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Homeschooling Blog Awards

Nov. 22, 2005 at 8:57 PM

Homeschooling

I've been sick all day. So this might just be a delirious dream of mine but I thought I would pitch the idea and see if it flies. The Evangelical Underground has their awards and so does Wizbang. But I thought it would be fun and encouraging to have our own little sub-sphere of awards. This isn't just a popularity contest but a way to recognize those that have great blogs and let others know about them. Let's face it blogging is a labor of love. And a little pat on the back every once in a while is a blessing.

So I'd like to open up the whole blogosphere to the
Homeschooling Blog Awards
Here are some categories that I have in mind. If there are enough bloggers who think this is a good idea, I'll host it. Here are some of the categories that I thought of.

  • Best Homeschooling Mom Blog
  • Best Homeschooling Dad Blog
  • Best Homeschooling Family blog
  • Best Homeschooling Teen blog
  • Best Informational Homeschool blog
  • Best Inspirational Homeschool blog
  • Best Homeschooling Humor blog
  • Best Team / Group Homeschool Blog
  • Best Homeschool Curriculum Blog
  • Best Homeschool Blog Design.
  • Best Canadian Homeschool Blog
  • Best International Homeschool Blog
More categories can be added or deleted. But I'd only do this if there is enough interest. So let me know what you all think. Maybe I'll even find someone to design a fancy little award to put on your blog.

If I do this I will accept nominations for a few weeks (I'll determine the deadline if there is enough interest.) And then voting will begin after the nominating time has ended. Only those blogs that are homeschooling (or all graduated) will be allowed to be nominated.

So what do you think? Feel free to pass this along and ask your readers if they would like to see something like this. Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments.

12 Comments and Trackbacks

posted by DiWilliams on Nov. 22, 2005 at 10:05 PM

I think it's a great idea. Maybe even an award for children (besides teens)? There are a lot of children who blog here at HSB.
Blessings ~ Diane

posted by PatriciaWHunter on Nov. 22, 2005 at 10:13 PM

....my only problem is that there are so many good blogs out there to choose from...I want to nominate just about everyone!

posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool on Nov. 22, 2005 at 10:22 PM

It will be hard to nominate though. There are so many good blogs. I say, Let's Do It!

Just my 2c.
Amy Beth <><

posted by ClassicalEducation4Me on Nov. 22, 2005 at 10:23 PM

I will post about this tomorrow on my blog ... the categories are great! With the holidays this week, it might take a bit of time for people to respond to this idea ... I'll let you know what kind of responses that I get!
Kris

posted by wardssward on Nov. 23, 2005 at 2:09 AM

Sounds great! Let us know when we can start voting.
~Connie

posted by on Nov. 23, 2005 at 9:45 AM

Sounds fun Spunky~ But how to choose?! LOL!

Edited by Beth on Nov. 23, 2005 at 6:46 AM

posted by spunkyhomeschool on Nov. 23, 2005 at 10:20 AM

I'm getting loads of favorable feedback. Let me know if there are other categories to add / delete. I'll post another thread to take nominations.

posted by JenIG on Nov. 23, 2005 at 1:49 PM

i think it sounds like great fun!

posted by TNMOMTO5BLESSINGS on Nov. 23, 2005 at 7:04 PM

I like this idea!
TNMOM

posted by Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2005 at 7:30 PM

I bet many people would enjoy and participate in it!
Nancy

posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool on Nov. 23, 2005 at 10:36 PM

Karen,

Hope y'all have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,
Amy Beth <><

posted by KarenW on Nov. 24, 2005 at 5:33 PM

Sounds like fun! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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