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Usborne History Match-Up for ALL CC Cycles!
Encyclopedia... what images come to mind when you see that word?For me, it's a dry, boring book with pages and pages of text of itty-bitty font.Gag.So, I think some people may thing that the Usborne...
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My Interview with Jim Weiss!
sort of.A little while ago, I received an email from Jim's wife, asking if I would be interested in talking a little bit about Jim's recordings on my blog. She would send me some free CDs to listen to,...
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Cycle 3 History Cards
They're ready!History cards for Weeks 1-12 are available to download at CC Connected!There are different ways to use the cards, but I like to cut out and laminate them, and then scramble them up for my...
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Beginning of the Year Tutor Pep-Talk
The tutors in our Classical Conversations community recently got together to share first-semester plans. It was a very fun and productive evening, but I kept thinking about one thing -boy, have I...
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Goal #1 - Accomplished!
I want to say a big thank you to God, my husband, family, and friends, and my new Uzzie buddies for helping me realize my first goal with Usborne Books & More!We're going to see The Mouse!Our first...
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Cuddle Bear Challenge!
Call me cynical, it's okay, but I just never feel quite right about donating my money to a big organization for 'research.' I'm sure it's necessary, and I'm very glad people can do that, but I just...
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Dolphin Tale 2 Curriculum Review + Giveaway!
When I was offered a chance to review the new free companion curriculum for Dolphin Tale 2, I was SOOO excited! First, because we needed something. Something new and exciting.Warning: slight tangent...
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CC Moms' Retreat!
A BIG part of Classical Conversations is the community - the fellowship and encouragement that we give each other throughout this crazy homeschooling journey. Last weekend, the Huntsville, Alabama,...
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Mystery Hostess FB Book Party!
Usborne book home parties are SOO much fun, but sometimes it can be hard to get out of the house. Or sometimes we just don't want to clean or have people over. I hear you. Solution?Facebook...
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Christmas Gift Idea #1 - Castle!
In anticipation of our upcoming Mystery Hostess FB book party on Nov. 1st (woot!), I'm going to be spotlighting some of Usborne's BEST books and activities to put under your tree!First up is our new...
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Christmas Gift Idea #2 - Wind-Ups!
In anticipation of our first Mystery Hostess Facebook book party, I'm spotlighting some of Usborne's most popular books that make amazing Christmas gifts!The new Slot-Together Castle with an Usborne...
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Saving Christmas - Giveaway + Review!
When I was asked to pre-screen this movie in exchange for my honest review, I was SOOO excited! I love all Kirk Cameron's projects (The Way of the Master is such an incredible evangelistic tool! Wow!),...
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Buck Denver asks... Why Do We Call it Christmas Review + Giveaway!
We love Buck Denver and the What's In the Bible series by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer! My kids like VeggieTales in general, but I prefer the Bible series. I have my own opinion on VeggieTales,...
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Usborne and CC Cycle 1 Match-Up!
If you're not new to my little place on the world wide web, you know that I lovey-lovah-love Usborne books, so much so that I've become a consultant and team leader. It's just a great company that I...
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Poetry Party!
It's been a looooong time coming, but Mary has completed Level 1 of IEW's Linguistic Development Through Poetry Memorization program! Waahooo!!Click here to read my original post when we started back...
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Stitch Fix #2 - December Box!
Have you ever wished and prayed for a personal stylist to send you cool clothes that you can't find just any ol' where? Yeah, me neither! BUT, that's exactly what I got when I took a chance and signed...
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Stitch Fix Review - February Box 1
Got another FIX in the mail!If you don't know what I'm talking about, please click here to read my first review and the details. Basically, Stitch Fix a service where you get a surprise box of clothes...
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Adventure To Fitness - Review!
My husband found the COOLEST thing the other day, and I just HAVE to share it with you!Many of you know about my sweet Anna's condition where she can't be in the sun (if not, click here to learn more...
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Stitch Fix Review #3
I absolutely LOVE finding my Stitch Fix box of happy waiting for me outside my door each month! Do you know about Stitch Fix yet?It's an amazing service where your personal stylist sends you five items...
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Welcome to Holland
Anna has been on my mind constantly these past few weeks. We think she may have another syndrome on top of her original diagnosis of Gorlin Syndrome, and we're waiting for her test results to come...
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Not Expecting This
Say whaaa???(This was me on the phone yesterday with my 'Oh no you didn't' look.)As most of you know, Anna has Gorlin Syndrome, and you can read more about that by clicking here. She's had close to 250...
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First-Year Surprises - Part 1
It's been one year since I signed up with Usborne Books & More, and I must admit that I'm a little shocked about how fast time has flown. Has it really been a year? This time last year I was at...
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Stitch Fix Review #4
Time for another box of happy! Hoorah!Have you heard of Stitch Fix yet? It's a fabulously fun service that sends me a box of five clothing items every few weeks. If I like them, I keep them and pay...
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A New Direction
Yup, it's what it looks like...We're not homeschooling anymore.God has called us in a different direction.It all started the end of last school year when my youngest, Anna, started having extra therapy...
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Giveaway - Chris Tomlin's Adore CD!
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but I've got the Christmas happies, and I'm ready to do a fun GIVEAWAY to get you in the holly jolly mood, too!Have you heard of Chris Tomlin? No?Ha! Yeah, right! I'm...
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