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HTM-what? Our new Website and such... ~ Abiding in the vine through my everyday challenges, part 3

Abiding in the vine through my everyday challenges, part 3

   HTM-what? Our new Website and such...

   We finally got a domain name and a website. We were using the SRES MSN Space, and as nice as it is to just type it in there, it is not what we wanted for our business.  So, now, I am going to have to learn how to set up this website.  I think this is one of those things as a Homeschool family where you have one of your high school homeschoolers take a class on computers, and learn along with them. 

   Anyway, I know this new website really is a blessing (It really is a blessing, It really is a blessing, It really is a blessing, saying to myself). No, really. Hence the expansion of my comfort zone. I am fine and actually have learned a lot about HTML here at HSB. Before this, I really had little idea. But, changing my template, adding my own things, I have learned a bit. NOT enough to do a site using only HTML, mind you, but we do have Sitebuilder, so that helps. I am praying God will show me about using this agora shopping cart thing, though, because they do not offer support. But, for now, I will be putting descriptions and such on the site.

   With my limited knowledge and NO computer classes EVER, the site is up and running, and I will do whatever necessary to figure it out. I think our children and I can take some free classes online, through emachines, so I am going to look into that. As we grow, we will be able to take some classes as needed.

   I just don't want my pc time - which seems to be too much already - to take up other time for the important things in life.  This is why I stay home, to be with our dear children, not work at a computer all day.  Hence the new stress factor in my life. When I say stress, I don't mean I am flipping out (as 1dd16 would call it), I mean it is something I have now added and will have to allow God to show me where its place is in our lives.... just like everything else.  But, as with any new "project" that life brings, it takes a little time to get it into the routine.

     I did have 2dd15 type and copy/paste a lot of the book entries this week. That is good, when I can have them learn or use their skills to complete a task and chalk it up to schoolwork at the same time.  We do that a lot for school - it is life-learning and Delight-Directed, so, it will actually be something they learn from.  I don't think we had our HSB blogs when I found out that both of my oldest daughters had taught themselves to touch-type, but I was so thrilled.  It amazes me.  I never learned how to touch-type.  And, I probably would have just taken it as a class to fill in my schedule, not because I saw the value and wanted to learn it.  God truly knows more about how a child learns than any man.  I thank Him that I can place them into His hands daily and listen to His leading as we home educate them!!

   I have also been in limbo about our ebay store. To list or not to list, that is the question. I know several of you have accounts or stores on ebay... What is your opinion? Has their textbook policy or their rate hikes changed your opinion at all?   I will probably bite the bullet and list for now. It does no good to pay for a store and sell nothing. I also know that I will prob. sell more if I have enough listed for them to buy a bunch and save on shipping! And- “TIS The (homeschool book-buying) Season!!  So, then, I will be sure to work that into my and the dd's schedule for the week. 

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Hows it going?

9:17 AM, Thursday, June 8, 2006 .. Posted by Canadagirl

Is it going better with your book company? Where do you go to see your site? I have been loving your blog, alot of food for thought. (0:
In Him,
-Canadagirl