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<title>Rosemary Garlic Crackers</title>
<description>&lt;h4&gt;These look good. I have not made them yet but I am going to try them.&lt;br /&gt;
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<description>&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;I have been busy reading my &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teachmagazine.com/new/index.php&quot;&gt;Teach Magazine&lt;/a&gt;, this quarter is on Purity.&lt;br /&gt;
The article called &quot;Am I Pure Or Polluted&quot; examines the thought, &quot;What do I choose to pay attention to,experience and enjoy?&quot; I really enjoyed the article and it really made me think about what we are putting in our minds that are not pleasing to the Lord.&lt;br /&gt;
There are also some good recipes like Ice Cream Mud Pie and Glazed Pork Chops. If you have not looked into the pages of TEACH Magazine you are missing a great blessing.&lt;br /&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Jake's awesome break!</title>
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<title>Haleigh's first singing part.</title>
<description>Haleigh has finally had the opportunity to sing in the Abbott Hill Wanderers.&lt;br /&gt;
The band performed their spring finale and it was a good one.&lt;br /&gt;
The kids have done such a great job this year.&lt;br /&gt;
Here is the video of Haleigh singing Steel Rails. &lt;br /&gt;
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If you are local to Dexter I hope you can make it next time.
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Update on Yoda</title>
<description>The kids have named the little bull Yoda. I am not particularly fond of it but it will do. He has a Y on his forehead so that is how he got his name.&lt;br /&gt;
He seems to be doing quite well, he is feeding from a bucket and loves grain. He is plumping up and follows you around like a puppy when we get in the pen with him. I know this will get more difficult as he gets bigger but hopefully we are out of the water with him. He has acquired a sore on the top of his butt to the side of his tail, it looks like he rubbed up against the side of the shelter where the boards are rough. I have never experienced this before but it was covered with maggots. Yuck!! Our friends that are helping us with the cow adventure said &quot;Oh yeah that is good&quot;, GOOD! I thought, &quot;Oh yeah they will eat all the bad flesh and then fall off it happens to all cows with wounds&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
Well I still think it is Yuck!, Anyway most of the maggots were gone today and it looks pretty good, so I guess it is true. Boy are we learning alot.&lt;br /&gt;
Thanks for stopping in.&lt;br /&gt;
My next post will be about our meat birds, boy, are they growing.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 18:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Our new farm adventure</title>
<description>Well, we headed for Clarks animal auction April 27th, we were looking for pigs. As the items pulled in and were put in there proper places, tools, household items, farm stuff, plants, etc. outside to be auctioned first and the animals in their pens to be auctioned later we were browsing the items to see what we could find of interest. There is a lot of good things you can find at an auction.&lt;br /&gt;
There was so much stuff coming in that they had to turn some away. We arrived at 9:30 and at 11:00 the auction started. We bid on a few things outside not much we were waiting for the animals. It was a long wait, I worked on some knitting projects and read my &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teachmagazine.com&quot;&gt;TEACH Magazine&lt;/a&gt; this is my favorite magazine for Godly encouragement and homeschool advise. &lt;br /&gt;
The animals started rolling in at about 3 pm. The birds and rabbits go first and then the large animals.&lt;br /&gt;
A pair of turkeys went for $75, wow! As the cows started to come in my husband did on one and got it for $55. The next batch rolled in and he bid on another one, Two more batches he bid on two more, we were done, 4 cows later and $145 we headed home. It was about 7 pm. Here are some pics of the cuties.&lt;br /&gt;
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The pigs were just outrages there was only one truck of piglets that came in with a $65 reserve.&lt;br /&gt;
So, we are enjoying out cows and everything seems to be going ok but then the jersey, the cute brown one in the first picture is not doing well. He doesn't make it and then we have a few good days, about a week later while everyone is struggling with the stomach bug except me, we loose the one in the last photo, two days later we loose the one in the second picture! Now we are down to one cow, we moved him out of the area where the others were and he seems to be doing ok so far. It appears that they may have had shippers disease. This is due to the fact that their eating may not have been regular while they were being shipped and the stress of the move on top of that shocks their system. It is a quick thing that is for sure.&lt;br /&gt;
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Our meat birds arrive May 11th as well and as you can see below they are tiny. I will post pics of the speed of growth, you will be amazed. &lt;br /&gt;
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Thank you for checking in, I have not posted for a while, we have been very busy. I hope to post more frequently.&lt;br /&gt;
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Trisha</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 11:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<description>We lost a wonderful friend this week. She was a Titus 2 woman and I will miss her very much.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;DOVER-FOXCROFT - Charlene Woodard Hewett, 85, died peacefully and unexpectedly March 15, 2009, at home. She was born June 23, 1923, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Lindsey) Woodard. She grew up in Dover-Foxcroft and graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1942. She married Charles A. Hewett, May 14, 1949, and was widowed in 2002 after 53 years of marriage. Charlene worked many years as an AT&amp;amp;T telephone operator and was active in Sebec Corner Baptist Church, where she had been a member since 1977. She was an avid quilt maker, and enjoyed gardening and crafts. She is survived by three sons, Victor of Ashburn, Va., Russell and his wife, Vandy, of Dover-Foxcroft, and Roger and his wife, Joan, of Plainfield, N.H.; two sisters, Ruth Shuman of Modesto, Calif., and Gloria Burgess of Carmel; four grandsons, four granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Gail Doore of Dover-Foxcroft. She was an exceptionally kind and gracious woman who was dearly loved by many. Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft, where funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, with Pastor Isaiah Hill officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the family lot at Dover Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Charlene's memory may be made to Sebec Corner Baptist Church, 285 Milo Road, Sebec, ME 04481. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>A sister in need.</title>
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            One of my sisters in Christ lost her husband Sunday night. He died suddenly on the way to the hospital. It has really put a lot of thoughts in my mind about life.&lt;br /&gt;
            &quot;It is but a vapor' my husband keeps saying.&lt;br /&gt;
            As we prepare for his memorial service it gets pretty busy. Haleigh has been practicing her heart out to present the music for the service, I have been making calls for the food and Jim has to prepare to set up the church with help of other men in the church.&lt;br /&gt;
            While I was making calls to organize the food for the reception my Mother in Law called to say that Bill, Jim's dad broke his ankle going out to get the paper. It was not a little break either it was a complete detached break and he is now in need of surgery to put screws in to hold him together. To top it off he has had a quadruple bipass a few years ago and needs a stress test to see if he can handle the surgery. He is anemic and diabetic, so......... it can't be easy.&lt;br /&gt;
            But I thank the Lord that he is in control and that we can be thankful for things that happen during these times.&lt;br /&gt;
            Maria's daughter was home from college with her when Harry died. Maria has been a great strength for Bianca and Bianca has allowed Maria to reflect on the Lord through this in order to comfort Bianca.&lt;br /&gt;
            Jim's dad is in a hospital and receiving good care. His mother was home to find Bill before he froze to death in the driveway, PTL for that.&lt;br /&gt;
            We are here for a short time and should think about the things we say to people, and the things we do or do not do for people, it could be the last thing we say to them or do for them We should try to do our best to be a blessing to people that we love and not bicker about the little things that really&amp;nbsp; don't amount to anything.&lt;br /&gt;
            Today, reflect on your life and what you are doing with it, is it going to be remembered as a good life or one full of strife and bitterness. The Lord has something for all of us to do in our lifetime, do you know what your is at this time?&lt;br /&gt;
            I think we should always be searching for that as it changes with the seasons I am sure.&lt;br /&gt;
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            Blessings,&lt;br /&gt;
            Trisha&lt;br /&gt;
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            &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; color=&quot;#0f5f8e&quot;&gt;While we are still praying for              this situation to work out for all small businesses we feel that it              is in our best interest to lessen our possible loss.&amp;nbsp; And what              better way than to pass the savings on to you, our wonderful              customers, who are praying with us through this difficult              situation!!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; color=&quot;#0f5f8e&quot;&gt;Please help us clear our shelves              and enjoy a 35% savings on all Kit Packs!!&amp;nbsp; Savings will be              automatic!&amp;nbsp; Spread the word and help us empty the              shelves!!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; color=&quot;#0f5f8e&quot;&gt;This sale will continue until              our Kit Pack inventory has been exhausted, so purchases will be on a              first-come-first-served basis.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; color=&quot;#0f5f8e&quot;&gt;Once they are gone, they are              gone!&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            Super Member              discount &lt;strong&gt;DOES NOT&lt;/strong&gt; apply to this sale.&lt;br /&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Christmas Letter from Jesus</title>
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&lt;br /&gt;
Here is the Christmas Letter From Jesus found in the Winter 2008 Edition.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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            &lt;p&gt; &lt;img height=&quot;209&quot; width=&quot;202&quot; style=&quot;margin: 5px; float: right; width: 202px; height: 209px;&quot; title=&quot;oot.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;oot.jpg&quot; src=&quot;http://www.christianlaw.org/images/stories/oot.jpg&quot; /&gt;Americans are beginning to forget the important origins of our national Thanksgiving holiday.&amp;nbsp; Its spiritual significance is no longer taught in our nation&amp;rsquo;s public schools.&amp;nbsp; In fact, most school children today are taught that Thanksgiving originated when the Pilgrims invited their Indian friends to dinner to thank them for providing sustenance after the Mayflower landed.&amp;nbsp; As with much of modern American revisionist history, there really is much more to the story. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Coming to America&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
            The Atlantic crossing in the fall of 1620 had been an extremely difficult journey for the Pilgrims.&amp;nbsp; For two months, 102 people were wedged into what was called the &amp;ldquo;tween decks&amp;rdquo; of the Mayflower&amp;mdash;the ship&amp;rsquo;s cargo space with only about five-and-a-half feet of headroom.&amp;nbsp; No one was allowed above deck because of the terrible storms.&amp;nbsp; This was no pleasure trip. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt; The Pilgrims comforted themselves on their journey by singing from the Book of Psalms.&amp;nbsp; This &amp;ldquo;noise&amp;rdquo; irritated one of the ship&amp;rsquo;s paid crewmembers.&amp;nbsp; He told the Pilgrims he was looking forward to throwing their corpses overboard after they succumbed to the routine illnesses common on such voyages.&amp;nbsp; As it turned out, this crewmember himself was the only person to die on the voyage and be thrown overboard.&amp;nbsp; God providentially protected His own people.&amp;nbsp; A little-known fact about the Mayflower is that this ship normally carried a cargo of wine; and the wine spillage from previous voyages had soaked the beams, acting as a disinfectant to prevent the spread of disease.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
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            During one terrible storm, the main beam of the mast cracked.&amp;nbsp; Death was certain if this beam could not be repaired.&amp;nbsp; At that moment, the whole Pilgrim adventure could very easily have ended on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.&amp;nbsp; Providentially, the Pilgrims had with them a large iron printing press screw.&amp;nbsp; That screw repaired the beam, saving the ship and all on board.&lt;br /&gt;
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            &amp;ldquo;Land Ho!&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
            After sixty-six days at sea, land was sighted off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, not the place these Pilgrims wanted to be.&amp;nbsp; They intended to establish their new colony in the northern parts of Virginia (which then extended to the Hudson River in modern-day New York), but two factors interrupted their plans.&amp;nbsp; The winds had blown them off course, yes; but they later learned that other Englishmen who wanted to settle in the same part of Virginia had actually bribed the ship&amp;rsquo;s crew to land them farther north.&lt;br /&gt;
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            Despite this chicanery, God was in charge and the Pilgrims landed exactly where God wanted them to be.&amp;nbsp; Had they actually made landfall near the Hudson River, they most certainly would have been immediately attacked by hostile Indians.&amp;nbsp; Instead, they arrived at the one spot along the coast where hostile Indians had been providentially removed from the land. &lt;br /&gt;
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            Many years before the Mayflower journey, local Indians had captured a Frenchman on a fishing expedition to that region.&amp;nbsp; Just as they were about to kill him, the Frenchman warned them God would be angry, would destroy them all, and would replace them with another nation.&amp;nbsp; The Indians boastfully replied that his God could never kill them.&amp;nbsp; Yet, a year or two before the Pilgrims arrived in this very same region, nearly all the native inhabitants had been wiped out by a plague. &lt;br /&gt;
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            &lt;strong&gt;Help Arrives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
            Despite this miraculous provision of safety from hostile Indians, the Pilgrims barely survived their first winter on the Cape.&amp;nbsp; Only four families remained intact; but God was still faithful.&amp;nbsp; In the spring of 1621, He sent Squanto, an English-speaking Indian who offered to teach the Pilgrims how to survive in this strange new land. &lt;br /&gt;
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            Squanto was one of only a few local Indians who escaped the plague.&amp;nbsp; He had been captured as a young man and taken to England as a slave.&amp;nbsp; During that time he mastered the English language.&amp;nbsp; When he was freed, he returned to his native territory on the Cape shortly before the Pilgrims arrived.&amp;nbsp; Probably the most important thing Squanto taught the Pilgrims was how to plant the native winter staple crop--corn. &lt;br /&gt;
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            The Pilgrims thanked God for this wonderful helper.&amp;nbsp; They also repaid Squanto by sharing with him the most valuable treasure they had brought with them from England&amp;mdash;the Gospel.&amp;nbsp; Squanto died a year or two after coming to the aid of the Pilgrims, but before his death he asked them to pray with him that he might go to be with their God in Heaven. &lt;br /&gt;
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            Peace and Thankfulness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
            Squanto introduced other Indians to the Pilgrims, and these Indians were also impressed with the Pilgrims&amp;rsquo; God.&amp;nbsp; During the summer of 1621, it appeared the year&amp;rsquo;s corn harvest would not survive a severe drought. The Pilgrims responded by calling for a day of fasting and prayer.&amp;nbsp; By the end of the day, it was raining.&amp;nbsp; The rain saved the corn, which miraculously sprang back to life.&amp;nbsp; One of the Indians who observed this miracle remarked that the Pilgrims&amp;rsquo; God must be a very great God because when the Indians pow-wowed for rain, it always rained so hard that the corn stalks were broken down.&amp;nbsp; They noticed the Pilgrims&amp;rsquo; God acted differently by sending a very gentle rain that did not damage the corn harvest.&lt;br /&gt;
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            It was that miraculous corn harvest in 1621 that provided grain for the Pilgrims&amp;rsquo; first Thanksgiving meal with their Indian friends and helpers.&amp;nbsp; The evidence of history shows that on this first Thanksgiving Day, both the Pilgrims and Indians thanked God for His great provision and for His goodness toward them all. &lt;br /&gt;
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            Unlike other Europeans who came to America, these Bible-believing Pilgrims were model Christians in their dealings with the native populations.&amp;nbsp; During their first year on the Cape, Squanto, acting as a friend and interpreter, had assisted the Pilgrims in negotiating an important peace treaty with Chief Massasoit, leader of the nearby Wampanoag Indians.&amp;nbsp; The two populations, Indian and Pilgrim, kept that treaty of peace for more than fifty years.&lt;br /&gt;
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            The Tradition Continues&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
            The story of Thanksgiving doesn&amp;rsquo;t end there. The holiday itself was not officially celebrated until almost 170 years later, after the Revolutionary War had been won and our American Constitution had been adopted.&amp;nbsp; In 1789, Congress approved the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution.&amp;nbsp; Congress then &amp;ldquo;recommended a day of public thanksgiving and prayer&amp;rdquo; to thank God for blessing America.&amp;nbsp; President Washington declared November 26, 1789, as the first national day of prayer and thanksgiving to the Lord.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
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            Another 75 years later, after the Civil War ended, President Abraham Lincoln officially established the last Thursday in November as a day to acknowledge &amp;ldquo;the gracious gifts of the Most High God,&amp;rdquo; which He had bestowed on America.&amp;nbsp; Every president continued this tradition until 1941 when Congress officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;
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            Teach Your Children&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
            Now that you know the true story of Thanksgiving, this year make sure your children and grandchildren learn it too.&amp;nbsp; As America is currently facing serious challenges both at home and abroad, let&amp;rsquo;s join together with countless generations before us in giving thanks to God for blessing and preserving our nation.&amp;nbsp; Let&amp;rsquo;s make sure that all our children and grandchildren learn Whose hand of protection has been on America; and let&amp;rsquo;s all pray that He will continue to bless and sustain our nation as we continue to acknowledge and honor Him.&lt;br /&gt;
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<title>Great page for Field Trips</title>
<description>&lt;span class=&quot;HcCDpe&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;lDACoc&quot;&gt;I found this link on a homeschool loop. &lt;br /&gt;
It lists field trips in Maine.&lt;br /&gt;
Happy Homeschooling.&lt;br /&gt;
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<description>This looks like a great site, I have not had a chance &lt;br /&gt;
to really dive into it so please use discretion.&lt;br /&gt;
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http://kids.yahoo.com/science&lt;br /&gt;
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So what are you using for sciene. &lt;br /&gt;
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We are using General Science from&lt;br /&gt;
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<description>They do not have free games everyday but if you check often some of them are pretty neat games. Some are not so neat. Just wanted to share.   &lt;style type=&quot;text/css&quot;&gt; 	div#ga_block { width: 250px; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #F0F0F0; margin: 0 }  	div#ga_block img { display: block; border: none; margin: 0 }  	div#ga_block #ga_title { font: normal 12px Verdana, sans-serif; border: none; margin: 4px 0 0 0; }  	div#ga_block #ga_title a { text-decoration: none; color: #096D15; }  	div#ga_block #ga_text { font: normal 11px Arial, sans-serif; border: none; margin: 0.5em 0 0 0; overflow: auto; width: 100%; }  	div#ga_block #ga_text a { text-decoration: none; color: #333333 }  	div#ga_block #ga_text p { margin: 4px 0; }  	div#ga_block #ga_text img { display: block; position: relative; float: left; border: none; margin: 0 1em 0.5em 0; border: 1px solid #D2D3D5; } &lt;/style&gt; &lt;script type=&quot;text/javascript&quot;&gt; 	var gaotd_SiteName = &quot;My Site Name&quot;; &lt;/script&gt; &lt;script type=&quot;text/javascript&quot; src=&quot;http://game.giveawayoftheday.com/ticker/&quot;&gt; &lt;/script&gt; &lt;noscript&gt; &amp;lt;a href=&quot;http://game.giveawayoftheday.com&quot; _fcksavedurl=&quot;http://game.giveawayoftheday.com&quot;&amp;gt;Game Giveaway of the Day &lt;/noscript&gt;</description>
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<description>Well we are back from our moose hunt. I am not going to give you many details. I am tired and want to really explain everything with pictures. I will tell you that I did get my moose, he was 732 pounds with an 11 point rack and a 39&quot; spread, he is a real beauty. I did shoot it and I can't wait for deer season.&lt;br /&gt;
As a bonus Jim got a trophy black bear, 298 pounds.&lt;br /&gt;
You will just have to check back later for details and pictures.&lt;br /&gt;
It will probably take me a week or so to get it all put together. Please check back later for the entire adventure.&lt;br /&gt;
Trisha</description>
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<description>&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We were going to visit friends in Bradford a couple of weeks ago. When we got to the Bradford Rd we spotted a moose. We drove up the road a bit and turned around. It was still there and fortunately I had my video camera.&lt;br /&gt;
I started to try and record it. I was zoomed in so much I couldn't find it for a bit. As I was videoing many people stopped and watched and talked. I removed the audio from the video because of all the conversations that were going around.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Verdana&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;The following list contains some of the more common mistakes that are often made by families new to homeschooling. These items are in random order and are by no means all of the mistakes that could be made, nor is the existence of this list a guarantee that all new homeschoolers will make these mistakes. In an effort to help families avoid these errors, I have included links to other articles containing further help, encouragement, or explanations.&lt;br /&gt;
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1. Doubting their &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/06/who-taught-this-kid-to-walk-talk-and.html&quot;&gt;ability to teach&lt;/a&gt; their own children&lt;br /&gt;
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2. A. Attempting to &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2006/01/homeschooling-is-choice.html&quot;&gt;copy the schedule, curriculum, or lifestyle&lt;/a&gt; of &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/11/you-and-i-drive-different-cars.html&quot;&gt;another homeschooling family&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
B. Attempting to &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/01/are-we-homeschooling-or-schooling-at.html&quot;&gt;copy public school classroom models&lt;/a&gt; for time schedules, room arrangements, or teaching methods&lt;br /&gt;
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3. Being overly strict with schoolwork, teaching methods, and discipline, thinking that is how to avoid &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/09/homeschooling-failures-i-have-known.html&quot;&gt;homeschooling failure &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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4. A. &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/03/if-this-is-homeschooling-why-are-we.html&quot;&gt;Leaving the house too often&lt;/a&gt;, due to over-involvement&lt;br /&gt;
B. Not leaving the house enough, &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2005/02/why-arent-you-in-school.html&quot;&gt;due to fear&lt;/a&gt; or due to a &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2006/03/value-of-supplemental-activities.html&quot;&gt;too-intensive load of schoolwork&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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5. &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/05/too-much-too-fast-burnout.html&quot;&gt;Trying to do too much&lt;/a&gt; -- too many subjects, too many activities, or too many projects&lt;br /&gt;
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6. Viewing the household chores as Mom's Work, instead of as a &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/06/family-is-spelled-t-e-m.html&quot;&gt;team activity&lt;/a&gt; that benefits everyone&lt;br /&gt;
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7. Assuming that &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2005/02/common-homeschooling-myths-dispelled.html&quot;&gt;what they may have heard&lt;/a&gt; about homeschooling is true, without checking into the facts: legal accountability requirements, time or financial commitment, or curriculum availability&lt;br /&gt;
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8. Giving &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2006/08/homeschoolers-view-of-education.html&quot;&gt;too much information&lt;/a&gt; on official documents&lt;br /&gt;
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9. &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2006/11/curriculum-choices-and-shoe-shopping.html&quot;&gt;Refusing to try alternate methods or materials&lt;/a&gt;, even when something is not working well, feeling that &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/08/what-didnt-work-for-today-can-be.html&quot;&gt;changing methods &lt;/a&gt;will bring &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/03/every-day-is-learning-day-and-life-is.html&quot;&gt;inconsistency&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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10. &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2006/01/surviving-first-year-of-homeschooling.html&quot;&gt;Giving up too quickly&lt;/a&gt;, instead of allowing themselves time to adapt to this totally &lt;a href=&quot;http://guiltfreehomeschooling.org/blog/2004/11/people-live-in-this-house.html&quot;&gt;new lifestyle&lt;/a&gt; (the second year is much easier than Year #1)&lt;br /&gt;
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Once again, beginning to homeschool your children does not mean that you will make any or all of the above mistakes, especially if you attempt to tailor the academics to your children's interests and fit the educational experiences into your family's lifestyle (instead of the other way around). &lt;strong&gt;Guilt-Free Homeschooling&lt;/strong&gt; is based in the homeschooling method which is comfortable for you and keeps you relaxed (not tense and stressful). &lt;strong&gt;Guilt-Free Homeschooling&lt;/strong&gt; fits your family's lifestyle -- and there can be few mistakes in that.&lt;br /&gt;
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            &lt;p class=&quot;style57&quot;&gt;***End-Of-Summer Blowout Sale!***&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p class=&quot;style153&quot;&gt;Get over $100 Worth of eBooks, Downloadables, and Audio Workshops&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p class=&quot;style176&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;$5.97&lt;/em&gt;--TODAY (July 30, 2008) ONLY &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p class=&quot;style153&quot;&gt;Hurry! The price will increase $3 tomorrow! &lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On Wednesday, July 30, 2008 only,&lt;/strong&gt; you can get all of the following ebooks, downloadables, and audio workshops for the low, low price of $5.97. This is the lowest price we've ever offered and likely the only time we'll do a sale like this. Get it while you can!&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For $5.97, here's what you'll get:  &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;300&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/mini-SUPERMARKET101.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/supermarket.htm&quot;&gt;Supermarket Savings 101: Learn How To Drastically Reduce Your Grocery Bill! &lt;/a&gt;($17.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Crystal Paine, aka &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneysavingmom.com/&quot;&gt;MoneySavingMom&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt; Don't let the rising costs of fuel and food break your budget! This best-selling course has taught thousands of women around the country how to cut their grocery bill by 30-50% or more! &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Through six short and simple audio lessons, downloadable easy-to-understand course materials, hands-on assignments to help you learn the ropes, and a private message forum, this course will walk you through all the basics to becoming a savvy grocery shopper. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Written with busy moms in mind, this course would also be excellent for an older daughter, a newly-married woman, or even a grandma! Topics include: &lt;span class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;Designing a menu plan that really works; menu planning on a budget; &lt;/span&gt;simple, no-fuss, frugal menu ideas and recipes; creating a workable grocery budget and sticking with it; learning how to find good deals; time management and efficiency in frugal shopping; the basics of using coupons--where to find them, which coupons to cut, how to organize them; step-by-step explanations on how to make the most of deals at CVS and Walgreens; a photo tutorial of a typical $35/week grocery shopping trip for our family including some of our favorite $35/week menu ideas; links to helpful resources and websites to aid you in this money-saving journey; and more! &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Six audio downloadable audio lesson. 57-page downloadable handbook. &lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biblicalwomanhoodonline.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;amp;cPath=1&amp;amp;products_id=8&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;248&quot; width=&quot;171&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/Home%20Management%20Cover%20copy%20small.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;/blockquote&gt;             &lt;/div&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://biblicalwomanhoodonline.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;amp;cPath=1&amp;amp;products_id=8&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Simple Tips for Successful Home Management - Volume 1 &lt;/a&gt;($5.97 value!)&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Crystal Paine &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt; Simple Tips for Successful Home Management: Volume 1&lt;/span&gt; is a collection of some of my favorite tips, tricks, techniques, and even a few recipes I've used over the last few years of being a wife, mother, and homemaker. Especially written with young mamas in mind, it includes sections on attacking clutter, organizing small spaces, conquering the laundry pile, homemaking during difficult seasons, getting motivated, having a weekly household plan, accomplishing cleaning with young children, successful kitchen management, learning contentment, finding time for a devotional life, and more. Sprinkled throughout are essays and stories of encouragement from my first few years of being a wife and mom.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;32 pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/whattd.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;243&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;170&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/princecharming-1.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/whattd.htm&quot;&gt;What to Do While Waiting for Prince Charming: Encouraging Young Women and Their Parents in the Incredible Potential and Possibilities for Unmarried Women&lt;/a&gt; ($3.97 value!)            &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style172&quot;&gt;MP3 Audio Workshop by Crystal Paine &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style40&quot;&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;&amp;ldquo;I believe that God has something so much greater for Christian young women today than following the careerism, consumerism, humanism, and feminism that the world wants to offer you.&amp;rdquo; In this session, originally given at the &lt;em&gt;Ultimate Homeschool Expo&lt;/em&gt;, Crystal Paine, a homeschool graduate who is now happily married and mother of two, shares from her heart and personal experience three keys to living a vibrant, meaningful life while unmarried. Packed with practical ideas and Biblical encouragement. &lt;br /&gt;
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            70-minute downloadable audio presentation. Includes an audience question and answer segment at the end. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/whatmpd.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;201&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;141&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/whatmyparents_small-1.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/whatmpd.htm&quot;&gt;What My Parents Did Right&lt;/a&gt;: Encouragement for Weary Parents from a Grateful Homeschool Graduate ($3.97 value!)             &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style113&quot;&gt;MP3 Audio Workshop by Crystal Paine &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;&amp;ldquo;I well remember those days growing up... You know, those homeschooling days when it seemed like everything went wrong - the baby was fussy and wouldn't nap, the house was a mess, there were piles of dirty laundry overflowing out from the laundry room, everyone was in a bad mood, and after a few hours, mom would end up in tears saying, &amp;lsquo;I just can't do it anymore...&amp;rsquo; My parents didn't choose to homeschool because it was easy. In fact, it was probably one of the hardest things they ever did - besides having seven children!&amp;rdquo; &lt;br /&gt;
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            In this workshop, originally given at the &lt;em&gt;Ultimate Homeschool Expo&lt;/em&gt;, Crystal Paine shares seven specific things her parents did which she is eternally grateful for. Chock full of practical ideas and real-life examples from a grateful homeschool graduate who is now a young wife and mother herself, this talk will be a special blessing and encouragement to those of you feeling overwhelmed in your homeschooling or parenting journey. &lt;br /&gt;
            &lt;br /&gt;
            56-minute downloadable audio presentation. Includes an audience question and answer segment at the end. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style71&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/propertea.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/coverapropertea.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/propertea.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;A Proper Tea&lt;/a&gt; ($6.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Mrs. Kelli Wilt&lt;/em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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            Want to learn the art of hosting a proper and beautiful tea? This ebook will show you how! Lovely pictures, practical ideas, yummy recipes, and much more grace the pages of this 33-page ebook. From unique invitations, creative favors, eye-pleasing table decorations, to mouth-watering scones, this ebook covers it all with flair! In the back you will even find a checklist to make sure you don't forget any of the important details for your special event. &lt;br /&gt;
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            33 pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/makeyourown.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;142&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;110&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/covermakeyourown.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/makeyourown.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Make Your Own -Simple Crafts and Decorating&lt;/a&gt; ($6.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Mrs. Kelli Wilt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;A compilation of craft ideas to warm the heart and home. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Learn how to make:&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Resurrection Eggs, Topiaries, Kitchen Curtains, A Menu Board, Spring Placecards, Monogrammed Diaper Bags, A Front Door Wreath, Toile Padded Picture Frame, Sugar Shaker Candle, Floral Swag, Mason Jar Luminaries, House Garland, and more! 65 pages of detailed instructions and illustrations and color pictures. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/div&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/scb.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;208&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/scb2.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/scb.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Simply Centsible Breakfasts&lt;/a&gt; ($4.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Crystal Paine &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;For the first three years of our marriage, our grocery budget was $20-$30/week. I had a very hard time at first coming up with anything decent to serve for breakfast on such a limited budget. With time, trial and error, and creativity, I've come up with a number of recipes which have become staples for our morning. This ebook is a collection of some of those favorite recipes. They are all inexpensive, most take very basic ingredients which you probably already have on hand, and take a minimal amount of time and effort. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;All of our family's favorite frugal breakfast recipes including all my make-ahead batter recipes, bargain banana breakfast recipes, marvelous muffin recipes, and much more. Sprinkled throughout are quick and frugal tips to help you get breakfast on the table in an easy, nexpensive manner. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;span class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt; &lt;/span&gt;17 pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/div&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/hbcourse.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;202&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;146&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/cover_image1.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/hbcourse.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;How to Start Your Own Business &lt;/a&gt;($15.97 value!)&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Crystal Paine &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Ever since I finished writing &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhoodonline.com/merchantmaiden.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Merchant Maiden&lt;/a&gt;, I have received many emails, letters, and phone calls, asking me for advice and ideas on how to start up a business. I&amp;rsquo;ve felt rather inadequate to answer these questions as I have only had my own business for a few years and am still learning everyday. But, the Lord has allowed me to learn a lot through making many mistakes and through being mentored by older, wiser people. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;This course contains everything I wish I knew before I started our business and many of the things I have learned through trial and error over the past few years. My desire for this course is to try and answer those questions I have been asked and provide the motivation to those who really want to earn an income from home, but have no clue where to begin. I want to share what I have learned through trial and error, so that you will hopefully not have to make as many mistakes as I have.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt; 80 pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/menuplanning1.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;176&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;144&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/MPMEcover2.gif&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/menuplanning1.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Menu Planning Made Easy! &lt;/a&gt;($5.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;                &lt;span class=&quot;style172&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;by Sheri Graham&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;This ebook contains: 4 weeks worth of dinner menus, recipes, and shopping lists; cooking and money-saving tips to make your life easier; forms and instructions to make your very own menus; i&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#000000&quot;&gt;deas and some recipes for breakfast, lunches, and desserts!                  &lt;br /&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style66&quot;&gt;54 Pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/homegrown.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;216&quot; border=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;152&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/Untitled-4.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/homegrown.htm&quot;&gt;Homegrown Business&lt;/a&gt; ($15.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style170&quot;&gt;                  &lt;em&gt;by Jesse and Crystal Paine &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style170&quot;&gt; Wonder how you could manage homeschooling and a home business without losing your sanity? 29 families share their real-life experiences! A wealth of practical advice woven into these inspirational stories. Topics covered such as: how to balance homeschooling and home business, how to involve your children in your home business, how to integrate your home business into your children's education, and much more! &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style170&quot;&gt;Over 80 pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/autumn.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/coveringoodseason.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/autumn.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;In Good Season: Autumn &lt;/a&gt;($6.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Mrs. Kelli Wilt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Within this ebook, you will find delightful thoughts to multiply your enjoyment of the Autumn season. Includes simple and inexpensive ways to decorate your table, your living areas, and even the outdoors of your home. Many simple Autumn craft patterns and pictures are to be found, as well, from napkins and napkin rings, placecards, leaf projects, and more. The delicious Fall recipes are sure to tempt your tastebuds. This ebook shares three different menus - a formal dinner, a casual dinner, and a tea. You will also find an abundance of beautiful pictures and some creative Fall family activity ideas. &lt;br /&gt;
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            41 pages. Instantly downloadable ebook.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;div&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/bbh.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img height=&quot;200&quot; border=&quot;1&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/breadbyhand.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.biblicalwomanhood.com/bbh.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Bread by Hand eBook &lt;/a&gt;($4.97 value!) &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Kimberly Eddy &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style38&quot;&gt;Wish you could make fresh, homemade bread just like your grandmother did? Well, now you can with &lt;em&gt;The Bread by Hand eBook&lt;/em&gt;! You don't need a mixer, bread machine, special tools, or any experience to bless your family with wholesome homemade bread on a regular basis. &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot; class=&quot;style38&quot;&gt;This eBook explains the bread-baking process in detail and even helps the most inexperienced baker understand the ins and outs of baking bread by hand. Whether you are interested in learning how to bake white bread, wheat bread, or any other sort of bread, you will learn how in this ebook. In fact, this ebook doesn't just stop at baking basic breads, but also covers sourdough bread, rye bread, homemade soft pretzels, bagels, cinnamon rolls, and more. &lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Kimberly Eddy &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Crystal also shares tips and ideas for eating well on a tight budget gleaned from the past two years while her husband was in law school and they lived off of a small part-time income.&lt;/p&gt;
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            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;by Kimberly Eddy &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;Do you feel as if there is no way you can make ends meet on one paycheck? Does it seem as if there is more outgo than income? If so, you must read &lt;em&gt;Momma&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Thriving on One Income&lt;/em&gt;! Kimberly Eddy has done us a marvelous favor in writing such a book. This will both inspire and encourage wives and mothers who are seeking to wisely stretch limited resources. You do not just have to survive on one income, in this book Mrs. Eddy provides stores of down-to-earth wisdom to help you to &lt;em&gt;thrive&lt;/em&gt; on one income.&lt;br /&gt;
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            &lt;em&gt;Momma&amp;rsquo;s Guide to Thriving on One Income&lt;/em&gt; is chock full of practical ideas which can be accomplished on the tightest of budgets. In addition, the author shares personal testimonies from her own family of how the Lord has been faithful to provide and carry them through very lean times. &lt;/p&gt;
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