Featured Blogger:

Black and White

Melanie blog "Black and White"  lives up to its name.  She shares her life and homeschooling experiences with honesty and clarity.   As a new blogger, she is just getting her bearings in the blogosphere, but she's attracted the attention of many.    She is the mother of four children - 2 girls and 2 boys.   Melanie shares her heart and mind in an inpsirational way that's sure to bless you.  Here's a small sample:

Chickin-n-a-homeschool book Melanie talks about talking to a new homeschooling mom.  What started out as a "funky" day for Melanie, turned out to be a blessing to a new homeschooling mom.  

While my dear husband attended an out-of-town meeting, the kids and I hung out at the local Chick-fil-A.  (Doesn't everyone either eat cereal, leftovers or fast food when dh is working out of town or has a meeting?)  Honestly, I was in a funk.  Spring fever is starting to kick in.  Charlotte Mason would roll in her grave if she knew I made our 10 yo son do his math for over 3 hours...he kept staring out the window and/or daydreaming as the neighborhood boys rollerbladed around our driveway.  (Their school had been cancelled due to an infestation of FLEAS! Yet another reason I'm glad mine are at home.)  It was an obedience/compliance issue, not one of ability. 

Continue reading how Melanie's evening turned out...

When Homeschoolers Stink Melanie shares her views on the various types of homeschoolers.  She says:

Sometimes I forget that homeschool families are as diverse as flowers.  Each one is unique.  Colorful.  Can be simple or complex.  Some are wonderfully fragrant and some just plain stink.

Make sure you continue reading the rest of this wonderful post!

Even though Melanie is a new blogger, she has already caught the attention of many and was featured in HomeschoolBlogger.com's e-newsletter.  Make sure you stop by Melanie's blog and say "hi!". 

Random Blog Winner: Hunter Happenings

Prizes: The Featured and Random Bloggers this week will each receive one of the following items:

So Smart: First Words, for infant - age 3.

Learn vocabulary with simple stories; adorable, bright, bold animation; and original music. This is currently on sale in March for $7.96 and runs for 120 minutes! Ranny says, "It's from one of our best-rated vhs titles for young children. One of  our board members, Dr. Irving Lazar, who is a world-reknown child psychologist, highly recommends this series. Not to watch all the time, but when your child need a little diversion so you can do something."

Magic Frank's Lessons in Magic (for ages 6-11).

Features 21 tricks with everyday objects - from rubber bands, paper clips, sugar packets, rope, string, even a few card and coin tricks. Currently on sale during March for $15.96. Ranny says, "It's very well done and very fun for kids who are interested in learning how to do magic tricks."