  First, I finally got to meet a Maine coon!  Her name is Cleo and I think I can say we are friends

   The experience was pretty much everything I ever dreamed it could be.  So much petting.  

Yar!!

    As some of you know, Miles the cat has herpes in his right eye.  I've been treating him for months, without any real results.  I decided today is the day I man up, and make him an eye patch.
   For some reason, while I made it, I truly thought he would keep it on.

    In other news, Michael and I are preparing to leave for Tokyo tomorrow.  I hope to find lots of cute things to blog about while I'm there!