Monday, September 7, 2009 - What an amazing deal!
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is running a totally awesome deal right now. You can get a full year's subscription for the price of 1 magazine at the newstand and it comes right to your door. If you have never subscribed before, this is the best offer I have ever seen. If you already have a subscription you can renew now or even get a gift subscription for a friend as an early Christmas present. And what is so great is that your subscription starts with the Fall issue which, among other things, will have some super frugal craft projects in there including one from yours truly. You are going to want to hurry though. There are only a certain number if subscriptions available and they are going like hotcakes. Here is the link:
2009 Labor Day Special-1 Year TOS Subscription
If you are an international reader, the digital subscriptions is on sale too.
1 Yr Digital Subscription - TOS Magazine
Renewal - 1 Yr Digital Subscription - TOS Magazine
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - Work
I am having so much fun setting up Splish's Scavenger Hunt for The Old Schoolhouse Store. Last week over 500 folks followed through with all the clues to get their prize. I would love it if we exceeded that number this week. We have such generous vendors at the Schoolhouse Store who bless homeschoolers all the time. Most of these folks are small, family businesses who have a heart for the homeschooler. If you missed out last week maybe you can find time this week. You will need to go over to Splish's Blog to join the fun this week. If you do go through the hunt, we would love to hear what you think. You can leave me a comment here or let Splish know what you think at his blog. And don't forget to check out all the other great reading information he has at his place. Heidi does a wonderful job helping Splish keep you informed. Folks are sharing their reading lists and all kinds of other great ideas. If you haven't already joined the others for the Summer Reading Splash you may want to. There are going to be lots of surprises and fun all summer long.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - TOS Summer Reading Splash
It has been a busy couple of days. I have been working on a very special project for the Old Schoolhouse Magazine with my friend Heidi and others at TOS. The Summer Reading Splash has begun and there is lots of fun in store. Splish invites his friends to climb aboard this summer and read. He has lots of fun and games along with regular giveaways for you. If you swing by his blog you can get all the information. Let's encourage our children to participate. There are wonderful reading log sheets for you to download to give children a visual motivation and coloring pages just for fun. And you may recognize my hand as Splish takes you on a Scavenger Hunt Adventure throughout the Schoolhouse store each week. Be sure to sign up on his blog so you won't miss out on the latest updates, reading recommendations, and all the other surprises along the way. Dive into summer with a good book.
For all the details swing by Splish’s blog. And if you get a chance, let him know you were there by leaving him a comment with your thoughts.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Homemaking 911 March Madness Giveaway
Homemaking 911 is have a great March Madness Giveaway. You have a choice of 11 great prize packages and several opportunities to increase your chances of winning. Swing on by Homemaking 911 and give it a look-see. You may just win something and bring in spring with a smile.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - Bill to Affect Homeschoolers
I found this in my e-mail today from the homeschool association I belong to and wanted to be sure that my readers are aware of it also.
Dear HSLDA Members and Friends,
Action is needed now to stop a harmful early education bill, H.R. 2343, the Education Begins at Home Act. Despite the bill’s seemingly homeschool-friendly title, the legislation is actually yet another “big government” encroachment into the sphere of education.
H.R. 2343 seeks to expand the Head Start Early Home Visitation program to supposedly “educate” parents of children from infants to 5-year-olds on parenting strategies. If passed, this bill would literally open the door for government employees to enter private homes to impose unelected officials’ educational agendas, which may prove offensive and contrary to many families’ moral and religious beliefs. Although at this point enrollment in the home visitation program is voluntary, government programs almost always grow beyond their original scope when bills are amended.
This intrusive and unnecessary legislation comes at a whopping starting cost of more than $190 million—a burden that will be incurred by already struggling American taxpayers.
Action Requested
Please call your U.S. representative today and urge him or her to oppose H.R. 2343, the Education Begins at Home Act. It is not necessary to identify yourself as a homeschooler. You can say something as simple as the following:
“I am a constituent and I strongly oppose H.R. 2343. The government should not be involved in funding questionable early education programs, especially at a time of financial uncertainty when our hard-earned tax dollars could be better spent elsewhere.”
You can reach your U.S. representative by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121, or by using our Legislative Toolbox.
This bill has been placed on the House calendar and could come up for a vote anytime this week, or even during the weekend as Congress rushes to finish legislative priorities before they adjourn.
Background
For more information on H.R. 2343 and the dangers of early education, please visit our online bill page.
Sincerely,
J. Michael Smith
HSLDA President
Even if you don't have a young one in your household at this time, we need to make our voices heard. You can find your Representative's contact information at the United States House of Representative's website.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008 - Send a Postcard to the Troops-Free
I don’t know how many of you have seen this, but I got it in my e-mail and had to share with everyone. What a great thing to do.
XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL
If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.
You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.
This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's.
Thanks for taking time to support our military!
"May No Soldier Go Unloved"
Remember Today's SOLDIER is Tomorrow's VETERAN.
The kids and I have done this.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Deal
If you haven't already heard, The Schoolhouse Store Black Friday sale is in full swing and there are deals you just don't want to miss. Along with fantastic bonus packages, you can get a full year of a US print The Old Schoolhouse Magazine subscription for only $7.95. That's the price of one issue at the news stand. Your subscription will start with the Winter issue in January. This would make a great gift for all your homeschool friends. I am especially excited about the January issue because an article I have written will be in there. After you have enjoyed feasting and fellowship with your family and friends and your thoughts turn towards Christmas shopping, why not 'shop from your seat, not your feet' and stop by the Schoolhouse Store. No lines, no hassles, no shipping costs; just values you can trust
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Monday, November 10, 2008 - National Young Reader's Week- Splish
As part of our National Young Readers Week, Splish's blog is hosting the best book giveaway. You really need to stop over there and read all about it.
AND, Splish is starring in his very own book written by our own Gena Suarez and illustrated by Kevin Collier. You will want to read this with the kids.
AND when you purchase 'And Then Mama Said . . . It Takes Time to Learn to Read' you will recieve a free companion activity book that I helped put together. It really is good if I do say so myself. 
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 - The Old Schoolhouse Subscription
I don’t know if you noticed on the log in page, but The Old Schoolhouse Magazine has a wonderful subscription opportunity.
Are you on the lookout for ways to help your home and homeschool run smoothly or for suggestions, encouragement and practical information from a solid Christian perspective? That’s where The Old Schoolhouse Magazine comes in.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine has launched their Fall Special for new U.S. subscribers. You can subscribe for 50% off the cover price. Only $39! You’ll receive 2 years of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, the current issue and 6 Bonus Gifts (for the first 3000). PLUS, the first 1,000 new subscribers receive their Homeschooling with Heart tote bag! You've got to see it. It's so cute!
View the full details and subscribe online here.
I love getting the Old Schoolhouse Magazine. There are so many wonderfully written articles and pages of encouragement between its covers. I also appreciate reading the ads. I love learning about companies that cater to the homeschooler’s needs and the variety that there is to choose from. Because we are quite eclectic at our school, believe it or not, those ads really do come in handy when searching for something to fit our needs. I love all the personal stories that show how others homeschool and the innovative and fun ideas throughout the magazine. This is the only magazine I have coming to my house. I encourage you to have a ‘look-see’ and see what the promotion is all about. The free gifts alone cover the price of the subscription.
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Monday, August 11, 2008 - Homeschool Kids Write-New Prompts
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Homeschool Kids Write blog is up and running again. This blog is set up with creative writing prompts for kids to use on their blogs. Once a week, usually on Sunday evening, a new prompt is posted. After the kids write their posts they come back and sign Mr. Linky. They are encouraged to check out the other posts listed and make new friends. There is no obligation to do all or any of the posts. Right now there are 29 posts from the last school year, which they are free to do if they haven’t already. I hope to make this year’s prompts fun, interesting and educational. Stop by the Homeschool Kids Write blog for more information.
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