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Free Printable Friday Linky: A or An Worksheet

Penny — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:01:12 +0000

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Onside Kickin’ Chicken Kabobs from the Gooseberry Patch

Penny — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:01:19 +0000

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Onside Kickin' Chicken Kabobs from The Gooseberry Patch

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of one lime
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 zucchini, sliced
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 cherry tomatoes

Instructions

In a bowl, combine oil, cilantro, lime juice and seasonings. Add chicken; stir to mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Thread chicken, zucchini, onion, red pepper and tomatoes onto skewers. Grill skewers over high heat, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Makes 4.

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Mommy Time Party Giveaway Round-Up

Penny — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:01:50 +0000

Last night was so much fun! We hope you were able to join us for at least a part of the conversation.

The winner of the RSVP giveaway was…

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If you missed the Mommy Time Party last night, you can still enter the giveaways!

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DOORPRIZE: Wondermaps from Bright Ideas Press

Penny — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:45:33 +0000

Available through the generosity of Bright Ideas Press, enter to win a copy of Wondermaps!

Wondermaps allows you to customize maps, layer by layer, and then print the map you need.

Select:
historical or modern-day maps
outline, reference, political, or topographical maps
black-and-white or color maps
features including: names, borders, rivers, cities, physical features, and graticules

WonderMaps includes:
65+ maps of the world
60+ maps of the USA
130+ historical maps, including 25 biblical maps
The complete map sets from The Mystery of History vols. I–III and All American History vols. I & II

Wondermaps can be purchased at Bright Ideas Press for $49.95.

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Doorprize: Who Is God? from Apologia

Penny — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:25:09 +0000

Thanks to the generosity of Apologia, I have TWO copies of Who is God? And Can I Really Know Him to give away.

About the study

Who Is God and Can I Really Know Him? Biblical Worldview of God and Truth by John Hay & David Webb / Apologia Educational Ministries

Give your children the Christian answers to the world around them with Who is God? The basic questions of the Christian faith, including “How can I know what’s true?”, “What’s God Really Like?”, “If God created the world, then why isn’t it perfect?”, “Is Jesus the only way to God?” and others are answered through multi-dimensional lessons. Each big picture is answered through smaller segments that feature biblical instruction as well as a story featuring a Christian child sharing the gospel. Bible memory boxes, “words you need to know,” and comprehension questions will help your children build a foundational Christian worldview. 253 full-color, indexed pages, hardcover.

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Corresponding resources for Who Is God?

Biblical Worldview of God and Truth: Who is God and Can I Really Know Him? Audio CDWith an emphasis on thoughtful notebooking assignments and Bible interaction, this multi-grade curriculum is easy to use for the whole family. Written to the student, each lesson is presented in a conversational style that makes the study of God’s Word exciting and memorable for children of all ages.This CD contains a complete audio recording of the book Who Is God? This is the perfect accompaniment to the book for students who are auditory learners, show readers, or have other learning disabilities that make reading difficult. Recommended for ages 6-14.1 MP3-CD; read by Marissa Leinart.

Who is God? And Can I Really Know Him? Notebooking JournalDesigned to accompany Apologia’s sold-separately Who is God and Can I Really Know Him?, this beautiful notebooking journal will become a record of what your students learned during the course. Lesson plans, artful graphics, imaginative writing prompts, puzzles, activities, and mini books are included. An “About the Author” page (with room for your students to write in his or her name) and a section for “endorsements” by friends and family are also provided. A suggested daily lesson plan includes the page numbers of both the text and journal and suggested instructions. 267 pages, spiralbound. Full-color pages.Pages Include:

Blank Note-Taking Pages
Think About It pages with questions about the story portion of the lessons
Hide it in My Heart Pages where you can write out your favorite translation of the Bible verse on the page to help you memorize it.
Make a Note of It Pages-a page for each “Make a Note of It” box in the textbook; here you can record your answers as you consider how the lesson applies to your life.
Word Puzzles, including crosswords and word search puzzles.
Mini-Books to help you record important ideas in a visual way
My Prayer pages to write or draw your own prayers
Praise Report pages to record how God is answering your prayers
I Spy! Pages let you record if about where you’ve seen God
Living Out Loud pages can be used to record what you’ve done to minister to others
Do You Remember? Pages provide you with a review of the most important points of each lesson.
Find out More pages provide lists of activities, Bible stories, books, hymns, songs, websites, and other resources that will help you dig deeper.

Who is God? And Can I Really Know Him? Coloring BookThis coloring book is designed to accompany Apologia’s sold-separately Who is God and Can I Really Know Him?. Younger students and kinesthetic students learn best while hands are busy! Every drawing in this 64-page coloring book depicts a story or lesson from Who Is God?, reinforcing the lesson they’re hearing. A great way for the younger children to follow along! 64 pages, softcover.

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DOORPRIZE: Educating the Whole Hearted Child & 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential

Penny — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:15:28 +0000

If you have been wanting a copy of 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential and Educating the WholeHearted Child Third Edition, enter for your chance to win!

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About the Prizes

7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential, Second Edition
By Zan TylerEducating children and developing their potential are inextricably linked. In Tools for Cultivating Your Child’s Potential, Zan Tyler helps parents recognize signs of each child’s potential that may be easy to overlook and emphasizes the impportance of family and home in the lives of children. This book will help you discover more ways to help your kids develop a godly identity, discover their purpose, and build leadership skills. Paperback.

Educating the WholeHearted Child Third Edition
By Clay Clarkson with Sally ClarksonA tremendous source of comfort for new and experienced homeschoolers. Guiding you with seasoned advice and encouragement, the Clarksons show you how to combine discipleship and education to create a God-designed program—the home-centered, whole-book approach to lessons. Using this revised and expanded edition with four main sections—home, learning, methods, and lifestyle—your children will live and learn for Christ. 376 pages, softcover.

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DOORPRIZE: Parenting the QBQ Way & The No-Cry Discipline Solution

Penny — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:05:02 +0000

I am blessed to have extra copies of two great books for any parent and I want to give those away to one of you.

Enter with the Rafflecopter widget below for a chance to win BOTH Parenting the QBQ Way: How to be an Outstanding Parent and Raise Great Kids Using the Power of Personal Accountability and The No-Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums, and Tears.

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Amazon Kindle Fire (2nd Generation) Giveaway from Philen Multimedia

Penny — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:50:35 +0000

I have a VERY special treat for subscribers to Meet Penny’s Saturday Special.

“Bill” and I have launched a new business, Philen Multimedia, and are intent on helping companies establish their brands with unique marketing tools and social media management… on a budget.

Together, we are offering up a Kindle Fire (2nd Generation) for one winner to show our appreciation for your support and encouragement. We also want to provide you with the added benefits a tablet can bring to your homeschool. We went from tablet free to owning SIX in one year because we immediately saw how beneficial they were to the education of our entire family.

This giveaway is for Saturday Special subscribers ONLY. Not receiving the Saturday Special? Click over to sign up and then come back and enter for your chance to win.

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Mommy Time Party: You Can Do It Too! Giveaway

Penny — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:01:06 +0000

Tonight is the BIG night and if you have not entered for your chance to win a $50 gift card to either Amazon or Paypal, make sure you do it now RIGHT HERE.

Since I am SO ready to give away lots of prizes, I thought I would get things started early with this…

Now available for just $0.99! Get a PDF and Kindle version in one, easy download.

When Lorilee first asked me if I would be interviewed for a new book she was inspired to create, I wondered, “Why me?” I honestly don’t feel like anything special. Then, when I saw the list of other homeschoolers included, I really felt small.

As I click through the book, a truth became very real to me: Whether you feel you are a big star or small potatoes, we are all the same at the foot of the cross.

Everyone has a story to tell. Each person has encouragement to offer. Every family is different, but we can learn from one another.

Not sure you could homeschool? This book is for you!

Afraid you don’t have the education or patience? This book is for you!

Curious about what it looks like day-to-day? This book is for you!

Overwhelmed by homeschool options? This book is for you!

This interview-style book includes words of wisdom and encouragement from:

Toni from TheHappyHousewife.com
Joy from FiveJs.com
Carissa from 1+1+1=1
Wendy from Hip Homeschool Moms
Carlie from So You Call Yourself A Homeschooler?
Kristen from The Frugal Girl
and others ~ 26 homeschooling families in all.

…this is no little e-book. The PDF version 250+ pages and there are over 80,000 words. Incredible content for the price!

Buy It

This ebook is normally available for just $9.99, a tremendous value considering that you get it in Kindle format as well as PDF (traditional ebook format)…

BUT, right now you can get it for just $0.99!

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ShatterPoint Entertainment for Hands-On & Visual Learning

Penny — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:42:42 +0000

If you take a movie’s action figure, shake it together with a LEGO minifigure, and add a good dose of Scripture, what do you get?

My children have loved watching JERICHO by Shatterpoint Entertainment and I am so thankful that we were trusted to review it. The first time I introduced them to the movie, I spread a quilt on the floor, dumped a pile of LEGO pieces, and added the minifigure accessories given to us by Shatterpoint Entertainment. I turned on the movie and watched the magic happen.

After watching the movie THREE times in a row, I declared the experience a complete success.

My children are completely enthralled with the movie, JERICHO. They love it so much that when they stayed overnight with my parents, it was the only thing Ruble packed. He said that he had to watch it with my dad because “PawPaw loves war movies.” That makes me giggle because JERICHO is not a war movie… it’s a story straight from the Bible with a good mix of humor.

Seriously, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie myself. This is a high-quality production that anyone and any age can watch without fearing what is going to happen or whether or not anything is inappropriate.

Where to purchase Shatterpoint Entertainment products

You can purchase JERICHO directly from Shatterpoint Entertainment on their website. I am hoping they will add the minifigure accessories to their store soon but for now, they are only available at conventions where Shatterpoint Entertainment attends as a vendor. You can sign up to receive an email when the minifigure accessories are available in the online store.

Enter to win

Shatterpoint Entertainment is giving two Meet Penny readers a copy of JERICHO on DVD. Use the Rafflecopter widget below for a chance to win.

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