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Month: August 2014

The Boxcar Children DVD Review and Giveaway

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Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway and providing a sample of the film for review. About the Film: Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret – until a serious illness forces them to reveal themselves in order to save young Violet. About the Cast: Featuring an all-star cast…

Happy 105th Birthday Carroll “Super Gramps” Dick

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A little while ago, a childhood friend of mine decided that she was going to do something special for her grandfather’s 105th birthday. She wanted to celebrate by having friends send cards from all over the country to Super Gramps. (See project here: Super G turns 105.) It was going to be a fun surprise for him. Little did she know how this little gesture of love would take off. At the time of this writing, the mailed card count was up to 299 cards. Carroll “Super Gramps” Dick has not had a dull life, and the stories he tells…

Review: Studies in World History Vol. 1 by Dr. James Stobaugh

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Special thanks to Master Books for providing a review copy of this book. Curriculum Description: Through this course students will see history come to life no matter what their pace or ability. Developed by Dr. James Stobaugh, this three-volume course grows in difficulty with each year, preparing students for their high school work. This is a comprehensive examination of history, geography, religion, economics, and government systems. This educational set equips students to learn from a starting point of God’s creation of the world and move forward with a solid biblically-based worldview. About the Author: Dr. James Stobaugh and his wife…

Compass Classroom’s Back to School Sale 2014

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It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for the Compass Classroom Back to School Sale. You already know that I love the products from Compass Classroom so much that I became an affiliate for them. From now until August 11, 2014, you can receive up to 50% off the Compass Classroom products. They offer great programs like Economics for Everybody, Dave Raymond’s American History, and Visual Latin which we have truly enjoyed during our homeschooling journey. They also have other programs that we haven’t tried yet such as: Introductory Logic Filmmaking The Grammar of Poetry Old Western Culture: The Greeks Modern Parables and…