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To the excellent suggestions already made, I will...

To the excellent suggestions already made, I will only add one thing: If you live in a metropolitan area with multiple grocery chains, it is worth the time to comparison shop to find the one with the...
AddlepatedMonkeyMama Today, 01:23 PM

Yikes-- near the eyes sounds scary. I'd...

Yikes-- near the eyes sounds scary. I'd definitely get to a doctor right away.
I just discovered poison ivy in our yard, it's growing on the neighbors side of the fence and sneaking through to one...
hockeymom Today, 01:22 PM

I would not do a virtual school with a student...

I would not do a virtual school with a student below middle school unless I was afraid we would not get anything done without someone else holding us accountable. You can do it on your own!
quabbin Today, 12:45 PM

Awhile back, when my kids were a little younger...

Awhile back, when my kids were a little younger and keener on workbooks, I liked the look of them and flirted with getting them. But then, when I looked further, I found that they didn't have a...
farrarwilliams Today, 12:43 PM

No juice (or only occasionally). No soda at all....

No juice (or only occasionally). No soda at all. If you really like soda, get one of those make your own seltzer machines and then you can have fizzy drinks.

Cut down on the prepared foods. ...
farrarwilliams Today, 12:38 PM
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Congratulations to our April 2013 Giveaway Winner

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Published on 05-01-2013 08:26 PM

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One lucky member of SecularHomeschool.com has a complete set of new homeschool curriculum thanks to last month's giveaway from Moving Beyond the Page! Member iwjeanie's entry was our official winner and we want to congratulate her on her win!

We also want to thank all of you who entered (this was a record-breaking giveaway for the site!), and remind you to try your luck again this month with our newest giveaway from Oak Meadow Curriculum and School.
May 2013 Giveaway - Oak Meadow Curriculum and School

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SecularHomeschool.com is excited to partner again with Oak Meadow Curriculum and School on another amazing giveaway!! Oak Meadow’s uniquely creative curriculum includes assignments that ask children to read, write, and think, and also to paint, draw, play music, write poetry, and build things, encouraging balanced and healthy development.

Join thousands of families who have discovered the joy of learning at home with this well-rounded and academically complete PreK–12 resource designed for homeschooling families. And be sure to check out curriculum samples, which will allow you to determine the correct grade placement and to see if Oak Meadow is the right fit for your family.

This month, we are partnering with Oak Meadow to give away one complete homeschool curriculum for your grade of choice (preK-8) from Oak Meadow's renowned, creative homeschool curriculum materials to a lucky member of ...

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May 2013 Giveaway - Official Rules

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NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER THIS CONTEST

TERM: The Contest will run through May 31, 2013.

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Congratulations to our March 2013 Giveaway Winner!

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Published on 04-02-2013 07:30 AM

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One member of SecularHomeschool.com is a little closer to college-preparedness thanks to this past month's giveaway! Member esinedgl is the confirmed winner of a College Prep Genius DVD Set, including a 4-disc teaching DVD, 350-page textbook, and class workbook. Her comment was randomly chosen as the winning entry, and we hope you'll join us in expressing sincere congratulations to her on her win!!

Thanks to all who entered the College Prep Genius giveaway. We hope you will try again on future giveaways, including this month's terrific prize from M oving Beyond the Page.
April 2013 Giveaway - Official Rules

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NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER THIS CONTEST

TERM: The Contest will run through April 30, 2013.

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Recent Group Posts

Hi Michiganders!!

I see this is a really old post, but I thought would say 'HI' from South East MI anyway. Maybe it could jump start things again.
Julie

Group Michigan
Started By leslilli Yesterday, 10:39 AM

Looking for group in Oakland county

Lisa & Michelle, I have sent you a private message on here, let me know if you get it, thanks
Julie

Group Michigan
Started By jschlutowsaffold 05-16-2013, 07:52 PM

Whidbey Island

Are you still looking for someone in the area? We live in Everett, but my husband works in Mukilteo, we could meet up at Lighthouse Park, when weather permits.

Group Washington
Started By Misha 05-14-2013, 08:52 PM
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Recent Blog Posts

From Texting to Treatise: A Teacher’s Perspective

By Ted Thornton. M.A., Oak Meadow High School humanities teacher Teachers today often feel like students are writing in a foreign language. Some don’t seem to know the difference between...
Yesterday 12:52 PM

The Joys of Authentic Engagement: Blending Curriculum- and Community-Based Learning

by Liz Gardner “Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson For many families, homeschooling provides amazing opportunities to reflect...
05-15-2013 12:45 PM

My Essential Homeschooling Strategies from Mindful Homeschooler

Getting to be a great homeschooling parent takes time. That first year of homeschooling, be prepared to go to bed each night with some fear in your heart. Fear of messing up the very kids you...
05-14-2013 05:23 PM

Week 34

Oh wow. Just writing "Week 34" gets me excited. Why? Because we do 36 weeks of school ... and we're on Week 34! Yippee! I must admit that the closer we get to the end of the year, the more I ...
05-13-2013 12:02 PM
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