Homeschool Resource.....

I just learned about a great new homeschool resource that is available for Pre-Order as of TODAY. 

Christmas Around the World - PreOrder Here

by Katie Horner

180 pages

$15.99 (until 10/12/15) and $17.99 (starting 10/13/15)

Features of this Unit Study are:

1) Suitable for kids K-Grade 6, possibly late preschool ages if you tweak it a bit.

2) Geography Based - a great opportunity to discuss your kids' heritage and learn about how their ancestors once celebrated the Christmas Holidays in their country.

3) Countries included are Australia, the Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tailand & the US. 

4) 60 pages of printables, internet links & a suggested reading list included.

5) Ideas, materials, and other resources for math, reading, writing, science, history, geography, language, music & art for all ages are included. Coloring sheets for PreK so they don't feel left out. 

6) Families & Personal Classrooms have permission to reproduce the activity sheets.

7) Based on Facts: Information was gathered from online & offline sources & presented from a biblical worldview. The author is a trained teacher, curriculum author & current homeschool mom.

Per the website:

With 180 pages, this ultimate guide to Chritmas is your one-stop 

curriculum for the holidays. Pre-order by 10/12 and get our "Kids

Travel 2015" Printable Calendar ($7.99) as a FREE Bonus!

Launch is October 13th & your items will be shipped!!

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12 Pearls of Christmas - Day 8: Cara Putman

 

Welcome to the12 Pearls of Christmas blog series!

Merry Christmas from Pearl Girls™! We hope you enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom” from the authors who were so kind to donate their time and talents! If you miss a few posts, you’ll be able go back through and read them on this blog throughout the next few days.

We’re giving away a pearl necklace in celebration of the holidays, as well as some items (books, a gift pack, music CDs) from the contributors! Enter now on Facebook or at the Pearl Girls blog. The winner will announced on January 2, 2013 at the Pearl Girls blog.

If you are unfamiliar with Pearl Girls™, please visit www.pearlgirls.info and see what we’re all about. In short, we exist to support the work of charities that help women and children in the US and around the globe. Consider purchasing a copy of Mother of Pearl, Pearl Girls: Encountering Grit, Experiencing Grace or one of the Pearl Girls products (all GREAT gifts!) to help support Pearl Girls.

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Quieted in His Presence

By Cara Putman

It's the week after Thanksgiving. We're racing toward Christmas. Even with Thanksgiving occurring a week early, it feels like a race. When did we decide this organized (or not so organized) chaos was restful, relaxing, conducive to a joyful season?

When did the joy of gifting something to one we love become replaced by the pressure to find the perfect gift? When did the amount of the gift matter more than spirit it is gifted in? At times like these I need a reason to remember that God can calm my heart when I feel like I'm spilling in a bazillion different directions.

Grab a mug of tea or cup of coffee. I'll share my peppermint mocha creamer. It's low-sugar. And let's sit together and soak in this truth.

The Lord is with us. With us. Emmanual. The God with us. Savor that. He's with us. Not watching us. With us.

He is mighty to save. He doesn't barely save. He is mightily prepared to save.

He will take great delight in you. Think about a child. Yours or someone else's. Think about the joy that child brings to his parents. That is a pale shadow of the depth of delight God takes in you. Humbled? Thrilled? I am!

He quiets us with His love. He will, if we'll let Him. It is His will to quiet us with love. Like a child who is content and secure in the knowledge of her parents' love. That's how He wants us to rest. To be quiet. In His presence. At His feet.

He will rejoice over us with singing. Think of your favorite artist, group, chorus. Think of how their voices resonate and harmonize. Remember how you are swept away by the beauty of a voice raised in song. Then imagine God singing a special song over you. Then consider that it's a song of rejoicing. Just because you are. A song to you.

Now that you've quieted in His presence, are you ready to go back to preparations. Ready to focus on Him? To find Him in the midst of the Christmas chaos? Because He is the baby in the manager. He is the reason we celebrate. And He's celebrating you!

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Cara Putman is an author of fourteen novels and one nonfiction work—plus all the characters and stories still begging to be told. Look for more in the future. She is also a licensed attorney, contract lecturer at a Big Ten University, adjunct faculty at a community college, and active in her church and community. She lives with her family in Indiana.

Amy Adele review

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The cards they sent me are printed on recycled paper but feel like they are professionally made and they look great too. All of their paper products are 100% post-consumer recycled -- including envelopes and address labels!

They have envelope labels, Christmas & Holiday cards, invitations, calling/business cards, stationary, announcements (for baby/wedding) and I'm sure if you had a special need they could come up with something perfect for you!

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