Happy Spring everyone!
Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote! So much is going on! Our family is expanding by leaps and bounds! Our first grandchild was born on 2/9/09. Tylor Grant came into this world weighing a whopping 8 pounds 4 ounces!
We also found out that I am pregnant and due in September! Tylor is going to have an aunt or uncle younger than he is! Please pray the pre-eclampsia stays away! I will keep everyone posted! So far everything looks great and the doctor says I'm doing everything I can (which, unfortunately isn't much except taking baby aspirin). But the baby's heartbeat is strong and in May we go for a special sonogram to see how the blood flow is and hopefully by then we'll know if it's a boy or girl!
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Our daughter Cassie with Tylor |
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Our grandson Tylor (Ty Ty) Grant |
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San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival - WOW! Wish we could have been there!
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SAICFF
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Special Hotel Rate for FPEA Convention!
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2009 FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention —
Get an Economic Stimulus Now on Rooms at the Rosen Shingle Creek!
The FPEA works hard to make an unforgettable Convention weekend a reality for you. Experienced Convention-goers know that staying at the host hotel makes the experience —FPEA wants to help you focus fully on the Convention while giving you the special treatment you deserve as a faithful homeschooler.
To demonstrate the commitment FPEA and Rosen Shingle Creek have made to you, we have negotiated a special discounted room rate. Book now through March 31 and receive a $109 nightly Convention rate for a single/double or $119 for a triple/quad — 30% off the normal discount!
If you have already booked your room then you will receive this special rate as well. Also, all Convention attendees staying at Shingle Creek will receive 25% off food and beverages on site.
Remember, Shingle Creek is offering this special room rate through March 31. Make your discounted room reservation today in one of two convenient ways:
-Call Shingle Creek at 407-996-6638 or toll free at 1-866-996-6338, and mention that you are with the FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention.
-Visit the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel Reservation link at FPEA
Registration for the Convention itself remains at the same unbeatable rate of $40 per FPEA member family and $80 per non-member family.
Hope to see many of you there!
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New Items On Special Sale!
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100 Top Picks for Homeschool
by Cathy Duffy
$21.99 | Book
Sale Price: $21.99
The key to successful home education, homeschool veterans will tell you, is determining your educational philosophy and marrying it to your child’s learning style. Then you can make an informed decision in choosing the right educational curriculum for the child. This is the formula for success. - See details
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Homeschooling at the Speed of Life
by Marilyn Rockett
$17.99 | Book/CD
Sale Price: $15.99
What should I do next; grade the math test or tackle the laundry? Homeschooling at the Speed of Life gives busy homeschooling mothers a thoughtfully thorough resource for bringing order back to their home. - See details
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When Homeschooling Gets Tough
by Diana Johnson
$9.99 | Book
Sale Price: $7.99
Diana Johnson has more than twenty years of experience as a homeschool parent and nearly fifteen years of experience managing the homeschool department at a Christian bookstore. - See details
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Confessions of a Grieving Christian
by Zig Ziglar
$17.99 | Book
Sale Price: $15.99
I just finished reading this book and it is excellent. Having lost a daughter ourselves, we can relate to a lot of what Zig said. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has lost someone they loved. I plan on buying several copies for gifts.
- See details
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Homeschooling the Challenging Child
by Christine M. Field
$14.99 | Book
Sale Price: $12.99
Often, families will choose homeschooling because they have children who cannot cope or thrive within traditional educational environments due to special physical or emotional needs. - See details
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Home Schooling Methods
by Paul and Gena Suarez
$14.99 | Book
Sale Price: $12.99
For new and veteran homeschool families alike, this extensive new release from the editors of The Old Schoolhouse TM Magazine serves as “a homeschool convention in a book.” - See details
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Home Schooling 101
by Mark and Christine Field
$14.99 | Book
Sale Price: $12.99
Where to begin and how to continue. . . Homeschooling 101 will help potential and current homeschooling parents caught between a proverbial rock (the expectations of the world when it comes to education) and a hard place (honoring God through the raising and teaching of their children).
- See details
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The All New Square Foot Gardening
by Mel Bartholomew
$19.99 | Book
Sale Price: $17.99
This brand new book puts it all together – the original concept with all of the NEW IMPROVEMENTS Mel has made to his innovative system in the last 25 years. Now it’s all in one book! For the 25th anniversary of the original book.
Full color – 272 pages – over 75 photos, diagrams and charts
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Countering Culture
by Noebel and Edwards
$29.99 | Book/CD
Sale Price: $26.99
Countering Culture equips Christians to take a reasoned stand for biblical principles in the classroom as well as in the boardroom. By understanding non-biblical worldviews, Christians gain a deeper appreciation of how to draw non-believers to what to know more about what Christ offers. - See details
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Burt's Bees Products on Sale!
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Burt's Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen SPF 30
$14.99 | Health
Sale Price: $12.99
How it Works
This 100% natural, non-whitening formula provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and helps keep skin hydrated without using chemical sunscreen actives like octinoxate and oxybenzone. Instead, titanium dioxide, a naturally-occurring mineral creates a micro-fine barrier on your skin to reflect the sun's harmful rays. Our natural sunscreen is effective immediately upon application and safe for kids.
How to Use It
Apply generously and evenly before sun exposure. Reapply as needed or after swimming, perspiring or towel drying. Use carefully. This product may discolor clothing.
Featured Ingredient
Titanium Dioxide — Occurring naturally as the mineral rutile, this substance is used chiefly as a white pigment and as an opacifier. It reflects light, so (when identified as such) can be considered a natural sun block.
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Burt's Bees Bug Bite Relief
$5.99 | Health
Sale Price: $3.99
How it Works
Made with an all-natural blend of essential oils, this balm quickly soothes pesky bug bites. Camphor and menthol relieve pain and itching, while lemongrass, thyme, lavender and orange oils reduce discomfort.
How to Use It
Apply directly to your bite or sting, rubbing gently, and reapply as needed.
Featured Ingredient
Tea Tree Oil — The aboriginal people of Australia have long used Tea tree oil as an antiseptic. The oil is best known for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent
$7.99 | Health
Sale Price: $5.99
How it Works
Our 100% natural blend of bug-fighting oils repels even the most stubborn of pests. Rosemary, Lemongrass, and Citronella oils mix with 5 other oils that bugs hate, creating an all natural solution for keeping them away. Since there’s no DEET in this formula, it’s safe enough to apply with confidence to children and pets.
How to Use It
Apply liberally to exposed skin, particularly your ankles, legs, arms and hairline before venturing outdoors.
Featured Ingredient
Rosemary Oil — Rosemary is an aromatic shrub with scaly bark and leathery, needle-like leaves yielding a pungent pine-like aroma with a woody, camphor note.
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Burt's Bees Natural Remedy Outdoor Survival Kit
$12.99 | Health
Sale Price: $10.99
How it Works
Sunburn, insects, poison ivy . . . when nature bites, shield and fight back with these natural remedies. Vitamin-enriched natural oils, soothing aloe and healing comfrey create effective lotions, salves and soaps to help you shield your skin from the elements, no matter what your weekend adventure.
Featured Ingredient
Comfrey — Comfrey contains allantoin, a cell proliferant, which stimulates new cell growth and increases cell production to support more rapid healing. Comfrey aids in soothing inflammation, burns, wounds, swelling and bites.
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Easter Items on Sale!
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He Arose
$2.99 | Tract
Sale Price: $2.79
This timeless tract explains the glory of Christ's death and resurrection! The attractive, large print font makes this a great Easter tract for all generations.
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The Empty Tomb
$2.99 | Tract
Sale Price: $2.79
Celebrate the true meaning of Easter with this stunning presentation of Matthew 28:5-6. Readers peer inside the stone tomb on the cover to discover the angel's tidings, "He is not here . . . He has risen." A brief devotion on the back reflects on the importance of the resurrection. A perfect tract for church breakfasts or bulletin inserts on Easter Sunday.
- See details
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The Easterville Miracle
by Melody Carlson
$12.99 | Book
Sale Price: $10.99
Just as a little boy named Sam and an old man named Henry remind the town of Easterville, best-selling author Melody Carlson reminds us as well that the true meaning of Easter is not Easter bonnets, baskets, colored eggs, candy, or decorations. - See details
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What Wondrous Love Is This
by Joni Eareckson Tada, John MacArthur, and Robert & Bobbie Wolgemuth
$21.99 | Book/CD
Sale Price: $19.99
The hymns of Easter help us reflect on Christ's momentous work on the cross. The moving stories behind each hymn can also have the same effect. In this book, the beloved authors present the inspiring histories and biblical framework of 12 seasonal favorites such as "Jesus Paid It All," "And Can It Be," "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Up from the Grave He Arose," as well as meditations on how the lyrical truths can be applied in our lives all year long. Includes a free musical CD of the hymns ($15 value).
- See details
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Bargain Bin!
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Don't forget to check out our Bargain Bin!
We have items up to 75% off and are adding new products daily!
Please note these are items currently in stock and are limited in number!
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Homeschool Conventions
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Visit our booths at these homeschool conventions!
South Florida Homeschool Convention
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sat. April 18th
FPEA Homeschool Convention
Orlando, FL
May 21-23
CHEC Homeschool Conference
Beaufort, SC
June 4-6
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Home "Work" for Dads
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At the FPEA Homeschool Convention in Orlando and the CHEC Conference in Beaufort, Mark will be speaking to men in a workshop entitled, "Home 'Work' For Dads". Mark has been doing this talk for a few years now and he usually has the room maxed out to capacity. It seems that there are a lot of dads who are looking to work from home. In this economy, I am sure he will once again have full attendance. So get there early and get a good seat up front! If you miss it, the CD will be available at the conference and we will have some afterwards. Just send us an e-mail and we'd be glad to get it to you.
Here is a description of the workshop:
Home “work” for Dad! Bringing Dad home too!
As heads of their homes, men should play a major role in their children’s upbringing. What better way than to have him working from home, rather than being away at his job for 10-12 hours a day!
Homeschooling father of four and successful entrepreneur, Mark Brodsky came home to work after ten-plus years working in the corporate world. He recently sold a website he created to one of the largest Protestant organizations in the country. Mark will share his story and give Dads pointers on how they can come home too! He will give you business ideas, tips and important resources, and have a valuable Q & A session afterwards. Most of all he will encourage other dads that they can do it too!
Why should Moms and children be home during the day and not Dad? Dads, we need you home too!
Hope to see a bunch of you dads there!
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Have a very blessed Resurrection Day! In His service, Linda Brodsky
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