September?? Already!!!!!

I can't believe that it is already September. Is this year going by fast or what? Some of you have started school and some (like me) haven't. Just keeping it real folks. The move we had to do unexpectedly a few months ago has really taken a toll on me and my family. I just can't seem to get it together. But I will eventually with God's help. Prayers appreciated.

Here is my latest article I wrote for A Moment With M.O.M.

http://amomentwithmom.com/homeschooling/homeschooling-approach-unschooling/   I hope you find it helpful in your homeschooling journey.

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Overcoming my fear

Most who know me are aware of my bout with anxiety. It comes and goes when it pleases and I really love it when it is gone. But some days it comes back like a vengeance with absolutely no warning. Those days I am bound to my bed, my room with the door shut and normal everyday things become very difficult to bear. Sometimes I can't even leave the house. I don't want to talk to anyone nor be talked to and it spirals from there. This past year has been very challenging for us. Finances, unexpected move to name some. I don't take any meds for it. After awhile it seems to me that it's a mindset too. I often don't do things in anticipation of having an anxiety attack. I'll make excuses to myself. One of my biggest problems is driving. I really dislike driving on freeways, especially here in Southern California.

Last January I was put to the test. My husband forgot something he needed for work and he was almost an hour away from home. So your's truly, with the kids in tow went on a trek through downtown L.A, Hollywood, Universal City and 3 freeways to take it to him. I wasn't crippled with fear. All I did was pray and said"Lord take the wheel" and you know what? He did!! I didn't even get lost once. Since then I have gotten a lot better with driving. Sure I have my days just like everyone else but its such an improvement compared to before.

Then just a few weeks ago there was a family get together four hours away. We were all planning to go but something came up and my husband was going to have to work. It was important for us to be there so I said to myself "why don't I just drive there myself with the kids?" this is something I have never done in my entire life. So with my husbands blessing me and the kids headed out on our journey through LA,over the mountains and through the valley to my brothers house. And we survived!!! I overcame my fear and survived!!

Classical Composers Monthly Review

First Classical Composers Monthly gave you a window to classical music at your fingertips. Now they have added Fine Art Pages to give you more to enrich your learning experience. A collection of 25 pages that feature a famous painting, information and the artist.

This is Starry-night by Vincent van Gogh

 

You can just print them out and hang them around the house. Oh, the possibilities!!!! This van Gogh was our favorite. And right now they are on sale for $9.95 for a limited time. www.classicalcomposersmonthly.com

 

 

And it is great for all ages. Just elaborate as needed.

 

I was given this product free of charge in exchange for an honest review.  





How Do We Know God Is Really There by Melissa Cain Travis Review

Apologia is known for their science curriculum and run an educational ministry. I was sent How Do We Know God Is Really There at no cost and asked to give an honest review in return.

The story is written in a conversation format between father and son as he explains the question "How do we know God is really there?" to his son Thomas. This book is mainly for younger children. My daughter loves anything about space so she really liked it. I loved the colorful pictures as well. 

 The illustrations were by Christopher Voss and I think he did a wonderful job. The pictures were so colorful and inviting. We really enjoyed them.

You can get your copy at www.apologia.com cost is $16.00

My friend Tabitha over at Meet Penny has a new e-book out. Easy Oven-Free Dinners. Just in time for summer!! It's on sale now through Sunday for only $1.99.

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Waterproof Bible Bardin&Marsee Publishing

I have to admit, I was really excited when I found out I was going to be able to review the waterproof bible. I have heard about it but wasn't sure what to expect. When my package arrived I opened it quickly. Although it was a bit smaller than what I had envisioned I was quite impressed. The pages were thicker and you couldn't see the print from the other side of the page like in other bibles. It was easy on the eyes too. I got blue but it comes in pink, and green leaf(camo) also. You can specify which color and which version of the bible you prefer. Full version is $44.95 and New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs for $24.95.

  

This is the New Testment, Psalms and Proverbs KJV version in Blue wave.

 Heres the inside. Very clear text and easy on the eyes.

 

Now to put it to the test. I was kind of afraid to try to wet a book let alone the bible. But I had to see if it really sood up to what they claimed. So here it went. I put it under the faucet and to my amazement the water just beaded right off.

And after I set it down on its spine to dry I was able to go through it as nothing happened. Really cool!! And you can also write in it. Ball point pen and dry highlighters work the best.

Would I recommend this product? The answer is a definate YES!!