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Projects, Projects, Projects
Project #1
Brenda Sain asked me to write for a site she was launching about homeschool philosophies and curricula. I’ve been trying to cut back on my commitments online, but she said the right words: Principle Approach.
I said, “Yes,” and offered to help get the site set up on WordPress. My work is nothing like Darcy’s, who put all the color over there, but my cyberprints are in the backend.
You’ll see my posts there shortly, but there are a lot of helpful reviews up already. The Curriculum Choice is worth checking out!
Project #2
In conjunction with my writing at Curriculum Choice, I started a group at Our Lifestyle of Learning to discuss Principle Approach. You don’t have to use Principle Approach to be a part. I hope we can all encourage each other as we seek God’s heart for our children and endeavor to put his Word at the center of our lives.
I hope you’ll consider joining us there. If you do, please drop me a note at my lifestyle page. I’ll be looking for you.
Project #3
I mentioned earlier I would be doing some blog housekeeping. There are a few changes here. The most obvious is a bright new theme. Other additions are a contact form and threaded comments. More ways to connect with you. More ways to be blessed.
Thank you for your grace to me. You’ve made this such a pleasant place to share my heart.
Project #4
To be determined by the dust bunnies…
Spring Cleaning Blog-Style
I know it looks almost exactly the same on the outside, but Life Nurturing Education has moved. Months ago I helped some friends set up a blog, then another friend, and another…all the while planning for this place to join them.
Woman Cleaning Alley, Sibenik, Croatia
After procrastinating longer than I care to admit, I finally switched everything over. I’m still scrubbing cupboards and straightening pictures. Literally, the pictures.
My images were not imported on my first attempt. Deckards absent from their own chronicle. Two years worth of pictures vanished, and by their absence I sensed how much this blog contains. I don’t write every day, but life is made of moments. If I capture a few here and there, doesn’t it give more meaning to the others?
Looking back I see with different eyes, a different heart. The moments of frustration give way to a smile. I see where we are now, the progress made. I see how quickly my children are growing. I remember starts and sputters, dreams and goals.
And it pulls me back to writing some more.
Home School Book Fair, Here I Come
Today I’m attending the Home School Book Fair in Arlington, Texas, because there is something I like more than drooling over books and curriculum.
I don’t need a single thing. In fact, as hard as it is to believe, I’m satiated with book consumption right now. I considered staying home, but the homeschool community tugs.
When I started blogging, it was an act of obedience. I needed to think through ideas. I wanted to practice writing. I never imagined gaining friends on the other side of the computer. Friends who bless with encouragement. Friends who share joys and trials. Friends who remind me to grow. Friends who challenge my thinking.
Friends I’ll be talking to face to face!
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If you haven’t attended a homeschool convention, Beth wrote a helpful article: Ten Timeless Tips for Tackling a Homeschool Convention. And if you happen to be at the convention in Arlington, please greet me. I would be honored to meet you.
Noteworthy Links: Announcement Edition or What Was I Thinking?
What was I thinking?! Oh, I wasn’t. I blame it on not looking at the calendar.
I’m thrilled to host the next issue of the Carnival of Homeschooling. I’m excited to participate in another Twitter Homeschool Chat. But they are back to back. That’s a lot of hours in front of the computer!
Instead of drooling incoherently at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, I decided to work ahead. Yes, even I’m shocked! The theme for the carnival has been chosen. Now I just need your articles.
Carnival of Homeschooling
If you’ve never participated in a blog carnival, please let me explain. A carnival is simply a post full of links, an online magazine of sorts, but you submit the links. It’s an opportunity to introduce your blog and hopefully meet some new friends.
All you need to do is fill out this form at Blog Carnival or use this format at Why Homeschool. Then I compile the links into an interesting and easy-to-read format. (At least, that’s my plan.) I look forward to showcasing your articles!
Twitter Chat
But before the carnival publishes, I join Dana for our third Twitter Homeschool Chat. The second Monday of the month we gather on Twitter to encourage one another. Last month, Ms. B shared tips for teaching writing and inspired us all. This Monday, March 9th from 8-10 CST, our focus is teaching children in different stages.
I hope you can come share your ideas. I need some tips. My little girls “explode” the bedroom while I work on lessons with their older brother. (Picture to follow.)
Twitter is simple to join and for chats I use TweetChat. After you log in, enter the Homeschool Chat hashtag, #hsc. You will be able to see and respond to everyone who is there. If you have any questions, please ask. I am happy to help.
More Noteworthy
Next weekend I’ll share more links from my Noteworthy page. I do want to mention a unit study for St. Patrick’s Day though. It helps to have things like that on your calendar.
FREE Gift: Lent Activities for the Family
Normally, links will only be posted on the weekend, but this item is applicable now. Miiko Gibson compiled a list of family activities for Lent as a gift to you.
The tradition of Lent is not practiced in my church, but I need to examine my heart and meditate on the sacrifice of Christ, too. Miiko makes the point,
Even if our church observes Palm Sunday, the next time the church meets is Easter Sunday. Good Friday is almost glossed over if the family doesn’t make an effort to think about it.
The activities in this small book are short and meaningful. One activity per day is easily implemented, and a sample calendar is available.
Please visit Our Grace Journey to receive this gift. (Be sure to scroll down just a bit.)
And now I’m curious, does your family participate in Lent? How do you remember the days leading up to Easter/Resurrection Day?
