Costco Homeschool Results Unprecedented!

Costco Wholesale last month asked for votes on the question:

Do parents need to be certified to homeschool their children?

Well the votes are in and the editors of the Costco Connection Magazine announced:

"The response to this debate was unprecedented, with more than 10 times our normal response, in great part due to its being picked up on Internet discussion blogs. The overwhelming consensus was that certification was not needed..."

The post that I wrote requesting votes in Costco homeschool survey was unexpectedly one of my most-read posts!

Thanks everyone for participating and making your views known.

Group Supports Sarah Palin Online

Team Sarah is an online networking group for those who support Sarah Palin to gather together.

The larger social networking group for Sarah is also broken down into various subgroups of those who support Sarah Palin such as "Homeschoolers for Sarah Palin".

As the election draws nearer, I must remind everyone : definitely do not neglect to vote!

Family Christian Coupon Code

Homeschool books, mommy books, picture books.  We can not seem to get enough books as homeschoolers. I have below a coupon code from Family Christian Bookstore for those of you who would like to receive free shipping on your order.

Of course, Family Christian also offers Christian music, Christian videos, Christian art, Christian home decor and very nice journals (which I love).  

Alyssa likes the Faith and Friends Dolls that Family Christian carries more than anything else in the store. The Faith and Friends Dolls description from Family Christian :

Let's face it, today's girls love fashion.
Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey
New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun!
With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you’ll have a window into her soul like never before!
Faith & Friends - it’s fun, faith & fashion!

Click the button below to browse and shop at Family Christian and get the coupon code.



Also, if you scroll down to the bottom of this page, I maintain a data feed of all the Family Christian coupons and specials so that it updates automatically so check that out for some great deals as well.

Join UPromise and Save for College

UPromise is an interesting kind of investment that allows families to accumulate a percentage of monies spent on everyday items towards your child's future college education.

We will be signing up for this. A financial planner friend of ours recommended it.

Click on the link below to find out more or to sign up. It seems we have nothing to lose and a lot to gain by signing up.

Upromise - Join Upromise for free and let hundreds of America’s leading companies help you save for college

Sarah Palin: A Biography

I could not put down the book "Sarah: How A Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down" by Kaylene Johnson.



It was very interesting to learn of the nurturing, loving and disciplined home in which she grew up.  Learning of her interest in sports, her relationships with her siblings and her Christian faith was very inspiring to me trying to raise children who love the Lord.

Equally as interesting were the stories of her adult life in politics.  I learned a lot of the political machine in Alaska and the gutsy ways in which Sarah Palin confronted corruption and injustice.

A relatively short book (155 pages), the book also includes a section of black and white photos of Sarah Palin and her family from her youth.

Published by a regional house that specializes in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the book's author is from Alaska and relied on interviews with Sarah's friends and family among others to compile this book.

I would recommend this book for all who would like to approach the upcoming election with a well-rounded view of all the candidates.

As a Christian mom, I will certainly be praying for wisdom about this election.  I would urge all other Christians to seek God's wisdom as well and not rely exclusively on any other sources without seeking Him.

Tutors Available Day and Night

Tutor.com offers tutors in many subjects for the student who needs a little extra help.

People often ask me "Are you going to homeschool all the way through high school? What will you do if they have a question about Algebra or Trigonometry?"

I tend to look at them a little perplexed and say, "You know, there is help available for families who are willing to use it."

Anyway, I like to seek online solutions whenever possible because with busy schedules, online resources are more convenient.

Check out Tutor.com if you are looking for a tutor.

Online Math Tutors, The Moment You Need Help. Stuck on Homework? Test Tomorrow? Get help in minutes at Tutor.com

MP3 Player Giveaway

The Homeschool Lounge is offering homeschool moms a chance to win an MP3 Player in their monthly giveaway. According to the website, the prize will be an:

Ematic 2GB Video MP3 Player w/ 1.5'' Screen in your choice of Pink, Red, Green or Blue!

The Homeschool Lounge is a free membership site and community for homeschool moms and I find out about this great homeschooling resource from my good friends on twitter.com.

Go to The Homeschool Lounge and sign up so you can win.