• November 20, 2008 - Win My Advent & Christmas Package
Prepare your hearts for Christmas with my Advent & Christmas Celebration package. I'm giving one package away on my other blog. Here's how you can enter to win.
All you have to do is post a comment on my blog telling me your favorite family tradition at Christmas time.
http://www.CurriculumConnection.net/blog
At 6pm today-central time (Thursday, November 20) I will randomly draw one of the entries and give away one of my packages.
Don't wait any longer. . . go post a comment on CurriculumConnection blog.
http://www.CurriculumConnection.net/blog
Blessings,
Kerry Beck
ps. Check my blog for the winner! Sign up for our 30 Days of Thanksgiving and you'll receive an email with the winner's name.
pps. Remember to get your copy of Christmas & Advent Celebrations by Friday, Nov 21 You can take advantage of the SPECIAL price of $27 for 3 days only. After Thursday, the price increases to $37.
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• November 18, 2008 - Spreading The Word, A Worthy Family Christmas Eve Church Service
As men and women in Christ, we understand the meaning of Christmas in our hearts, but how many of us show this to the community during the holiday season? Through our little actions, we can show to the world that Christmas isn't only the season for commercialism and money-making but for love and sharing.
Spread the message. Want to give something special to a neighbor or fellow employee? The gift of the Word would make the best present. Tell them the Christmas story. It's not "'Twas the Night before Christmas". Ready made pamphlets recounting the birth of the Jesus can be bought online and delivered to your door. To have that personalized touch, how about creating a leaflet of your own. A small token, like a candle, can be added also the to present. Fill someone's heart with the blessings of God's message.
Share His love. When someone invites a person to their house, it signifies that their wish to share God's blessings. When we accept Christ into our lives, his home becomes our home. Invite a friend or co-worker to church for an Advent service or a family Christmas Eve church service. They'll thank you for including them.
Show it. For poor people, life gets a little bit harsher around the holiday season. More bad thing happen. People in great need, like the poor and destitute, become more so due to the harsh conditions this time of year brings. God tells us to reach out and help these people.
Volunteers are a big help during the holidays. Extra set of hands are greatly needed by soup kitchens and food banks to prepare and serve nice hot meals, as well as help with food deliveries. Local community agencies can provide information on families near you that could use some extra care during Christmas. With support from a church body, everyone can join in and help give gifts and other needed materials. Providing gifts for orphaned children can also be a church project or one taken on by individual families within the congregation. If you see a need that has yet to be met, begin your own program to provide it or just do it as a family.
The goal is to let your light shine in the life of another human being. During his days here on earth, Jesus met each person at their level of need. If you help someone, they are more likely to listen to what you may tell them, especially when it concerns Christ.
Serving Christ is a way to communicate His life and love to others. If we put Christ first in our lives, our actions would be known by others. As people living the Christian way of life, we have a rare chance to bring to the world, a true understanding of Christmas.
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• October 26, 2008 - Last Day to get FREE Hardback book
I’m watching some football games today. So far, both Texas teams are winning (Dallas & Houston)…yea! I just remembered I wanted to send you a last minute reminder.
In case you forgot, tonight is the last night you can get a free copy of A Thomas Jefferson Education. Here’s the link to read all about it.
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• October 26, 2008 - Confused About Our Offer
Hi, there.
I’m a bit confused about your offer. What is it that you have to order that
includes “A Thomas Jefferson Edu?” Thanks.
God Bless,
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Sorry about your confusion. I wrote 3 books about leadership education that are complimentary to Thomas Jefferson Education. They are called Raising Leader, Not Followers package. It includes my 3 ebooks, 2 audio workshop downloads, 2 transcripts of those workshops and some extra ebooks (book lists, schedules, helps for the harried homeschooler, etc)
You can read all about it here: Leadership Education Homeschool Curriculum
Scroll down to where you see pictures of books and you can read exactly what is included. Also, the last yellow box sums up what you get.
Hope this helps. If not, leave a comment below and I’ll answer it shortly.
Kerry
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• October 24, 2008 - Is Raising Leaders Only for Younger Students?
Before I sign up for anything let me ask you what age you are gearing this towards? The way it is worded seems to be for younger families just beginning their homeschool journey. That is definitely not us. I have 2 boys left at home - one 11th grader and one- 8th grader......thank you.
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Thanks for asking about our books. My first book, Raising Leaders, Not Followers is an overview of using a leadership education approach to homeschooling. The last part of it is geared towards younger kids (12 & younger). My second book, Teach Your Children "How to Think" with Mentoring is geared toward older kids. It shows parents how to mentor their children by using the Socratic method of dialogue and classic books as a basis for education. It also encourages parents to teach their children how to think critically for themselves with a Biblical worldview in mind.
I hope this helps. If not, leave a comment below and I'll answer it shortly.
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• October 23, 2008 - Santa Craft Ideas for Kids
Kids love Christmas crafts. Santa craft ideas for kids are an easy and fun way to spend time with your kids during the holidays. Choose from one of our Christmas craft-decorating, free ideas.
SANTA PICTURE:
If you're looking for holiday craft ideas for preschoolers, this is a great place to start. So, let's begin with Santa pictures. There are a variety of Santa coloring books available during the holidays. Choose a picture from the book. Cut out the picture of Santa, and place the picture in the center of a sheet of white construction paper. Use a glue stick to secure the picture.
Color the picture with crayons. Once the picture is finished, place cotton balls to cover Santa's beard, and one at the end of his hat. You can even glue black buttons for Santa's eyes, and a red button for his nose. Decorate the blank area of the white construction paper by drawing candy canes or trees.
When the picture is completed, your kids can sign their names directly under the picture. Take a piece of cardboard and glue the picture to it. Place the picture in a frame, and place the frame in a special place in your home for all to see and admire.
SANTA CHRISTMAS CARDS:
Making Santa Christmas cards is another craft idea your kids will enjoy. Take a piece of white construction paper and measure the paper to a size of 5x7 inches. Cut the construction paper to that size. Fold the construction paper in half, either horizontally or vertically. Encourage your children to draw their own version of Santa on the front cover. Use crayons or colored markers.
After the picture is finished, your kids can write Christmas messages on the inside of the card. Homemade Christmas cards are wonderful to display in your home or send to relatives and friends. You can even add this to your Christmas craft-a-day calendar; it's a great craft to do with your kids or students.
MAKE A SANTA PLATE ORNAMENT FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE:
You'll need crayons and markers; cotton balls, a dinner-sized paper plate, and color sparkles. Draw Santa, without his red cap, on the plate using the crayons or markers. Add the cotton balls for his beard. You can even glue the cotton balls into a V shape so that Santa's beard hangs off the plate. The cotton balls can also be used for Santa's hair, too.
Use a blue marker to color in Santa's eyes, and a black marker to draw Santa's glasses. Use red food color on a cotton ball to make Santa's nose. You can color the rim of the plate with red or green and add color sparkles to it. Finally, place the Santa plate on the tree by inserting an ornament hook at the top of the plate.
As you can see, there are so many different ways to involve your kids in creating, making, and decorating Santa Christmas ornaments, pictures, and cards.
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• October 22, 2008 - Holiday Gift Ideas For The Woman In Your Life
Looking for the perfect gift for a special woman in your life? In the process of gift buying for women, keep in mind the woman's taste and style. Not sure of the woman's taste, or style preferences? Don't panic. There are some popular gift items displayed in stores at this time of year including a variety of layered necklaces every woman will love, plaid tote bags and accessories for the more conservative lady, and chic hand knit sweaters that can compliment jeans, or even a pair of leggings.
You can find most of those items at moderate prices and not worry about over- spending. Traditionally, apparel makes a great gift for women and the best places to shop are outlets and department stores. Let your fingers do the walking and call ahead to learn about deals and special coupons, so you don't miss out.
In terms of purchasing pampering products such as lotions and perfumes, remember that some women may be allergic to some fragrances and dyes. Instead of buying a product that may irritate her skin, consider taking a look at the many natural cosmetics lines on the market. When in doubt, purchase a gift card from the merchant, so the lady on your gift list can make the selection herself. The $25 denomination is generally the most popular.
If you are willing to splurge, electronics and computer accessories are always a big hit. How about an iPod, a digital camera, cell phone or a new lap top?
Don't forget about the eye-catching jewelry sparkling in store windows- from crystal tennis bracelets to cultured pearls, or layers of pearl and beaded necklaces that will entice the most discriminating woman.
For an extra boost, just give her some cash. She'll love you for it! Is the lady in your life (maybe your sister) a high-octane diva? Cash makes the ideal gift for women who have definite ideas on what they want for Christmas. Be creative! Maybe you can't afford to tuck a pair of airline tickets to Las Vegas in her Christmas stocking, but what woman wouldn't fall in love with a pair of Victoria Secret pajamas in flannel- $49.50?
Still not sure? How about the ultimate gift? Breakfast at Tiffany's(if you know what I mean)?
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• October 24, 2008 - Homemade Christmas Ornaments Using Photos
Handmade and homemade Christmas ornaments are some of my favorite ornaments to trim the Christmas tree. Each year that we hang our ornaments with my children's pictures, it brings back fond memories and I remember the times when my children were much younger.
Let me share a few simple Christmas photo ornaments you can make. Even your preschool child could make the first one, so it is a great holiday craft idea for preschoolers.
Christmas Tree
Using a three inch tree template, cut 1/8 inch green spongeboard. Let your preschool child help you decorate the green tree ornament. Punch brightly colored dots from spongeboard. Your young child can blue these dots on to the tree as ornaments.
Next, cut 1/2 inch hole towards the bottom of the green tree. Tape your photo to the back so the picture shows through the hole. Add a red curling ribbon loop to the top of the tree.
These holiday Christmas ornaments using photos are so cheap and simple, you can make one for each family member. To personalize, let each child sign his name and year on the back with a black sharpie.
Felt Bells
One of my favorite Christmas ornaments using photos is the one I received from my son's first year in Mother's Day Out. His teacher cut blue felt in the shape of a three inch tall bell. A smaller white bell was cut with a hole in the middle for the photo.
You can attach the photo to the white felt so the picture shows through the hole. Glue the white bell on top of the blue one so there is a blue border all around.
Use a glitter glue pen to outline the edges of the white felt. Puch a hole in the bell top and thread blue ribbon to make a hanging loop.
You're almost finished. Cut blue poster the same size and shape as the blue bell. Glue it to the back to stiffen the holiday Christmas ornament. Attach a small jingle bell to the bottom of the ornament. My son's teacher wrote his name and the year on the back.
Voila, you now have the coolest and easiest holiday Christmas ornament using photos to trim your tree this year. Plus you have a handmade and homemade ornament to remember your child for years.
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• October 20, 2008 - FREE Copy of Thomas Jefferson Education
How's your October going? Mine is great. Did you know that October is National Education Month? I thought this was a perfect time to celebrate education.
So, we want to give you a free copy of the updated version A Thomas Jefferson Education as part of our celebration of education in America. Here's how it will work.
Everyone who invests in our Raising Leaders, Not Followers package this week will receive a free hardback copy of the updated copy of A Thomas Jefferson Education. Our special lasts this week only - until Sunday, October 26th.
If you've ever wanted to get a copy of Thomas Jefferson Education, this is the week to do it. The entire package also includes 2 audio workshop, 2 transcripts, 3 book lists, schedules and much more.
Check it out here:
Leadership Training
When you get to that page, you'll be asked for your email so you can receive 2 more freebies (a workshop & report). Don't let that scare you. Sign up for the workshop & report. Then, you'll be taken to the page that tells all about Raising Leaders, Not Followers and how you can get your copy of Thomas Jefferson Education.
Blessings,
Kerry Beck
ps. Feel free to tell your friends & family about our special this week. Here's the link again:
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• October 11, 2008 - What Season Of Life Are You In?
Seasons of life are a reality in our lives as moms. We come & go from one season to another. I was reminded yesterday that even the dry seasons are followed by rain. Are you in a dry season? Or, are you filled to the brim, readied to be emptied in a future season?
I remember when my children were young and it seemed all I ever did was take care of their physical needs. It was soooo tiring - changing diapers, feeding babies, wiping noses, bandaging cuts, waking at all hours of the night. You name it, I was doing it.
It was during that time, I remembered something my mom said while I was in college. My mom was leading a Bible study for young moms. She was telling me all about it when she said, "I told those young moms they were in a season of life. This season will not last forever. Don't be so hard on yourself."
You may be past the toddler stage and on to the teenager stage. What a stage of life? As a mom, you exchange physical needs with emotional needs during this season. When your 16 year old pulls out of the driveway for the first time by herself, you worry if she can really drive on her own. When your daughter is sobbing on your bed because she doesn't have any friends, you become emotionally drained. Or, your son doesn't ever make first string on his baseball team, you are overly concerned for him. You are definitely in a new season of life.
All seasons of life are from God. Yesterday we sang about all seasons of life having a reason to worship. Whether you are feeding toddlers, driving carpool or watching your teenager become more independent, you have a reason to sing & worship God. Say these words to yourself:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
If you are in a dry period of your mommy career, know that God always provides exactly what we need at the time.
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides
If you are in a turbulent season where everything seems to be falling down around you, lean on your faith in God.
This is my prayer in the fire
And weakness or trial or pain
There is faith proved more worth than gold
So refine me lord through the faith
If you are full to the brim, in the middle of the harvest season, enjoy it. But, be ready for God to empty you, using you in others' lives:
And this is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I receive I will sow
But, most of all remember that no matter what season of life your are in today, you have a reason to sing & worship God. He is still God of your little universe, smack dab in the middle of your career as a mom.
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