What Do You Want to Know that They Know???

Good Afternoon Dearies!
Can I tell you how bad I have missed you guys? LOTS! LOTS! LOTS!
I have been busy editing and finishing up the huge list of things to do with the UHSE. Oh! It was the best ever! If you missed it, don’t forget our conferences LIVE ON! You can buy a ticket any time for years to come and enjoy every session because we recorded them. We have all of the doorprizes and special gifts online so you can dig in at your convenience. Well, except for the ones that I have yet to add. This year we had SO MANY that it is unbelievable how much more is yet to come! So, grab that ticket while it is only $40. After everything is online and I can take a breath, we will be changing the price to $99.95.
Back to what I have been up to… We got two simply amazing puppies and I have been training them. They have made me realize that it is not as easy to TRAIN babies as you think. Our older puppy is almost 5. I must have LIED to myself in remembering how we trained her. Ha! Now, Ellie is fetching toys while Buster tackles and fetches her. But, we are making process in their knowledge that when *I* say their name they are to HEAR me and obey SOMETHING. Ha! We also celebrated our 22 wedding anniversary. Plus, we have had a couple of weekend getaways like for our anniversary, my son’s Airborne Graduation, and I also got to sneak away last weekend to go see my son at Ft. Bragg. This evening my daughter and I are planning to sneak away and catch a movie—we get the popcorn and chocolate ALL TO OURSELVES. Ha!
Before then, I wanted to send you a link to a special download that I have prepared just for you. It is not a printable download, it is a quick mom-to-mom audio. Ok…it is not so quick. (WINK) you can download and take me on a walk…clean out a closet…or just kick back with a big cup of tea. When you tune in, you will see why it is recorded instead of written. It is a fresh word that God put on my heart this week. I hope it will bless you. You can find it at this link:
http://www.MomtoMomRadioShow.com/blog
Or, you can download through this link (some people have a hard time accessing audio from email):
http://www.cindysdesktop.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/HSEW-June5.mp3
One other quick note! Tomorrow we kick off an AMAZING online seminar with Jim and Sheila Carroll. You can join us live FOR F*R*E*E*! Yep! If you cannot make it live or you love our audios by download and want the whole set, you can grab a ticket at this link:
http://www.cindyrushton.com/CharlotteMason21stCentury.html
Once you sign up, we will send you an email with directions for joining us this weekend. We will have a blast! Lots of great seminars. Wonderful mom-to-mom chat. AND the best gifts ever! Don’t miss it!
Oh! If you want to be there for all of our seminars this summer, we have a Summer Seminar Season Pass. You can get it and join all of our seminars this summer. Here ist the link to that:
http://www.cindyrushton.com/CharlotteMason21stCentury.html
Well, hope you guys have a WONDERFUL night and weekend. Hope to see ya in Talk-a-Latte for a bit! :D
Love ya tons!
Cindy
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Our Charlotte Mason Seminar is Next Week!

Hey there dearies!
I have SO missed you guys! I promise to be back on schedule this coming week with our ezine. I have many NEW articles that I think you will LOVE. My brain has been busting with thoughts while I have been editing all of the amazing audios from our UHSE 2008. I am about to bust to get busy WRITING! ha!
Today, I am coming up from my pile of "to-do's" to just
drop a note about our virtual seminar next week. 
We have planned an amazing workshop with Jim and Sheila Carroll from Living Books Curriculum. I know that every time I post about our upcoming events I say that I think this one is the very best ever...but this one IS! 
Here is the link to check out all of the details:
http://www.cindyrushton.com/CM21stCentury.html
We also offer this study in our Talk-a-Latte Season Pass. You can grab that at this link:
http://www.talk-a-latte.com/newstudies.html
Just in case you are wondering, I just got this question by email and I think it is a super question:
Hi! This past wkend I downloaded the podcasts for Making the Charlotte Mason Approach Easy 2007. My husband and I ordered our curriculum for our homeschool from Living Books Curriculum for this coming year. I received an email recently about a seminar on June 6 & 7 that the Carrolls and you are doing together about applying Charlotte Mason's ideas to homeschooling. My question is are these seminars similar? Is there any new material you are covering that you didn't cover in the 2007 series? I'm interested in listening and gleaning info., but I don't want to spend extra money if unneeded.
Thank you and God Bless!!!
LuAnne
Here is my answer:
Hi!
Thanks for your email. This is a totally different workshop. This workshop is taught by the Carrolls. Because of many, many requests, we are trying to offer regular seminars focused completely on teaching with the Charlotte Mason Approach. Each has completely new material. This one is very exciting. You can learn more about each of our CM Seminars at these links:
Charlotte Mason for the 21st Century (next week)
http://www.cindyrushton.com/CharlotteMason21stCentury.html
Charlotte Mason Primer (recorded in 2008)
http://www.cindyrushton.com/CharlotteMasonPrimer.html
Making the Charlotte Mason Approach Easy (recorded in 2007)
http://www.cindyrushton.com/CharlotteMason.html
Hope this helps! Well, I hope this helps all of you! Have a super day!
With much love,
Cindy...who is heading out in a few minutes to Ft. Bragg to see my favorite soldier! HOOAH!
How On Earth Do You Begin (or Get a NEW Start) Homeschooling??? And...Bootcamp Graduation!
Hey!
Quick note! (WINK)
Our weekly download is ready! All you have to do is go to this link:
http://tinyurl.com/5p85rq
This is a FUN issue. I think you will really enjoy it. Probably so much that you may want to pass this one on to your friends. PLEASE DO! J Just share the link with them and let them know that they are welcome to download this issue. I think it will help anyone who wants to get a good start on their upcoming school year…or maybe a fresh start for TODAY! Well, download and see what I mean.
BTW…some of you know that I am here at Fort Benning for Matthew’s OSUT (Bootcamp/AIT) Graduation. We had to take him back tonight, so I am snagging some computer time. I thought you guys might want to peek at some pictures from our very, very special day. Here are a few:
Cindy, Jill (Matthew’s bride-to-be), and Elisabeth waiting ANXIOUSLY to see Matthew for the first time!

Harold pinning on the blue infantry cord, signifying Matthew’s completion of infantry training—HOOYAH!

Packed up to leave for the afternoon!

Taking him back…well, for his last night with his platoon.

Fun and sweet, sweet day!
Well, I am out of here! Have a great weekend!
Love ya!
Cindy
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A Jumpstart on the Charlotte Mason Approach

Hi There Mommy Pals!
Ready for a treat? I have a fun gift for you tonight. I am buzzing all about Charlotte Mason this week. This weekend, we are hosting our annual Charlotte Mason Virtual Seminar ONLINE (Learn more here: http://www.CindyRushton.com/CharlotteMasonPrimer.html). J I have been getting all of my notes together and gifts together for all of you who join me. I just could not wait on one of them. It was SO fun to create. So, tonight it is our weekly download.
Want to know what it is? It is a Jumpstart on the Charlotte Mason Approach. Actually it is more than AN article—it is actually an ebook. Ok…yes, I do get excited when I talk about Charlotte Mason’s ideas. Tonight, I think it will bless your socks off!
Ready to download? Here is your link:
Download here!
Keep in mind tonight that this download is actually 48 pages. Give it plenty of time to download. I think it will be worth the wait!
OH! If you want to pass this one on to a friend, please DO! You are welcome to share the link on your blogs, in your e-groups, and even on your websites. This is one issue that we want to share with as many people as possible. I think it just might help them to make Homeschooling easy. So, pass it on!
One other note…I mentioned our Charlotte Mason Seminar. If you want to join us, we have two options: we have memberships and complimentary passes. You can simply sign up to join us live with our complimentary passes—they are for any of you who would like to try us out! NO EXCUSES!! Just sign up! If you want access to all of the audios and free gifts after the event, you can also get your ticket now. Here is the link to do both:
http://www.CindyRushton.com/CharlotteMasonPrimer.html
Grab your ticket today and join us this weekend for a BLAST! You won’t want to miss this event. We have ALL NEW workshops. Whether you are a beginning homeschooler, an old pro, a die-hard CM mom, or you are not interested in another approach to education, I think you will LOVE this seminar. I literally take you by the hand and walk you through how to teach each and every subject as a lifestyle. It is going to be great! We dig deep in this seminar. Don’t miss it!
Well, that is all today! Do be sure to download your goodies. They are online for only a small time. Here is that link again:
Download Here!
Have a super night!
With much love,
Cindy
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What To Do When MOM Feels Bad...
Join us for our NEW SHOW with Wendy Shaw from MyMorningSickness.com.
You will LOVE this show! Wendy and Cindy discuss a topic that is for EVERYONE--even if you are now mothering grown children. Yep! They discuss what to do when mom is not feeling well!
Do you struggle like we do when you are feeling bad and your family still needs you? Do you wish you had some help? Well, pour a big cup of tea and check out this show! It will help you to prepare for those days that you are going to feel bad--and they inevitably do come. You will also find super ideas for taking care of your children, from your bed while you are sick. The ideas are super! Just download today at this link:
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Purposeful Planning!

Join us for our NEW SHOW with Phyllis Sather, from http://www.PhyllisSather.com.
Purposeful Planning
Need some time with your spouse uninterrupted to dream, talk, plan? Planning weekends give you time to dream, to talk together about what you wish, or want, at a time when the other person is really listening. Do you need a plan to keep your family moving in the direction the Lord is leading you? Perhaps you don’t know where the Lord is leading you. Phyllis takes you step-by-step through the process of planning a time together for your family to help determine the path the Lord is choosing for each area of your life. Her family has followed this format for over 12 years and has found that it provides the compass they’ve needed to plan and stay on course. This time-tested method of planning will give your family new direction for the future. Start today! Choose the dates for your planning weekend, read her book which has the entire “how to” included, and go for it! Want to get a head-start? Make plans to join us for our “chat” on this topic this week. Don’t miss it!
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Show Notes:
See Phyllis Online:
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Email Phyllis:
Phyllis@Phyllis-Sather.com
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It is TIME for our Romance Toolbox Virtual Seminar!
It is that time of year! Make plans to join us for a seminar JUST for you!
Everything is online in our virtual Conference Room. So, no babysitters. No travel. No hotels. No packing up! You can enjoy us in the comfort of your own home. We have a full weekend planned with awesome freebies and wonderful workshops.Well, check out the details and reserve your spot today! You will LOVE it!
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See ya there!
Love,
Cindy
Don't Miss This!!
Hey!
I just got a note from my friend Jim Erskine about a promo he is offering this week. I do not pass along a lot of promos, but his are always THE BEST! This is probably the VERY BEST he has ever offered. I cannot believe all of the goodies included for $7.
Well, instead of me blabbing about it and filling up a huge note, just go to this link and check it out:
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SEE? Isn't it great? Don't miss it! It is only available for $7 for one week. AND...pass this link to all of your friends!
Love ya tons!
Cindy
PS! Make plans to join me and my friend Jill Novak for our live interview for Mom-to-Mom Radio Show. Our topic will be, "Letter Writing: A Legacy for All Generations." Get ready it will be SUPER! Don't miss it! See this link for the details:
http://momtomomradioshow.com/blog/?p=113
Let's Talk about Teaching Charlotte Mason Style!
Let's Talk about Teaching Charlotte Mason Style!
An Interview with Sheila Carroll and Cindy Rushton
Join Cindy as she interviews Sheila Carroll from Education in a Box. They will discuss why the Charlotte Mason Approach is so important for today's students. Filled with practical help and tons of encouragement. You won't want to miss this awesome interview!
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Show Notes:
See Sheila Online!
http://www.LivingBooksCurriculum.com
http://www.EducationinaBox.com
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Keep Your Focus! Making the Most of Your Holidays! Part One

Keep Your Focus! Making the Most of Your Holidays!
Join Cindy Rushton as she interviews Leslie Kelly, and Linda Coats from
12DaysBook.com. This is one amazing interview! Just imagine 3 friends talking
about how to make the most of each moment as they step up to the call of
mothering. This is one anointed call. Take some time to kick back and listen in.
You will LOVE it!
Topics discussed:
Battling busyness and daily rush!
Making sure to keep your focus on the BEST when life is the most intense and busy.
Ideas for keeping Christ in Christmas and the Holidays.
Avoiding with Christmas let-down!
Giving back to God!
The story behind the song “12 Days of Christmas” (don’t miss that one!)
Two moms write!
Part One
Download by Mp3
Show Notes:
See Leslie and Linda Online!
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Contact Leslie by email:
lesliesk@bellsouth.net
See us at Mom-to-Mom Radio Show!
http://www.MomtoMomRadioShow.com/blog
Get ready for the New Year!
Get Your Quiet Time On Track!
http://www.talk-a-latte.com/QuietTimes.html
The Bethlehem Star
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Keep Your Focus! Making the Most of Your Holidays! Part Two

Keep Your Focus! Making the Most of Your Holidays!
Join Cindy Rushton as she interviews Leslie Kelly, and Linda Coats from
12DaysBook.com. This is one amazing interview! Just imagine 3 friends talking
about how to make the most of each moment as they step up to the call of
mothering. This is one anointed call. Take some time to kick back and listen in.
You will LOVE it!
Topics discussed:
Battling busyness and daily rush!
Making sure to keep your focus on the BEST when life is the most intense and busy.
Ideas for keeping Christ in Christmas and the Holidays.
Avoiding with Christmas let-down!
Giving back to God!
The story behind the song “12 Days of Christmas” (don’t miss that one!)
Two moms write!
Part Two
Download by Mp3
Show Notes:
See Leslie and Linda Online!
http://www.12DaysBook.com
Contact Leslie by email:
lesliesk@bellsouth.net
See us at Mom-to-Mom Radio Show!
http://www.MomtoMomRadioShow.com/blog
Get ready for the New Year!
Get Your Quiet Time On Track!
http://www.talk-a-latte.com/QuietTimes.html
The Bethlehem Star
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Just TOO Busy with Cindy Rushton
A Special Audio Just for You!
Each week we offer you a free audio Mp3 for you to listen to during your chores or Mommy walk. These audios are FREE. Just download straight from this email or go online to our archives to download.
Just Too Busy!
Choosing the Best and Letting Go of the Rest
With Cindy Rushton
Anybody else battling with the opportunities for your daily schedule? Struggling with all of the great choices? This time of year is not the only time that we battle with being too busy. I really believe that we are constantly bombarded with choices, options, and opportunities. Join me as we look at what is really important and learn how to choose the best and let go of the rest!
Don't Forget!
Time to Talk-a-Latte!
Language Arts the Easy Way with Cindy Rushton
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High School! YES! It CAN Be Easy Too with a FULL line-up of great speakers
Quiet Times for the Busy, Stressed, Distracted, Dry Gals with Cindy Rushton
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Memories of Christmas Cards with Phyllis Sather
Memories of Christmas Cards
By Phyllis Sather

I still remember the disappointment I felt in December 1991 when Dan told me I would have to do a Christmas letter instead of sending individual Christmas cards. I was used to spending time choosing just the right card, then hand-writing a note in most of the 70 cards we sent out. I didn't really intend to write a note in each one, but as I addressed each envelope I would remember something special we had done with that person or that they had done for us, and I just couldn't help but jot them a little note. Believe me, I tried to shorten the list of handwritten notes, but each year I found myself compelled to write in "just one more card." We only send cards to people we don't see on a regular basis, since the ones we see often we can personally wish Merry Christmas, so this too pressed me to make the extra effort to write my beloved notes.
But Dan was right. With three children under 5, and Eric a preemie needing extra care, I just didn't have time to hand-write 70 cards. But a bunch of copied letters seemed so - so - impersonal.
It was with great doubts that I sat down to type that first Christmas letter. What could I possibly say that would be meaningful to our family and friends, and not seem like mass production?
It's taken some time, but now I find myself actually looking forward to writing our Christmas letter. I've even managed to find some advantages to writing a letter verses individual cards.
I've kept a copy of each of our Christmas letters. This has become sort of a "family history" since we include much of what has happened during the year. I just read through a few of them this year and spent some time reminiscing. This year I've decided to slip them into the sleeves of a photo album to put on the coffee table during the holidays so we can all enjoy the memories.
We've had our children sign the original, so we have a sample of their handwriting from each year.
We've also had fun finding ways to have each of our pets sign them. Our parakeet tracks are so cute! I'm not sure how the snake will sign it this year.
It's fun to see the different ways we've done them. Some are more elaborate, others quite simple.
We do it as a family - so we talk about the different people we send to. Even small children can affix address labels and stamps. Our children have gotten to "know" some of these family members and friends that we don't see very often, as we discuss them while we fold, stuff envelopes, and address our letters. We often stop to pray for families that are struggling.
We also brainstorm as a family for ideas to put into our letter. Once again it provides an opportunity to remember the fun we've had and the Lord's provision during the past year.
So, as I sat down to write this year's letter, I fondly remembered my cards, but... my heart is now in our Christmas letters. Although, I must confess, I still find myself jotting a little note here and there. I guess it's just too hard to break some habits.
Finding Joy in the Journey,
Phyllis
Proclaiming God's Faithfulness at:
http://www.Phyllis-Sather.com
Meet Phyllis Sather
Phyllis lives with her husband Dan and three children in rural MN. Emily (20), Rebekah (18), and Eric (16), have always been homeschooled and are now working on Home College. She is passionate about family life, parenting, home education, and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has just completed her latest e-book, Purposeful Planning. Learn about the life changing way her family sought the Lord's plan for them at: http://www.Phyllis-Sather.com. You may contact her at Phyllis@Phyllis-Sather.com
Homeschooling High School?
Homeschooling High School?
Let us help!
We had a super weekend! We have over 20 hours of fantastic audios in this set. PLUS! All of the great gifts that were given out!
Includes EVERYTHING you need to homeschool through the high school years!
The audios are being edited right now and loaded into our Membership Site as we get them ready. Get your ticket now before our price increases. Now only $29.95 until the set is all online. Then, $99.95.
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Order your ticket before next Tuesday and get a complimentary ticket to our upcoming QUIET TIMES online seminar!
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