FIRESALE! Extended until Monday night!

Check out WholesomeCholdhood.com's Firesale. You can snag some of their best-selling items at rock-bottom prices!

But hurry....the sale is extended until Monday so make sure to take advantage of these great prices now!

Explorer Units on sale until 3/2 ~ Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett

Take a journey with these Explorer unit studies from Amanda Bennett ~ only $5 each!!

Ends 3/2

Big Changes in the Works

I know it's been way too long since I have actually written a post. There is so much going on lately & I have been putting more attention & effort into my other blog, Daily Deals From A Nerd Mom. I promise that as things get back to "normal" then I will be here more often. Also, I will be changing my blog over so that's another project!

We are looking for a place to move to. We want to be closer to Orlando, FL since that is where the hubs works. He has to travel a lot throughout the day so it would be much easier to actually live in the same area. That's another thing I have been focusing on & it's hard to do when you don't actually live out there & know the real ins-n-outs of the towns.

School was sort of on hold for the last 2 weeks. When we made the final decision to move we didn't realize how hard & how much time it would take! Since nothing has come our way yet, we are going to ease back into school week. I don't expect them to get started on any big projects/units during this time though. As long as the basics are covered each day & they play some educational games/sites then I'm happy. (& of course they are too!)

We are big believers in "if it's meant to happen it'll happen" so if a place hasn't come our way yet then maybe that's because the right one isn't available for us yet. I'm just not a patient person..lol.


Any prayers, crossed fingers, good lucks, & any other way you believe in would be much appreciated right now!

Thanks!

Enter to WIN the SimplyFun Giveaway!

SimplyFun builds smarter kids and stronger families through the amazing power of play with over 100 award-winning games and activities!

Head over to Educents for your chance to win a SimplyFun Prize Pack featuring 3 NEW, Award-Winning Games! ($74 VALUE!)

What's Included in the Prize Pack:

My Mine -- Take a trip back to the gold rush days and strike it rich with My Mine.  Roll the dice to earn the biggest claim possible.

Who's Like Me?-- In Who's Like Me?, children learn how to recognize emotions in their friends and see what they all have in common.

High Tail It! -- Cross the river, circle the board, pivot over other 'Roos and cross the river again.  Be the first player to complete the journey with all FIVE of your Kangaroos and win the game!

While there, check out their freebies this week!

Bible Memorization Made Easy {Review & Giveaway}

Since we don't have a "formal" bible study going on in this house I was excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the evaluation for Bible Memorization Made Easy series from Brookdale House.  I decided to work on this with J12.

I was given a complimentary copy of Memorize the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5, 6, and 7) & right from the get-go I was amazed! I love how author Kimberly Garcia has it broken down by days to it's easier to memorize & not overwhelm!

Memorize the Sermon on the Mount contains 23 weekly lessons.

Here is how she suggests using these workbooks:

• Pray before each lesson that God will open your eyes, ears, & minds so as to understand His Word.
• Day 1 - Read the passage aloud a few times, discuss any unfamiliar words, & write the passage down while saying it aloud.
• Day 2 - 4 You will read the passage aloud while looking for certain words that will help you remember certain pieces, write it while saying it aloud, then fill in the blanks on another worksheet. Each day will have more blanks to fill in until eventually...
• Day 5 - You will read the passage at least 3 times & then write the entire passage from memory!

I could really see that J12 was memorizing the passage easily & also improving her handwriting at the same time!

 There are 4 volumes in the series:

• The Book of Galatians
• Psalms for Praying
• The Sermon on the Mount
• The Book of Philippians

Each book comes in print ($21.99) & eBook ($15.99) form. But, for a limited time, you can use code 20percent to get yours for 20% off! Also, it's ending very soon, but it's also on sale over at Educents for just $10 (eBook)!

Brookdale House is giving away 1 FREE Workbook (eBook) of your choice! Just enter below! Giveaway ends on 2/28 at Midnight.

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FREEBIES Roundup from Educents!

Educents is a great place to find curriculum & you can save up to 90% off! They also have some awesome freebies each week so check back often to find out which ones are available each week!


Here is a roundup of the freebies offered this week:

  

 

A Journey Through Learning price change & coupon code

As of March 1, 2014, A Journey Through Learning's $4.50 lapbook prices will be increased to $6.99. Our Express lapbooks will be increased to $1.99.

Even though their prices are increasing, they are still well below the original price of $13 they had for years.

To help you stock up on them before the price change, you can use coupon code STOCKUP to receive 20% off all instant downloads until Feb. 28! (May not be used on folders, printed items, licenses, or any product that is not an instant download.)

President's Day Sale - NIA Unit Studies

NIA Unit Studies is offering 50% off their Olympic Travelers Study!  

Just Use the Code:  Presidents50

Expires at 11:59pm CST on 2/17/14

President's Day Sale at Educents!

Use code PRES10 to get an additional 10% off sitewide!

Some deals are ending soon.

Don't forget to check out their freebies also!

FREE Handwriting App from Amazon - Today Only

• Correct Letter and Number formation
• Capital Letters
• Lowercase Letters
• Numbers
• Learn to write your name
• English and Spanish Alphabets
• Save student work to device photo library

FREE Science Journals for Grades 4 & Up!

Download, view, or order copies of the Investi-gator, a FREE science journal designed for grades 4-8!

Read about Forest Research, Wildfires, Climate Change, Bioenergy, even about the Winter Olympic Games!

With 32 issues to choose from you're bound to find something for everyone!

New Freebies PLUS Great Deals at Educents!

Educents has some awesome freebies right now so make sure to snag those while they are available! While you're there make sure to check out the great deals this week.

30% Off 

30% Off

20% Off Explode the Code Bundle of 3 Workbooks

20% Off Creation Science Curriculum - Apologia

50% Off Magic School Bus Science Kits

FREEBIES

Educents Foldable Heart Valentine

George Washington Unit

Download Part 1 of Times Tales' DVD

OLYMPICS GRAPHING FREEBIE

Educents Valentine's Day Cards

Joyful Homeschooling eBook

Zulily Educational Sale Roundup

Here is a list of some great Educational/imaginative play deals that I have found on Zulily right now! But hurry because some of these deals end today!

Guidecraft — up to 65% off

Guidecraft produces more than 850 educational toys and furnishings. 

Character Friends: Reading Sets from $8.99

Featuring stories from Super Friends, Batman, Ivy & Bean, Curious George and much more, this carefully cultivated collection improves reading comprehension while providing a fun and thoughtful way to spend the afternoon. 

Scientific Explorer — from $7.49

Whether searching for the ultimate volcano set or a fun fingerprint kit, Scientific Explorer provides dynamic play time options.

Baby Smarts: Developmental Toys from $6.99 *last day*

Foreign Language Learning Collection from $7.99 

Schoenhut — save up to $80 *last day*

Born to a toy-making family in Wurtenberg, Germany, Albert Schoenhut (1848-1912) began making toy pianos at a young age.

ThinkFun — from $9.99 *last day*

Kids' brain-builders

Klutz — from $9.99

Kids' craft kits

Pass, Set, Spike: Volleyball Gear from $10.99

Small World Toys — from $12.99 *last day*

Tachikara — from $7.99 *last day*

Their collection of balls, pumps, pads and more is sure to provide you with everything you need to keep your sporty sweetie busy.

Munchkinz — up to 50% off *last day*

Kids' tablet computers

LEGOLAND Florida Educational Programs - Homeschool Days

Learning Fun at Affordable Pricing!

Only $8.00 per student!

(Group minimums do not apply on selected Home School Days)

Dates:    

Every Monday through May 19, 2014*

January 9, 10, 16, 17 & February 6,7,13, 14

*Excluding Black Out Dates of December 30, 2013, January 20 & February 17, 2014.  

This price includes park admission and self- guided experience.

$25.00 admission for each adult chaperone.

Offer is only valid on designated Home School Days.

Reservations are required at least 2 days in advance. 

Call 1-877-350-5346 and press 3 for Reservations.

Payment will be taken in advance and specified verification is required at Ticket Windows when picking up your tickets. No refunds provided.

 

Educational resource guides for self-guided programs can be found here.

  

Must show home school verification to participate.*

*Examples of verification include; a copy of county letter of intenet, home school name and when founded on letterhead, proof of involvement with local support group, non-traditional school or umbrella school or involvement in a state organization sucha s FPEA, HSLDA, HEF and CHESS.

Save Even More Money With Amazon Mom!

Amazon Mom offers exclusive coupons to Amazon Mom members with free or paid Prime. New coupons will be added each month from top categories like Baby & Child Care, Health & Personal Care, Kitchen, and more.

With Amazon Mom, you can enjoy limited-time, limited-quantity deals in Baby & Child Care, Health & Personal Care, and more. To redeem, simply clip a coupon and add the item to your Cart. The discount will be applied at checkout!

75% Off Knowledge Box Central at Currclick!

Right now on Currclick, you can get 75% off of EVERTHING from Knowledge Box Central! Some items are as low as 13¢!!

Knowledge Box Central uses Color Psychology in all of their Lapbooks, and this helps to improve information retention.

Grab their new President George Washington Lapbook for only $1.25 (regular price $25.99!!) just in time for President's Day.

Notebooking pages, lapbooks, activity books, Live Classes, Copywork notebooks, Scissor skills, Timeline notebooks.....they have it all! Make sure to check it all out because this sale is for a limited time only.