A little info about one of our Vendors

Our first featured sponsor of the Mega Homeschool Giveaway is Math U see!

Math·U·See provides a firm foundation in mathematics for students of all aptitudes. The mastery-based approach allows students to move at their own pace whether they are naturally gifted in mathematics, struggle with mathematical concepts, or have special needs. Teachers are provided with the tools, skills, and training needed to present an explicit, structured, systematic, and cumulative program using multi-sensory teaching techniques.

Math·U·See was written by Steve Demme, a homeschool dad, for the homeschool community. Math·U·See’s unique approach targets each individual student and focuses on their specific needs. Rather than a curriculum designed for a classroom, Math·U·See is designed with the homeschool “tutor” environment in mind.

Math U See offers curriculum from pre-k up through calculus and also offers a course in stewardship.

Enter the Homeschool Mega Giveaway for a chance to win up to $150 worth of course material from Math U See!

Announcing the Homeschool Giveaway!

I am so excited! I have had a steady inbox and mailbox full of great prizes to give away. This is my first group giveaway and I am so thrilled to share some really great homeschool products and blogs with you! I am using a program called rafflecopter for the first time that I hope will make it easy for you to enter. <strong>Just click on each method of entry, follow the directions and it will automatically enter you no matter which blog you enter from! </strong>Be sure to check back on those blogs every few days to read about the great companies who have sponsored this giveaway. With a prize lot of over $1000 in value, there is something for everyone!<br />

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I have looked around and while I can't say for sure, I am almost sure that I am about to introduce you to the largest homeschool giveaway ever! Ok, maybe not ever, but it is going to be big! So without further hesitation here is what you have all been waiting for!! Browse through, check out the great products, visit blogs and vendor sites, and enter to win!!

WIP #4

This week I didn't get as much accomplished in the quilting world due to a mini family vacation.  I did, however, finish my 3x6 bee blocks.  I will be mailing them out this week.

Finished: 3x6 quilt blocks
To Do: Catch up on Across the Sea QAL, finish A Zig A Zag & Lonestar QAL
New: Mug Rug Swap Assignment-waiting for partner assignment!
          Pick out pattern and fabric for Quilting Book Club by the 10th
          Gather fabric for ALFALC Swap
What has everyone else been up to?
My time will be greatly divided now between quilting and homeschooling my kiddos.  We've finished one day and are halfway through day two.  So far, so good.

Craft Giveaway

http://www.craftbuds.com/september-is-craft-book-month/
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Sneak Peak to a Homeschool Giveaway!

I am joining up with a few other bloggers in a wonderful giveaway!  My friend, Anna, over at Molding Minds Homeschool is doing all the leg work.  What a blessing.  Anyway, here is the link to her blog regarding the sneak peak of vendors participating.  The event is still a couple of weeks away, but I thought I'd whet your palette.
http://moldingmindshomeschool.blogspot.com/2011/08/test.html

Day 1 of Homemaker's Challenge: 31 Days to Clean

Today is day one of our challenges.  It has nothing to do with physically cleaning a single spot in my house.  Why you may ask?  One major reason, needing to know our 'Why' we want to clean.  Without our 'why', will we stick to our new commitment?  Doubtful.  So, here is my why:

To show God I am a good steward of what He's given me.

To have order in my home.

To raise children knowing how to be diligent and faithful.

To set a proper example to my children of a godly wife/mother.

To be able to invite people over without embarrassment.

To be obedient to God.

I pray that I go through these challenges, again, that it will create in me a desire to do all God would have me to do in this season of my life as well as to encourage others who are in a similar season.  

WIP #3

A day late, but oh well, I'm doing it anyway.  :)  I didn't get too much accomplished but I'll post what I did work on.  I sent out my ALFALC swap package:


I also sent out my Cups and Saucers Swap package:

I'm hoping she likes it!
I made some progress on my Across the Sea Quiltalong:

I finished one of six blocks for the 3x6 Bee:

I've also made some progress on my A Zig A Zag Quiltalong but forgot to take a picture.  I have the top finished, will need to piece the back before I can finish it up.  I haven't done anything new with my Lone Star Quiltalong, just sitting on the design wall right now.
My goals for this week are to work more on my 3x6 blocks as well as piece my Across the Sea Quiltalong.  I will be out of town for the weekend celebrating the end of summer with my family so I may fall a bit behind, but it'll be worth it!  I will also be starting up school with the kids next week which will limit my available quilting time.
Finished: 1
In progress: 4
New: None, yet
Have a great week everyone!