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Free Kindle Books from the Ruth Fielding Series

1. Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill
2. Ruth Fielding at Briarwood Hall
3. Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp
4. Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point
5. Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch
6. Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island
7. Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm
8. Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies
9. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie
10. Ruth Fielding At College
11. Ruth Fielding In the Saddle
12. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross
13. Ruth Fielding at the War Front
14. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound
15. Ruth Fielding Down East
16. Ruth Fielding in the Great Northwest
17. Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence

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In my life this week…

On Monday and Tuesday our family took a mini-vacation trip to Lancaster, PA. We had such a nice time together!

On Monday we rode a steam-powered train on the Strasburg Railroad. The train cars were originally built around 1900, and have been beautifully restored. I was surprised by how much the cars swayed during the trip–it wasn’t a bumpy ride, just a rocking sensation.

{Collage Friday}

On Tuesday we saw Noah at Sight and Sound Theatre. This was an amazing experience, and we’ll definitely be going back again.

In our homeschool this week…

We are continuing to plug away at the last of our school work for this year. The end is so close–so close, in fact, that I’m starting to make stacks of next year’s books to be put away in our book cabinet as soon as this year’s books are done. We still have to finish assembling portfolios, schedule evaluations, and turn in all the required materials to the school district, but it’s feeling like the end is in sight.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

NotebookingPages.com is having a fantastic sale right now! If you love notebooking or are looking to get started, now is the time to get your membership! Notebooking Pages offers thousands of notebooking pages on a huge variety of topics, and when you purchase a lifetime membership, you receive access to ALL these pages PLUS all pages added in the future!

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A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Homeschool Mother’s Journal: May 17, 2013 is an article from Contented at Home.

The winners of the Tiger Hunt! ebook giveaway are Sharon M. and Kellie O.! Congratulations on winning this exciting new ebook!

If you didn’t win, you can still help your children experience a different culture for only $2.99. And be sure to visit The Island Brothers website for videos, pictures, and free printables to accompany the ebook!

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Grow your homeschool library without breaking the bank! Each of these books from the Grace Harlowe series is FREE for Kindle.

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Free Kindle Books from the Grace Harlowe Series

1. Grace Harlowe’s Plebe Year at High School
2. Grace Harlowe’s Sophomore Year at High School
3. Grace Harlowe’s Junior Year at High School
4. Grace Harlowe’s Senior Year at High School
5. Grace Harlowe’s First Year at Overton College
6. Grace Harlowe’s Second Year at Overton College
7. Grace Harlowe’s Third Year at Overton College
8. Grace Harlowe’s Fourth Year at Overton College
9. Grace Harlowe’s Return to Overton Campus
10. Grace Harlowe’s Problem
11. Grace Harlowe’s Golden Summer
12. Grace Harlowe’s Overland Riders on the Great American Desert
13. Grace Harlowe’s Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers
14. Grace Harlowe’s Overland Riders in the Great North Woods

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In my life this week…

I have to say this has been one of the busiest week’s ever in our home. Brandon started his job on Monday, and so every morning I got up around 6AM (unearthly hour for me) and took him to work. Then we had to go pick him up each day at noon. In addition, we had to make two separate trips to a nearby town for him to get a pair of steel-toed boots and to complete mandatory drug testing.

The good news is that Brandon will be taking his driver’s test this afternoon! He’s waited a long time for this day, and I’m so excited for him!

On a side note, we made a quick stop at McDonald’s this week, and–you’ll never believe this–Kendra (our two-year-old) at 10 nuggests. TEN! And yes, we do feed her regularly at home.

In our homeschool this week…

We are eagerly counting down the days until school is finished for the year! Believe it or not, each child will be finishing on a different day. Please don’t ask me to explain how that could possibly happen.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

Heritage History is having a wonderful sale right now. If you are looking for high-quality living history books, this is the perfect resource! We use Heritage History along with Mystery of History, and it’s a wonderful way to bring history to life.

My favorite thing this week was…

…daily naps. No, I’m not kidding.

Things I’m working on…

I’m proud to say that I’ve been fitting in some extra cleaning and organizing recently. I guess the beautiful weather has finally inspired me to get some spring cleaning done.

A few weeks ago, Brandon repainted the master bedroom for me. I was finally able to find a new quilt that I really love, and this week I made matching curtains. The walls are still bare (I’ve been on the road all week, remember?), but next week I’m planning to decorate and make the room pretty again.

I also did a major overhaul of my sewing/scrapbook room. I still have quite a few photos and scrapbook supplies to organize and store, but with Kaylee’s help, I’ve made huge progress.

Next up: repainting and reorganizing the bathroom.

I’m praying for…

I’m trying to be faithful to pray for my children. They are growing up so fast, and I shudder to think of them going out into today’s wicked world. I’m so thankful that their salvation and spiritual success are not ultimately dependent on me. I know that, as a mother, I have to be faithful to train them and live a Godly life before them, but I can’t possibly do enough or be enough–it has to be God.

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

If you do NOT live in a highly regulated state, you may not relate to this photo. If, however, you are homeschooling in Pennsylvania and preparing the required portfolios for evaluation, this is what the end of the year looks like!

Homeschool Mother’s Journal: May 10, 2013 is an article from Contented at Home.

Today I’d like you to welcome my friend, Christy Halsell, as she shares a fascinating story about one of her family’s experiences in a different culture. She’s also giving away TWO copies of her exciting new children’s ebook, Tiger Hunt!

“She say his ear very bad. She say maybe to use tool to put hole inside ear.”

I looked questioningly at our friend and translator while the doctor finished examining our son. She put down her otoscope and adjusted her head covering.

Not 20 miles away lay a terrorist training camp that masterminded bombings in Bali four years earlier. We were in a remote village on the island of Java where friendliness toward Westerners was often spotty. And now my four-year-old son was being examined by a Muslim doctor who wanted to poke holes inside his ears.

I glanced at my husband who also looked unsure. We knew our son was in a lot of pain, but had no desire for him to have some kind of surgery orchestrated by a doctor whose schooling was unknown and whose love of Westerners was questionable.

Luckily our translator felt the same. “I think this not such a good idea. She say she can give medicine, too.”

Whew. My husband and I both breathed sighs of relief. We waited as the doctor gathered our prescription and advised us not to fly for a few extra days and to avoid chocolate.

Our family stayed on Java while business issues were negotiated and our son’s ear healed, then we headed back to Bali where we had been living for almost a year.

It can be hard to live in another country. So far, it’s always been a big adjustment for me. Never more so than when we moved to Bali for business with our two young sons.

We soon adjusted and I have been so grateful that our family had the opportunity to begin learning another culture. I am thankful that my children had a chance to see what life in another country is like, and I hope to be able to show them more countries and cultures as they grow.

It is my vision to help many children develop a world view that’s wider than the daily world they experience.

That’s one reason I wrote my children’s eBook, which I’m excited to share with you today.

Tiger Hunt!

Join the adventure as two brothers befriend the last tiger on Bali.

• illustrated with a unique blend of colorful sketches and photos from our stay in Bali.
• a great read aloud for all ages
• encourage children to read
• open children’s eyes to another culture
• 15-page children’s ebook for download
• ebook internally linked with Wikipedia for more information on unfamiliar terms
• comprehension and vocabulary printables available
• see our personal videos, pictures, and explanations of Bali on the website, too.

One great thing about this book is the website I’ve been building as a companion, The Island Brothers. I’ve added first-hand information about Bali so that your children can not only read a great story, but also learn about the island.

We also have printables so you can use this book to complement homeschool cultural studies and discuss lessons taught.

I’d love to give two copies to readers of Contented at Home today!

Judy’s review: Tiger Hunt! is an adventure-filled story of two brothers who set out to find and tame the last tiger on their island. Illustrated with beautiful drawings and color photographs, the book encourages children’s interest in an unfamiliar culture. Tiger Hunt! makes for a fascinating read-aloud for children who love excitement and adventure. Even parents will enjoy this ebook–I know I did!

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Grow your homeschool library without breaking the bank! Each of these books from the Rick Brant science-adventure series is FREE for Kindle.

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Free Kindle Books from the Rick Brant Science-Adventure Series

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2. The Caves of Fear
3. The Golden Skull
4. The Wailing Octopus
5. The Electronic Mind Reader
6. The Scarlet Lake Mystery
7. The Pirates of Shan
8. The Blue Ghost Mystery
9. The Egyptian Cat Mystery
10. The Flaming Mountain
11. The Flying Stingaree

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