Save 20% off entire order at Educents & 12 Days of Giveaways

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Back in October Yang became ill and we had a few family emergencies. We ended up taking almost the entire month off. November came and my back injury from March came back, although luckily not in full force but enough to put me down a bit - along with some other health issues. December is here now and we've just decided to continue to take it easy until the first of the year.

With the holidays around the corner we are all trying to save as much as possible while preparing for the 2nd half of the school year. From now until December 31st you can save 20% of your entire order by using MARIETTA20 during checkout! With already drastically reduced prices from Educents, how can you go wrong?

Personalized Letter from Santa

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Introduce kids ages 3 to 12 to the world of baking with this Baking Around the World Kit and Apron- 45% OFF

$24.99

Give your child the bilingual edge with Complete Spanish for Kids Total Learning Book Set from BookLingual! 50% OFF

$39.99 

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Win A Trip to Belize From Little Passports!

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This Holiday, Win Your Family A Trip to Belize From Little Passports!
Can't believe it? Neither can I! Little Passports is partnering with Luxury Link to give away a trip to Belize, worth $5,000, to one very lucky family. It's easy to enter, and they’re offering bonus entries for participating in fun games, trivia questions, and more. Take 1 minute to enter this giveaway, and maybe YOUR family will win the trip of a lifetime! Win a trip to Belize from Little Passports!

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WOW! So many opportunities! I'd love to see the Mayan temples. What about you?

 

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1 Year Blogiversary Celebration

Tuesday was our one year blogiversary and to kick off the celebration we are giving away a signed copy of Millicent Marie Is Not My Name from kids lit author Karen Pokras Toz.  

From the Award Winning Author of the Nate Rocks Books:

**GOLD MEDALIST 2013 READERS' FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS - CHILDRENS/PRE-TEEN CATEGORY

**2013 GLOBAL EBOOK GOLD MEDAL AWARD WINNER: PRE-TEEN CATEGORY

Twelve-year-old Millicent Marie does not like her name. After all, she was named for a woman who died more than fifty years ago and was not the most loveable member of the Harris family. Her friends call her Millie, but when she writes in her diary she refers to herself as Amanda - the name she always wished she had.

When Millie's younger brother finds her diary on her computer, he decides to publish it as a blog for the entire world to see, including the boy Millie has a crush on. In the midst of all the mayhem, Millie/Amanda discovers she is suddenly Springside Elementary's most sought after sixth-grade mystery gossip and advice columnist.

But not all is fun and games, as Millie quickly learns, once she realizes feelings are at stake. Nobody, least of all Millie, expects things to turn out as they do in this tale of friendship and respect.

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Unfortunatley, my sciatic nerve has been pinched again so I haven't been able to sit up much to blog or promote the giveaway or post the other rafflecopters. I am going to extend the Millicent Marie giveaway. 

We have several other prizes we will have up for grabs from our wonderful generous sponsors:

• 2 printed copies of Wonders of  Creation Lapbook from Knowledge Box
• Signed copy of James Saves the Moon from Wendy's Book Case (Wendy Nystrom)
• $10 gift certificate to use at Green Kids Crafts
• Crocheted pencil shaped pouch from Jennifer's Crochet Hooks and Unlimited Sewing  
• $25 gift ceterficate to use at Educents  
• $5 amazon gift card from MHZ Book Reviews and Giveaways

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3 Month Little Passports Giveaway

We've posted a couple of times about Little Passports in the past. From a Hot Apple Cider recipe, Lunches Around the World to using Little Passports in our classroom. Enter below for your chance to win a 3 month subscription, so you can join us in traveling to distant lands and all without leaving your home!

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October 24 to November 7

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Rake Up the Savings

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In February we posted a review of A+ Interactive Math, and now is your chance to take advantage our their Fabulous Fall Savings Sale were you can save up to 40% now through September 21st. During this fabulous sale you can get 1 year of A+ Interactive Math for $59.99. Already have your math picked out for the year? No worries. You can purchase A+ Interactive Math now and activate your subscription at a later date (within 12 months from date of purchase). Your 1 year period does not begin until you activate your subscription. If you want to purchase multiple grades but want to activate them at different times, you would need to create a separate order for each grade level. Otherwise, everything will be activated at the same time on a order.

A+ is an Interactive Math program for kids in K1 - Algebra 1, with more grades coming soon! The online math begins with an interesting, concise lesson that is animated appropriate for each level. It uses all 3 of the major learning methods to reach your child and help them learn with audio, visual, and text. After the lesson, there is a quick, interactive question and answer session to reinforce the learning. They can then move on to additional worksheets for extra practice. Their scores are tracked for you with printable progress reports and there are exams at the end of each chapter.

So, what are you waiting for? While the prices have dropped, they won't stay this way for long. Now is the perfect time to grab A+ Interactive Math and ensure there will be no gaps and provide a strong foundation in math. 

Beginning September 12th - September 21st you can take advantage of the Fabulous Fall 40% off Sale! But, it gets better. I'm teaming up with A+ Interactive Math to provide you with an additional 20% off!! You can buy an entire year of their incredible comprehensive math program (normally $124.99) for only $59.99 - you don't want to miss out. Be ready for the first day of Fall in your homeschool with the awesome A+ Interactive Math!

Be sure to use my discount code (below) during check up to rake in the savings! 

Don't forget to check out the A+ Interactive Math Blog where you can find additional FREE printables!

A+ Interactive Math is committed to serving the homeschool community. They are currently hosting a giveaway where you can enter to win a FREE Curriculum Book and Workbook (digital format).

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A Gryphon Series Novella ~ A Pirate's Tale Book Blast & Giveaway!!

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A few months ago I was approached to do a review of Stacey Rourke's Gryphon Series ~ The Conduit, Embrace and Sacrifice. I instantly feel in love with Celeste and even Gabe and Kendall! Just when Celeste thinks things have settled down enough for her to go to college, she is forced to take her siblings and move to Tennessee with her Grandma, while her Mom stays behind to sell their house. It's not long before Celeste discovers that her life will no longer be as carefree as she'd like it due to a pack her ancestors made with the Gryphon in the 17th century. Now Celeste must embrace her new found powers and fight the battle between good and evil.

Calling all Team Rowan fans, A Pirate's Tale is the second of The Sidekick Chronicles ~ A Gryphon Series Novella is available NOW, and boy are you in for a treat!

Who needs a little more Rowan?

Stacey Rourke presents a Gryphon series novella

The call of the sea.

The promise of adventure.

For Rowan Wade, the need to return to his swashbuckling ways is enough to betray the only woman he’s cared for in over three hundred years.

With vengeance in his heart, he’s determined to exact his revenge on those that mutinied against his father. 

The arrival of an unlikely ally challenges Rowan’s plans. Her goal isn’t to stop him, but to lead him on a journey of self-discovery to unravel the mysteries of the twisted path that led him to the Dark Army.

Will it be enough to make the pirate shift course? Or will he be lost forever in a rum-induced haze? Hoist ye colors and prepare to set sail with the Gryphon Series’ favorite pirate!

Chat with Stacey Rourke

Friday, July 19 at 2 pm

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A+ TutorSoft Interactive MATH Curriculum 3 month subscription (your choice of grade level) GIVEAWAY

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A few months ago I did a review of A+ TutorSoft Interactive MATH Curriculum after we won their Charitable Holiday Giveaway in December 2012. Yang and I worked through about half of the 2nd grade curriculum from the time we received our software until we stopped doing structured learning at the end of May. In April I announced that I was an affiliate of A+ TutorSoft and today I have a giveaway for my readers! Up for grabs is a FREE 3 month online subscription (your choice of grade level). 

Now through the end of summer (exact date TBA) you can grab a one month online subscription for $12 PLUS when you use coupon code SOHO20 at check you will save an additional 20%.

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Bloggers Wanted - 'I'm Not Crazy, I'm On Lupron; A Journey Through Infertility' Book Blast & Giveaway - June 30th

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You may know Stacey Rourke from her wonderfully witty Gryphon Series. In I'm Not Crazy, I'm on Lupron; A Journey Through Infertility, Stacey uses her humor to break through the perils of infertility as she gives the lowdown on all the strange, embarrassing, and heartbreaking aspects. Stacey guides us through an unforgettable path that ends with a beautiful baby on each hip and hope for all those suffering with infertility.

Each participating blogger will receive an HTML formatted announcement to post on their blog on June 30th, along with the Rafflecopter for the sponsored prize pack of a $25 amazon gift card, signed paperback and rack card.  

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A Camping We Will Go & Hearts At Home Curriculum Giveaway

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While the weather certainly says that it is summer, there are still a few more weeks until it is officially summer. Due to hubby's heath issues we needed to beat the heat and go camping now, and what better time than fee free weekend! We've spent the last 5 days camping in the beautiful Wayne National Forest. We are very fortunate to have such a beautiful and historical park so close to us. In 1833 the Vesuvius Iron Furnace was built, and by 1875 southeastern Ohio led the nation in iron production. So of course as a homes educating Mother of 3 we not only enjoy the beauty of the forest, get in tune with nature, we also look at all the history around us everyday.

                                               
                                               
Packing for 6 people for 5 days and 4 nights not only takes lots of planning, but it also LOTS of space. I ended up having to make 2 trips to fit everything. Luckily, it's not far from home. There is not a lot of room for Yang to ride her 4-Wheeler at the house (or at least that I am comfortable with letting her ride) so her Power Wheel 4-Wheeler and Poppy's bike took up a lot of space on the second trip. It was so worth it though. She had that thing such a muddy mess by the time we left that I had to lay plastic down in the back of my van!!

Our first night around the campfire was eventful! As the girls and I sat there laughing and chatting we heard a growl. Of course everyone gets super quiet as I shine the flashlight towards the woods, I see 2 little eyes peaking out from behind their black mask. I quietly tell the girls to slowly get up and walk behind me. See, earlier in the day it had started to rain and in our mad dash to get into the tents the dog food bowl got spilled. I did my best to pick it up but since it was water logged it was not possible to get it all. Of course the coons were very happy about it but were not happy about sharing what little bit was there with the each other! Needless to say they are a little to fearless for my liking, as they where less than 10 feet from us, so we all headed to bed.

A few days before we left I began going through the different pages I had pinned on my Pinterest Camping Board for meal ideas. Since we were planning on being there for 5 days I knew hot dogs would get old, and quick! Luckily there is so much more than hot dogs and s'mores that can be made over a camp fire! Our first morning we had sausage and egg bowls. I bought a 1.5 - 2lb package of fresh ground pork the day before and Yang fried it up in one of my cast iron pans. While she cooked the sausage I scrambled the eggs in a bowl and got everything out. Once the sausage was done we added the eggs to the pan and mixed everything together. You could easily add onions and/or bell peppers before adding the eggs, my kids just don't like them. Just dice them up at home and store them in a Ziploc bag or a small Tupperware container.

Poppy has been hosting a flat traveler from Texas so we hit the trails to show her all the beauty southern Ohio has to hold.

  

All in all, despite rain off and on for 2 days, one chilly day, 3 teens and a sensory kiddo, we had an excellent time. Can't wait to do it all over again in 2 weeks with my sister-in-law and her two girls!
                                             

Ends 6/15/13

Erin by Monnette Pangan ~ GIVEAWAY

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It's Pub Day! 

Congratulations to Monette Pangan on the release of her children's book

SUMMARY:
It's great to be part of a large family but sometimes, when you're the smallest, it's not always fun.
Erin is a screamer! She is the youngest child in a large family and it’s the only way she knows to get herself heard. See what happens when the screaming no longer works and Erin decides it’s time to try something new!

AUTHOR BIO:

Born and raised in the Philippines, Monette Pangan came to the United States in October, 2009. In another lifetime, she was a dance teacher, a Literature teacher, and even a stuffed toy designer. But her passion for art and writing kept calling her back and after working with a design company, she went freelance full-time as an illustrator and is inching her way towards becoming a writer as well. She completed the course on writing for children and teens with The Institute of Children's Literature. She is a member of the SCBWI, loves children, dogs, musicals, poetry, and chocolate. She is married and has two sons. Her first children's book, Erin, is releasing in May, 2013.

Prize Pack:
To celebrate, Monette is offering one lucky winner a prize pack that includes a signed copy of Erin, $25 Amazon gift card, Book tote, Bearallina keychain, mini collage album, printables.









ONLINE LINKS:
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