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How to Find Used Homeschool Curriculum

The following is a post from contributing writer Shannen of Middle Way Mom There’s a slogan from a retailer in the midwest, “Why buy new when slightly used will do?” Yes! We … Continue reading

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SpunkyHomeschool does not align to ObamaCore

My testimony to the Michigan Education Committee to end Common Core State Standards  March 20, 2013 Chairman and Committee Members:  Some say that the quality of education began to decline when we took prayer out of the schools. But I submit that educational quality… Continue reading

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Top Ten GMO Foods to Avoid Eating by The Health Ranger – NaturalNews.com

Want to find out more about GMO foods and which foods are most likely to be GMO? Check out this infographic from Natural News. Top Ten GMO Foods to Avoid Eating by The Continue reading

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Another Fun Mom Blog: B-Inspired Mama

I learned about Krissy  at B-Inspired Mama on Pinterest as she frequently pins to a group board that I pin to also.  Her site is a treasure-trove of information and fun ideas… Continue reading

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Power Oatmeal For Breakfast

Lately, our favorite breakfast has been Blueberry Flaxseed Oatmeal. I do like to “soak” our oatmeal overnight with a little yogurt or whey to help the oats give up all of their nutritional goodness (as suggested by Sally Fallon in her book Nourishing … Continue reading

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Banana Blueberry Muffins

Banana blueberry muffins are a big hit at our house. My husband finds the addition of blueberries made my regular banana bread more moist so I … Continue reading

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Homeschool Online: Video Resources

Do you have a visual learner? You likely do as most of us enjoy viewing exciting media.  I am finding that my children can learn and retain more facts when accompanied by interesting, captivating video images.  I have fun… Continue reading

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Fun Family Homeschool Tip of the Week: Surprise Fun Around the House

Family Fun Magazine had some great ideas in the March 2012 issue of fun ways to add an element of surprise around your house. Google Eyes-place… Continue reading

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The Family iPad- A Tablet Brings A Family Closer?

Have you considered buying an iPad but worried about how it might impact your family life?  I know that I definitely had that concern before we took the plunge and purchased an iPad.  We purchased… Continue reading

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NASA’s GRAIL Unable to Prove Big Splat Theory

Could a collision of two cars create a new car?  Will a collision of two snowballs mid-air lead to a new snowball? Could the collision of two moons have led … Continue reading

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Learn Basic Programming For Kids

Not coming from a tech or IT background but having a son who is interested in these areas has caused me to spend much time researching options for teaching children computer programming skills. Tech … Continue reading

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etoys to teach programming to kids

I have been researching ways to teach programming to my son who is 12-years old. Squeakland offers an innovative program to teach children computer programming. The program is easy to install and can be … Continue reading

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Free Shipping At Christian Book Distributors

CBD.com, our favorite resource for books and gifts (including homeschooling ), is offering free shipping until tonight, December 6. I already placed our order for some wished- for books. As always, the order was shipped within 24 hours, I was notified by e-mail and my books are on the way. Continue reading

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Used Curriculum Deals

I use HomeschoolClassifieds.com as my go-to site when looking for any homeschool curriculum.  I recently picked up Streams of Civilization, the God’s Design for Chemistry series by Answers In Genesis for a class … Continue reading

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Word Sort Grammar Practice App-Fun Grammar!

Bought to us by the same creative developers as Grammaropolis, Word Sort offers even more practice for students learning parts of speech and how to use them. Featuring the same catchy, colorful characters and music, Word… Continue reading

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Amazing Astronomy Apps for the iPad

We love to contemplate the wonder and majesty of God while gazing up into the sky.  From eclipses to constellations, from Mars to the moon, God surely  does show himself in the handiwork of the heavens.  Below are some skyward pointing … Continue reading

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Shutterfly for Christmas Cards

I created our first Christmas card on Shutterfly. I am very much enjoying the ease of working with my photos and creating photos on the site. Aside from a few hiccups (I am sure it is a very … Continue reading

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Home School Astronomy – Teaching Presentations

Home School Astronomy – Teaching Presentations Check out this wonderful resource for teaching evolution-free astronomy that meets many states science guidelines using the student-preferred method of high-quality videos. Sample free presentations at the website. Continue reading

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Ballet Magnificat-Magnificent!

We were blessed to have the opportunity to see Ballet Magnificat, a Christian, internationally-renowned dance company, perform in the Cleveland area. I have been wanting to see the Alpha Company perform since last … Continue reading

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Geography Worksheets

In the course of researching for the geography curriculum I am writing for our family, I have found many great sites that offer geography worksheets of all kinds. From … Continue reading

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21st Century Homeschool Science

New fields of science and new ways of approaching science are well-known in the worlds of business and academia.  Is your family keeping up?  Let us take a quick look at growing trends in the … Continue reading

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Jonathan Park LEGO-Compatible from Vision Forum

My children enjoy listening to all of the Jonathan Park creation adventure series audio dramas.  They also like playing with LEGOs.  I suppose my children are not alone in sharing that combination of interests as  Vision Forum  is now … Continue reading

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The Common Core: Should Homeschoolers Care?

Nearly all states in the U.S. have adopted a Common Core of agreed upon content and skills that should be mastered by graduates of high school in our country.  These goals are broken down into benchmarks by grade level … Continue reading

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Talent Shortage Alert: Big Data

Would you like your child to pursue a career in which he could call the shots, name his price and live happily ever after (or something like that)?  Maybe he could consider a career … Continue reading

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Classical Conversations Planner

Brandy over at Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood has dedicated her entire site to Classical Conversations. She features many resources for families using Classical Conversations for their Christian Classical homeschooling. One resource… Continue reading

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Classical Conversations

We have started attending a Classical Conversations Community that is fairly new to our area.  Classical Conversations is a homeschool resource that features Christian classical homeschool materials and also organizes groups that get together at take classes as well…. Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Special Offer!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner… What better way to celebrate your love then to work on having a BETTER marriage?? We are having a sale on the Proverbs 31 Wife Handbook. 25% off… [Continue Reading] Continue reading

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Everything is on Sale! {50% off}

Hello and Happy December Everyone! :) I wanted to offer a special discount from today until December 26th! It is our Christmas gift to all of our faithful readers… 50% off of EVERYTHING Continue reading

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Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts

As I encounter more and more sincere Christian women, stepping out in faith in many areas such as homeschooling, being “quiverfull”, homesteading and building biblical marriages, the more I see how satan is attacking not only their families but their very lives by tempting them with suicidal thoughts… Continue reading

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Review: NEW Jonathan Park

Wow! The Jonathan Park Creation Adventure Series audio drama just keeps getting better and better!  This new production, The Voyage Beyond , has more surprising twists and turns than perhaps… Continue reading

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My Favorite Bible: A Giveaway

 I am excited to announce a great giveaway sponsored by the Baker Publishing Group.  One lucky winner will be chosen to receive a copy of My Favorite Bible … Continue reading

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Feed My Lambs: A Mother’s Devotional

He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. (John 21:15b)     Jesus, in the context of questioning Peter’s love for him, tells him to feed his lambs.  We too, if we love Jesus, will be careful in feeding his lambs.  As… Continue reading

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Multiple Miracles: A Mother’s Devotional

  From John 21: 1-14–     The resurrected Jesus appeared to the apostles while they were engaged in their usual occupation, fishing.  Despite fishing all night, … Continue reading

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Birthday Prayer For My Daughter 2011

One of the most popular posts of all time on this blog was a birthday prayer I wrote for my daughter.  I have just been keeping most of my prayers in a notebook but I realize … Continue reading

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Help Angel Tree Ministries

Angel Tree Ministries is a branch of Prison Fellowship, a large prison ministry, that specifically reaches out to the children of the many incarcerated parents whose children may not otherwise get any Christmas presents with the love of Christ.  According to Angel Tree, 1.7 … Continue reading

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Reflections From the Kitchen: A Mother’s Devotional

Let It Sit     I have been amazed at how many healthy foods and beverages God can make for us if we just let things sit.  I was very skeptical the… Continue reading

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Poem: Feed My Lambs

                “Feed my lambs” Peter heard Jesus say,                 “I want you to show me you love me this way.”                 “Feed my lambs… Continue reading

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Hymn of the Week

Would you like for you and your family to learn some of the old hymns of the faith?  These classic songs have been a blessing for our family and we especially like the fact that they are very easy and… Continue reading

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Best Bread Machine Recipe- White Bread

This one of our first favorite bread machine recipes. It is for a basic white bread adapted from the West Bend Bread Machine recipe book recipe for Country White Bread. This bread is wonderful for sandwiches and picky kids. It tastes like store-bought bread that kids like but without all the… Continue reading

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Check out my new home-based business with Gold Canyon!

Denise’s Status, News, and Updates       I have been busy getting adjusted to my new work schedule and haven’t been updating here as much as I would like too.  But now that some things have been ironed out in my schedule I plan to start posting a little more.  A couple of things that I plan on posting soon is “The … Continue reading

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