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It's the annual holiday episode! Today we're sharing what makes our holidays special and we're sharing some of our past podcast episodes, especially the ones that could help you with your holiday shopping! From books and skincare products to eco-friendly stocking stuffers and unique travel experiences, there's something for everyone! We also touch on topics like solo travel, sustainable lifestyle changes, and support for female entrepreneurs. We hope you are celebrating the season by creating joy for yourself and pursuing what makes you happy.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Reflecting on the Podcast's Journey 00:51 Holiday Planning and Traditions 01:44 Discussing Favorite Holiday Movies 03:59 Holiday Decorations and Personal Preferences 07:55 Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees 08:58 Highlighting Past Podcast Guests and Their Products 09:53 Skincare Talk and Product Reviews 12:58 Promoting Sustainable Living Through Stocking Stuffers 13:43 Switching to Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents 14:21 Exploring Different Types of Washing Machines 15:11 Using Natural Pellets for Clothes Washing 15:46 Gift Ideas: Eco-Friendly Household Items 16:33 Choosing Useful and Appreciated Gifts 17:20 Wine and Champagne Recommendations 19:03 Book Recommendations and Where to Buy Them 21:20 Traveling Solo and Finding Accommodation 21:57 Working with a Travel Advisor for Unique Experiences 24:35 Buying a House in Italy: A Unique Adventure 27:28 Reflecting on the Year and Spreading Love 28:33 Wrapping Up the Holiday Gift Guide     Scrooge 1970 musical Joel Wood on TikTok       The Skintessa Amy Wall and Timelight Beauty Skincare system  Episode 173 Mala Zero Waste Store Episode 160 Marilee Bramhall Iola Wine Episode 186 The Reading List episode 149 Lessons In Chemistry episode 157 Anatomy of A Story John Truby, Episode 176 Katherine Leamy Dare to Travel Solo episode 154   Sue-Anne Mayne Sister Stay episode 119 Pat Ogle Collins Expedition Travel Episode 163. The Amateurs Abroad Buying a Home in Sicily episode 168   Clean People Laundry Sheets   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Reflecting on the Podcast's Journey 00:51 The Importance of Planning for Holidays 01:49 Holiday Movie Discussion: Love Actually 03:07 Favorite Holiday Movies 07:52 Holiday Decorations: Real vs. Fake Trees 08:58 Holiday Gift Ideas from Podcast Guests 09:53 Skincare Talk: Products and Routines 12:58 Reducing Waste: Eco-friendly Stocking Stuffers 13:43 Switching to Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents 14:21 Exploring Different Types of Washing Machines 15:11 Using Natural Pellets for Clothes Washing 15:46 Gift Ideas: Eco-Friendly Household Items 16:33 Choosing Useful and Appreciated Gifts 17:20 Discussing Wine and Champagne from Iola Wines 18:21 The Importance of Supporting Female Winemakers 18:57 Book Recommendations and the Idea of a Book Club 20:05 Exploring the Idea of Buying Pre-Read Books as Gifts 21:20 Traveling Solo and Using Sister Stay 21:57 Working with a Travel Advisor for Unique Experiences 24:35 Considering Buying a House in Italy 27:28 Reflecting on the Year and Spreading Love 28:33 Wrapping Up the Holiday Gift Guide

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Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Running From Monday - Overlanding the Pan-American HighwayKP and Taylor are “Running from Monday” two highschool sweethearts traveling the world together. Oddly enough KP had told Taylor several years ago they should drive to Argentina, Taylor followed that up by telling him that was the stupidest things she’d ever heard. Today Taylor has a 2nd place finish in the Rebelle Rally as the navigator in the first ever Rebelle, she’s a champion for women overlanders, helping start Women Overlanding the World, while KP is well known for his mechanic skills within the overlanding community along with taking flying lessons as he works on his pilot's license.Overland Podcast - Show NotesWebsite: http://runningfrommonday.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfrommondayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningfrommondayVehicle: 2005 Chevrolet SilveradoFuel Capacity : 34 gallons (129 liters) going approximately 400-340 miles (547-643 km)Water Capacity: 20 gallons (80 liters) + 5 gallons of drinking water (if the locals drink it, they consider it drinkable)Clothes Washing: pay a local lady or laundromat Shower: indoor and outdoor shower with camper (Four Wheel Camper)Solar: 300 wattsRefrigerator: Isotherm - 85 liter 12v.Top Pieces of Gear: Refrigerator (hot water mentioned as a valued item)Gear Removed: Pop-up privacy shower tent (used once)Favorite Places: Baja Mexico, Ecuador, Highlands of Peru Favorite Recipes: Breakfast Burritos & Butter Chicken Additional Reference:Women Overlanding the World website: https://womenoverlandingtheworld.comWomen Overlanding the World facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenoverlandingtheworldHandheld HAM Radios: BaoFengMobile HAM Radio: YaesuSPOTTravel Amateurs (12 v. heating pad is a necessity)

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Running From Monday - Overlanding the Pan-American HighwayKP and Taylor are “Running from Monday” two highschool sweethearts traveling the world together. Oddly enough KP had told Taylor several years ago they should drive to Argentina, Taylor followed that up by telling him that was the stupidest things she’d ever heard. Today Taylor has a 2nd place finish in the Rebelle Rally as the navigator in the first ever Rebelle, she’s a champion for women overlanders, helping start Women Overlanding the World, while KP is well known for his mechanic skills within the overlanding community along with taking flying lessons as he works on his pilot's license.Overland Podcast - Show NotesWebsite: http://runningfrommonday.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfrommondayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningfrommondayVehicle: 2005 Chevrolet SilveradoFuel Capacity : 34 gallons (129 liters) going approximately 400-340 miles (547-643 km)Water Capacity: 20 gallons (80 liters) + 5 gallons of drinking water (if the locals drink it, they consider it drinkable)Clothes Washing: pay a local lady or laundromat Shower: indoor and outdoor shower with camper (Four Wheel Camper)Solar: 300 wattsRefrigerator: Isotherm - 85 liter 12v.Top Pieces of Gear: Refrigerator (hot water mentioned as a valued item)Gear Removed: Pop-up privacy shower tent (used once)Favorite Places: Baja Mexico, Ecuador, Highlands of Peru Favorite Recipes: Breakfast Burritos & Butter Chicken Additional Reference:Women Overlanding the World website: https://womenoverlandingtheworld.comWomen Overlanding the World facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenoverlandingtheworldHandheld HAM Radios: BaoFengMobile HAM Radio: YaesuSPOTTravel Amateurs (12 v. heating pad is a necessity)

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Running From Monday - Overlanding the Pan-American HighwayKP and Taylor are “Running from Monday” two highschool sweethearts traveling the world together. Oddly enough KP had told Taylor several years ago they should drive to Argentina, Taylor followed that up by telling him that was the stupidest things she’d ever heard. Today Taylor has a 2nd place finish in the Rebelle Rally as the navigator in the first ever Rebelle, she’s a champion for women overlanders, helping start Women Overlanding the World, while KP is well known for his mechanic skills within the overlanding community along with taking flying lessons as he works on his pilot's license.Overland Podcast - Show NotesWebsite: http://runningfrommonday.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfrommondayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningfrommondayVehicle: 2005 Chevrolet SilveradoFuel Capacity : 34 gallons (129 liters) going approximately 400-340 miles (547-643 km)Water Capacity: 20 gallons (80 liters) + 5 gallons of drinking water (if the locals drink it, they consider it drinkable)Clothes Washing: pay a local lady or laundromat Shower: indoor and outdoor shower with camper (Four Wheel Camper)Solar: 300 wattsRefrigerator: Isotherm - 85 liter 12v.Top Pieces of Gear: Refrigerator (hot water mentioned as a valued item)Gear Removed: Pop-up privacy shower tent (used once)Favorite Places: Baja Mexico, Ecuador, Highlands of Peru Favorite Recipes: Breakfast Burritos & Butter Chicken Additional Reference:Women Overlanding the World website: https://womenoverlandingtheworld.comWomen Overlanding the World facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenoverlandingtheworldHandheld HAM Radios: BaoFengMobile HAM Radio: YaesuSPOTTravel Amateurs (12 v. heating pad is a necessity)

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Running From Monday - Overlanding the Pan-American HighwayKP and Taylor are “Running from Monday” two highschool sweethearts traveling the world together. Oddly enough KP had told Taylor several years ago they should drive to Argentina, Taylor followed that up by telling him that was the stupidest things she’d ever heard. Today Taylor has a 2nd place finish in the Rebelle Rally as the navigator in the first ever Rebelle, she’s a champion for women overlanders, helping start Women Overlanding the World, while KP is well known for his mechanic skills within the overlanding community along with taking flying lessons as he works on his pilot's license.Overland Podcast - Show NotesWebsite: http://runningfrommonday.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfrommondayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningfrommondayVehicle: 2005 Chevrolet SilveradoFuel Capacity : 34 gallons (129 liters) going approximately 400-340 miles (547-643 km)Water Capacity: 20 gallons (80 liters) + 5 gallons of drinking water (if the locals drink it, they consider it drinkable)Clothes Washing: pay a local lady or laundromat Shower: indoor and outdoor shower with camper (Four Wheel Camper)Solar: 300 wattsRefrigerator: Isotherm - 85 liter 12v.Top Pieces of Gear: Refrigerator (hot water mentioned as a valued item)Gear Removed: Pop-up privacy shower tent (used once)Favorite Places: Baja Mexico, Ecuador, Highlands of Peru Favorite Recipes: Breakfast Burritos & Butter Chicken Additional Reference:Women Overlanding the World website: https://womenoverlandingtheworld.comWomen Overlanding the World facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenoverlandingtheworldHandheld HAM Radios: BaoFengMobile HAM Radio: YaesuSPOTTravel Amateurs (12 v. heating pad is a necessity)

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Travis Rabenberg with YetiAmbo first traveled the world on a motorcycle; he then completed a 27,000 mile overland trip from Michigan to Chile. Travis sold his 2001 E350 Sportsmobile before leaving Chile and flew back to Michigan to start his next conversion, a 2008 Duramax 4x4 ambulance. He then converted his ambulance in 90 days for his Alaska trip; included a DRZ 400 dirt bike on the back to enjoy his adventures, knowing he’d finish-up any remaining details along the way. Travis plans to enjoy plenty of kiteboarding, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, and spear fishing along the way.There’s a lot to learn from this episode as Travis walks us through his philosophy of preparing and departing for an overland trip. He also provides plenty of tips for the digital nomad working on the road, along with a plethora of added details when building out an overland rig. What details and modifications make a big difference, and why perfecting each detail can hijack your overlanding adventures longer than necessary. As an extra reference, Travis also recommended having Medical Evacuation insurance. Do your own research, however companies like Global Rescue, MedjetAssist and GEOS are well established companies and worth a strong consideration. The company Travis recommends is MedjetAssist, he also carries insurance with his SPOT satellite messenger. Be sure to check out Travis’s book Party Like a Billionaire, and his upcoming book Vanlife as a Digital Nomad Overland Podcast Show NotesWebsite: http://yetiambo.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/YetiAmboFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YetiAmboVehicle: 2008 Duramax 4x4 AmbulanceFuel Capacity : 44 gallons providing approximate range of 600 milesWater Capacity - 40 gallons with a three stage water purification system plus and extra ten gallons of water in two five gallon jugs. Clothes Washing: 5 gallon laundry bucketShower: hand shower with spring loaded bidet sprayer. Solar: Solar panels from Northwest West Wind & SunBatteries: Battle Born LiFePO4 Batteries with 250 ahHeater: WebastoRefrigerator: DometicTop Pieces of Gear: Dometic CRX series refrigerator and Go TreadsGear Removed: Hi-Lift Jack Favorite Places: Lake Bled Sylvania, Baja and Veracruz Mexico and Columbia Favorite Recipes: Hamburgers Honorable Mentions: Got Your Six Coffee Co. helping veterans and others who put their lives on the line everyday to serve and protect.

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Travis Rabenberg with YetiAmbo first traveled the world on a motorcycle; he then completed a 27,000 mile overland trip from Michigan to Chile. Travis sold his 2001 E350 Sportsmobile before leaving Chile and flew back to Michigan to start his next conversion, a 2008 Duramax 4x4 ambulance. He then converted his ambulance in 90 days for his Alaska trip; included a DRZ 400 dirt bike on the back to enjoy his adventures, knowing he’d finish-up any remaining details along the way. Travis plans to enjoy plenty of kiteboarding, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, and spear fishing along the way.There’s a lot to learn from this episode as Travis walks us through his philosophy of preparing and departing for an overland trip. He also provides plenty of tips for the digital nomad working on the road, along with a plethora of added details when building out an overland rig. What details and modifications make a big difference, and why perfecting each detail can hijack your overlanding adventures longer than necessary. As an extra reference, Travis also recommended having Medical Evacuation insurance. Do your own research, however companies like Global Rescue, MedjetAssist and GEOS are well established companies and worth a strong consideration. The company Travis recommends is MedjetAssist, he also carries insurance with his SPOT satellite messenger. Be sure to check out Travis’s book Party Like a Billionaire, and his upcoming book Vanlife as a Digital Nomad Overland Podcast Show NotesWebsite: http://yetiambo.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/YetiAmboFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YetiAmboVehicle: 2008 Duramax 4x4 AmbulanceFuel Capacity : 44 gallons providing approximate range of 600 milesWater Capacity - 40 gallons with a three stage water purification system plus and extra ten gallons of water in two five gallon jugs. Clothes Washing: 5 gallon laundry bucketShower: hand shower with spring loaded bidet sprayer. Solar: Solar panels from Northwest West Wind & SunBatteries: Battle Born LiFePO4 Batteries with 250 ahHeater: WebastoRefrigerator: DometicTop Pieces of Gear: Dometic CRX series refrigerator and Go TreadsGear Removed: Hi-Lift Jack Favorite Places: Lake Bled Sylvania, Baja and Veracruz Mexico and Columbia Favorite Recipes: Hamburgers Honorable Mentions: Got Your Six Coffee Co. helping veterans and others who put their lives on the line everyday to serve and protect.

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Travis Rabenberg with YetiAmbo first traveled the world on a motorcycle; he then completed a 27,000 mile overland trip from Michigan to Chile. Travis sold his 2001 E350 Sportsmobile before leaving Chile and flew back to Michigan to start his next conversion, a 2008 Duramax 4x4 ambulance. He then converted his ambulance in 90 days for his Alaska trip; included a DRZ 400 dirt bike on the back to enjoy his adventures, knowing he’d finish-up any remaining details along the way. Travis plans to enjoy plenty of kiteboarding, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, and spear fishing along the way.There’s a lot to learn from this episode as Travis walks us through his philosophy of preparing and departing for an overland trip. He also provides plenty of tips for the digital nomad working on the road, along with a plethora of added details when building out an overland rig. What details and modifications make a big difference, and why perfecting each detail can hijack your overlanding adventures longer than necessary. As an extra reference, Travis also recommended having Medical Evacuation insurance. Do your own research, however companies like Global Rescue, MedjetAssist and GEOS are well established companies and worth a strong consideration. The company Travis recommends is MedjetAssist, he also carries insurance with his SPOT satellite messenger. Be sure to check out Travis’s book Party Like a Billionaire, and his upcoming book Vanlife as a Digital Nomad Overland Podcast Show NotesWebsite: http://yetiambo.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/YetiAmboFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YetiAmboVehicle: 2008 Duramax 4x4 AmbulanceFuel Capacity : 44 gallons providing approximate range of 600 milesWater Capacity - 40 gallons with a three stage water purification system plus and extra ten gallons of water in two five gallon jugs. Clothes Washing: 5 gallon laundry bucketShower: hand shower with spring loaded bidet sprayer. Solar: Solar panels from Northwest West Wind & SunBatteries: Battle Born LiFePO4 Batteries with 250 ahHeater: WebastoRefrigerator: DometicTop Pieces of Gear: Dometic CRX series refrigerator and Go TreadsGear Removed: Hi-Lift Jack Favorite Places: Lake Bled Sylvania, Baja and Veracruz Mexico and Columbia Favorite Recipes: Hamburgers Honorable Mentions: Got Your Six Coffee Co. helping veterans and others who put their lives on the line everyday to serve and protect.

Visit GHToverland.com/podcasts for all our Overland Podcasts with comprehensive notes for each episode.Travis Rabenberg with YetiAmbo first traveled the world on a motorcycle; he then completed a 27,000 mile overland trip from Michigan to Chile. Travis sold his 2001 E350 Sportsmobile before leaving Chile and flew back to Michigan to start his next conversion, a 2008 Duramax 4x4 ambulance. He then converted his ambulance in 90 days for his Alaska trip; included a DRZ 400 dirt bike on the back to enjoy his adventures, knowing he’d finish-up any remaining details along the way. Travis plans to enjoy plenty of kiteboarding, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, and spear fishing along the way.There’s a lot to learn from this episode as Travis walks us through his philosophy of preparing and departing for an overland trip. He also provides plenty of tips for the digital nomad working on the road, along with a plethora of added details when building out an overland rig. What details and modifications make a big difference, and why perfecting each detail can hijack your overlanding adventures longer than necessary. As an extra reference, Travis also recommended having Medical Evacuation insurance. Do your own research, however companies like Global Rescue, MedjetAssist and GEOS are well established companies and worth a strong consideration. The company Travis recommends is MedjetAssist, he also carries insurance with his SPOT satellite messenger. Be sure to check out Travis’s book Party Like a Billionaire, and his upcoming book Vanlife as a Digital Nomad Overland Podcast Show NotesWebsite: http://yetiambo.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/YetiAmboFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YetiAmboVehicle: 2008 Duramax 4x4 AmbulanceFuel Capacity : 44 gallons providing approximate range of 600 milesWater Capacity - 40 gallons with a three stage water purification system plus and extra ten gallons of water in two five gallon jugs. Clothes Washing: 5 gallon laundry bucketShower: hand shower with spring loaded bidet sprayer. Solar: Solar panels from Northwest West Wind & SunBatteries: Battle Born LiFePO4 Batteries with 250 ahHeater: WebastoRefrigerator: DometicTop Pieces of Gear: Dometic CRX series refrigerator and Go TreadsGear Removed: Hi-Lift Jack Favorite Places: Lake Bled Sylvania, Baja and Veracruz Mexico and Columbia Favorite Recipes: Hamburgers Honorable Mentions: Got Your Six Coffee Co. helping veterans and others who put their lives on the line everyday to serve and protect.

The below lesson plan (also available for download in PDF) introduces students to activities common in daily life during colonial times.Daily Life in Colonial America: SimulationsPrepared by Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.Intended Grade Level(s): 2-12Lesson Overview: Students will simulate daily activities common during the colonial America era. Through the process, they will learn the history of daily life in the colonies and will gain comparative perspective between lives of the colonists and their own lives. Teachers may deliver subsections of this lesson in a rotating learning center format or as whole class simulations.Objectives:• Students will identify common chores and other daily activities during the American colonial era.• Students will differentiate between daily activities today and those of the colonial era.ProcedureAnticipatory Set: As students enter the classroom, have them respond to the following question: “What types of chores and other activities did children in colonial America do on a daily basis?”Reading Prompt: Read the book Sarah Morton’s Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl by Kate Waters aloud to the class. After the story, work as a class to complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting “Daily Life” of colonial children and children today. Next, have students postulate reasons for the differences (e.g., technological change, trade partnerships, cultural differences).Explain that students will have the opportunity to experience several colonial American activities. As they experience the activities, they should ponder how their lives would have been different if they had been born in the 1600s as opposed to the 21st century.ActivitiesTeachers may organize these activities in a variety of ways and may choose to use one, some, or all of the activities. One method is to designate one location for each activity and have students rotate, in groups of approximately three to four students, between activity centers. This would work well on a day designated as “Colonial American Day.” For younger children, parent volunteers may chaperone each learning center to assist and guarantee student safety. Teachers may choose to require students keep a travel log for each activity they complete. To “pass” the activity, each child would need to provide a 3-sentence description of the activity experienced in the center.Another model may involve having students work as an entire class completing a single activity. Teachers could organize their colonial American unit to include a different activity each day. Students could keep daily journals about their travels through colonial America, describing their impressions each day of the journey.Candle MakingThis method of candle making allows students to create one candle at a time. During colonial times, many candles were made at once.Needed Materials: 8 metal cans (e.g., soup cans), cold water, string, 4 pencils, 1 pair of scissors, melted paraffin wax (keep the wax as cool as possible without allowing it to harden), newspaperProcedures: Cover the table with newspaper so any dripped wax can be easily disposed. Fill four metal cans will cold water and four with melted wax. Have students cut off an approximately one-foot length of string and tie one end of the string to the center of the pencil so that the length of string hanging down is about the height of the can. First, they will dip the tips of their fingers in the wax and run their fingers along the string. This will give the string some weight and shape. Next, they will dip their string into the wax. After waiting a few seconds, they will remove the string by lifting the pencil and will dip the string into the cold water. This will cool and harden the wax. Students will then alternately dip the growing candle in the wax and water until it is as thick as the student prefers.Making ButterRural colonists tended to make their own butter, but those in towns had less land for cattle so sometimes purchases butter from household microbusinesses. Most butter was produced using a butter churn. It took about three hours to produce one pound of butter.Needed Materials: heavy whipping cream at room temperature (take it out about 1 hour before use), salt, cup, small spatula, jar with a tight-fitting lid, strainer, small bowl, popsicle sticksProcedures: Fill the jar half-way with cream and tightly attach the lid. Shake the jar until the whey (liquid) and curd (solid) separate. Pour the whey into a cup. Students may drink this liquid—it’s buttermilk. Pour the curd into a strainer and let it drain until all liquid is gone. Rinse the curd and place it in a bowl. Stir in salt to taste. Students may scoop a small piece of butter onto their popsicle sticks to taste their creation.Cooking: Shrewsbury CakesShrewsbury cakes first appeared in cookbooks during the 16th century. By American standards, the “cake” would be considered a cookie and is similar to shortbread with the added ingredient of an egg.**Have students wash their hands and review kitchen safety rules before engaging in this exerciseTeacher Resource: For more information, see http://www.theoldecookerybook.com/~theopden/wiki/index.php/Shrewsbury_cake_recipesNeeded Materials: mixing bowl, oven, bar pan, wooden spoon, pot holder, measuring cups and spoons, 1/2 c butter (softened), 1/2 c sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 c flour, 1/2 t nutmeg, spatulaProcedures: Preheat the oven to 350° and grease the bar pan. Mix all ingredients until batter becomes smooth and place the batter into the pan. Bake cookies ten minutes or until they appear brown. Cut the cake into squares before it hardens in the pan.Cornhusk DollsNative Americans originally made cornhusk dolls and taught colonial Americans the craft. The dolls usually appeared in the fall after husking time.Needed Materials: dried cornhusks placed in a large tub of water, scissors, string or rubberbandsProcedures: Have students follow instructions for making a cornhusk doll found at http://www.teachersfirst.com/summer/cornhusk.htm. You may substitute rubber bands for the string.Colonial Williamsburg Computer SimulationsColonial Williamsburg offers a rich collection of resources for teachers and learners.Needed Materials: computer with internet connection, computer projectorProcedures: Have students experience tools and events of colonial Americansby playing “Tool Trouble” (http://www.history.org/kids/games/toolTrouble.cfm), “18th Century Paper Doll Game” (http://www.history.org/kids/games/dollGame.cfm), “Brickmaker Build-Up” (http://www.history.org/kids/games/brickmaker.cfm), “Heads Up for the Colonists” (http://www.history.org/kids/games/headsUp.cfm), and “Pardon or Pillory” (http://www.history.org/kids/games/pardonOrPillory.cfm)Clothes WashingStudents will simulate clothes washing in this exercise using a method still common around the world today.Needed Materials: Rags, water, soap (see http://www.alcasoft.com/soapfact/history.html and Cooking Up U.S. History by Suzanne Barchers and Patricia Marden), two large tubs, a washing board, a wringing wheel (if possible), a location for drying towelsProcedures: Have students place “dirty” rags into a large tub of water. Using soap and the washing board, have them scrub the rags and then place them into a tub of rinsing water. After rinsing, have students wring the rags with the wringing wheel (if available) and hang them to dry. The next group of students can take the “clean” rags and re-wash them. Sewing a PocketDuring colonial times, pockets were not sewn into clothes. Instead, they were worn as a separate piece of clothing inside other clothing layers. The pocket included a ribbon that could be tied around the waist to hold it into place.Needed Materials: pieces of felt (each should be approximately 8” X 10”)—two pieces per student, a spool of thread, a pincushion, about ten needles (in case some become broken), scissors (one per participant), ribbon (optional)Procedures: Have each student take two pieces of felt and a pair of scissors. They will cut both pieces together so the pieces are in a pocket shape (rounded corners and a smaller top than bottom—see diagram). Next, they will fold one of the pieces of felt in half “hamburger style” and cut a slit that will become the pocket opening. Students will cut one long piece of thread and thread it into a needle. Finally, they will sew both pieces of the felt together, leaving no openings except the slit in the center of the front pocket. If desired, students may cut a waist-length piece of ribbon and sew it onto their pockets so they can wear them around their waists.Quill WritingUntil the invention of the steel nib in the 19th century, quills were the primary tools used for writing in the American colonies. The best quills were commonly made from goose, swan, or turkey feathers taken from the primary flight feathers of living birds. Feathers from the left wing were favored for right-handed writers.Teacher Resource: For more information about quill pens and ink, review the “Educational Focus” on Colleen Wilson’s lesson on “Signing George Washington’s Birthday Card” available at http://www.sar.org/history/KeyHoles/ColleenOWilson_SonsOfTheAmericanRevolutionActivityIdeas.pdf.Needed Materials: blank sheets of white paper, approximately twenty feathers (use tail features suitable for use as quills or order them from Americana Souvenirs and Gifts), hand wipes, four bottles of ink, newspaper, calligraphy lettering chart (see http://www.calligraphydesign.com/calligraphy_alphabet_styles/alphabet/4/IT_02.jpg)Note: Before students participate in this lesson, prepare the pens by dipping them in hot water to soften the tip. Cut the tip at a slant and add a slit to the middle. Cover the workspace with newspaper so the ink does not stain the table.Procedures: Students will dip their quills into the ink, shake off excess ink, and practice writing their names on the provided paper. Encourage them to write lightly (this provides a nicer end product and contributes to the life of the feather).Students must keep their papers on newspaper to limit the mess and they should clean their hands with hand wipes following the activity.Children’s Games“Colonial children didn't have much free time, but when they did, there were lots of ways to have fun. They played such games as tag, marbles, hopscotch, leapfrog, hide-and-seek, blindman's buff, hoop races, and quoits.” (Education World—http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson166.shtml). Games teach about the colonial era while engaging kinesthetic learners and providing nice segues for transition times (e.g., just before lunch, end of the school day).Teacher Resource: For more information, seeo http://www.noahwebsterhouse.org/games.htmlo http://noahwebsterhouse.org/amusements.htmlProcedures: Have students play the game “Deer and Hunter.” “The players, or ‘hunters,’ stand in a circle holding hands. The ‘deer’ weaves in and out of the circle, under the hands of the players. When the deer taps one of the hunters, the hunter must follow the deer and imitate its movements exactly. If the hunter catches the deer before it has gone around the circle once, the deer goes into the middle of the circle. If the hunter doesn't catch the deer or doesn't imitate its movements exactly, the hunter goes into the middle of the circle. The game continues until the players on the outside of the circle can't encircle the players inside the circle.” (Education World—http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson166.shtml)ReviewHave students congregate together and discuss their experiences during the simulation exercises. Draw a T-chart on the board and have students brainstorm the lives of children “Then” and “Now.”Assessment/HomeworkHave students read the book Samuel Eaton’s Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy by Kate Water and list all the ways their lives are similar to and different from Samuel’s life. They will then create two stories they will display side-by-side in a foldable. Both stories will tell about the child author’s own life. In the story on the right, the child will write a non-fiction story about his/her own life—telling about only one day. On the left, the child will re-write his/her own daily story as if s/he were born in the 1600s.