Friends Currently Visiting



My Reviews


CHECK THEM OUT
(*click on the link to see the review*)

Homeschool Curriculum & Resources
• Genre Journeys 1
• eSchoolMaps.com cd-rom
• Character Education
• We Love Math
• The Star-Spangled State Book and Workbook
• Bible Prophecy for Kids
• Say What You Mean for kids
• I Love Carrot Soup
• Spanish for Kids DVD
• Our Silly Farm Adventures CD
• Let's Celebrate Series: Fireworks & Freedom
• Amanda Bennett Unit Studies, etc.
• Knowledge Box Central Lapbooks, etc.
• Pyramids of Egypt Project Pack
• a variety of notebooking page packs
• Answers for New Christians
• The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach
• Money Management for Homeschool Organizations
• 501c3 Tax Exempt Status for Homeschool Groups
• Komodo Dragon E-book
• Reach for the Stars
• Hummingbird E-book
• Bison E-book
• Vacation Education destination EPCOT
• Cotton's Journey~ a field trip in a box
• Various Scholastic Products
• The Complete Zoo Adventure
• Five in a Row
• A Child's Geography
• Masterpiece Art Instruction Writing Set
• Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments
• Itchy's Alphabet Reading Program
• Daily Writing Reinforcers

Children's Books
• My Very Own Name
• My Very Own Fairy Tale
• Grady the Goose
• Feels Real & Noisy Jungle Baby books
• Mackinac Bridge
• Three Grin Salad
• The Kiss that Missed & Princess Rosebud
• Tudley Didn't Know & If You Were a Parrot
• P is for Princess
• Little Bitty Baby Learns Greek
• The Orange Shoes
• Noah's Ark Book
• Story Wheels Pony Rides
• Ocean Seasons
• Carole Marsh Mysteries
• The First Adventures of Incredible You (personalized book)
• Beginning with God
• Bible Crafts 1
• Lucky Foot Stables series
• Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales
• Say Daddy!
• Ouch! Sunburn & No More Gunk
• Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers
• The Tiniest Tiger
• Crash
• The Pocket Daring Book for Girls

Teen & Young Adult Books
• Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home
• Andrea Carter and the Dangerous Decision
• Across the Wide River
• That Sinking Feeling
• Ryann Watters and the King's Sword
• Do Hard Things
• The Big Picture
• Finding Hollywood Nobody
• Journey to the Homeland

Christian Fiction Books
• Redeemed
• The Adam & Eve Project
• Sushi for One
• Nobody
• The Shepherds' Prayer
• Boo Humbug
• Informal Consent
• Surrender Bay
• Splitting Harriet
• Around the World in 80 Dates
• When the Heart Cries
• When the Morning Comes
• Bluegrass Peril
• Distant Heart
• Fallen
• Sisters Ink
• Healing Stones
• Death of a Six-Foot Teddy Bear
• Truffles by the Sea
• The Perfect Life
• Sweet Caroline
• Only Uni
• For Pete's Sake
• When Zeffie Got a Clue
• Trouble the Water
• My Soul to Keep
• The Moon in the Mango Tree
• Healing Promises
• Washington's Lady
• Fatal Deduction
• Ruby Among Us
• Skid
• Embrace Me
• I Heart Bloomberg

Christian Non-Fiction Books
• 101 Hymn Stories
• The Amazing Grace of Freedom
• Land of the Morning
• 101 Cups of Water
• For Parents Only
• 101 Things To Do During a Dull Sermon
• Closer Than Your Skin
• The Next Level
• Out of the Depths
• Between Two Worlds
• Family Squeeze

Adoption-Related Books
• The Adoption Network
• Before You Were Mine
• Carried Safely Home
• The Other Sister
• Adoption Parenting
• Masterpiece of Joy

Adoption-Related Books for Children
• And Baby Makes a Family
• Forever Fingerprints
• I Don't Have Your Eyes
• Welcome Home, Forever Child
• Letters of Love from China

"Other" Books
• Rolling Thunder in a Gentle Land
• Simple Signing with Young Children
• The Middle Place
• The Ultimate Tea Diet
• Janeology
• Shop Your Closet
• Sephora
• Practically Posh

Multimedia Products
• Spin Your Web
• Spangler Candy Company
• Keystone Fresh Dairy
• Books by You
• ‘Tis So Sweet CD
• Math Fundamentals CDROM & Math Galaxy Games CDROM

Miscellaneous
• Little Box of Beads
• Toy Tips & Parenting Hints Magazine
• Glue Rings
• Twisted Silver Jewelry
• Be Rhymed! game
• Swimsuit from 'Ohana Swimwear LLC
• Make-Your-Own-Book Kit
• Skin MD Natural
• Gloves in a Bottle
• Country Bob's Sauce



Our Homeschool 2008-09


FOR ASHLEY:
• Videotext Algebra
• Where the Brook & River Meet
• Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology
• Latina Christiana I

FOR BOTH:
• Mystery of History vol. 2~ 2nd 1/2
• Themes to Remember

FOR GRACIE:
• Abeka Arithmetic 4
• Abeka God's Gift of Language A
• Modern Curriculum Press Spelling CD
• Biblical Character Traits to Learn & to Live
• The Big Pennsylvania Activity Book
• The Star-Spangled State Book
• Christian Kids Explore Biology
• Prima Latina


Sites worth checking out:


Photobucket
Ashley's blog

Photobucket
Gracie's blog

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
my MSN group

Photobucket

Photobucket









My affiliations:





Hands And Hearts



Apr. 21, 2008
The Change & Cherish Series by Jane Kirkpatrick

Posted in Blog Tours


I want to tell you about a new series of books that I was introduced to by my friends at WaterBrook Press........

The Change & Cherish Series by Jane Kirkpatrick follows the life of feisty Emma Geisy.  These books are set in 1800's America and are based on a true story (which I love!)  Here are summaries of each book in the series:

A Clearing in the Wild

Spirited young Emma Wagner chafes at the constraints of her 1850s religious community, which values conformity over independent thought, especially in women. Skeptical of the colony’s growing emphasis on preparing for “the last days,” Emma clashes with their increasingly autocratic leader—and faces the unexpected consequences of pursuing independence.


A Tendering in the Storm

This lyrical novel, based on an historical figure of the 1800s, follows the spirited and intelligent Emma Giesy, who achieves her goal of separating her family from the repressive religious community in which she grew up. But unexpected and dire consequences leave her family—and her faith—struggling to survive.

  A Mending at the Edge

This richly textured novel, the third in the acclaimed Change and Cherish series, follows the historical figure of Emma Wagner Giesy, who chafes under the restrictions of her 1860s religious colony. When her bid to belong in her unique way unravels her most precious relationships, she seeks new ways to stitch meaning into her life. 

Jane Kirkpatrick is the best-selling author of two nonfiction books and fourteen historical novels, including the popular Kinship and Courage series. Her award-winning writing has appeared in more than fifty publications, including Sports Afield and Decision. She’s won the coveted Western Heritage Wrangler Award, an honor shared by such writers as Larry McMurtry and Barbara Kingsolver. Jane is a licensed clinical social worker as well as an internationally recognized speaker. She and her husband, Jerry, ranch 160 acres in eastern Oregon.

I have not had time to read through this entire series yet, but I'm working on it!  I would encourage you to check them out for yourself!

Have you read these, or any other books, by Jane Kirkpatrick?  If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts......

CONTEST: I have one copy of A Mending at the Edge to give away.  If this sounds like a book you'd like to read, please leave a comment (along with contact information if you're not a homeschoolblogger) and I'll put your name in a drawing.  I'll announce a winner on Thursday (the 24th).

Share Your Thoughts


Apr. 21, 2008 - Sounds like good reading...

Posted by proverbsmomof3

Now this sounds like a book I would enjoy. I love biographies and fact based historical fiction. Please put me in the drawing for this one. Thanks.

Share Link

Apr. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Thanks for visiting my blog Heidi, I've been enjoying stopping by yours from time to time too! -- This is a book I'd be interested in reading, please enter me in your contest.

nov231973 at gmail.com

Tammy

Share Link

Apr. 24, 2008 - Sounds like a great series,

Posted by FaithfulGrace

I've always wanted to read Jane Kirkpatrick's books.

I'm enjoying Experiencing the Resurrection.
Thank you for the review,
Linda

Share Link



Entry 116 of 776
Last Page | Next Page

• Home
• View my profile
• Archives
• My Blog's RSS
• Email me!
• My awards
• My blinkies
Subscribe with Bloglines

Read my Reviews Column HERE

Things I've Been Bloggin' About


Other Orlando Activities
CFBA Featured Book ~ July 23-25
The Falcon and the Sparrow
Beyond the Bomb ~ Review & CONTEST!
CFBA Featured Book ~ July 21-23


My Categories


• A Day in the Life of Me
• Matters of the Heart
• Ashley Adventures
• Gracie Giggles
• The Little Prince
• Homeschool Spotlight
• Reviews, Reflections, and Recommendations
• Blog Tours
• The Miracle of Adoption
• For the Love of Books
• From My Kitchen to Yours
• Monday Motivations
• Tackle It Tuesday
• Foto Fun
• Freebies, Contests, and Just Plain Fun!
• Blogger Friend School
• More Than Rubies Monday
• Heart of the Matter Friday Meme
• Destination Disney
• Weekend Worship

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

My Homeschool Blogger Friends

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

• UndertheSky
• TOSPUBLISHER
• Buckeyeblog
• tn3jcarter
• ByHisGraceInColorado
• devdoordeborah
• ClassicalEducation4Me
• dartwns
• KarenW
• HSBCompanyBlog
• MiikoGibson
• Pennsylvania
• LittleEblingsAcademy
• thewestiecrew
• Hutcheson
• Tiany
• bkyoungfamily
• ClagettsFLStyle
• FaithfulGrace
• Pattycake
• daddysgirls
• sagerats
• Momof5littlewomen
• quietcajun
• genevieve1642
• Jimmie
• GirlsofGrace
• CommunicationFUNdamentals
• kympossible
• authorDonna
• trustingdaily
• Peekershaz
• SandBetweenMyToes
• smlltwnmmmy
• rbjhcmama
• pianosteve
• TrainUpAChild
• leahlovesebooks
• crysnrod
• kristarella
•
• byourlove1
• momofneb
• servingtheKingofkings
• NotebookingPages
• InfertilityMom
• GiffordBabyJournal
• JustGiveMeStarbucks
• bubbebobbie
• MarineMama
• JenofAvonlea
• BevG
• denisebp
• Ruth
• daredhead
• homeschoolhighlites
• floridasnowflakes
• robinkay
• westward
• melissal89
• momofmhasr
• NotebookingNook
• ltjewel
• priceless3110
• HandsRaisedToHeaven
• siviy
•
• 4sweetums
• nikkisimcox
• sharity
• proverbsmomof3
• nancysnook
• 01charger
• moreofhim
• countryschool
• canadianladybug
• tlpgina
• fraziermomsteph
• TheMunchkinsMama
• SuzyScribbles
• mamaof3
• blessedwith2angels
• SimpleFolk
• Gracie7
• mom2many
• cimsha
• dangela1
• stormie726
• addiema
• KregelHomeschool
• SchoolinRhome
• Kristeland5cupcakes
• Wen
• karenskorner
• author
• Waldens
• eworpell
• MrsDrPepper23
• momto4beauties
• Stef
• Liberty4joys
• trio
• HoneyBee10269
• rebeccahuff
• lisasblessings
• ccutright
• ReadThisSummer
• midlifemoments
• shirleytemple
• donnashepherd
• habermom94

More Friends~ with great blogs!

• Felicity & Zach
• Simple Folk
• My Blessings from Above
• Callapidder Days
• Life in Oregon
• Beth Moore
• Laura Christianson
• KarenW
• Acceptance With Joy
• My Moments as Told by Me
• The Westie Crew
• Our 3 Kids

You can find me here:


View my page on Christian Women Take Root!



View my page on The Homeschool Lounge




Join Blogroll


Top Mom Blogs
Photobucket

Parent Reviewers

Some more fun stuff:





Homeschool Gold

Homeschool Top Sites - Best Homeschool Sites on the Internet

Things I enjoy participating in:

Photobucket

Photobucket


Photobucket











PPP Direct



Locations of visitors to this page


All Content Copyrighted.
All Rights Reserved © 2006, 2007.
Template Design by:
Kris Price
Graphics Credit:
Life in the Craft Lane with Mandy
Adoptions:
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Blinkies by:
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketPhoto Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Visitors since 1~7~07