• Jul. 4, 2008
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July to all of you! I hope that your
weekend is safe and happy with family and friends. Please take
a moment of time to say a prayer for American soldiers or
a moment of silence for all those who serve our
country to keep us safe. Don't forget also to pray
for the families of these men and women who miss
spending time with their loved ones and fear daily
For their safety.
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• Jul. 1, 2008
The Bucket List
I stopped over today at Confessions of
an Apron Queens blogspot to hear about
her contest called the Bucket List.
I was curious right away when she mentioned
it in a post . Apparently she had watched
the Movie The Bucket List with Jack
Nicholson & Morgan Freeman.
I have not watched this movie yet but now I will
be sure to watch it. One man is a millionaire and
the other is a blue collar worker. They meet up in
a hospital when both are diagnosed with Cancer. They
create a list of things that they want to do before
they die. For the contest we are to write our
bucket list on our blog. Then link back to
her site. You can find her by clicking the graphic
in this post. Each Friday she will
pull a name from the bucket list entries to win an
apron. Sounded good to me so here I go.....
To be completely honest this is really
hard for me. I dont really have a list of things
I want to do before my creator brings me to his side.
When I think about it I am really doing the things
I truely want to be doing. I live each day and
enjoy the little things that occur in that given day.
One such completed task is that I wanted soo badly
to be a mother to a large family. I am the mother
of 4 of my own children and 2 step children that
I call my own. 6 children sounds pretty large dont
you think . :)
I also wanted to be a teacher and since I homeschool
my children I have become a teacher to them
and within my church teaching about Christ.
The other task I have completed would be
spreading Gods word. Teaching about Christ
and his love. I hope to do more of it in the future.
Now the list of things I havent done yet. Hmm
The more I think about it the more I can think of
Maybe not so hard after all..
1. see the Grand Canyon
2. learn to quilt
3. Visit Disney world
4. See my writing in Print other than my blog
5. Buy my own home ( we rent)
6. Go on a mission trip to a different country
7. Read the entire bible. I know many of
the stories and teach it but have never
sat down and read it the entire way through.
I am working on it though
8. Have one of my paintings in a gallery. I
would even be satisfyed with a local gallery.
I think that might be it. I may just keep
this list and add to it .
Nikki
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• Jul. 1, 2008
Home schooling around the Internet
When I first started blogging the I was so impressed
by how many resources are out there on the net
that I didn't know about before. When there is
some new resource out there you can be sure that a
blogger will tell you about it and today I am not
going to be any different. I have found, been passed
or sent by adds many new freebies on the net.
I thought it might be time again to pass them along
to everyone.
From Knowledge Quest
Global Mania ebook
Old School house Estore
2007 magazine ezine style
School house planner sneak peak pages
preschool acedemics
Hands of a Child
zebra lapbook
Currclick
Teach your child to love ART
Ecobrain
The Dumb Architect’s Guide to Glazing Selection
http://www.ecobrain.com/
Freebie of the day
4th of July audio
(there is a new freebie here each day but you
can only download them that day .So check Daily)
http://homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/
Not homeschool related but
this blog spot will show you where you can get
all these free samples.
http://freebiesweekly.blogspot.com/
I like to give the sample shampoos and other
girly things to my daughters as prizes for
reading or other tasks during school. My 10 year
old loves this stuff. lol
Since its National Ice cream month
you might also want to stop by
homeschool share for the new unit study
they just announced.
Let me know if you check any of these out.
There were a few that I took advantage of..
Or will when I get a chance.
Nikki
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• May. 9, 2008
New Look
Hi everyone. I guess you may have noticed that I have added a
new look to my little blog spot. I was just getting tired of the old
look. I am still working on my header but for now I put up one of
my taggies for your viewing pleasure. lol I don't know when I'll
get that finished but for now this is good enough. Let me know
what you think.
Nikki
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• May. 6, 2008
Favorite Motherhood Moment....
"As one whom his mother comforteth, so will Full of affection and hugs....
Motherhood Moments........
I was given 6 special gifts from God. Each on a different
day each at their own special time and each in their own
special way. Four of them came from me and were
implanted in my heart from that beginning light until
eternity. The other two fell into my lap and are forever
imprinted on my heart. Children are such special gifts
one that I take seriously and hold dear to my heart.
Those special motherhood moments are the ones
that are so small. That seem but a blink of
an eye. They begin each and
every day when I open my eyes.........
Motherhood.
There is nothing normal about it.
Motherhood is entertaining....
Joyous....
Scholarly....
Loving....
I comfort you; and ye shall be
comforted in Jerusalem." Isaiah 66:13
At times Tiring....Yet full.
Hair raising....
That deep down hearty laugh... giggle, chuckle
roar...gafaw...snicker and titter your way through..
You will make it with a smile.
Enjoy each moment. I know that I am.
Her Children Rise up and Call her blessed Provebs 31:28
(Last mothers day:)
To Toad, Tom girl, Heart, Super boy, Princess, and Spirit...
Thank you for being such a blessing to me..
"Making the decision to have a child-it's momentous.
It is to decide forever to have your heart
go walking around outside your body."
--Elizabeth Stone
* This is a contest being sponsored by 5 minutes for moms.
Go to www.5minutesformoms.com for details.
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• May. 3, 2008
Mothers day Contest
Hi everyone. Stop over to School in R Home
Enter in her mothers giveaway contest.
School in R home is a mom of 5 lovely children
and we happened to go to high school together.
Her blog is truely lovely so even if you don't want to
enter stop over and visit anyway.
Nikki
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• Apr. 23, 2008
New Yahoo groups
It has been on my heart to start
these two groups. I am hoping that they
will become a wonderful resource. Right now
I am working on building the groups. Anyone
is welcome to request to join. If you join us
in our chats please remember to share as well
as gather information.
The first group is called
Angels-At-Home Yahoo group
and its a group for Christian homeschooling
moms to share ideas, make friendships
and plan for our childrens future together.
"It takes a village to raise a child" Proverbs
The second group is called
Faith Crayons Childrens Ministry Ideas
This is a group to share ministry ideas
for moms working in our churches . It is also
for homeschooling moms to share ideas for
teaching our children about our faith.
Please go to the links and feel free to ask
for an invite. I can't wait to get to know you
better.
Nikki
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• Apr. 14, 2008
Giveaways
I love giveaways check these out!!
www.5minutesformoms.com Is having
a two week toy giveaway!! Stop by and
check it out. So much fun to enter contests.
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Also if you stop by www.momiesunited.com
You might win a cupcake container. All you
have to do is create a poem about cupcakes
using the letters Such as mine.
C is for the Cupcake little mouths hope to eat.
U is for Under the cupcake container they will keep.
P is for pretty pink icing so sweet.
C is for Clever as the child sneaks a peak.
A is for Always yummy to eat.
K is for kids ready for a treat.
E is for Every day that we seek.
Mommies unite is giving away 1 a week for 12 weeks.
It would make for a fun mothers day treat.
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• Mar. 31, 2008
Sassy Frazz Giveaway
Check out the great giveaway going on at
Sassy Frazz
She is giving away a my hero classic
about Abraham Lincoln. You have till
April 2 to enter. GO check it out.
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• Mar. 14, 2008
Welcome to the BLOG PARTY!!!
Hi Everyone Welcome to the Blog Party!!
I am so glad you are here.
*note this post will stay at the top of my blog
till the end of the blog party. Scroll down for
newer posts. :)
Instead of deletable treats and goodies I have some
lovely art to share with all of you!
A BLOG PARTY ART SHOW!!
As you read about this blog and us you will be
Mesmorized by our art. :) Please take
some time to comment and tell us which is your
favorite art. :)
Oriental Women
By Princess Age 10
Let me introduce ourselves. My name is Nikki.
I am a mom of 6 of the most fabulous children.
At this time I homeschool the younger half of the group.
I love to read which if you are interested in hopping
to my Pay if forward book exchange post you can
try at a chance to win a book.
Pay it Forward
Ocean View
by Mommy
I love ART . Watercolors and
pen and ink are my favorites. I also volunteer quite a bit
at our church. Ok thats an understatment. I work as staff
as the church nursery supervisor, Youth leader for children
3-5th grade, Sunday school teacher to preschoolers,
and assist with high school youth. My hope is that my
blog reflects my love of Christ, my family , and my art.
Many of these topics are on my side bar.
Soccer Boys
Super Boy age 8
Daddy (Adhd, Dyslexic) is a busy man and works at a lumber yard.
Amazingly enough he likes to spend his spare time
creating things with wood.
Dancers
by Princess age 10
My oldest daughter we call Tom Girl is 20
Years old.(has Add) She tells you like it is
and no one walks on her.
She is still working on what she
wants to do with the rest of her life. :)
I think she should be a lawyer. lol
Copy of Native American
by Mommy
Toad (adhd) is 18. He is the athletic type.
He loves to swim and has been on the swim
team and made it to districts this year.
He is starting track here shortly I think.
Hasnt quit made up his mind yet and is an
amazing Cook. He wants to run his own resturant
one day.
Jungle
by Super boy
Heart is 15. She is my evangelist. She
preaches the word of God where ever she goes.
Amazingly enough she started a prayer group at
her school in the mornings. I am so proud of her.
She Is on two praise teams and sings he heart out.
She is a leader and an HONORS STUDENT.
Friends
by Princess
Princess is 10. (Adhd, dyslexic) Princess is my
hardest. She can be hard to handle at times
and talks excessively joyfully. lol She loves
Science the most and her sister Heart. :)
I homeschool her . Our story about Adhd
and homeschooling is on my side bar. It may
take you awhile to read if you are interested.
As you can see Adhd and dyslexia play
a big role in our lives. It is still to be determined
if the younger ones have it. If you have a child
with adhd maybe youd like to read more
about how we cope with everyday life.
There is much on my blog about it. :)
Superboy Turned 8 on Monday. He loves games.
and Art like his mom. He has really created some
neat things lately. For his birthday we bought him a bike.
Even though it is pretty cold he goes out every day to
try to ride it. He is so gentle and giving to others. It
is not unlike him to give a child a toy of his
just because he likes it.
Cat
by Super Boy
Last but not least. Spirit boy is 2. He is
engergetic, playful and funny. My little sweety
and working on Potty training. Spirit boy is
just beginning to form words.
Now that you know us better take a look at my
side bar. Everything is there and organized. My blogging
schedule, my home management schedule, links for teaching,
homeschooling ideas, arts, crafts and our family life.
I also write for homeschoolblogger on the Company
Porch. Its a website dedicated in helping others
homeschool. Every Monday I post a craft on
craft corner. Company Porch
I love to chat so stop back and drop me a comment.
Oh and dont forget to tell me about you. :)
There are so many cool prizes to be won at
this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:
63 — $50 Gift Certificate
Provided by: Emily Rose
11 — $40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids
Provided by: Good For The Kids
15 — $50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder
Provided by: Kids Magical Wonder
And if my top three picks are already chosen,
I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):
54,17,62,3,80,9,61,56,20,59,81,8,103,1,29,34
35,48,52,70,76, Any of the prizes would be
amazing to win. God bless
Nikki
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• Mar. 6, 2008
Pay If Forward Book Exchange...
Book Exchange now closed..!!
Cindy is the winner of the book Shoot the Moon!
Thank you Cindy and I will be in touch shortly.
Nikki
Over at Overwhelmed with Joy blogspot you can
enter to win a book and exchange a book.
Head over to read the directions if you
are interested in joining in. Last time I did a book
exchange I had 2 winners one was Kathleen who
won Fair Game.
I was unable to contact her through her blog
and I need her address. So if you happen
by or know her please let her know I am in
need of her address. Thank you...
Now on to my book giveaway. All You
have to do is sign Mr. Linky. I won this one
from the exchange last time and have read
it and want to pass it on.
The book is called Shoot the Moon
by Billie Letts
In 1972 , windswept DeClare, Oklahoma, was consumed by
a terrifying crime: the murder of a young mother,
Gaylene Harjo, and the disappearance of a baby, Nicky
Jack. When the child's pajama bottoms were discovered
on the banks of Willow Creek, everyone feared that he too,
had been killed. Although his body was never found.
Now nearly thrity years later, Nicky Jack mysteriouly
retruns to DeClare, shocking the town with his sudden
reappearance and stirring up long buried memories. But
what he discovers about the night he vanished is far more
than he or anyone bargins for. Piece by piece, what emerges
is a story of dashed hopes, desperate love and
an act with repercussions that
still cry out for justice and redemption.
To win Please leave a link or comment
and the winner will be drawn on March 31st..
Good Luck!!
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• Mar. 6, 2008
Blog Party!!!!
On Friday March 7-14
5 Minutes for Moms is hosting the Ultimate blog Party.
The blog party is a way for bloggers to get their blogs
our there ..to make new friends and to gain new readers.
I am really excited about the Blog party and can't wait
to get blogging. I have some fun ideas coming to
show everyone what my blog is all about. Come
back on Friday!!
Nikki
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• Feb. 4, 2008
Pay it Foward Book exchange. Winners
Thanks to everyone who participated
in the book exchange. The winners are...
Veil of Fire goes to.. Tammy
Fair Game goes to...Kathleen Marie
Thanks everyone who entered.
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• Feb. 4, 2008
Valentine Contest at Little Blots!
Hop on over to Valeries blog and enter
to win one of 4 prizes.
Talking Jesus doll
Memory Cross Valentines
$15. dollars at the homeschool etore
Little Bits- which are homemade baby items so cute.
Good luck
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• Jan. 23, 2008
I've been tagged Scattagories
It is called scattagories. Use the first letter of your name
and find words with that letter. The number of letters in
your name determines how many people you can tag.
What is your name? Nikki
4 letter word: Nice
Vehicle: Nash (Its an old car a limo Had to look it up. )
City: New York
Boys name: Nicholas
Girls name: Natalie
Movie: Notebook (my favorite movies)
Occupation: Nurse
Something you wear: Night Gown
Celebrity: Nicholas Cage
Food: Nachos
Something found in a kitchen: napkin
Something found in a bathroom: nosel
Reason for being late: Neck pain
Cartoon charactor: Nancy
Something you shout: No
Animal: nutria is a small rodent
Body part: Nose
Word to describe you: Nosey lol
I tag: Who ever wants to play.
Really was a lot of fun. If you play let me know I'll
come and see.
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• Jan. 8, 2008
Pay It Forward
I have decided to join in on the this months
pay it forward book exchange. Overwhelmed
with Joy blog spot has started a monthy
meme in exchanging books. There are
many more books up for a chance to
win on her blog. I have two books
to giveaway. If you would like to win
one of these books you must be living
in the US. You will need to sign Mr. Linky with
a link to your site and which book you would like to win.
There will be two winners. Come back on
January 30th to this post
to see if you have won. Both of these books
I have won on pay it forward, read and
enjoyed.
The first book I am giving away is
called Fair Game by Carol Cox.
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Here is what is says on the back of the book.
Dinah moves to Chicago,looking for excitement, a new
job and her father. She finds all htat and more when
she meets Seth Howell, and intriguing mand and dedicated
preacher. When DInah offers to help Seth in his work
with Chicago's lower class, romance fairly blossoms. But
matters take a turn for the worse when Dinahs obnoxious cousins
Gladys , appears on the scene and begins looking for
love in all the wrong places.
When Gladys suddenly disappears, a plea to the Chicago
police force bears little fruit, prompting Dinah and Seth
to investigate on their own. But in their search for Gladys
they find themselves Fair Game in a maze of secrecy and deception,
putting their romance- and their very lives - at stake
Will Dinah live to expose the truth , or will she find herself
facing the point of no return? Will Seth, in his attempts to
protect Dinah , end up winning her love only to lose his life?
The second book I have to offer is called
The Veil of Fire
by Marlo Schalesky
And this one...
The screaming flames surrounded the small town of Hinckley
before most knew to flee. Hours later, the surviviors picked
their way out of the ashes and began anew. For the thigh knit
town, the fire ment the inexplicable loss of family,
devastating financial ruin, and the disquieting loss of faith.
While some agonized over words left unsaid the gestures
unmade, on man rejoiced. His secrets fled on the cinders of
heaven, along with everyone who knew them or had they?
But in the wake of the maelstorm stood a scorched child
of God, filled with resiliency , resolve and the truth-
the truth that would bring freedome and restore
faith in God and man.
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• Jan. 8, 2008
Get Ready!!
It's that time again. For the
big bloggy give away. This
carnival will begin Jan. 28-
Feb. 1. You can join in and
give something at your blog
or you can hop over and
sign up for the many contests.
Each time I have entered.
I have at least come back
with something. It is
so much fun. My blog will
be having a giveaway along with the carnival.
So stop back and see what I have in store
for all of you. It will represent me and my blog .
I can hardly wait to get collecting on my giveaway.
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• Jan. 2, 2008
Blog Anniversary!!!
Tiany over at More of Him Less of me.
Is having her 2nd year blog anniversary!
Happy blogging Tiany!
By Joining in on her blog party you might
be able to win a package of Tianys Favorite things!
One being the Godly Tomatos book .
I have always loved that site. Amazing information.
In the spirit of joining in. I am to list
My favorite things on my blog. So here we go...
1. I have to say that Created to be his Help meet is
also one of my favorite bible study books that I have
Found so far this year and their website
www.nogreaterjoy.org
I completely agree with you, Tiany!
2. My other favorite this year has been
Times Tables the Fun way! Princess Struggled and
stuggled with learning her times tables.
I was so glad to finally find something that worked for her.
I can't say enough about it.
3. I love my Tres Emme Freeze gel for my hair. My
hair is very straight and has very little volume to it.
If I wash my hair and before I dry it add a little dallop
Of the freeze gel my hair does what I want it to do and
stays in place longer.
4. Another product I have come to enjoy is..
Bath and Body works Anti Bacterial Soap
I am not sure which is my favorite scent because
I keep changing around. :) I have Melon in the
bathroom and cherry blossom by the kitchen sink.
I just got for Christmas some of the foaming soap
so will have to let you know if I like that. I have to
say that I love most products from bath and body works.
5. I also found a new website that a friend recommended
to me (Sherri) for helping to become healthy . I am
really enjoying this community and will post more on
it later . You can track you weight , your exercise plan,
there are articles and a community of support all for free.
www.sparkpeople.com
6. On top of liking Raising Godly Tomatos
I also enjoy
www.premediatedparenting.net
Which they have also come out with in book form.
7. Last but not least I really am enjoying the
Online magazine called Seasonal Delights.
This is a magazine that is beautifully done .
I have gotten a lot from it.
Again Happy blogging Tiany!!
Nikki
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• Jan. 1, 2008
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to everyone!!
There are so many new things I want to try this year,
so many things I want to accomplish.
I pray that this will be a blessed year!!
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• Dec. 17, 2007
Vision Forum Contest!!
Sallie over at Everyday Me.. life as it happens
is having a blog contest and you can
win a DVD copy of The League of Grateful Sons
from Vision Forum. Go on over and sign up
for your chance to win but hurry because
the contest ends Wednesday night at midnight!
I am so excited about this contest. I have never
tried any of the vision forum products
but have been eyeing them up. We all have
a chance go and enter.
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