Posted on June 24, 2009 by sensiblemom
Boy the kids are having fun this week!
Blasting off with our space VBS at Community Bible Church has been such a blessing for our family.
Are you having fun at VBS too?
What is your favorite part?
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Posted on June 16, 2009 by sensiblemom
To homeschool do we have to be against all public school education and educators?
My personal opinion is that we will always need schools.
Read this post: http://www.susanwisebauer.com/blog/the-raving-writer/thats-it-as-a-society-were-probably-doomed/
Most teachers are dedicated people who are doing their best with very little support.
They deal with a system which has many limitations. They teach children who come from many [...]
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Posted on June 7, 2009 by sensiblemom
another thrilling Jack Smith Production….. is HERE
The evil Girls are taking control of Northern Cushian when an elite Marine task force is dispatched….
(Note- This version does not contain music because of youtubes strict copyright rules)
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Posted on June 6, 2009 by sensiblemom
What another great day we had today!
Click here to see all the great pictures!
The rain held off and we had a beautiful sunny day.
When it finally started storming in the afternoon, it cleared off again in time for the evening session.
The conference is going smoothly and the BOOK Blast went great! Much used curriculum was [...]
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Posted on June 4, 2009 by sensiblemom
The original name of my blog was Homeschooling Rules!
I changed it when I realized I really didn’t know that much about homeschooling.
I still don’t know that much about homeschooling, but I am growing in knowledge and wisdom.
I am excited about our annual homeschool/parenting conference that begins tonight at 7 pm.
We will have speakers, curriculum, [...]
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Posted on June 3, 2009 by sensiblemom
Last night our 5 (almost 6) year old became a Christian!
I cannot tell you how excited we are!
This comes after struggling over a serious sin issue with him that was sooooo frustrating. But I kept telling myself that it was for a purpose.
And it was.
I thank You Lord for giving my son salvation. Thank [...]
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Posted on June 2, 2009 by sensiblemom
Congratulations Kelly Erdel! Pick up your envelope at the registration table the day of the BOOK Blast!
I realized today that everyone who receives these messages via yahoo group may not have gotten the word in time to enter. Never fear!
I have one more $10.00 cash prize available for Friday’s BOOK Blast!
Just CHEC out the new [...]
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Posted on June 1, 2009 by sensiblemom
CHEC out our new website!
If you post a comment on our new website for the Coastal Home Educators Conference by midnight tonight (Monday June 1st) you will be entered into a drawing for $10.00 CASH to use at the BOOK Blast Used Curriculum sale on Friday the 5th from 9 until 12:30. You must [...]
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Posted on June 1, 2009 by sensiblemom
This morning I spent several hours stuck in discouragement.
Boy, is that not productive.
It is the opposite of all the things I want for myself and my family.
I want to be a light in my family.. not a taskmaster barking out orders because I am surrounded by chaos.
When I stop and remember that God is a [...]
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