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Moments to Remember ~ Coming Soon!

Nov192011

What do you want to remember about homeschooling? Arguing, whining, complaining, attitude problems?  Of course not…so let’s focus on the moments we DO want to remember! Carisa from 1+1+1=1 and I are excited to share a new weekly linky with you that we will be hosting together.  Based on the response to a post Carisa wrote last week ~ “10 Reasons Homeschooling IS Worth It” we … [Continue reading...]

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CAT Scans and the ER ~ Preschool Corner

Nov182011

I did have things to share this week, but the last few days have been a wee bit out of control and all my intentions of having time blocked off Thursday afternoon and/or evening went out the window when Kaleb fell off a stool  {5 minutes before our family pictures, mind you} and we ended up in the ER needing a CAT scan. So, we did get an ‘inside’ look at the big ol’ machine {Kaleb asked me to … [Continue reading...]

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Preparing the Soil of Our Children’s Hearts

Nov172011

Image from Microsoft Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reading little chunks of the book, Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson {Sally Clarkson’s husband}. This is a book that is currently out of print, but I purchased used from Amazon and am so thankful that I did. So often I know that we are looking for that perfect ‘thing’ that will work in shaping the character of our children. Something … [Continue reading...]

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What’s in the Bible ~ 6 DVD Giveaway!!

Nov152011

It’s no small secret that our family absolutely loves What’s in the Bible? at our house. When I found out about the pre-Christmas 6 DVD special at BuckDenver.com {$37.95}, I was even more excited.   We love them SO much that I want to share the learning and laughter with all of you ~ you can win a set of SIX DVDs that includes What’s in the Bible? #1-5 and Why Do We Call it Christmas? … [Continue reading...]

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Jesse Bear Printables ~ Free Learning Printables

Nov142011

These printables were created to use with Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? by Nancy Carlstrom.  The Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? printables include fun activities to tie in with the story ~ vocabulary words, word tracer cards, a flag coloring page, food measuring and sorting, a sentence tracer sheet and more! Download the free Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear printables! Don’t Miss … [Continue reading...]

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Fireman Unit ~ Preschool Corner {& 5K too!}

Nov112011

Note: If you haven’t read the updated guidelines for Preschool Corner, please take a moment to do so BEFORE linking up today. Thanks! :) Kaleb’s theme choice this week was to do Firemen. Needless to say, there were many ‘sirens’ echoing in our house throughout the day {and I think I may be ready to move onto a quieter theme next week}. Some of the go-along books…    Workboxes… Here’s … [Continue reading...]

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