Feb 6
Carnival of Homeschooling is Up
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The next carnival is up!  About Homeschooling is our gracious host. 

Check it out!

http://homeschooling.about.com/b/2008/02/05/carnival-of-homeschooling-acrostic-edition.htm

Feb 3
Need A Laugh?
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The Parenting Pit came up with this great method for deciding how many kids to have.

As for me – - I don’t need a method for deciding because we never made a decision about kids.  They just sort of….. happen.  Not sure how, exactly.

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Jan 29
Pay it Forward Fun
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I found this at Leaping From the Box

The first three people to leave a comment here will receive a home made gift from me sometime in the next 365 days.  In return, leave a post on your blog and give 3 homemade gifts, as a pay if forward!  The homemade gift I will give will likely be something knitted.

Fun, Fun, Fun!! 

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Jan 26
Another Great Idea!
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Life Nurturing Education wrote a great post about Using the Notebook as a Tool.

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Jan 10
Science Essay Contest
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The Alliance for Science is hosting an annual essay contest.

  • Write about Climate and Evolution or Agriculture and Evolution 
  • Anyone under the age of 18 may enter
  • The deadline is February 29, 2008
  • The essay must be no longer than 1,000 words

 For more info, check it out here!

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Jan 2
WIN A BOOK! Give a Book
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buyafriendabook.com

I just stumbled across this idea over at Write From Karen.  What a cute idea.  It is Buy A Friend a Book week!  The giving of a book, just for the sake of giving a book.  Books are such a big part of my life, and I giving warms my heart.  The joy that comes from giving just for the sake of giving is a joy that warms from the inside out.

BAFAB happens quarterly – and the next one NOW! – The first week of January.  Would you like a book?  Leave a comment – and I’ll draw from a hat.  In your comment, please tell me the “type” of book you enjoy.  (The drawing and shipping will be delayed – as I am “unavailable” in January.  I will ship out in February.)

You do need to feel emailing me your shipping address.  It will not be used for any other purpose! 

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Dec 30
Carnival of Homeschool Graphic
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I am not a creative person, nor do I play one on TV.  I steal ideas from books, magazines, and blogs.  The extent of my creativity is reading a book and imagining the scene.

When I woke up this morning, I found an email – an invitation to participate in the Carnival of Homeschool Graphic contest.

What?  Cough.  Cough.  You want ME to create a graphic?  Cough.  Cough.   I have always loved the idea of creating a graphic using the computer…  but (cough, cough) have no idea how to even start!   Anyway – I was inspired to give it a wirl.

So here you have it….  2 concepts created in Digital Image Pro.

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Meanwhile, do you have some creative juices?  Join the contest!

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Dec 27
Carnival of Homeschooling
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I’m a few days late – but here is another addition of the Carnival of Homeschooling over at

Po Moyemu.

And – for more news on the carnival, Why Homeschool (the founders) are seeking submissions for a Carnival of Homeschooling graphic.  Check it out here.  I am happy to hear they are moving forward with a graphic – as it sure makes it easier to include a link in our sidebars and participate in the carnival!

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Dec 18
Online Fun
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Of all the benefits of the internet (a source of information, an opportunity for business, etc.) I enjoy interacting with others and having some fun.  Following are a few happenings on the internet that I think are just great!

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Dec 12
102 Homeschool Carnival is Up
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Seeking Rest in the Ancient Paths is hosting the 102 Homeschool Carnival….  check it out for a week of great – thought provoking reading time.

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