Free Homeschool Printables Blog

I have recently come across a fantastic resource for homeschool moms (or those of us who just love learning with our little ones!). It’s Free Homeschool Printables and the author, Kylie, loads it up with all the great things she finds that moms are creating and sharing. I was so excited to see this kind of site, what a brilliant idea!

Head over there and check it out – I love it! There are a lot of great blogs featured, and if you create printables that you share with others online, let Kylie know!

She also has a personal homeschooling blog called Our Worldwide Classroom. It’s full of good information and ideas!

Have a beautiful day! :)

Quick Blogging Matters

I’m struggling with being behind in so many things, not having any “me” time this week, and feeling a little burned out.  Sigh.  I haven’t been commenting on posts because I haven’t had time or the energy, but I hope to get to them soon!  And, I received a really awful (obscene) comment on one post that was obviously spam… so just to let you all know, comments will be moderated from now on.  AND, note to self: if you wonder why no one is commenting you should check and see if there are any comments to moderate and publish because you might have 17 waiting for you!  I just realized this morning that this was the case, so sorry if you left a comment and it just wasn’t showing up!!  My mommy-brain needs a jump-start some days!

I hope you all have a  beautiful weekend! :)

Pay it Forward Giveaway - Update

Your packages were put in the mail this morning, Ladies! :)  I hope you enjoy them!!

Have a beautiful week! :)

New Blog is Up :)

Last week I mentioned that I would like to start a regular prayer request post on a second blog.  Well, I’ve got it up and running.  The first post was just published earlier this morning.  I plan to publish a post there every Monday morning.  That will be the only posting on that particular blog (at least for now; I can’t tell what the future may hold).

If you are interested, you can find it here.

Thanks!  And have a beautiful day! :)

Prayer Posts – good idea?

 

I have had this thought going through my head lately… actually plaguing me at times because it wasn’t something I was sure I wanted to take on.  I also wasn’t sure how well-received it would be.  So here goes… give me your feedback, please!

I’m thinking of having a weekly prayer post – somewhere that anyone who wishes can link to or leave a comment with their prayer requests, and know that others will pray for them.

Sometimes it’s just easier for some reason to confide in online friends than in “real life” friends.  Sometimes the emotions are just very raw, and the typing it all out helps more than actually speaking the words.  Sometimes it’s just nice to have one more place to go to ask for prayers, even after having asked people we know to pray for us.

Here’s the format I have in my mind, but I’m totally open to suggestions too!  I’m thinking of having some scriptural quote or possibly a passage from a book – mainly having to do with motherhood, wife-hood, and/or just basic Christian life; some sort of food for thought.  Then listing my prayer requests for the week.  I will probably be able to keep this fairly short (think bullet points) most weeks, but of course we all have weeks where we need extra prayer for crises or special circumstances.  Then I would either open it up for people to leave prayer requests in the comments, or if there’s enough interest, a McLinky for others to link their own prayer posts to. 

This would be for prayers of petition, intercession, thanksgiving, etc.

(And I PROMISE to not be long-winded in them! :)  )

I’m also thinking of actually setting up a second blog to use specifically for this once-a-week post.  I like the name “Where Two or Three are Gathered…”.  What do you think?  (It’s a reference to a Bible passage about prayer.)

So… any takers?  I feel like this is something that’s been laid on my heart; I am a *pray-er* and I know many of you are too!  Let me know your thoughts!

Have a beautiful day! :)

Pay it Forward – giveaway!

I recently participated in the Pay it Forward game going on in blogland… if you know where this originated, please let me know as I would love to link to the original post.

Well, last week we received our awesome package from Whisperingwhispers at Children Grow, Children Explore, Children Learn. This is such a wonderful blog, I always love seeing what cutie-pie Selena is up too – such a smart and sweet girl!   The author has so many creative ideas, and I always get a sense of calm when reading her blog (this is high praise, I’m telling you!).  She seems like such a wise and patient grandma, she is truly a remarkable woman! :)  Thank you!!!

Here’s what she sent us: Isn’t it awesome?!?  It was addressed to M, but to be honest I ended up opening it when he wasn’t around.  I couldn’t wait to see!  (If you know me, you will not be at all surprised by that fact.)  I’m glad I did, because that cute foam visor and those racecar foam stickers are going into a fun workbox activity for him this week! :)  And I love the autumn stickers – so pretty!  I have lots of plans for those cookie cutters too!!  Thank you again, so much, Whisperingwhispers! :)  You were very generous.

So, now it’s your chance!  Here’s how it works… if you are one of the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post you will receive a little gift package from me!  Please remember to **pay it forward** and do something nice for 3 of your commenters too!

Good luck!  Have a beautiful day! :)

Zoom Album Giveaway

Katie at Katie’s Nesting Spot is having a giveaway for a great little album from ZoomAlbums!  Go check it out – these look so awesome and like so much fun!!