New Contest

We've had a busy and stressful past couple of months. But, I'm not up to posting about that right now, so I give you a link to a contest instead.
http://www.secularhomeschool.com/content/348-October-Giveaway-The-Homeschool-Reader-Series-1995-1999-Collected-Articles-from-Home-Education-Magazine

Crayola Color Wonder Giveaway

There's not much time left, but if you head over to: http://afewshortcuts.com today, you can sign up to win a Crayola Color Wonder pack.

How Do you Take a Picture of a Child Like This?

My Lydia, she just NEVER holds still!

Homeschooling Resource

I mentioned this in my last post, but I've been homeschooling my youngest daughter, Lydia since February. I've just begun to homeschool our oldest daughter, Arminda. Corey, of course graduated this year. (my baby boy...)

Anyway, I again wanted to mention a wonderful site I found for homeschoolers. http://www.freelyeducate.com/ This site is a WEALTH of information! If there is something you want to teach your child, look here, and Lori will show you where to find a free resource for it! I am constantly amazed at all the wonderful things she finds! Just today she posted about a free Phonics reading program: http://www.progressivephonics.com/ I plan to try it out with Lydia.

I tend to start at Lori's site first anymore if there is something I'm looking for. And, most times, I find it on her site!

Ancient Egypt, Dance Class...etc...

As many of you know, Brian and I decided to homeschool both of our girls. We started Lydia in February and I just started with Arminda. It's going pretty well. Right now, we are studying Ancient Egypt. Which, I have always found very fascinating and Lydia does too! Arminda isn't quite the history nut that Lydia is, but I think I can get her to come around! I'm considering making a mummy with the girls. I found some "recipes" online. We'll see about that though!

And, Lydia's lifelong dream has been fulfilled! She is now taking dance class!! At least for the summer. She is THRILLED!!! I am considering making her some leotards. I purchased Kwik Sew 2725 on the recommendation of a friend of mine. I really hope I get to it! I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you though!

What else... Oh, I posted a new tutorial over on my Disboutique blog, written by my friend Jeanne (like in the bottle). It's a really cute little skirt.

And, here is a great giveaway on one of my favorite sites: FreelyEducate It's for Summer Bridge Activity Books. She's giving away five. And, while you are there, look around her site, it is WONDERFUL!

Have a great day, and don't forget to vote for me for Sewing Idol, you can vote every day. Click the link over in the right sidebar. (the one that should be sparkling and says "Sewing Idol")

Pook A Looz Giveaway on Chip and Co.

Cip and Co. is having a contest to give away a cute little Pook A Looz. I'd never heard of these before I saw this, but they are cute!
http://www.chipandco.com/2010/04/disneys-pook-a-looz-giveaway-from-chip-and-co/trackback/

Big Box of Sewing Goodies!

I spent the afternoon today at my sister's house. My cousin Tracy came over too, and brought me a huge box of sewing goodies!!! So many zippers that I don't know that I'll EVER have to buy another one! Buttons, snaps, hooks, thread, pins, Velcro (Heather is pretty sure it is form when Velcro first came out!)among other wonderful things! And, to my delight, a SEWING HAM!!! WITH A STAND!!! I've wanted one of those since Mrs. Mac Donald's Home Ec class in 7th grade. Oh, the wonders of a sewing ham! I will have to take some pictures and post them!