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Sunday, May 5, 2013

I'm BACK! And With A Give Away!

Can you believe I've been MIA for a month? I can't. It seems nearly hard to imagine it's been that long, but I guess I really needed that break after all. Anyhow, as with all breaks God moves and speaks to us in unexpected ways and I have had my fair share of that this last month. 

More to come on that in a couple of weeks, but for now, I must say it will not be that long I wait to write again. I hope to finish out the reading post and a review on some curriculum soon- like this week. I'm getting ready to order my curriculum for next year, so I will share and love to hear about yours choices as well. 
So stay tuned for more of that. 

In the meantime I wanted to let you know that I have been asked to do a book club. Who hoo! I'm so excited! I never have time to read and this is usually the only way it happens for me.


First up it's with Beth from Classical Conversations at Home, Brandy from Half a Hundred Acre Woods, and Melody from And Here We Go.

Now most of you have probably heard of these blogs as they are such amazing ladies and wonderful resources. So I feel pretty honored that I was invited to join in on the discussion. Beth's desire is to start the conversation about classical education books that can help us become better educators for our kids. I love getting to know people and having a conversation that will spur us on to think about things in a different way.

The first book we are doing is Teaching the Trivium by Harvie and Laurie Bluedorn. They have graciously agreed to hosting a having a give away on each of our blogs. 

The rules for entry are the following:
a) entries may be submitted on each blog, b) while entries may be submitted on each blog, duplicate winners are not permitted, c) winners will be selected randomly and verified to ensure no duplicates, (in the event of a duplicate, a second entry will be randomly selected as the winner)  d) the giveaway will end at midnight eastern time on 5/14.  winners will be announced on 5/15.

The way to enter is simple: Pin, Like, or Comment! Simple. 

Pin it on Pinterest, Like it on FB, or Comment on this post. Then on May 15th we will announce the randomly selected winners.  You can comment about book clubs, about books you'd like us to read, any great books you've read recently, etc. 

If you like entering a contest with good odds, then that's this site. Last time I did a giveaway I had a whopping 18 entries. Yep, I know I was so popular... but that's ok we all have to start somewhere with these giveaways. 
So really, it's worth it if you get a $30 book for free. :) I count each item as an entry. 

We'd love to have you read along with us. It's quite a hefty book, so I'd suggest checking it out at your library now and/ or ordering it if you know you'd love to join in on the discussion. 

Just a note, if you get it through Amazon's Kindle version, it is only one chapter. So although it's a long chapter, it's only one. Either way if you get that alone I'd love to hear what you think.

Talk to you all soon!

I've missed you and hope you are still all there in cyber land...

Blessings,
Crecia

50 comments:

  1. Yippy! I would love to win, too. I began reading 'Teaching the Trivium' a while back, but got distracted with another book. This posting reminded me that I need to grab it back off my bookshelf and dive into it. Thanks!

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  2. Who doesn't love giveaways? Please enter me!

    Blessings,
    Jalynn
    pattersonmom24@aol.com

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  3. Sign me up!
    Hopeistheword (at) gmail (dot)

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  4. That one is on my to-read list. I'm looking forward to the discussion! And, of course, I'd love to be entered in the giveaway. :)

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  5. Thank you for the opportunity to enter your contest. I love your blog. I just finished reading Susan Wise Bauer's book and it was very helpful to me as a new homeschool mom. The areas that helped me the most were "understanding why we should read to our children" and why we "use manipulatives" when teaching math to young children. Although some of it was overwhelming since I know very little about classical education I still found it helpful. This is my second year of CC and we are really enjoying it.

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    1. Are you the starbucksgirl that posted the Essentials Checklist originated by mom2cohen on CC Connected? If so, would you mind uploading an editable version so that I can tweak it for my homeschool? -Darla

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  7. I'm looking forward to being part of this book club!

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  8. Yes!!!

    E_d_n_a@hotmail.com

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  9. I would love to win this book! I plan to read it and "The Core" this summer. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  10. Would love to win and read this!!!

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  11. I would love to win this. I'm new to the Classical Education world and what better way to be educated on it that to read.

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  12. I'm excited about this book club! Please enter me in the drawing!

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  13. What a fun idea! I would love to win and join this book club. :)

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  14. Wild love to win and be a part of the book club. Thank you.

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  15. I would love to win this book since I have not had a chance to read it yet! Thanks

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  16. Would love to read the book,

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  17. Would love to learn more about classical education. Thanks for the opportunity to grow and learn!

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  18. I would love to win and read this book! Thanks for the opportunity.
    klimekdl@yahoo.com

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  19. Would love to win this fantastic book that I have heard so many wonderful things about! Our CC Director would often give us Trivium tidbits during our opening throughout the year. Great advice and inspiration. We are so blessed to be a part of this new move of God in our education. Thank you for sharing your journey and inspiration with us.
    Blessings
    Lori
    loritenhaken@gmail.com

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  20. Pinned it http://pinterest.com/pin/43910165089461095/

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  21. Need to read this! Can't wait for the reviews.

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  22. Yay!!!! I am excited for this series/book club reviews. This is my first year homeschooling and doing cc. That you!! I pinned as well! Cbritgo@msn.c o m - thank you!!!!

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  23. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  24. Ooh, I'd love to win! We're going to the beach in 2 weeks and I'm taking The Well-Trained Mind and The Core. I re-read them every summer; it gets me psyched up for the next school year!

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  25. I like you on FB and I pinned the post on Pinterest!

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  26. I am reading The Core again right now. Please enter me in your drawing.
    loriebell@cox.net

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  27. I would love to win this book to gear up for next year. Summer's are a good time for me to plan for the school year and read or re-read books to help affirm our decision to homeschool.

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  28. I would love to read this book!! Currently, I am reading 'The Core' and learning so much from it!! mooneymt@yahoo.com

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  29. Thanks for offering this giveaway! Kimberly (kimberlymilton at hotmail dot com)

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  30. I "liked" you on FB! Kimberly (kimberlymilton at hotmail dot com)

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  31. I also "pinned" this! Kimberly (kimberlymilton at hotmail dot com)

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  32. I will pin and post to FB. I have been wanting to read this book but our book budget is tight with ordering CC materials for the fall. I would love a "grace" copy!slpike17@yahoo.com

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  33. I would LOVE to win this book! I'm studying up on my classical training book (The Well Trained Mind) to get ready for the fall. I'm liking you on Facebook. :)

    Kellysmelser.blogspot.com

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  34. Hello...I'm so glad you are back...Looking forward to another year of classical education at home with my 5 little ones...I have not heard of this book so I would love to read it!!! Thanks so much!

    Shelly Hambrick

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  35. Sorry forgot to leave my email...shelly.hambrick@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  36. I just read The Core by Leigh Bortins and have made it about 1/3 of the way thru Climbing Parnassus.

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  37. Pinned this to my board "Books I Want To Read" Thanks for the book club, and offer...

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  38. Would love to have this book! The Core was so inspirational in my homecoming journey, I'm planning to re-read it this summer to gear up for next fall.

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  39. Have been wanting to read this, but they don't have it at my library and the cost is a bit prohibitive right now. Would love to win a copy.

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  40. I am so glad you are back! I would love to have a copy of this book!

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  41. Would love to win this giveaway

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  42. Pinned to pinterest for second entry. Thanks!

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