A Slice of Smith Life: contest

Is Your Favorite Homeschool Blog in the Top 25?

I just found out that Circle of Moms is hosting a contest to find the Top 25 Homeschool Blogs. So if you want to check out all the great blogs listed do so by clicking HERE.

You can vote once per day for your favorite homeschool blog until May 11. To cast your vote(s), just scroll down to your favorite blog and click the yellow "thumbs up" button next to the vote count in the upper right corner of each blog listed. Vote for your favorites and I hope that if you are visiting this post now, you will consider including my blog as one of your favorites. Have fun blog hopping and voting!

Stories for the Homeschool Heart

Not too long ago, I did a blog post on a contest where you could nominate someone you felt had a 'homeschool heart'. The winner received the newly released autographed copy of the book, Stories for the Homeschool Heart, that has just been released in August 2010! I nominated my friend who I felt had a homeschool heart and the authors of the book, Patti Maguire Armstrong and Theresa A. Thomas , emailed me to tell me I won 2 copies of their new book! So I have one and I gave one to my friend who I nominated!

Do you need to be encouraged as a parent whether you homeschool or not? Are you looking for stories that inspire, give you hope, and joy? Do you want to be lifted up in mind and spirit when you sit down and read several short stories from several contributor's from all walks of life? Do you want to see how God's grace is sufficient even in the most difficult trials? Do you want to laugh, cry, be thankful, and smile all in one sitting as each short story gives you a glimpse into other's lives?

If you said "Yes" to any of these questions, then I highly recommend purchasing Stories for the Homeschool Heart!
I can't say enough good things about this book! It is evident that Patti and Theresa, and all the amazing contributor's not only worked hard, but they spoke from their hearts to bless others with their stories. Besides the 2 copies that I won, I bought 2 other copies and I gave them away to homeschool friends that I know will be encouraged when they read this book.

I am amazed that the authors found the time and energy to publish this book. As they have mentioned, this project was completed by God's grace, lots of prayers, and the unconditional love and support from their families.

Speaking of families, Patti is a homeschool mom and she and her husband, Mark, are raising ten children, eight boys and two girls, including two adopted orphans from Kenya. She is also the author of 9 books.

Theresa is also a homeschool mom and she and her husband, David, raise nine children, ages 5 to 22. Theresa is also a freelance writer and speaker.

And I thought I was busy!

You can read more about the authors here.

You can also find out more about this book at the Stories for the Homeschool Heart webpage here or check out their Facebook page here.

I encourage all parents to find out more about this great book and purchase a copy for yourself or others. You will walk away from each story in the book with a new look on life and be inspired to continue on your faith and homeschool journeys.

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THANK YOU!

I just received this from the Stories for the Homeschool Heart facebook fan page and I wanted to help spread the word about this contest in hopes that you know someone you could nominate.

Here are the details:

Homeschool Heart Contest: Nominate a mom you know who has a 'homeschool heart'. Tell us in less than 200 words or less how she has inspired you and why she has a 'homeschool heart'. Send your entries to TheresaThomasEverydayCatholic at gmail dot com OR pattiarmstrong at mac dot com. Winner and nominee both win a free copy of the book. (cover pictured above) Entries due August 30.

Happy nominating!