Official and “legal-ish” disclosure:  Did you know that we’re packing up and moving to Ireland in just 3 months? We’ll be serving a long term missions assignment with YWAM and in order to make that happen we are raising funds!  This post contains affiliate links so if you buy one of the Homemaking Ebook Bundles today you are also helping us financially. I will earn a commission with every sale that is made. So thank you in advance!  

Back to your regularly scheduled post… 

For 6 days only, more than 75 widely-known bloggers and authors in the homemaking sphere have joined together to offer 97 of their most popular eBooks and eCourses, valued at just over $600, for the incredibly low price of $29.97!

More than anything, our goal for this sale was for it to be, well… ultimate! We firmly believe that you will not find a more comprehensive collection of homemaking resources anywhere on the web, and particularly not in this price range. For this low price, you gain access to every single one of these resources, so that you can customize your own collection to contain exactly the ones you want and know you’ll use.

This library of homemaking helps include topics such as mothering, organization and cleaning, recipes and kitchen helps, home education, spiritual growth for both moms and kids, home décor and DIY, pregnancy and baby care, frugal living, health and fitness, and even work-from-home and financial tools.

To sweeten the pot, we’ve also teamed up with 10 companies to bring you over $140 in bonus offers, giving you an affordable opportunity to get products you’ll use and love for only the cost of shipping, or in some cases, entirely for free!

What’s Included in the Sale?

When you purchase The Ultimate Homemaking eBook collection , you will get instant access to any of the 97 eBooks and eCourses listed below.

PLUS over $140 of FREE Bonuses

Each The Ultimate Homemaking eBook collection comes with more than $140 of FREE Bonuses from 10 companies that we know you’ll love. More on these bonuses below.

Please note: This collection is only available from 9 a.m. EST on April 29th to 11:59 p.m. EST on May 4th. There will be no late sales offered.

I own several of these books and I just can’t believe this collection!! I hope you enjoy it!

PLUS, You will receive FREE Bonuses from these companies…

A FREE Two-Month Membership to Fit2B Studio, where their wholesome workouts for the whole family are tummy safe and particularly target Diastasis Recti (split abs). ($19.98 value. No shipping restrictions. New members only)

A $15 store credit to TruKid. With products like their aware-winning sun care, they are dedicated to providing all natural skin and hair care for kids, babies, and now pets. ($15.00 value. Standard shipping applies. International shipping available.)

Your choice of incredible natural products like sea salt and clay for FREE. Choose from the Redmond Trading Earthpaste Bundle ($24.90 value) or the Facial Mud Bundle ($26.90 value). (Standard shipping applies. Continental US only.)

Your choice of a FREE heirloom sourdough starter or FREE yogurt starter from Cultures for Health, the leading supplier of starter cultures and supplies for making cultured and fermented foods ($12.95 value. US & CAN addresses only. Standard shipping applies.)

Your choice of: a FREE 3-Month Subscription (for new accounts) or 30% off a One Year Subscription. Plan to Eat is an online menu planner that uses your recipes, scheduled for the days you want them. ($15.00 value. No shipping restrictions.)

A FREE Culinary Herbs Assorted Seed Pack Check just in time for spring planting from www.wheatgrasskits.com, a living whole foods company. ($11.95 value. Standard shipping applies to all US states and territories- no international shipping for seeds.)

Get $10 off Union28′s original “my husband rocks” tee. Their marriage apparel lets you celebrate your spouse in style. ($10.00 value. Standard shipping rates apply. International shipping available, but free shipping only available within USA.)

A $10 store credit plus 1 FREE lip balm from Bee All Natural. Their whole body products nourish and heal, and are made using only the highest quality, food grade, organic ingredients. ($13.49 value. Standard shipping applies. International shipping available.)

A FREE 2 oz. bottle of your choice of liquid herbal formula from TriLight Health. They specialize in fast acting, great tasting natural herbal remedies. ($12.95 value or more. Standard shipping applies, within the USA only.)

Your choice of 3 FREE ePlanners OR a 3-Month FREE Membership to ListPlanIt, whose mobile lists will help to organize your life. ($15.00 value. No shipping restrictions.)

The fine print:

Bonus Offers

• Each bonus offer can be redeemed once only per eBook Bundle purchase.
• For each bonus offer, transaction numbers or proof of purchase may be required at the time of redemption.
• All bonus offers are free gifts from the bonus sponsors, are their sole responsibility to provide, and are subject to availability.
• All bonus offers expire at midnight on May 19th, 2013 (2 weeks from the last day of this sale).

General

• It is your responsibility to download and back-up your purchase within the 1-month download time-frame. With proof of purchase, we can renew download links up until August 1st, 2013. After this date we will no longer have access to the books and will not be able to provide any new links to download.
• Due to the nature of this sale, there will be no refunds available. However, we would invite you to read our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about the file types, the download process, how the bonus offers work, etc.

Please note: This collection is only available from 9 a.m. EST on April 29th to 11:59 p.m. EST on May 4th. There will be no late sales offered, so make sure that you get your bundle right away!

Particularly for those wanting to read these ebooks on their mobile devices (iPhones or iPads, Android, Kindle, etc.) you will want to learn more about the file types, how to download them correctly, and how to transfer them to your device.

This post includes affiliate links, and I make a portion of the sale of each ebook bundle. Thanks for your support of Hey Donna!

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I’ve become a big e-book lover especially since we’re packing up selling everything and moving to Ireland. Digital books are going to be a lifesaver (and space saver!!) for us.

This e-book bundle is truly a great deal.

While the deal isn’t available until Monday take a look at the ebooks and I think you’ll find that it really is a great deal… It would make a perfect early Mother’s Day gift to yourself!! 

What’s Included in the Sale?

You will get instant access to any of the 97 eBooks and eCourses listed below.

PLUS over $140 of FREE Bonuses

Each The Ultimate Homemaking eBook collection comes with more than $140 of FREE Bonuses from 10 companies that we know you’ll love. More on these Monday.

Please note: This collection is only available from 9 a.m. EST on Monday, April 29th to 11:59 p.m. EST on May 4th. There will be no late sales offered.

Home & Property {Cleaning, Organizing, Decor}

31 Days to Clean by Sarah Mae @ SarahMae.com ($4.99)
Getting it Together: Your Guide to Setting Up a Home Management System that Works by Kayse @ kayse pratt ($3.99)
Pulling Yourself Together: Implementing a Cleaning Routine that Sticks by Becky @ Clean Mama ($10.00)
Simple Living by Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living ($2.99)
NOT a DIY Diva by Melissa @ The Inspired Room ($3.99)
One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler by Tsh @ Simple Mom ($5.00)
28 Days to Hope for your Home by Dana @ A Slob Comes Clean ($5.00)
Organizing Life as Mom by Jessica @ Life as Mom ($9.00)
Clean Enough: Simple Solutions for the Overwhelmed by Jenni @ Live Called ($4.99)
10 Steps to Organized Paper by Lisa @ Lisa Woodruff.net($5.00)
Handmade Walls by Jamin and Ashley @ the handmade home ($9.95)
Easy Peasy Chores: An Easy-to-Use Chore System That Brings JOY Back Into Family Chores by Alina Joy @ The Good Old Days Farm ($17.99)

Educational Children’s Resources

Princess Training by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($3.99)
The Armor of God by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($2.50)
My Bedtime Learning Book by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($1.00)
Think Outside the Classroom by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($6.97)
Raising Rock Stars — Kindergarten Bundle by Carissa @ 1plus1plus1equals1 ($10.00)
The ABC’s For Godly Boys Curriculum by Lindsey @ Road to 31 ($8.00)
The ABC’s For Godly Girls Curriculum by Lindsey @ Road to 31 ($8.00)
K4 Curriculum by Erica @ Confessions of a Homeschooler ($15.00)
Write Through the Bible (print) by Trisha @ Intoxicated on Life ($5.00)
Write Through the Bible (cursive) by Trisha @ Intoxicated on Life ($5.00)
Balcony Girls (books 1 & 2) by Sandy @ Reluctant Entertainer ($19.90)
The Dig for Kids: Luke (Volumes 1 and 2) by Patrick, husband of Ruth @ The Better Mom ($5.98)
Music: An Essential Ingredient for Life by Ryan @ Resound School of Music ($6.99)

Budgeting {Finance & Time}

From Debtor to Better by Barry @ From Debtor to Better ($10.00)
Tell Your Time by Amy @ Blogging with Amy ($2.99)
The Homemakers Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule by Amy @ Raising Arrows ($4.99)
Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne @ Authentic Simplicity ($7.99)
Finding Financial Freedom by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($5.97)
Become a Frugalista in 30 Days by Susan @ The Confident Mom ($3.99)

In the Kitchen {Recipes and Cooking}

Crock On by Stacy @ Stacy Makes Cents ($5.00)
Real Food, Real Easy by various bloggers @ The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)
Wholesome Mixes by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($4.00)
20-Minute Meals by Leigh Ann @ Intentional by Grace ($4.99)
Restocking the Pantry by Kresha @ Nourishing Joy ($9.99)
Money Saving Mom’s Guide to Freezer Cooking by Crystal @ Money Saving Mom ($3.99)
Simply Summer by Kate @ Modern Alternative Mama ($7.95)
Do the Funky Kitchen by Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers ($4.95)
Real Food Kids: In the Kitchen plus 1 month access to select Real Food Kids eCourse videos by Wardeh @ GNOWFGLINS and Jami @ Eat Nourishing ($20.00)
Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget: A Month of Meals from My Humble Kitchen to Yours by Diana @ My Humble Kitchen ($4.99)
Just Making Ice Cream by Marillyn @ Just Making Noise ($12.00)
The Curative Kitchen by Susan @ Handy Pantry ($20.00)

Pregnancy & Baby Care

First Bites by Hilary @ Accidentally Green ($9.99)
Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert by Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker ($9.95)
Stress-Free Baby Shower by Sara @ Your Thriving Family ($4.00)
Unbound Birth by Jenny @ The Southern Institute ($2.99)
My Pregnancy Journey by Mindy @ Simply Designs ($9.99)
My Buttered Life Baby Edition by Renee @ Made On Hard Lotion ($5.00)
The Minimalist Mom’s Guide to Baby’s First Year by Rachel @ The Minimalist Mom ($5.00)
Redeeming Childbirth: Growth & Study Guide by Angie @ Redeeming Childbirth ($3.99)

Holidays & Special Events

Festive Traditions by Jill @ Modern Alternative Kitchen ($7.95)
Holiday Mixes: Gifts in a Jar by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($4.00)
Flourishing Spring by Michele @ Frugal Granola ($5.95)
Family Camping Handbook by Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship ($6.95)
Truth in the Tinsel by Amanda @ Oh, Amanda! ($7.99)
Plan a Fabulous Party by Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect ($4.99)
iPhone Photography: The Visual Guide by Alli @ Alli Worthington($9.97)

Spiritual Growth

Pursuit of the Proverbs 31 by Amy @ Amy Bayliss ($3.99)
The Best of Visionary Womanhood by Natalie @ Visionary Womanhood ($5.00)
God’s Word in my Heart: A Scripture Memory Learning Guide with Verses {all 4 versions} by Jenn @ The Purposeful Mom ($3.99)
Kept: a 13-Week Inductive Study on 1 Peter by Lara and Katie @ Quench Bible ($4.99)
Love Like Him: an 8 week Inductive Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13 by Lara and Katie @ Quench Bible ($2.99)

Marriage & Romance

Rekindling Romance by Jason & Jami @ A Biblical Marriage ($4.99)
Good Wife’s Guide by Darlene @ Time-Warp Wife ($2.99)
31 Days to Build a Better Spouse by Ashley @ Ashley Pichea ($4.99)
31 Days to Great Sex by Sheila @ To Love, Honor and Vacuum ($4.99)
Entangled: Recognize Your Emotional Affair by Amy @ Amy J. Bennett ($4.99)

Motherhood

The Heart of Simplicity by various authors @ The Heart of Simplicity ($9.99)
True Christian Motherhood by June @ A Wise Woman Builds Her Home ($7.00)
Hula Hoop Girl by September @ One September Day ($4.99)
When Motherhood Feels Too Hard by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($4.97)
Mindset for Moms by Jamie @ Steady Days ($4.99)
From Cube to Farm by Heather @ From Cube to Farm ($2.99)
4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions by various authors @ 4 Moms, 35+ Kids Parenting E-book ($7.99)
That Works for Me! by Kristen @ We are THAT Family ($8.00)

Health & Fitness

100-pound Loser by Jessica @ Muthering Heights ($4.99)
Honoring the Rhythm of Rest by Danielle @ Domestic Serenity ($2.99)
42 Days to Fit by Brandy @ The Marathon Mom, Emma @ Real Fit Moms and Stacy @ A Delightful Home ($4.99)
Healthy Homemaking by Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home ($12.95)
Personal ePlanner by Jennifer @ ListPlanIt ($5.00)

Beauty

Frumps to Pumps by Sarah Mae @ SaraMae.com ($4.99)
The Cottage Mama’s DIY Guide by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($4.00)
Simple Scrubs to Make and Give by Stacy @ A Delightful Home ($3.99)
The No Brainer Wardrobe by Hayley @ The No Brainer Wardrobe ($7.99)
Embracing Beauty by Trina @ Trina Holden ($9.00)
Reuse, Refresh, Repurpose by Kristen @ The Frugal Girl ($3.99)

Working from Home & Blogging

Your Blogging Business: Tax, Talk and Tips by Nikki @ Christian Mommy Blogger ($4.99)
The Bootstrap VA by Lisa @ The Home Life {and Me} ($12.99)
How to Grow Your Blog and Manage Your Home by Jacinda @ Growing Home ($4.99)
How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too by Mandi @ Life Your Way ($12.00)
Simple Blogging: Less Computer Time, Better Blogging by Rachel @ Small Notebook ($8.00)

Ecourses

Learning in Love: The Preschool Years by Renee @ FIMBY ($7.99)
Homeschooling from the Heart by Renee @ FIMBY ($7.99)
Grocery University by Carrie @ Colorado Bargains ($24.95)
Vibrant Living Strategies for Moms by Lisa @ Well-Grounded Life ($59)
You Can Do This! The First Five Steps to a Real Food Kitchen by Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers ($5.00)

Be sure to come back Monday morning to order your bundle!!

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Don’t forget to read Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 of our story!

Time went on and in September of 2008 we added a sweet little boy to our family. Caleb was born nearly 6 weeks early. Healthy and perfect. It was around this time that my Virtual Assistance business really took off and I was able to work from home while caring for our family.  We lead a small group for a few years and loved the group of friends that our small group provided. Even though I loved living in PA, I was surrounded by fantastic friends and we were busy growing a new family I started to really miss YWAM and missions work in 2010. I had a peace knowing that my place was at home in Pennsylvania, I knew that was where the Lord wanted us to be at that time.

In the summer of 2012 Kevin and I started to talk about missions work again. I don’t even remember how it came up.  He was eager and really interested in pursuing full-time ministry.  He had been working at the same company for 12 years and although it was a good job, consistant and very family-friendly company, he knew that he wanted to be doing more. We started to research several YWAM bases in the States.  We looked at Hawaii (the Kona base is one of the bigest and also the main training center for YWAM), Salem, OR, Montana and Orlando.  We learned about each base and prayed about each one.  During the time we were praying that the Lord would close doors.  God answered our prayers and was clearly closing the doors to each of those bases for us.

In October, while attending the Allume Conference, I was talking with one of my friends (and clients) Kristin from LoveFeast Table.  She had just returned home from 2 weeks in Ireland working with a YWAM base to help plan a cafe on the base.  The funny thing is that although I knew she was going to Ireland and I knew that she was going to a YWAM base , I didn’t even connect the dots. I didn’t put it all together and wasn’t even thinking that YWAM Ireland was an option.  When she returned I was convinced that she would be moving her family back there, I didn’t even for a minute think about us serving in Ireland… until October, when she started to tell me about the base and the ministries in Ireland.

I vividly remember the Lord saying to me “pay attention” I listened hard to Kristin’s stories; she talked about the cafe that they were hoping to start, the DTS schools that they were holding, and the other ministries that they were doing in Ireland. I wish I could explain the feeling that I felt but I knew that God was clearly showing me an open door.

I returned home from Allume and Kevin said to me, “Tell me more about Ireland”.  He had a big smile on his face and I think we both knew that this was NOT a closed door. We continued to pray about Ireland, we asked the Lord several times to close the door if it wasn’t where He was sending us. It became very clear to us through several confirmations that this was where we were being called. 

In November we had planned to get together with Kristin and her husband Devon down in Baltimore to have them pray with us and talk to us more about YWAM Ireland. We also decided to finally e-mailed YWAM Ireland’s base director, Jonny and find out what needs they had on their base in Rostrevor.  In his reply e-mail he asked if we would be in the Baltimore area the weekend of Thanksgiving, he was going to be in the States that weekend.

Talking with Jonny Clark, director at YWAM Ireland : Photo from LoveFeast’s Instagram

Jonny was coming the same weekend we were already planned on going to Baltimore to meet with the Potlers.  Kristen and her husband kindly invited all of us over to their house for dinner. We were thrilled that we had an opportunity to meet Jonny in person and the timing couldn’t have been better.  We had a fantastic night. Jonny shared the vision of YWAM Ireland with us, we were able to ask questions and share our heart for cafe ministry as well as why we felt like God was calling us to Ireland.  Jonny affirmed our interest in YWAM Ireland and we drove home that night feeling so much peace.  We knew that we were at the beginning of a big journey.

{part 5 coming soon}

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Today I’m excited to offer one of my lucky readers a copy of What’s In The Bible Volume 10 – Jesus is the Good News.

Volume 10 is the first video starts the New Testament and shares the Gospel in a way that children understand.  It is our favorite video so far!  We have really been enjoying these episodes and I’m confident your family will love What’s In The Bible too!

Last week I shared  my full review of Volume 10, we’ve watched it several times over the past 2 weeks and I continue to find more reasons to love What’s in the Bible.  To enter to win a copy of Volume 10 simply use the Rafflecopter below!

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When I was originally introduced to What’s In The Bible videos I was immediately impressed.  Created by Phil Vischer (the creator of Veggie Tales) each video is full of biblical history and truth.  We’ve watched nearly every episode and I’m perfectly comfortable telling you that I’ve been learning along with the kids.  What’s In The Bible episodes teach so much more than basic Bible stories. Visher has found a creative and unique way to teach more complex ideas from the Bible to children. The videos are hilarious, I’m often caught laughing along with the kids.

I was thrilled to be asked to review Volume 10 – The Gospels!

While we have enjoyed all of the Old Testament Volumes we have been waiting patiently for the New Testament episodes to be released.

Did you know that Matthew, Mark and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels??  No?? Neither did I!

This has got to be my favorite video by far. At the end of the video Phil Vischer presents the gospel in a way that children will understand that is what really makes Volume 10 so important!

Reasons why we love What’s In The Bible Videos

1. Entertaining - Full of creative characters like “Sunday School Lady” Clive,  Ian and our favorite, Michael.  We have come to love the characters in What’s In The Bible. Every time the videos start we know that Michael is going to be up first, buckled in his car seat STILL on his way to grandmas house.

2. Teaches History - I’ve always wanted a deeper understanding of biblical history and these videos offer a great start for children. I’ve been impressed by the concepts that are taught and how well they are explained.

3. Great Variety  - I’ve enjoyed the mix of teaching, music and stories on each of the What’s In The Bible Videos. This variety keeps the attention of the children and makes learning even more fun.

4. Educational - We have used What’s In the Bible as supplemental bible curriculum with our homeschooling.  The episodes have lead to great discussions and helped our daughter to really understand some foundational bible history.

6. FREE Digital Copy - This is a weird thing to love but I do love it. We are planning our move overseas at the end of the summer and also in the process of downsizing and trying to simplify our belongings. I can easily download the videos to an external hard drive and leave the DVD’s behind when we move. Perfect for families that travel.

7. Extras - Every volume comes with several FREE coloring pages that you can print for free.  There are also games and puzzles on the website that you can download.

Disclosure: Jellyfish Labs and What’s In the Bible have not paid me for this post. They have, however, provided me with a copy of Volume 10 – The Gospels DVD to review.  All reviews and opinions are my own. I value honesty and integrity and you can be assured that all opinions are my own. I will not recommend a product that I do not fully endorse. If you make a purchase using any of the links in this post I will make a percentage, these small streams of income are a blessing to our family, Thank you!

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Accomplishments this month:

Things we still need attention:

 

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Brussels Sprouts are a family favorite in our house.  I was at Costco a few weeks ago and when I picked up the {giant} bag of sprouts the kids literally cheered…

I got some funny smiles from the other shoppers.

The key to loving them is roasting them.

Simple, quick and so very yummy, here’s how I roast brussel sprouts:

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Look who I found in my bed this morning!

 Breakfast – oatmeal and tea.

Out of the shower time to dry the mane!

Good morning snuggles with my boy!

 School time. Math U See and YES my kids are still in their PJ’s

 Babysitter at the house so mama head out to buy a very important product.

Back to work. This will have to count as 3 hours worth of pictures because my view didn’t change for 3 hours!

 Homemade Mocha break!

Pizza Night!

Late night grocery shopping.

Best hubby in the world – he put the flannel sheets on the bed. Good night.

So there you have it my Day in the Life of… Post for 2013! One common problem I see is that my kids were in their pj’s well after 10am each year… maybe I should work on that!! 

You can see previous A Day in the Life of Posts below:

2012

2011

Once again I’m linking up with Rebekah at Simply Rebekah for A Day In The Life Of Link-Up.

You can link up too! Just take a photo every hour of the day and you’re done!! It’s always fun to look back and see how much your days have changed each year.

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This week my husband and I are packing our bags and heading south.  Once we arrive we’ll be with over 100 bloggers at the Beech Retreat at Captiva Island, FL. We are looking forward to a long weekend together in the sun, on the beach. We really need some time together as we prepare to pack up our home and move our family to Northern Ireland in the fall.  While I’m sitting in sessions I think you could find Kevin sitting on the beach doing absolutely nothing – he needs and deserves this break!!

All of this is possible because of some wonderful clients & sponsors!  Thanks to amazing opportunities and great sponsors we are headed to The South Seas Resort in Florida to enjoy a weekend of hands-on learning with some very talented bloggers and social media pros.

What is the Beech Retreat?

“Have you ever wanted the ability to hit the pause button in the craziness of the everyday? BEECH is the answer. BEECH is a creative, hands-on learning retreat dedicated to empowering bloggers to sharpen their skills, renew their vision, and broaden their influence.”  - From the Beech Retreat website

Sessions will cover:

• Social media
• Design
• Photography
• Blogging
• SEO
• Time management
• Leadership
• Plus More!

Here is just a taste of the speakers:

• Michael Hyatt, speaker and author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World
• Crystal Paine, MoneySavingMom.com
• Dan Morris, Letters From Dan
• John Miller founder of QBQ, Inc.
• Jolanthe, Homeschool Creations and No Ordinary Moments
• Jimmie, Jimmie’s Collage  and The Notebooking Fairy
• Rachel Martin, finding joy
• Amanda Padgett, Everyday Elements  and so many more!!

I’m thankful for Triple1070, one of my sponsors. Triple1070 is a new biblical personal finance curriculum for home school. I’m thrilled to be working with them.  A good personal finance program is hard to find and for homeschoolers many parents just aren’t sure where to start. Triple1070 is a great fit for high school students and helps them learn personal finance basics and also helps to prepare them to handle their finances when they head off to college.  You can stop over to Triple1070′s Facebook page and you’ll be notified when their website is live.

Over the next few months I’ll be sharing my struggles with personal finances and why I think Triple1070 can help young adults avoid many of the common money mistakes that I made .  I sure wish it was around when I was in high school!!

Will you be at Beech??  Even if you’re at home you can follow along. I’ll be tweeting and instagramming my time at Beech. You can follow me at @hey_donna on Twitter and HeyDonna on instagram (instagram is set to private so be sure to request to follow me!

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You’ve heard of the homeschool rut, or maybe I just made that up. Either way I feel like we fell into it.

It didn’t take me long to realized that I need to mix things up and add something new to our homeschooling days.  We haven’t been doing many extra projects each week probably because this mama has been SO busy.

I’ve heard of lapbooks for homeschooling before and they looked interesting. I hesitated before to try to make one because they just seemed like tons of work and I worried that they might be too advanced for my 4 & 6 year olds.  I decided this week to give it a try and we loved it!

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