CurrClick School Freebie
21 Day Bible Memory Verse Challenge
They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Why not form a habit that will put God's Word in the hearts of your children for a lifetime? In the next twenty-one days, take a journey that will get you and your children learning and loving the messages of the Bible.

In just five minutes a day, you will help your children memorize, review, and retain important Bible verses that will help them love and live God's Word. Download our 21 Day Challenge and commit to doing it with your family. You'll see your children's minds light up with the knowledge of God's love for them!

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April

Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet
It's available again here!

Simply Organic Coupons
Go here for the following coupons:
$1/1 Simply Organic Baking Mix (6/30/10)
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$.50/2 Simply Organic Seasoning Mixes (6/30/10)
$1/2 Simply Organic Bottled Spices (6/30/10)
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The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Special
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Due to an overwhelming response, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is bringing back their very popular $7.95 magazine subscription sale. It’s like getting 4 issues for about the price of 1! Use the special coupon code SUB795 at check out and it will take the price down to $7.95!
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April

Thursday School Freebie 10-29-09

Thursday, October 29th:
HOMESCHOOLING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We surveyed over 800 homeschool families and asked them
to share their favorite holiday activities and ideas -
what worked for them, and what did not. This is a compilation
of the very best responses and ideas we received. In this
little collection you'll find dozens of great holiday learning
activities plus tips and suggestions for balancing homeschool
& family during the upcoming holiday season. This is some of the
very best "real life" advice on the subject you'll find ANYWHERE
at any price. Think ahead now and avoid stressing out
the next couple of months. Don't miss it!

Wednesday School Freebie 10-28-09

Wednesday, Oct 28th:
THE YOUNG CRAFTSMAN
Wonderful collection of woodworking, leather, sewing and general
craft projects from the pages of Popular Mechanics, especially for
young crafters. Think "homemade gifts" this holiday season!

Some Walmart Deals (Deals vary depending on where store is located)
Reach Floss--$1.12
Use $1/1 coupon
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Ore Ida Microwaveable Crispy Fries--$0.88
Use $1.50/2 coupon
$0.13 each after coupon

Duncan Hines Brownie Mixes--$1.00
Use $1/2 or $0.55/2 coupon
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Honey Bunches of Oats Pecan Bunches--$2.50
Use $2/1 coupon
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Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables--$1.32
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Revlon tweezers--$1.88
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Sure Deodorant--$1.96
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Deans Guacamole & French Onion Dip--$1.38
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon
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8th Continent Soy Milk--$2.73
Use $2/1 coupon brick coupon
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Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies (All Varieties)--$2.00
Buy 2 and use $1.50/2 coupon
$1.25 each after coupon

Cascadian Farms Granola--$2.68
Use $1/1 coupon (go to bettycrocker.com for coupon)
$1.68 after coupon

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April

Freebie from CurrClick
Summer Nature Study and More
Would you like to enjoy a nature walk or nature study, but you worry about covering those formal areas of science in biology, physics, and chemistry?

This nature study allows you to enjoy nature and time with your child outdoors. At the same time you will help guide him and make connections between his natural world around him and more formal scientific concepts.

The Summer Nature Study and More has topics for June, July and August. Each month has several topics pertinent to the season. For each topic, you receive living book reading suggestions, questions to promote discussion of the topic during your nature walk, suggested nature walk or post-walk activities, and scientific connection topics.

The scientific connection topics extend your nature study observations into a study of scientific concepts in biology, physical science, or chemistry. You receive a list of suggested living books and a list of experiments and activities related to the extended topic.

For example, a nature study of bird and animal migration extends into a study of the earth's magnetic fields and magnetism.

Also included throughout the book is poetry relevant to each topic in the nature study to use as copywork or literature study.

At the back of the book is a section offering recommendations in nature journaling and sketching . There are also nature journal notebooking pages to use during your nature study to write your observations or copywork and make sketches of your topics of study.

This nature study method helps you and your child bridge the information you gather from your personal experiences and observations with formal scientific concepts. So, get ready to ditch those science textbooks, delve into your natural living world and guide your child into experiencing science the natural and personal way!

April

Tuesday School Freebie 10-26-09

Tuesday, Oct 27th:
TRAVEL!
Learn how grandma & grandpa travelled when they were kids in this
excellent photo picture book on travelling by plane, train and ship
in the mid 20th century. Excellent!

Neutrogena Acne Therapy System $5 Coupon
Register to receive a free $5 coupon for Neutrogena's Complete Acne Therapy System.

Proctor & Gamble Samples
Go here to sign up for samples (remember a lot of samples come with coupons!)

Lowe's Food's Specials Week of 10-28-09 to 11-3-09

Lowes Foods 10/28-11/3
Fresh Rewards Cash (FRC) Weekly Specials:
Earn $3 FRC when you buy:
1 - 24oz Fresh Express Garden Salad @ $2.49 each
1 - 12oz Naturally Fresh Dressing @ $2.49 each
1 - 5oz Fresh Gourmet Croutons @ $1.49 each

Earn $2 FRC when you buy 2:
- participating Marie Callender's Cream/Fruit Pie @ $5.99 each

Earn $1 FRC when you buy 2:
- Lowes Foods Gallon Milk

Earn $2 FRC when you buy 4:
- participating California Pizza Kitchen @ $2.50 each
- participating DiGiorno Pizzas for One @ $2.50 each

Earn $3 FRC when you buy 3:
- Lowes Foods Chunk Cheese @ $3.79 each

Earn $1 FRC When you buy 5:
- Lowes Foods 2LT Soda @ $.58 each


Meat:
80% Ground Beef - $1.88lb
Baby Back Ribs - $2.99lb
Frozen Turkey Breast - $.99lb
Boneless Bottom Roast - $3.79lb
LF Sausage Links - $1.99lb
Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $2.99lb
Shady Brook Farms Turkey Tenderloins - B1G1 - $4.99 sale price
Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops - $9.99lb
Perdue Chicken Drumstick/Thigh - $1.19lb
LF London Broil - $5.49lb
Perdue Chicken Leg Quarters - $.79lb
LF Meatballs - $3.99lb
LF Meatloaf - $3.99lb

Packaged Meat:
Bar-S Franks - $.79
LF Sliced Ham/Turkey - B1G1 - $1.74 sale price
Carolina Pride Cocktail Smokies/Franks - $2.50
Star's Salad - B1G1 - $1.84 sale price
LF Thin SLiced Meats - $2.50
Smithfield Bacon - $2.50
Johnsonville Sausage Links - $3.00
Hebrew National Franks - B1G1 - $2.69 sale price
Old Oak BBQ - B1G1 - $1.49 sale price
Land O Frost Sliced Meats - $2.99
Johnsonville Smoked Sausage - $3.00

Seafood:
Salmon Filet - $5.99lb
Skinless Flounder Filet - $5.99lb
Baby Scallops - $3.99lb
Carolina Crab Cakes - $2.33
Loius Kemp Crab Delight - $3.50
Matlaw's Stuffed Scallops/Clams - $3.50
Gorton's Gilled Shrimp - $5.99
Gorton's Tilapia Fish Sticks - $5.99
Inland Market Pan Gilled Fish - $6.99

Produce:
Eastern Gala Apples - $.89lb (sold in 5lb bags)
Grimmway Baby Carrots - $.79 (Limit 2 e-offer)
Florida Navel Oranges - $.50
Hass Avocados/Mangoes - $1.50
Premium Red Tomatoes - $2.69lb
Limes - $.25
Jumbo Sweet Onions - $1.29lb
Broccoli - $1.99lb
Potatoes 5lb - $3.49
Mann's Veggies - $2.50

Dairy/Frozen:
Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese - B2G3 - $6.82 for 5 (must buy 5)
LF Crinkle Cut Fries - $.99 (Limit 2 e-offer)
Simply Orange Juice - $3.00
Dannon Yogurt - $.40
Mayfield, Pet, or Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream - B1G1 - multiple prices
Smart Ones Dinners/Deserts - $2.00
ICBINB Tub - $2.00
LF Chocolate Milk 64oz - $1.50
Pet Ice Cream Novelties - $2.50
Banquet Meals/Mr P's Pizza - $1.00
Kraft Singles - $2.50
Pillsbury Cookies - $2.50
BirdsEye Steamfresh - $1.50
Bertolli Dinners - $5.99
Frigo String Cheese - $3.50
Coffee-Mate - $2.00
New York Texas Toast - $2.00
Stouffer's Family Entrees - $5.99

Other:
LF Water 24pk - $2.99
Fritos/Cheetos - $1.88
Doritos - B1G1 - $1.99
Bertolli Sauce - B1G1 - $1.50 sale price
Red Baron Pizza - B1G1 - $2.85 sale price
Pop Secret - B1G1 - $1.48 sale price
Keebler Club Crackers - B1G1 - $1.87 sale price
Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper - B1G1 - $.80-$1.09 sale price
Pepsi 2LT - $1.00
LF Ketchup - $.78 (Limit 2 e-offer)
General Mills Cereal - $2.99 (Strawberry Yogurt Burst Cheerios, Basic 4, Fiber One Honey Clusters, Raisin Nut Bran, Cinnamon Toast Crunch)
Kraft Mac & Cheese - $.66
Sara Lee Bread - $1.50
Hellmans Mayo - $2.99
Fiber One Toaster Pastries - $2.00
Furmanos Tomatoes - $1.50
BC Brownies - $2.00
World Classic Cookies - $2.50
Campbells Soup - $1.00
McCormick Bag Seasonings - $1.25
Hunt's Ketchup - $1.79
Orbit Gum - $.77
Campbells Soup Bowls - $1.25
Hungry Jack Mashed Potatos - $1.50
Sara Lee Buns - $1.79
Blue Diamond Almonds - $2.99
Beech Nut Baby Food - $.79
Armour Beef Stew - $2.00
Pringles - $1.25
Keebler Rite Bites - $2.00
Starbucks 4pk - $5.99
CapriSun - $2.50
Lay's Kettle Chips - $3.00
Frito Lay Dip - $1.88
Gatorade - $.99
Maxwell House - $6.99
V8 Fusion - $2.50
Nestle Water - 25% off
Lipton Green Tea 12pk - $5.99
Seattle's Best Coffee - $6.49

Non-Food/Cleaners:
LF Laundry Detergent - B2G3 - $9.92 for 5 (must buy 5)
LF Napkins - $1.39 (Limit 2 e-offer)
LF Bath Tissue - B1G1
LF Storage/Freezer Bags - $1.50
Snuggle Fabric Softner - $2.99
All Laundry Detergent - $4.49
LF Bird Seed - $6.99
LF All Fabric Bleach - $3.40
LF Paper Towels - $2.00
Paws Cat Litter - $4.99
Paws Bite Size Dog Dinner - $8.99
Paws Natural Chews/Bones - $4.99

Homeschool Freebie

Monday, Oct 26th:
GREAT OLD TIME HOLIDAY STORIES FOR THE FAMILY
PREVIEW!
THREE wonderful full length audio programs from our limited edition
collection for you to sample and enjoy. (Note: Don't miss the
"Early Bird" info on this if you are interested in getting
a copy of the complete collection for your home this holiday
season.)

Rite Aid Freebies this week
GE Soft White Longlife Light Bulbs: Buy 2 for $2
Receive $2 Single Check Rebate
Free after Rebate

St. Ives Skin Care, Scrub or Moisturizer: $3.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 9/20 Smart Source insert
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Vaseline Intensive Care Sheer Infusion Body Lotion: $4.99
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Children's Place
Get the Children's Place Holiday Pass for 15% off your next purchase.

April

Pet Food Sample
Go here

Free Recipe Booklet
'Cooking with Stock'

Aveeno Product coupon
$2 brick coupon

April

Encouragement for the middle of the week!

I was sent this email today and wanted to share it! Enjoy!

The song that silenced the cappuccino machine



Good to be reminded of....





Have you heard the story about...
The song that silenced the cappuccino machine?


It was chilly in Manhattan but warm inside the Starbucks
shop on 51st Street and Broadway, just a skip up from Times Square .
Early November weather in New York City holds only the slightest hint of
the bitter chill of late December and January, but it's enough to send
the masses crowding indoors to vie for available space and warmth.

For a musician, it's the most lucrative Starbucks location
in the world, I'm told, and consequently, the tips can be substantial if
you play your tunes right. Apparently, we were striking all the right
chords that night, because our basket was almost overflowing.

It was a fun, low-pressure gig - I was playing keyboard
and singing backup for my friend who also added rhythm with an arsenal
of percussion instruments. We mostly did pop songs from the '40s to the
'90s with a few original tunes thrown in. During our emotional rendition
of the classic, "If You Don't Know Me by Now," I noticed a lady sitting
in one of the lounge chairs across from me. She was swaying to the beat
and singing along.

After the tune was over, she approached me. "I apologize
for singing along on that song. Did it bother you?" she asked.

"No," I replied. "We love it when the audience joins in.
Would you like to sing up front on the next selection?"

To my delight, she accepted my invitation. "You choose," I
said. "What are you in the mood to sing?"

"Well. ... do you know any hymns?"

Hymns? This woman didn't know who she was dealing with. I
cut my teeth on hymns. Before I was even born, I was going to church. I
gave our guest singer a knowing look. "Name one."

"Oh, I don't know. There are so many good ones. You pick
one."

"Okay," I replied. "How about 'His Eye is on the
Sparrow'?"

My new friend was silent, her eyes averted. Then she fixed
her eyes on mine again and said, "Yeah. Let's do that one."

She slowly nodded her head, put down her purse,
straightened her jacket and faced the center of the shop. With my
two-bar setup, she began to sing.

Why should I be discouraged?
Why should the shadows come?

The audience of coffee drinkers was transfixed. Even the
gurgling noises of the cappuccino machine ceased as the employees
stopped what they were doing to listen. The song rose to its conclusion.

I sing because I'm happy;
I sing because I'm free.
For His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me.

When the last note was sung, the applause crescendoed to a
deafening roar that would have rivaled a sold-out crowd at Carnegie
Hall. Embarrassed, the woman tried to shout over the din, "Oh, y'all go
back to your coffee! I didn't come in here to do a concert! I just came
in here to get somethin' to drink, just like you!" But the ovation
continued. I embraced my new friend. "You, my dear, have made my whole
year! That was beautiful!"

"Well, it's funny that you picked that particular hymn,"
she said.

"Why is that?"

"Well . .." she hesitated again, "that was my daughter's
favorite song."

"Really!" I exclaimed.

"Yes," she said, and then grabbed my hands. By this time,
the applause had subsided and it was business as usual. "She was 16. She
died of a brain tumor last week."

I said the first thing that found its way through my
stunned silence. "Are you going to be okay?"

She smiled through tear-filled eyes and squeezed my hands.
"I'm gonna be okay. I've just got to keep trusting the Lord and singing
his songs, and everything's gonna be just fine." She picked up her bag,
gave me her card, and then she was gone.

Was it just a coincidence that we happened to be singing
in that particular coffee shop on that particular November night?
Coincidence that this wonderful lady just happened to walk into that
particular shop? Coincidence that of all the hymns to choose from, I
just happened to pick the very hymn that was the favorite of her
daughter, who had died just the week before? I refuse to believe it.

God has been arranging encounters in human history since
the beginning of time, and it's no stretch for me to imagine that he
could reach into a coffee shop in midtown Manhattan and turn an ordinary
gig into a revival. It was a great reminder that if we keep trusting him
and singing his songs, everything's gonna be okay.

The next time you feel like GOD can't use YOU, just
remember...

a.. Noah was a drunk
b.. Abraham was too old
c.. Isaac was a daydreamer
d.. Jacob was a liar
e.. Leah was ugly
f.. Joseph was abused
g.. Moses had a stuttering problem
h.. Gideon was afraid
i.. Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer
j.. Rahab was a prostitute
k.. Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
l.. David had an affair and was a murderer
m.. Elijah was suicidal
n.. Isaiah preached naked
o.. Jonah ran from God
p.. Naomi was a widow
q.. Job went bankrupt
r.. John the Baptist ate bugs
s.. Peter denied Christ
t.. The Disciples fell asleep while praying
u.. Martha worried about everything
v.. The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
w.. Zaccheus was too small
x.. Paul was too religious
y.. Timothy had an ulcer...AND
z.. Lazarus was dead!


No more excuses now!!
God can use you to your full potential. Besides you aren't
the message, you are just the messenger. God bless

April

Sarah's Wish (a novel review)

Are you looking for a way to teach 19th century history to your children that breathes life into names, dates, and important historical events? Look no farther!

I recently received a free copy of Jim Baumgardner's book, 'Sarah's Wish' to read and review.
I remember having a hard time going to sleep one night and figured I would start the book and hopefully fall asleep soon thereafter. Well, sleep didn't come because I couldn't put the book down! The book began with a girl Sarah having the burden of a secret to bear and at first I thought, Oh no, another book I have to censor while reading to the kids. However, reading on calmed my fears! I don't want to give away the story but her 'secret' was legitimate and the book even covers how a Christian can creatively tell the truth while protecting others from harm!

'Sarah's Wish' takes the readers mind into the world of runaways and slave catchers, the underground railroad, gypsies, riverboats, and very entertaining characters along the way.

I appreciate the author's attempt to create a character who was in the process of learning so many great character qualities such as: respect, manners, willingness to work hard, risking one's life to help the helpless, and especially what I mentioned before about telling the truth creatively if necessary. The author is committed to writing books that are free of any objectionable material!

Textbooks have their place, but I have found in my own reading that more information is retained when learned by reading lots of biographies, autobiographies and historical fiction. The author has taken much time to make this book a valuable resource in the hands of a parent wanting to give more than a textbook history lesson. Take a few minutes and check into the following available free resources:
1. Sarah's Wish comes with a free audio book download. (Go here for sample)
2. Entertaining and educational newsletter that includes recipes, contests, vocabulary, fun history facts and quotes, questions/answers by readers, and more!
(send an email to sarahbooks@cox.net to receive this e-newsletter for free)
3. Links to sites pertaining to people, places and events mentioned in the book.
4. Homeschoolers who have read and used this book.

Jim Baumgardner, the author, personally autographs every book he sends out! He is now offering Sarah's Wish for the price of $9.99 and does not charge shipping and handling! Part of the proceeds from his books goes to care for girls at Carpenter’s Place.

There are now two more books in the series, 'Sarah's Promise', and 'Sarah's Escape' available for purchase. I am getting ready to order mine and hope you will join me in a great reading experience!

April


(Jim Baumgardner)

Coupon Giveaway Winner 10-18-09

Congratulations to hondaray6! I've sent you an email!

April

Huggies Diapers Coupon
$2 brick coupon

Honey Bunches of oats Coupon
$2 off Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecan Bunches here

Family Christian Store Specials
Select Gifts - Only $10 (limited time only Oct 17 - Oct 23)

Hermie and Friends: Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito
Sale: $5.00 reg. $14.99

DVD:
One Night With The King
Sale $5.00 reg. $14.99
Valid: 9/25/2009 - 11/12/2099

Free Recipes - Chicken Casserole Recipes eBook
Free eCookbook: Quick and Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes featuring 47-Pages of Quick and Easy Recipes

April

Johnson's Baby Coupons
Go here.


Purchase one Johnson’s Baby Bath or Lotion product by 12/1 and get a FREE Baby Bath Toy Frog Gift Set (a $10 value) by mail.
Get a coupon from the above link!
Just mail your dated receipt to:

Johnson & Johnson / Parents GWP
375 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor
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Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

April

Thursday School Freebie 10-13-09

Thursday, October 15th:
"Learn Something" Brain Ticklers (PDF ebook)
A fun collection of brain teasing puzzles... in which your kids
will - while solving a fun puzzle - also learn something of math,
science & history. Can YOU solve these puzzlers before your kids do?
Try 'em and see!

Wednesday School Freebie 10-14-09

Wednesday, Oct 14th:
Everyday Number Stories (PDF ebook)
Here's a wonderful math problem book, filled with with delightful
illustrations from an earlier, simpler America, along with a host of
practical, down-to-earth, progressively more difficult arithmetic
problems. This would be a great supplemental book for just about
any elementary math program for students in grades 2-5.

April

Stonyfield Farm Rewards

Stonyfield Farm has kicked off a new myStonyfield Rewards Program. Just look for reward codes under the lids of 32 oz quarts, 6 oz fat free and low-fat cups, O’Soy 6 oz cups, and on YoBaby meals, drinks and multi-packs.

Points can be redeemed for Annie’s Homegrown, Bear Naked and Nature’s Path products. You can also redeem points for various Stonyfield Farm products, including YoBaby yogurt multi-packs and Stonyfield Oikos Greek yogurt.

Yobaby rewards can get you a free Leapfrog book!
Stonyfield is proud to partner with Leapfrog to make your YoBaby yogurt purchases even more rewarding! For a limited time, when you buy four specially-marked YoBaby Yogurts - YoBaby Meals, YoBaby Multipacks, or YoBaby Drinkable Yogurts - you will earn a FREE copy of Leapfrog's Tag Junior ABC Animal Orchestra.

Gerber Clothing Coupons
Choose from several printable coupons here.

200 Coupons To Give Away 10-12-09

Win 200 coupons!
To enter, do one or more of the following:
1. Let me know you are a subscriber.
2. Follow this site.
3. Blog about this contest and leave the link in your comment.
4. Answer the following question: Do you have a creative way of helping your child study for a test?
Contest will end 10-16-09

Good Luck!


Food Arts Magazine
Free subscription to Food Arts magazine - Food Arts provides top-of-the market professionals with cutting edge information from the food and beverage industry. Exceptional recipes and fresh ideas...innovative presentation techniques...business tips and forecasts...news on tabletop, lighting, interior design...hints on where to find special products or produce...restaurant openings and closings...chefs on the move and much more in every issue. (US)

April

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Special

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Nature Friend Magazine (A Review)

Have you been looking for a good nature magazine that invites your children to explore nature while supporting a biblical worldview? Look no farther! Over the last few months, I've received two free issues of Nature Friend Magazine to review with my family. The magazine can be used by any age student and to be honest, it has been the basis of our science studies this school year.

It is so much more than science. I've said before that I love educational products which incorporate different subjects. My August issue featured an hidden picture page, 2 word searches, crossword puzzle, research ideas, a writing lesson, match the word to definition, an acrostic puzzle, a 'You Can Draw' page, photography lesson and more!!! I counted the activities that could be done daily and there were at least 23! So one issue could supply a month's worth of science studies, depending on the age of the child.

There are many ways readers can contribute to Nature Friend and have their work published! I've done this before with Highlights magazine and my daughter loved seeing her work in an 'official magazine'.
Here is a list of the contributions a reader can send:
Nature-related poems and artwork for a "Pictures and Poems" section
Photographs for "Creation Close-ups"
Submit stories and photos for the section "Nature Trails"
Each month has an art lesson called “You Can Draw.” Besides the new lesson, a selection of children’s drawings from a previous lesson is always included.

Nature Friend magazine is in its 27th year and Kevin and Bethany Shank have owned
Nature Friend since May 2006. It is a monthly magazine with loads of extra features.
One of the issues, called 'Readers Issue' is a compilation of readers submissions.

This year they also featured a study guide which can be purchased separately but is included as an insert in the magazine. The Study Guide reinforces the subject matter from that particular issue of Nature Friend by using exercises such as these: crossword puzzle, acrostic, fill-in-the-blank, true and false, etc. Exercises may be photocopied for classroom use, or for the various children in the homeschool. Two more bonus features of the Study Guide include A Study in Nature; a Lesson in Writing” which teaches creative writing and readers are encouraged to send the stories they have written. The other bonus,“The Photo Critique” teaches nature photography tips and readers are again encouraged to send in photos/tips/questions that may be used in later issues.

A subscription to Nature Friend Magazine is $36 for one year and $68 for two years.
The Study Guide may be purchased separately and is included as an insert in the middle of your magazine. Great for homeschoolers! You may order online, order by mail or fax (540-867-9516), or by phone toll free at: (877) 434-0765.

Special Savings for New Subscribers!!
New subscribers may use coupon code BLOG93 to save $3.00 off a new subscription. This opportunity is valid until November 30, 2009.

Oh, I forgot to mention one extra perk that Nature Friend Magazine has. No ads whatsoever!

April
TOS crew member

Thursday School Freebie 10-08-09

Thursday, October 8th:
Rainy Day Activities for Kids (PDF ebook)
For those inclement weather days, this cool ebook shows you how to create
your own "rainy day crafts box" and stock it with some easy and fun craft
projects your children are sure to enjoy!

Yoplaits Whips Coupon
6o cents off 3 brick coupon

Jello gelatin coupon
50 cents off 2

Home Science Tools Sale
I got this email today:
"As we celebrate 15 years in business this month, we want to share our appreciation for you. Save 10% now on any size of order you place by October 21! Plus, the first 300 orders of $50 or more will also receive a free limited-edition tin of Lapis blue Thinking Putty! This is one of our favorite products and we think your whole family will enjoy playing with it. Just enter code PANN9 during checkout to apply this offer. Start shopping at www.homesciencetools.com "

Sure deoderant Coupon
75 cents off 1

Free craft book on angels

Tuesday School Freebie 10-6-09

Tuesday, October 6th:
You Are There: The Voyage of Christopher Columbus (mp3 audio)
Imagine what it might have been like had radio reporters been
tracking the hazardous voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Here's a delightful version of the story, with lots of interesting
insights and details, as one reporter onboard the Santa Maria
interviews the Captain and crew, and gives you a first-hand
account of their dangerous voyage.

Campbell's Soup Coupon
$1 off 2 brick coupon

Visine Coupon
$2 off 1 brick coupon

Family Dollar Deal
Buy 1 Snuggle Dryer Sheets (70-ct): price is $3
Use $3/1 coupon from 10/4 coupon inserts
Final Price = FREE
or use same coupon and get fabric softener for 75 cents

Monday School Freebie 10-5-09

Monday, October 5th:
Home Geography (PDF ebook)
Classic course in geography and how it relates to your
child's home, neighborhood and location. Originally published
in 1907 for use in primary grades, this classic book uses a neat
question & answer format with reviews for each lesson.

Free Samples for Saturday!

Remember, free samples are good for overnight bags, emergency packs,
and spare bathrooms.

Garnier-Fructis sample
Go here

Dove Hair Care sample
Go here

Glade Coupons
Buy One Glade PlugIns Scented Gel Warmer, Get One Free
$1/2 Glade PlugIns Scented Gel Refills
$1/2 Glade Scented Oil Refills
Several more coupons here.

Glade $5 Rebate
Go here

Hasbro game product coupons
Go to my site here and scroll down to the coupons.com banner and print your hasbro coupons!

April

$1 off 1 Tone Soap brick coupon
Go here.

$2 off 1 Benefiber product brick coupon
Go here.

$1.50 off Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion brick coupon
Go here.

Calendar for homeschooling moms.

Aug.2009 to July 2010 calendar
Have you ever heard of Family Man Ministries run by Todd Wilson who wrote
'Help, I'm Married To A Homeschooling Mom'. Well, he is hilarious and has great advice for dads and moms. Anyway he has a calendar for the school year on sale now for $4. It features homeschool cartoons and tips and encouragement.
Go check it out here.

April

Friday School Freebie 10-2-09

Friday, October 2nd:
Letters from a Cat (PDF ebook)
In this sweet and sometimes sad little children's book, a young girl's
cat writes a series of letters to his little owner, telling her
of his life and adventures as a pet cat. Great "living history"
of how pets (and their young owners) lived in the 1800s!

Arm & Hammer Coupons
Go here for up to $12 in coupons.

Free Puppy Food
Go here to get free puppy food from Eukanuba.

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Go here or here for a $1 off brick coupon.


April