Jan. 29, 2009 - Lorrie Flem Deals!
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Have you read any of Lorrie Flem’s books? Listened to her CD’s? If not, you should! She is very encouraging. I find her words are always motivating. Not just sweet and feel good stuff, but a little kick in the pants so to speak. I can honestly say that her work has helped me be a better mother (I still have a long way to go). I am constantly loaning out her books and CD’s.
One of my favorite Lorrie Flem books is Welcome Home Daddy. It is full of lovely ideas on how the family can spend time together.
The reason I’m telling you all of this is because there is a great sale going on right now that you should be aware of.
First (my favorite deal): All Bundles are $20.09
Some of Lorrie’s awesome bundles include:
- Character Training: Focus on Character Bundle
- Homemaking How To's CD Bundle
- Homemaking with Attitude: So Much More than Housework Bundle
- Chores: Many Hands Make Light the Work Bundle
- Family Time: Welcome Home Daddy Bundle
- Child Training: What To Do When Able is Raising Cain eBundle
- Scheduling: Get Your Pack On Track Bundle
- Mornings: The Early Bird Gets the Worm eBundle
...and more!
You can choose any bundle for only $20.09. Bundles purchased separately would cost anywhere from $50 to $100 or more. Bundles sell regularly for $34.97 but with this special promotion, they can be purchased for $20.09
Second deal:
Subscribe to TEACH Magazine for 1, 2, or 3 Years for $20.09 per Year (Savings of up to 23% off!)
BONUS (for either deal): If you place my name, StacyKz, in the Notes section when checking out you will receive a copy of Lorrie’s e-book, Teaching Children Responsibility.
A few details on this e-book:
Today irresponsible children are the norm. We are not surprised to see teens with underwear showing yet we are surprised to see children with good manners. Most kids seem to believe things are the parent's jobs and they have no need to be responsible. Yet responsibility is not something you can ignore for 18 years and then think they will just begin to act responsibly because they are "grown." It is up to parents to teach their children how to be habitually obedient. Teaching Children Responsibility, shows you how to go against the flow and raise children that see beyond themselves, are courteous, and respectful. You will love this book!!! Value: $12.97
Click here to check out Lorrie’s Bundles.
Click here to Subscribe to TEACH Magazine
I encourage you to take advantage of this sale. You won't be sorry.
This deal is good until Feb. 4th, 2009.
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Nov. 2, 2008 - Homeschool Library Builder
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There is a great resource for Homeschool books out there, and I only just found out about it! It’s called:
Homeschool Library Builder (HSLB)
HSLB is owned by two homeschool moms who love books and great deals. It appears to me that they genuinely want to help others and have put a lot of effort into their website and book inventory.
At HSLB you will find a wide variety of books. Categories include curriculum, poetry, collectible/hard to find, science, crafts, fiction, and much more. Prices are reasonable, as is shipping.
Right now they are offering free shipping through Thursday, November 6th.
Most books at HSLB are overstocks or remainder books. The condition of each and every book is listed. All books are within the new to gently used range. The ladies also look-out for hard to find books, which I’m sure is helpful to many.
HSLB has a frequent buyer program (I like those). Each purchase earns book points which can be used toward future orders. These points never expire. (Read more about the book points program here).
There are many other features to HSLB which I think many will find interesting. A few are:
HSLB Marketplace
Free advertising on the HSLB website and in their monthly newsletter for “homegrown" products or services. (Find out more here)
I told you these ladies genuinely wanted to help people!
A Fund-raising Program - in which no products have to be handled by your organization!
Spotlight on the Season - A listing of interesting websites focusing on the current season, which have been previewed and selected by HSLB.
Book Search - HSLB is happy to search for out-of-stock books and books they have not previously carried.
As you can see, Homeschool Library Builder is a great resource. I certainly plan to stop there for my book purchases. In fact, I think I’ll head over there now while the free shipping deal is on.
To learn more about HSLB click here.
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Oct. 30, 2008 - Homespun Holidays Free with Magazine Subscription
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Just wanted to give you a quick heads up about a deal going on right now. And by the way, it ends tomorrow!
I have already mentioned how much I enjoy The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (click here and here to read). Right now, during the Fall Special you'll receive 2 years of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine (8 large quarterly issues) AND the current Fall issue (so you get a quick jump start!) You’ll also get 6 fabulous Bonus Gifts (while supplies last), including a free copy of the TOS Homespun Holidays E-Book! The TOS staff has put together this wonderful E-Book containing loads of great ideas for your Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season!
Here are a few details about the Fall Issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine:
The Fall issue of TOS is fabulous! It's pages are full of articles to
help with your homeschooling, encouragement to your soul, tried and true
experience shared and the coolest unit study. You don't want you to miss
it!
- The "Me Time" myth
- Homeschooling and interruptions
- The adventure of serving God at home
- The sacrifice of praise
- The importance of a homeschool father
- Dad at the helm
- The impact of the family farm
- The story behind the imperfect homeschooler
- A family of thirteen gets it all done-with grace!
- Yes, you can homeschool through high school—successfully!
- Homeschooling the heart of a high school student
- Is your high schooler directionally challenged?
- Creating the high school transcript is easier than you think
- Learn the difference between a transcript and a portfolio
- BJU and the homeschool teen
- Learn how blogging can help homeschooled high schoolers and their parents
- Courting in a modern world
- Callahan talks about college prep courses
- Earning college credits the easy way-what is CLEP?
- Earn money by raising goats with your children
- Marketing tips from the TOS sales & marketing teams
- Maximizing print advertising
- A homeschool photographer in China
- China - Home of the 2008 Olympics
- Ruth Beechick discusses the Plunder Law
- Rediscovering porcelain art
- America's lost art: candlewicking
- Lucie's Maple Leaf - an original short story
- Lesson planning with the lesson planner
- The adventure of nature journaling!
- Maple syrup unit study
- The Family Man discusses those Christmas memories you'd rather forget
- The TOS staff's twelve days of Christmas
- Create your own homemade cleansers
- Frugal gift ideas—just in time for Christmas!
Click here to view the details on the free gifts and find out how to subscribe (2 year subscription is $39)
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Oct. 17, 2008 - Ebates revisited!
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I have mentioned ebates before...but wanted to do so again. Right now they are offering $10 to those who sign up and make a qualifying purchase by October 31st. This is double the usual sign-up bonus.
I always try to do my online shopping through ebates and have received a total of $101.35 so far. You can request a check or have the money deposited into your paypal account.
Ebates is basically a shopping portal. You log in and then click on the store you wish to purchase from. Ebates tracks your purchase and you receive a rebate. The highest rebate offer I have seen was for 26%. The stores I usually shop at (Vitacost, Target, Old Navy, Shutterfly) are from 4%-8%.
My favorite way to use this is to go through ebates AND use a free shipping or dollar off coupon code...then the savings really add up.
With Christmas drawing near, now is the prefect time to sign up.
Click here to find out all the details.
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Oct. 4, 2008 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's Fall Promotion
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The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (TOS) has been with me throughout my entire homeschooling journey. I have always enjoyed receiving it in the mail and feeling encouraged by the words contained in it.
TOS is one of those magazines that is jam packed! Even the advertisements are helpful.
With each issue I receive motivation and new ideas. A sense of comfort is also found as I read it’s a pages and find that I am not the only one on this journey. It is so nice to see what others are doing in their homeschool, to glean ideas for my own family, and to stay steadfast in keeping my children home where they belong.
I wanted to tell you about the Fall special going on right now, which makes a subscription to this magazine an even greater deal:
You can get two years of the magazine, 6 fabulous physical gifts (no downloads!) worth over $120, plus the current issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine that is full of ideas for the new school year, so you start receiving your magazine in a flash!
It really is one of their best deals ever and you don't want to miss out. In fact, they've got a really cute Homeschooling with Heart tote bag (valued at $13.95) for the first 1000 to subscribe. About half of them are gone, but you should still be able to get one if you hurry! (They will remove the info from the subscription page when the bags are all gone.) The total value is over $212, but you receive it all
for only $39 - 50% off of cover price! Plus subscribers get their online monthly Teacher's Toolbox which focuses on a different topic each month, giving you words of encouragement, hands-on teaching
ideas, book recommendations, field trip ideas, and a bonus download item.
Sound good? It is. I highly doubt that you would be disappointed.
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Sep. 12, 2008 - HowToMe
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Have you visited HowtoMe.com ? It is a great site, full of "how-to" information. The tutorials range from making play dough to folding fitted sheets. You'll even find information on making birthday cakes. I love a good tutorial and you will find a bunch there.
The folks over at HowToMe are featuring my How to Peel a Peach post today. Click here to check it out.
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Aug. 28, 2008 - Review of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine DIGITAL Edition
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I have always enjoyed TOS. Every edition is full of good articles, helpful information, and lots of encouragement. It really helps me feel that I am on the right track and aids me in the areas where I’m floundering.
Today I want to tell you about the Digital version of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.
Let me start by saying that this is going to be a rave review and I am extremely surprised! I usually enjoy putting my feet up on the couch to flip through a magazine; it’s very relaxing. However, the digital version of TOS is so user friendly I may be willing to forgo that luxury.
Who knew that a digital magazine could be so good? The last digital magazine I read was simply a long list of pages to scroll through. It loaded very slowly and was difficult to find the specific articles I found interesting. Let me assure you that this is not the case here. TOS loads in no time, moves quickly from page to page, and has many features that make navigation easy, and, in my opinion, superior to the print version.
The digital version is just as “pretty” as the print one. It contains beautiful color photographs and lots of helpful information. It looks just like the magazine you would receive in the mail.
One of my favorite features is the magazine’s “clickable-ness.” Any title on the cover can be clicked and you are taken straight to the article. This is definitely a time saver. I must confess, I have spent substantial amounts of time looking for articles within magazines (and even simply searching for the contents page!). There is also a drop down table of contents available anytime, which I found very convenient—no flipping through the magazine to hunt for an article, click the link and you’re there!
The clickable feature I enjoyed the most would have to be the links! Most articles or advertisements containing an internet link can be clicked on; you are then taken directly to the website (a new window is opened—you won’t lose your place in the magazine). To me, this makes the magazine much more useful. Most of my homeschool research is conducted online, so this eliminates a few steps.
Many times, while reading the Old Schoolhouse Magazine, I have circled websites to look at later.....but never managed to look them all up (sometimes I couldn’t even find them). The digital subscription solves this problem. There is also a drop down menu containing all of the links so you don’t have to remember where they are. I checked out quite a few new companies and products because of this handy tool.
Another favorite would be the search feature. This eliminates hunting through page upon page for a particular article or phrase or even word you thought you read. Just type it in and hit search. I loved this because articles and advertisements from companies I may find helpful are both displayed in the results.
One other excellent perk that comes with the digital subscription is the ability to share articles with friends via email. Just click “share” and type in their email address. Links to specific pages within the magazine can also be displayed on your blog or website. I find this really helpful—no trying to remember to take the magazine along to show a friend, just email it.
There is also the ability to bookmark any page in the magazine to your browser for accessibility when online. As an avid “favorites” list user, I also loved this feature.
There are a few other bonuses worth mentioning. The fact that the digital version of TOS is $16.95 as opposed to $25 for the print version is certainly one. The savings would be even more substantial if you are an international subscriber.
The magazine can also be downloaded for offline reading. However, past issues are archived online so you can read them any time (this helps keep my magazine basket tidy!).
One aspect of TOS I appreciate is the free gifts we receive when subscribing. Well, digital subscribers don’t miss out on that—19 instantly downloadable gifts are available immediately. And they are good ones too: e-books from some of our favorite publishers, math programs, and music.
If you are not a computer person and think this may be too high-tech for you, think again. Everything is laid out cleanly and neatly. There is even an easy to understand video tutorial to help you learn how to use all the handy features.
The only drawback I can think of is the fact that my eyes get tired after looking at the computer screen for a long time. That’s it!
Again, I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised by this digital experience; it is so much better than expected. The usability of the online features coupled with the time saving aspect of those features makes it a worthwhile buy indeed.
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May. 20, 2008 - Make It From Scratch Carnival
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If you know me, you know I love making things from scratch. Anything!
I really enjoy knowing what is in our food and cleaning products. There is also something very satisfying about making things from scratch.
Because of the above reasons, I was really excited to find the Make It From Scratch Blog Carnival.
This weeks edition is being held at Surely You Nest click here to check it out. |
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May. 3, 2008 - My Bookstore
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I spent the afternoon adding books to my Amazon bookstore. Each book was carefully selected. Only those I think highly of made the cut
If you'd like to take a peek click here
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May. 1, 2008 - 400 Free Photo Prints and Free Photo Book!
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I just signed up to receive 400 free photo prints (100 each month until August) at Arts Cow.
The deal is good until they have reached 20 million free prints - they are already at 6 million.
On top of the free prints you will also receive a credit for a free 20 page 8x8 photo book (these will be available after May 31st).
Also, if you make a purchase before May 15th, you will also receive a credit for a free 8.5″X11″ photo calendar.
Not a bad deal!
Just to add to the sweetness of this deal, you will find a number of coupon codes (including one for $15 off a $25 purchase) once you have registered.
What are you waiting for? Click here to sign up before they run out.
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Apr. 3, 2008 - Frugal Friday - Dealing with Catalogs
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Have you found that looking through catalogs is bad for your wallet? Catalogs have a way of making you think you need things you didn't know existed! (Okay - so the catalog is not doing it, you are, or rather - I am. But you get the point.)
When I really began to buckle down and be aware of where our money was going, I started throwing away catalogs as soon as they arrived. I also deleted sales emails.
It wasn't long before this felt extremely wasteful. I wanted to cancel most of the catalogs that came to my mailbox, but really didn't want to call each and every one....who has the time?
Then...my mother-in-law emailed a link to a great little service that would cancel the catalogs for me. It is:
Catalogchoice.org
It is a free service. Their mission is to "reduce the number of repeat and unsolicited catalog mailings, and to promote the adoption of sustainable industry best practices."
Their motto: "Eliminate unwanted catalogs you receive. Simplfiy your life and save natural resources."
Once you sign up you can browse the data base or search for a particular catalog you wish to cancel. Once you find the offenders you may request they be canceled. They will do it for you! Cool huh?
You can log in and check the status of your cancellations at any time.
Oh yeah, they do not sell, rent or otherwise share your contact details with anyone.
So why not get rid of the unwanted clutter and unnecessary temptation to spend money you don't have...cancel those catalogs today :)
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Jan. 2, 2008 - Favorite Things
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Tiany is having a 2nd Blogoversary Party over at her place. To attend you must list your favorite things. Just makes you want to start singing the Sound of Music, doesn't it?
Those who do will be entered into her giveaway - which is pretty nice bundle. Click here to check it out.
Of course, my favorite things are my salvation, my family, hugging my kids and so on...but here are a few you can buy at the store:
(Clickable links are in Bold)
1. Bath and Body Works Like Butter Creamy Cleansing Bar
This soap is really luxurious - at least in my book. It is $5 for one bar, so it’s a rare treat and one that only comes when there is a super sale!
2. Cashmina Sheets
I was lucky enough to receive a set of these super soft sheets as a gift. They are extremely warm and cozy.
3. Yogurt with walnuts and dried blueberries (may favorite snack)
4. Sweet Orange Essential Oil
I use this in many of my homemade cleaning products. It smells great.
I've also added it to a homemade salve (instructions to come).
5. Herbal Tea
There is not much better than a warm cup of herbal tea. It is great for calming a sweet tooth after a meal. Also a wonderful way to unwind when feeling a little tense.
6. Notebooks
I love it when the notebooks go on sale at Wal-Mart for 10 cents each. Next time I'm buying 20! I love to write lists and plan things on paper. My kids love to draw in them, especially if they have one that belongs to them alone. OK, next time I'm buying 30.
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Jan. 1, 2008 - Raising Godly Tomatoes Giveaway
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The first time I stumbled across a link to Raising Godly Tomatoes, I was not sure what it was all about. I clicked through that link and proceeded to spend the next 4 hours reading as much as possible. I only stopped because the night was growing short.
Elizabeth Krueger has some wonderful parenting ideas. Many I had never heard before.
She speaks in a very kind way, not talking down. Rather, as one who has been there and is alongside you.
Tonight I discovered that she has put her advice in print. I am extremely excited about this!
Even better...Elizabeth is giving away a copy through Tiany's blog. Click here to enter.
Also, be sure to check out Tiany's Blogoversary Party. It looks fun 
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Sep. 27, 2007 - Supermarket Savings 101
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I have spent the afternoon listening to some informative audios from Crystal Paine of Biblicalwomanhood.com. She has a great e-course titled, Supermarket Savings 101.
Supermarket Savings 101 includes a 57 page course book, 6 audios and a bunch of e-books.
The e-books included in the package are:
- Thriving on One Income
- Bread by Hand
- Simply Centsible Breakfasts
- Simply Centsible Suppers
- Menu Planning Made Easy
- Momma's Guide to Growing Your Own Groceries
Crystal only spends about $35 a week on groceries! She can certainly teach me a few things.
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