HSLDA Free At-Home E-Vents Highlighting Creation Studies

 

Free E-vents Highlighting Creation Studies

Upcoming Live E-vents

• FAQ about Alabama Homeschool Law—HSLDA Senior Counsel Dewitt (Dee) Black
• Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?—Dr. Tommy Mitchell
• The Foundation of Genesis in Today’s Culture—Bodie Hodge

TOMORROW, Thursday, March 1, @ 10:00 a.m. (ET)—FAQ about Alabama Homeschool Law

Dewitt (Dee) Black

While Alabama’s homeschool law is friendly to homeschooling families, a few details still seem a little hazy. In the e-vent “FAQ about Alabama Homeschool Law,” HSLDA Senior CounselDewitt (Dee) Black will answer a list of commonly asked questions compiled by our legal staff. Dee will also open up for a Q&A session at the end of the presentation. New and veteran homeschoolers will get all the answers to their questions, so sign up today!

Thursday, March 15, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET)—Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?

Dr. Tommy Mitchell

Are false teachings about creation creeping into the church? What can actual science prove about our origins? In “Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?” presented free by New Leaf Publishing Group, Answers in Genesis’s Dr. Tommy Mitchelltackles the controversial issue of the story of creation—addressing whether or not traditional scientific teachings align with Scripture and how Christians can identify and debunk the myths that challenge God’s authority. Get your spot in this free @home e-vent today!

Tuesday, March 20, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET)—The Foundation of Genesis in Today’s Culture

Bodie Hodge

How can a book written thousands of years ago still be the crux of society today? What elements of Scripture did God include in the youngest stages of our world? In “The Foundatin of Genesis in Today’s Culture,”—the second free e-vent provided by New Leaf Publishing Group—author, speaker, and staff member of Answers in Genesis Bodie Hodge will give an eye-opening presentation that connects the history in Genesis to today. Find out how Genesis foreshadows the need for a Savior and Christ’s sacrifice by reserving your spot today!

Don’t have an @home e-vent account? Follow these simple steps to register for an account and start signing up for our live and on-demand e-vents now!

• Go to the @home e-vents homepage and click the Log In link
• On the next page, click the Register link
• Fill out the registration information, and you’re good to go!

If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team by emailingathome@hslda.org.

Currclick Leap Day Freebie Event Via Facebook

Who Needs Leap Day DEALS when you can go to CurrClick's Facebook Wall and get Leap Day FREEBIES?!

In honor of the 29th day of February, we'll be giving away 9 FREEBIES on our Facebook wall from now until midnight CST (Sorry it couldn't be 29 freebies, but come on! Who do you think we are?) Visit us on Facebook throughout the day as we add more freebies. Publishers will be dropping in and saying hello too, so don't miss the fun!

You can find us on Facebook here:http://www.facebook.com/CurrClick

Help spread the savings by forwarding this to a friend.

Reminder- Print Coupons Before Reset Tomorrow!

Today is the last day to print coupons before reset tomorrow! The places to go are below!

 

Coupon Network

Coupons.com

Red Plum

Mambo Sprouts

Smartsource.com

Swagbucks.com (Yes they have coupons and if you print them from there and use them, you can get more swagbucks!)

Health-e Savers

Stonyfield

All You

Eat Better America

 

Please see my disclosure policy as there are a few links above which are affiliate links. Thank you!

New Applegate Farms Coupon!

Check your email for a new Applegate Farms Newsletter which includes a link to a new coupon! You can also sign up for the newsletter on their website! The coupon is good for $1 off of two Applegate organic dinner sausages.

29% off Any One Item Under $30 at Ace Hardware Today Only

 

Ace Hardware is having a Leap Day Event. You can get a coupon to get 29% off any one item under $30. Print out the coupon and bring it to your local participating Ace Hardware. Ace is a great place to find many items for your homestead, garden, or farm! 

29% off at Lehman’s for 29 Hours

Lehman’s is having a Leap Day Sale. 29 products, 29% off for 29 hours. Lehman’s has lots of great Homesteading. homemaking, preparedness, and survival items. A neat book called “How to Live Without Electricity and Like It” is on sale for $10.61.

Free Webcast on Reading Strategies Today 4:30pm EST

Today at 4:30 pm EST The Homeschool Channel will have a FREE webcast to all members! It is free to join!

Colette Stanley will be describing some resources for sparking the reading bug in your child.

Simply log onto the homeschool channel web site www.thehomeschoolchannel.tv and click play on the top player when it goes LIVE. Also notice the chat window below the player. That is where you will enter your questions and comments.

Summer 2012 Internship Opportunity with ETCF

Summer 2012 Internship

Interested in making a difference this academic year? Intern with Clean Cities and help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and build a green economy! An internship with ETCleanFuels allows the opportunity to grow public awareness and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum.

Specific details:

• Positions are 30 or 40 hours/week (determined by the coalition) for 10 weeks
• Summer Internship Start Date: June 4, 2012
• Exact start/end dates determined by individual coalitions
• Stipends range from $3,600 - $6,000 depending on academic level (undergraduate or graduate) and number of hours assigned by the coalition.
• Deadline to apply is March 9

Click HERE to fill out the application online.

Please send this to your contacts to help spread the word!

Great Article from Rodale “Why Women Shouldn’t Eat Factory Farmed Chicken”

A wonderful article on “Why Women Shouldn’t Eat Factory Farmed Chicken” by Rodale. Their main idea of this article is the factory farmed chickens are contaminated with E.coli and the occurrence of UTI’s in women. The study found these factory farmed chickens are resistant to antibotics as are women who comsumed the chicken from the factory farms, thus having more trouble treat UTI’s. Read the entire article on Rodale’s website. I will also add, it is best if everyone (men, women, and children) eat chicken which is either organically raised or better yet from a local farmer! There are many other problems with factory farms than just E.coli problems. I encourage you to do your own research and most importantly check out Local Harvest for local farmers and chicken producers near you!

Extra 20% off EVERYTHING with Coupon at Vision Forum!

You can get an extra 20% off EVERYTHING at Vision Forum from NOW until March 1, 2012!

Use coupon code EXTRA 20. The offer ends at midnight (CST) on March 1, 2012, is valid only online and may not be applied to past orders!

Currently, the Exclusive Collector’s Edition of the  Courageous DVD is only $20 (regular price $25), and $16 after the 20% discount! Regular Shipping should be around $4, so with shipping and all you will get the DVD for only $20! We have been saving our money for this DVD, and I think now is the time to purchase it!

There are other great deals to be found as well!

 

This post contains affiliate links. Please see Frugally Farming Family Disclosure Policy for more details! Thank you!

Live USDA Webinar TOMORROW on New and Local Regional Food Systems Resource Tool

Tomorrow, February 29, 2012, at 2pm EST, the USDA is to Unveil the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass program. New web resource maps USDA support for Local and Regional Food Projects, and Highlights Business Opportunities. 

Below is the remainder of the email I received:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2012- On WEDNESDAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will unveil the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass via a live webinar. This KYF Compass is an interactive web-based document and map highlighting USDA support for local and regional food projects and successful producer, business and community case studies. The Secretaries will also discuss how local and regional food systems across the country offer economic opportunities for local farmers, ranchers and food entrepreneurs while growing the number of farmers, expanding healthy food access and building strong infrastructure systems.
In September 2009, USDA launched the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative to coordinate USDA resources and expertise on local and regional food systems. The initiative also encourages Americans to learn more about U.S. agriculture and connect with the farmers, ranchers and growers who are producing their food.  The KYF Compass documents the ways in which USDA has coordinated across its 17 agencies and additional offices, enhanced transparency and met congressional mandates from the 2008 Farm Bill on local and regional food.
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012     2 p.m. EST
WHAT: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will unveil the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass and highlight USDA's support for local and regional food opportunities, which has spurred economic opportunity for farmers and ranchers across the country.
WHERE: The webinar will be live-streamed at http://www.usda.gov/live. You can participate live by asking questions on Twitter to @usda and using the hash tag #KYF2.
Access to the Compass and interactive map as well as additional information will be unveiled on February 29 at http://www.usda.gov.

 

 

Tell me your thoughts on this! I love the fact the local farmers are being acknowledged; however, I am very cautious of the government becoming involved too much in the local farmer’s business. I plan on listening to the audio today (hopefully, with no interruptions). I will try to post my thoughts and feelings later this week!  I encourage you to listen as well and form your own opinions!

Chick Days at Tractor Supply Now Through April 13th

Live chicks and ducks will be available in most Tractor Supply Stores by March 4th. Selection may vary by store. Additional varieties available through our special order program!

On the TSC website you can:

Find a Store Near You

Research Breeds

Compare Breeds

Check out Know-How Central for more information about caring for new chicks, raising chickens, and much more (the links are on the left hand side of the TSC web page advertising the chicks!).

Coupon Network Coupons of Interest

There are a few coupons from Coupon Network my readers may find of interest.

• $3/1 Avent Multi-pack BPA-Free Baby Bottles
• $1.50/1 Avent BPA-Free Toddler Cup
• $0.75/1 Nature’s Bounty Vitamin Supplement
• $1.75/2 Nature Smart Ester-C items
• $1/3 Gerber Pure Water

Be sure to check out Coupon Network for even more free coupons you can print at home!

 

 

This post contains affiliate links. Please see Frugally Farming Family Disclosure Policy for more details! Thank you!

Shoveling Made Easier for Women

Organic Gardening Magazine recently had an article about two women who were avid gardeners in search of tools and equipment that fit their bodies and their needs. In 2008, they formed Green Heron Tools which is a garden tool company specializing in women’s tools. I have never tried their tools, but was very interested in hearing about them. I know I have always noticed how awkward a shovel or spade is to me, now I know more of the reason why.

The article discusses the reasons women use tools such as shovels or hoes differently than men do. The center of gravity for a woman is closer to her hips because of her wider pelvis. A man’s center of gravity is higher as they have broader shoulders. Proportionally, women have greater lower-body strength than men, but less upper body strength meaning women rely on the power of their legs for strenuous tasks such as digging.

These women (Ann and Liz) came up with HERShovel which is a shovel/spade combination ergonomically engineered to maximize the power of a woman’s body and make digging easier.

You can read the entire article “Women’s Work” on Organic Gardening Magazine Website. There is even a video called Shoveling Made Easy at the end of the article which demonstrates the correct method for shoveling. You can also learn more about Green Heron Tools at their website.

HSLDA @home e-vents

Urgent Legislative Updates, Plus E-vents from Noted Speakers!

Upcoming Live E-vents

• View from the Front: Delegate Rob Bell and Scott Woodruff Discuss Homeschool Bills in the Virginia Legislature—HSLDA Senior Council Scott Woodruff and Virginia Delegate Rob Bell
• How to Homeschool in Louisiana—HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt
• The Faithful Parent: Going Over the Gospel with Children—Martha Peace and Dr. Stuart Scott
• Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?—Dr. Tommy Mitchell

TODAY, Wednesday, February 22, @ 10:00 a.m. (ET)—View from the Front: Delegate Rob Bell and Scott Woodruff Discuss Homeschool Bills in the Virginia Legislature

Scott Woodruff

Voters of Virginia, now is the time to make your voice heard! Many bills pertinent to homeschoolers are before the Virginia Legislature, and HSLDA Senior Counsel Scott Woodruff will interview one of the top supporters of these bills, Virginia Delegate Rob Bell. Join Delegate Bell as he explains the status of legislation such as House Bill 947, which will allow homeschooled children to participate in local high school sports. He’ll also tell you what you can do to help. This e-vent happens soon, so register now!

Friday, February 24, @ 3:30 p.m. (ET)—How to Homeschool in Louisiana

Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt

HSLDA families in Louisiana, the free, members-only e-vent “How to Homeschool in Louisiana” with HSLDA Staff Attorney Thomas J. (Tj) Schmidt has been rescheduled—which means you still have a chance to register. Sign up now!

Thursday, March 8, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET)—The Faithful Parent: Going Over the Gospel with Children

Stuart Scott

Martha Peace

Does the teaching your children get in Sunday school or youth group align with your plan for their spiritual growth? If they go off the straight and narrow, is it your fault? Parents frequently face these critical questions, often because they can’t clearly see their part in their child’s Christian walk. Find that focus in the e-vent“The Faithful Parent: Going Over the Gospel with Children” with authors and homeschool parents Dr. Stuart Scott and Martha Peace. Stuart will use a gospel presentation he developed for his children, and Martha will field your questions throughout the e-vent. You will leave with tools that will help you make a difference in your child's spiritual walk. Sign up now!

Thursday, March 15, @ 9:00 p.m. (ET)—Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?

Dr. Tommy Mitchell

Is faulty science making its way into Christian theology? What teachings about our beginning are true, and which ones conflict with the Bible? In the first of four online workshops provided free of charge from New Leaf Publishing Group, Dr. Tommy Mitchell of Answers in Genesis will explore the very first verses of the Bible in the e-vent “Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?” Join Dr. Mitchell as he dissects scientific history and how it aligns with Scripture. Sign up for this free e-vent today!

If you have any questions, please visit the @home e-vent website or contact the @home e-vent team by emailingathome@hslda.org.

Free Online Class on Thursday from Alpha Omega!

I thought some of you may be interested in this FREE class offered by Alpha Omega on Thursday, February 23, 2011! This class is offered exclusively to those people who receive emails from Alpha Omega. Be sure to check your inbox for an invitation!

Alpha Omega Publications invites you and your child to attend a free online class on Thursday, February 23! Led by a teacher from Alpha Omega Academy, this week's class focuses on commonly misused words.
Available exclusively to homeschooling families who receive emails from AOP, these free classes from our accredited K-12 academy are presented in a live, online meeting format, so your child can see the teacher's computer screen in real time and go to class with other homeschoolers.
All you need to sign up is a computer with high-speed Internet access and a telephone, so save your seat today! After you sign up, you'll receive an email with a link to the website and additional information for attending. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Online Class for Thursday, February 23

Subject:
English (recommended for grades 7-12)

Time:
11 a.m. (CT) Please sign in 15 minutes before class begins!

Lesson:
Its Two Quite: Commonly Misused Words

Class Description:
Too frustrated to care about two tricky words? If it's not fun for you to work with "its," then this online class is for you! Teacher Breanne Brouwer from AOA will explain how to determine the proper use of commonly misused words in English. This 60-minutes class also covers why words are easily confused and how to determine the correct usage based on the meaning of the sentence. Several examples will be demonstrated.

Making Recycled Envelopes

I have many magazines to recycle as well as old calendars. These magazines and calendars have beautiful pictures on them. I have been saving calendars and my Aunt also gives me calendars and magazines. I recently found a wonderful website called Recycle-Crafts! There are several different projects which are wonderful for reusing/recycling/upcycling your unwanted items. Today, my children and I made Origami  Envelopes from old calendars. You can see in the pictures the different ones we made. I also made a plain white paper one just to see how it looked compared to the others. There are many other ideas on the website for recycling plastics, clothing, newspaper, and more! Hope you enjoy the website as much as my family has! The picture above are the fronts and the ones below are the backs.

 

Remember to Support Ten for Orphans!

Recently I posted about a project for helping orphans which my brother-in-law begin. Please see my Original Post on the Ten for Orphans Project to see how you can help!

Free You Tube Videos for the Home

As a mom of seven with number eight on the way, I am always looking for ways to save especially on learning new things! You Tube is a great source for finding FREE videos for your home! Whether it be homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, etc. you can find videos to learn just about anything on You Tube. You also have to be very careful of the things on You Tube which are NOT appropriate for you, your home, or anyone for that matter. Anyway, below are a few of my You Tube Favorites which I hope will help you as well!

Moms Into Fitness- There are many videos by Lindsay Brin for exercising during pregnancy as well as getting your body back after pregnancy. As always, get permission from your doctor or midwife before beginning any exercise routine whether you are pregnant or not! Lindsay also has a blog and a Moms Into Fitness website. On the Moms Into Fitness website, you can sign-up for four free videos which will correspond to the stage you are during pregnancy or post partum.

Connecting Threads- There are many videos for quilting and sewing on you tube. Connecting threads is only one channel available. Currently, my daughter and I are learning English Paper Piecing. Whether it in on Connecting Threads channel or some other channel, you can find nearly any tutorial for any sewing or crafting skill you may want to learn or need help refining!

Craig Duncan Fiddle- Currently, my oldest son who is ten and LOVES fiddling, is learning new fiddling techniques and songs through Craig Duncan on you tube! IT has been a great way to keep up lessons during our transition stage until we can find a teacher in our new location! I have been searching individually for piano tutorials for my daughter, but have not been as successful. Fortunately, her daddy and I can play piano, and can help her when she needs it! There are many other resources for homeschoolers as well!

Homesteading- I also do individual searches for anything I may want help with or learn how to do concerning homesteading. Currently, I am not doing much as far as the homestead, but there are a few homesteading videos which may be of interest to readers. Country Grain Mill-Bike Powered (We are thinking of trying this as we have a grinder like the one in the video.), Ivan Kinsman’s Channel has lots of great videos on how to Homesteading, and Homsteading Prepper’s Library Series from Michigansnowpony. 

Gluten Free Tips with Amy- Amy has lots of great Gluten Free tips and recipes on her channel! There are many more recipes and tips for Gluten Free lifestyle on You Tube as well!

These are only a few of our favorite You Tube videos which we are using now or have used in the past or will use in the future. Please do not forget what a wonderful resource You Tube can be. Just so you know, I get NO compensation for mentioning You Tube. I just wanted to pass the message along to my readers in hopes to help them!

The 2012 Gluten Free Vendor Fair and Expo in Knoxville

The 2012 Gluten Free Vendor Fair and Expo is fast approaching!!  Here is just a sampling of the vendors that have confirmed so far........

Delight Gluten Free Magazine, Udi's Gluten Free, NYR Organic, Rudi's Bakery, Juice Plus, Full Flavor Foods, Copper Cellar Corporation, Namaste, Bakery on Main, Gourmet Garden, Petros, Think Thin and the list goes on and on!!!!!!!  Thank you for all the support vendors!  We can't wait to see what you offer!

Also lined up are a few guest speakers:  Dr. Youhanna Al-tawil of GI for Kids will talk about Celiac Disease, Samir Kahwash a Pathologist will be discussing diagnosis evaluation and Don Walker, compounding Pharmacist, will be discussing gluten free medications.  Sandy Altizer, RD, LDN will be available to answer questions about dietary modifications and the gluten free diet.

For our cooking demonstrations, we are excited to welcome back Chef Walter of Food City and we look forward to introducing you to Chef Sandy of Gourmet Garden.

Be sure to spread the word......March 31, 2012 from 11-3 at the Jacob's Building at Chilhowee Park (near the Knoxville Zoo).  FREE PARKING!!

Check out our website at:  www.celi-act.com.  We need volunteers, in all capacities big and small, so please let us know if you can help in any way!!!

This message is from Sandy Altizer of the Celi-Act group in Knoxville.

Gluten Free, Sugar Free Mocha Truffle Cake

Above is a picture of the Gluten Free and Sugar Free Mocha Truffle Cake which I made for my family on Valentine’s Day! It was VERY easy to make, and EVERYONE LOVED it! I adapted the Mocha Truffle Cake Recipe from the recipe in the January 2012 All You Magazine. The recipe was already flourless. We did add a little Powdered sugar on top, but it is completely optional which would make it sugar free with my modifications! You can see the original Mocha Truffle Cake Recipe on the All You website. Below are my modifications!

I did not have the exact ingredients, so my cake was quite an alteration, but I did follow the outline given on the All You website.

Ingredients (I used)

• 2 1/4 cups Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa plus 3/4 cup oil (I used olive oil.) The original recipe called for 12 oz. semi sweet chocolate
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 packet instant decaf coffee (Starbucks is what I had from a free sample in the mail a while back as we do not drink coffee.)
• 12 tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Strawberries, Confectioner’s Sugar, and/or Whipped Cream for garnish We did not use any whipped cream. My oldest daughters (ages 9 and 4) decorated the cake.

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 inch cake pan. ( I used a round, glass pan. The original recipe calls for a Springform pan and parchment paper.)
• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. (I use my Kitchen Aid mixer and wire whisk attachment.) Minx thoroughly making sure all butter is melted and incorporated.
• Pour batter into pan and evenly spread. Bake until set in center 55 to 60 minutes. Cake will appear dry on top and slightly cracked around the edges. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Cake may sink in center (mine did slightly). Run a thin knife around edges of pan to loosed or remove from pan. I did not remove mine. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled at least 2 hours. I put ours in the freezer for about 30 minutes while we ate our supper. I did not get it baked earlier in the day as I had planned.
• If desired, garnish cake just before serving.
• Enjoy!

Winner of eBook From Debtor to Better

 

The winner of the eBook by Barry Myers called From Debtor to Better is Sunnie. Sunnie has been notified!

Thanks for entering!

Exciting Announcements

I have several exciting announcements for my readers.

1st- We are expecting BABY NUMBER 8! YAY! The baby is due in August! As usual, we do not find out what we are having. I am doing well. I just have bouts of tiredness!

2nd- I have a goal to move this BLOG to a .com address by March 1st. I will give you more details as the time gets nearer. I have had some problems with Google Ad Sense and Blogger, and NEED to have MY OWN domain!

3rd- In the upcoming months, I will not be focusing on coupon deals. Our family has relocated for my husband’s job. This move is only TEMPORARY, but because of the move, we are no longer in TN. Not being in TN makes it difficult to keep a heads up on all the happenings there. When we move back in a few months, I will focus on UGO Deals, Earth Fare, and other stores again. However, for now, I feel led to focus on helping YOU, my readers with various tips on home life! Most of the attention of my blog is going to move to the topics of Homemaking, Homesteading, Homeschooling, Homebirthing, Gluten Free Living, Organic and Natural Living, and Being A Good Steward of all God has given us. I hope you will continue to read the blog! I will occasionally throw in some good UGO deals as I do look at their ad most every week even though there is NOT one anywhere near me! I may also have a few other grocery store deals which I feel may be beneficial to my readers. I also want to focus on giving, not only to my readers, but to others. If you notice, many of my most recent posts have been about donating! I think it is important to help others in need! Let me know if there are any specific things you would like to see added to the new upcoming blog!

Thanks again for reading! I love and pray for all my readers whether I have ever talked with you or not! May God bless ALL of you!  

Petition for the Abolishment of Abortion in TN

 

Please help get TN abortion free. Please sign this petition!

United Grocery Outlet Deals Ending February 11

You can see the United Grocery Outlet Deals Ending February 11 at MyUgo.com.

Below are the best deals for the week.

• Fresh Clementine's $1.99/ 5 pound bag!
• large Slicing Tomatoes $0.69/pound
• Idaho Baking Potatoes 2 pounds/$1
• 4 pack Famous Brand Name Yogurt $0.79
• 4 pack assorted flavors pudding $0.89
• 16 oz. Famous Brand Name Sausage $1 (Look for All Natural which has NO MSG!)
• Assorted Canned Veggies 2/$1
• 14 count Good Nites $4.99
• 16 oz. Assorted Varieties Frozen Vegetables $1.19