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- November 17th, 2008
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From the Learning Room
From The Learning RoomWhat I’m reading: The People Called Baptist by Michael JohnsonThis is a very interesting layman's study of the history of the Baptist movement dated back as far as the days of…
- November 16th, 2008
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Protection
Chico ER reports about the homosexual rally in Northern California and I just have to say that there is something seriously wrong when a 24 year old man wants to marry a 17 year old teen boy! What is…
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Pledge of Allegiance: A Heritage Worth Keeping
Let's not forget what the original Pledge of Allegiance says and what it stands for.Written by Francis Bellamy in 1892. The Pledge was first used in public schools on October 12, 1892 during Columbus…
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Randomness from Miss Monica June
1.What is your favorite drink? Diet Pepsi MAX2.What is your favorite dessert? Brownies3.What is your favorite color? Pink4.What is your favorite animal? Kittens5.What is your favorite book? I like sev…
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Face to Face
When things seems difficult and it's hard to find peace, I like to think of the day I'll meet my Saviour. So that is why I choose this song for my Saturday Psalm and Praise. I don't think I'm in a pla…
- November 15th, 2008
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The Folding of the Flag
This last Sunday morning we had 'Armed Services Appreciation Day' at our church. We honored Veterans and they came to our church for the day and shared some patriotic traditions with us, including a "…
- November 14th, 2008
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10 Little Isabels
Another fun film for counting. Song melody is that of the 'Ten Little Indians'. Enjoy!Also see:My RecipesMy Homeschool PostsMy Homestead Posts↑ Grab this Headline Animator
- November 13th, 2008
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The Ballad of Circle and Square
Just wanted to share a fun little lesson that is sure to inspire your Littles:Teaches harmony, music, patterns, shapes, eye coordination, and a little spelling.Also see:My RecipesMy Homeschool PostsMy…
- November 12th, 2008
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No Passing Through
When my kids attended Christian school oftentimes they would come home saddened at the red marks on their papers. The teachers were merciful in allowing them to make corrections, yet in my mind I wond…
- November 11th, 2008
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Homeschool Memoirs "Mom Help"
Today's Homeschool Memoirs is what is your "Mom help" What is it that we MUST have that just sets our day at ease. I have a few. First I have coffee, preferably flavored coffee. I enjoy Cinnamon, Haze…
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Your Vote Can Count Today!
Our Mother-Daughter ministry, Growing in Grace Magazine for Ladies, has been nominated for Vote here>>Best Family/Group Blog at the Homeschool Blog Awards hosted by the Homeschool Post. We are honored…
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Siblings
Miss Jocelyn wants to see photos of the siblings together so here ya go, I hope you enjoy them:Take some time today to cultivate love among the siblings.Also see:My RecipesMy Homeschool PostsMy Homest…
- November 9th, 2008
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Community Service
November and December are busy months for us. We are involved in several community service projects! We have been busy creating Christmas tree posterboards for toy barrels for the local Adopt-a-Child…
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Persecution
Miss Amanda has a special message for all Christians at GGM today. November 9th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Please come read her message and learn of the value and im…
- November 8th, 2008
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Are You Ready?
I have been so excited about the Lord's Second Coming so I chose a song about that glorious day! Come see what the other ladies are sharing this weekend.Written byWill Lamartine Thompson who began com…
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The Remnant
I heard a new word a little while ago at church. The word was "remnant." I didn't know what it meant and I came home and researched a lot about this. It fascinated me so much what this truly was that…
- November 7th, 2008
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Watch, He is Coming Again.
I don't know about you, but I have been thinking a lot about the day our Lord will come back to take us home to heaven. When I hear songs of the faith I close my eyes and imagine being in the presence…
- November 5th, 2008
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Let's Play With Miss Jocelyn!
Miss Jocelyn is wondering what board games we use for education. I love this idea, because when we started homeschooling we got games JUST for this purpose. So here are the games our kids enjoy:Timmy…
- October 31st, 2008
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Memoirs Field Trips!
I do have a favorite field trip, but the photos are not accessible at this time. Yet it was a trip to Lotus-Coloma Valley just north of our state's capitol. It's a beautiful lush green valley! We enjo…
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Update at the HomeSpun Life
This has been a busy few weeks here at home and we have been learning a lot about this upcoming election. The majority of our education has been learning about these times and what the Bible has to sa…
- October 25th, 2008
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About These Times
WATCH THESE THINGS-1. PROP 8 and the Legalization of Homosexual Marriages in USA.: Polls show that it is a very close race between those who support traditional and Biblical marriages, and those who…
- October 24th, 2008
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Mom's Homework! Subject: Politics
Come participate in the Politics homework with other moms! A must read and answer article!Also see:My RecipesMy Homeschool PostsMy Homestead Posts↑ Grab this Headline Animator
- October 23rd, 2008
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Things About Me
I'm taking a break for a moment from the political posts in order to have fun with our friends at the HSBAPost's Homeschool Memoirs. Today's assignment is to list some fun facts about yourself . Here…
- October 20th, 2008
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Daybook October 20th
For Today...October 20thOutside my Window...I see the ProtectMarriage sign in my yard. There are only two in our neighborhood. :O(I am thinking...about the Protect Marriage rally I went to tonight.Fro…
- October 18th, 2008
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I Want That Mountain!
Joshua 14:12, "Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great…
- October 17th, 2008
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Do We Have Another Choice?
Something just doesn't feel right about this election. Advertisements that bash the candidates(yes I know that's nothing new), empty promises, and more dancing around the issues. Does anyone else see…
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One Flesh
Ephesians 5:22-33, “ 22Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.23For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour…
- October 15th, 2008
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Protect Marriage, Vote, and PRAY!
On AGMinistries I posted an urgent call to prayer and I'm BEGGING all of you to join me! We MUST protect marriage, as God intended it to be.Please view these videos in their entirety! The future of ou…
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It's when you eat ice cream
Last night as I was reading a story to Gina. Each time I read with her, we stop to make sure she understands the meanings behind the words. So last night we came across this word, 'brainstorm'. So I a…
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Seek Him Early
Proverbs 8:17, “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”This verse keeps me remembering how I need to be awake early in the morning to spend time with my Lord. At the…
- October 14th, 2008
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Free Blog Design Giveaway!
The Homeschool Blog Awards is under way and now accepting nominations. Something new I want to share with you is that I'm donating a full blog design package to one of their winners. The extra bonus i…
- October 13th, 2008
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HSBA Nominations!!!
It's time to nominate your favorite homeschool blogs! Come to the HSBAPost to see the categories and rules. They're a bit different than last year so be sure to read up!Also see:My RecipesMy Homeschoo…
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Daybook for October 13th
For Today...October 13thOutside my Window...It's windy!I am thinking...about Natasha. I hope she's ok. Will you please pray for her?From the learning rooms...I am writing an in depth study on Meth.I a…
- October 10th, 2008
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A Free Handbag?!?
Did you know that HandBagPlanet is giving away 24 handbags in 24 hours and there are just a few short hours left to get entered? And that if you blog about it, you'll be entered in 25+ more times? So…
- October 8th, 2008
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HS Memoirs: Study Spot
This week share your favourite spot to study with your kids. There are many places you can sit down to teach, learn, and work, but where do you prefer and why? You’re welcome to include a photo of y…
- October 6th, 2008
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Tomato Bacon Salad
Saturday night we threw together a quick salad with just a few ingredients we had from previous meals. It made a GREAT salad!Vine Ripened Cherry TomatoesYellow OnionFresh sweet BasilGrated white chedd…
- October 5th, 2008
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Laundry Schedule
Lady Rachel inspired me when she posted about her laundry schedule. So we developed one this week for our family and it worked great!Mondays: Mine and my husband's laundry and one load of towels.Tuesd…
- October 3rd, 2008
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Carry Your Candle
A few weeks ago our church had a missions conference and Miss Charlene signed a similar version of this song in church. It was SO beautiful. I wish I had it on video. Next time I will tape her for sur…
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Hell-oween
(warning: not suitable for children)I felt urged to write an article about Halloween. It is October and every store in America already has stocked up on Halloween candy and decorations. Halloween is f…
- October 1st, 2008
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Homeschool Snacks
This week's meme at HSBAPost asks us what kind of snacks we enjoy! This is great because my children are always looking for fun snack ideas. We'll share a few of ours:*Celery with cream cheese and rai…
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Conservative Magazine for Girls
Many of you may have read our young ladies articles at Growing in Grace Magazine. Did you know that our writers mainly consist of young ladies as young as 9 years old and mature as eighteen?Many of us…
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GGM's October Issue
Growing in Grace Magazine has just published their October issue packed full of articles from the young ladies. I do hope you'll go by and leave a comment on the articles. These ladies, as young as 9…
- September 29th, 2008
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Homeschool Blog Awards:Coming Soon!
It's that time again! The Homeschool Blog Awards is gearing up for another season. Please stop by and get the details and the codes for the button. Be sure to spread the word!↑ Grab this Headline An…
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Daybook 9.29
For Today...September 29thOutside my Window...I can tell the time change is coming soon. The sun isn't 'waking up' quite as early.I am thinking...about what the Lord laid upon my heart yesterday.From…
- September 28th, 2008
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Saturday Psalm and Praise: Because He Lives
This week I am sharing a song that is on my heart. Our church's choir sings this song and I love it. Not only do I love the words and the message it conveys, but I adore signing this for the deaf. The…
- September 27th, 2008
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Science and God, Yet Again
NO matter how many times the topic Science comes up we always find God. That's exactly what is supposed to happen. God is our creator, thus everything we learn about Science should be directing us bac…
- September 26th, 2008
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A Project For Your Homeschool
Miss Amanda has been sharing some wonderful articles at Growing in Grace Magazine in honor of our Constitution and I'd like to invite you to have your children join her. My children will also be parti…
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Site Makeover at designer G's
I have been working hard on updating designer G's, my photography and graphics blog, and it's ready to be seen! Please come by and see what I enjoy doing during my 'me' time. I love making graphics an…
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Why Isn't She 'Getting It'?
Every now and then we all struggle with getting our children to ‘want’ to do right, whether it be doing the dishes or completing their school work. (If you’re not one of those parents, then…
- September 25th, 2008
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Starbucks Appreciating Teachers
The HSLDA announced that Starbucks is having a special promotion for all teachers on Monday September 29th. Their “Great Start for Great Teachers” program was originally designed to not accept hom…
