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Welcome to my little corner of the beach in Southern California. I am married to one amazing man who loves me with a heart of Christ and who has blessed me to be a stay-at-home homeschool mom of three wonderful blessings. My heart is for homeschool ministry and helping others through encouragement. I've been homeschooling since the beginning and love it more and more every day.


I began my journey in homeschooling based on Bible scriptures found in Deuteronomy chapter 6:6-12 Homeschooling With Encouragement is dedicated to encourage the homeschool mom. I am the owner of a Yahoo group, monthly newsletter, two homeschool blogs, and the Weblink Education website.



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homeschool

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blog
campingI'll be posting a little while I'm on vacation, but I'll return real soon - July 7. Have a great 4th of July Celebration!!!

I hope to bring back photos and a great story to what the Lord showed

us while in Colorado - Please keep us in prayer

NO WEBLINK WEDNESDAY 7/2/08 GoldStar

Mar. 31, 2008
My BIG Announcement

  My NEW Website!!!


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No more guessing if a site is for teachers only,
No more wondering what a particular website offers,
No more guessing if the material you're viewing is free or not,
And no more jumping around from site to site to find something you need...

It's all done for YOU - by Homeschool Moms, like YOU. 
All Weblinks are Mom tested and Mom approved!

(Contest Information Below... Keep Reading)

After one year of collecting "mom tested" weblinks, this site is finally done and ready for debut... come on by and take a look. Here is what you'll find on the website...

  • Educational Links
  • Parent/Teacher Resource Lists
  • Unit Study Help
  • Homeschooling State Law Information
  • Family Support
  • Top Homeschooling Curriculum Choice Information 
  • Homeschooling help for Preschool Through High School
  • Homeschooling with Special Needs ...and Much More!!!
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CONTEST RULES: 

Post a blog entry about my new website and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon.com Gift Certificate.  Winning blog post will be chosen at random by a third party and announced here the following day (4/12/08).  Be sure to leave your blog entry # in my comment section or enter your blog entry # in Mr. Linky.   All entries must be received by April 11, 2008







Help me share the news... and remember you'll be entered in a contest for passing the word.  
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Mar. 30, 2008 - link

Posted by Anonymous
Hello,

I want to post on my blog about your new site. Can you send me the code.

Also, I just sent you $10 for the button you made me. I got busy with life and forgot about it.

Is there a way I could disable the right click on my blog?

Take care,
Amy
www.crumbsonmyfloor.com
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dot
I am so excited that you have opened your new site. I have me post up. Have a great day friend.
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Love it!

Posted by cricket
I love the new site! Thanks for stopping my my new one! I posted about you!

Be blessed!
Terri Sue
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I am number 5! How exciting!

Betsy
http://thehomeschoolway.blogspot.com
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Tonia
Very neat! Congrats on the new site - it really looks great! I added a button to my sidebar.

http://thesunnypatch.blogspot.com/
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Rosemary

Posted by Anonymous
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rosemarysplace/
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Web link site

Posted by Katherine
You said to leave a # in the comments section but I don't know what that # is. So I'm just letting you know that I posted on my blog about your new site. hehe!
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Web link site

Posted by Katherine
Duh! Ok I figured it out! I'm #6
Katherine at www.cornerstoneclassicalschool.blogspot.com
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Daisy
Hey, I'm post # 8. Your site looks wonderful.
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Love it!!

Posted by aburks6
Love the new website! I hope to be able to give you some great links to add in the future! I am #7, BTW. I left a post about your post on blog.

Edited by aburks6 on Mar. 31, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Great Site

Posted by pathoflife
I have got your button posted on my blog and looking forward to using your site, it looks wonderful, Thank You!!! I am #9 in Mr. Linky.
http://homeschoolblogger.com/pathoflife

Edited by pathoflife on Mar. 31, 2008 at 1:53 PM
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lori@allyouhavetogive
WHAT an AMAZING resource...
thank you!!!
I'm trying to add my link but I can't...
is it me???
I LOVE it!!
thanks Val!
lori@allyouhavetogive
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Weblink education

Posted by Anonymous
I forgot to post a note! I posted this on my blog! *Ü* Thanks for the heads up!

Lisa~ who hope she wins!!
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Mar. 31, 2008 - ugh...

Posted by Anonymous
I forgot to mention my blog!
Im Lisa from Koinonia Academy
http://koinoniaacademy.blogspot.com/

Sorry!

Lisa! who still hopes she wins! *Ü*
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Hello!

Posted by Sonshine
I got your message!!! I posted an entry!

The new website looks great! :)

Enjoy the rest of your week!

http://glimpseofsonshine.blogspot.com/
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Mar. 31, 2008 - I am entering :)

Posted by Anonymous
Thanks for this site :) It looks really cool :)
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/solidrockhomeschool/508040/

~ Rachel
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I did post a specific post for your new website, but Mr. Linky would not let me change the URL that he had which was my regular post for today. Sorry about that! I've tried again and he still won't let me change it :-p~ Oh well, I tried!

Blessings,
Tammy
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mcgyver959701
Got my post up. I love the website and I love the button's for it. SO very pretty.

Hope you are well. We're very busy and it is pouring the rain here. URGH!

Hugs,
Lynn
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mcgyver959701
I just noticed, I'm number 13 on Mister Linky. That is my lucky number, I hope it's lucky this time as well. LOL 13 is my favorite number.

Hugs,
Lynn
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Mar. 31, 2008 - I see you where bored

Posted by bubbebobbie
and needed something else to keep you busy. Congratulations!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I love your website. Thanks for sharing those resources with other homeschoolers.
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jimmie
Val, Your new site is nice. I've blogged it, bookmarked it and Stumbled it.

I would love to see some of my own pages linked there. You can find them here:
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Jimmie
Feel free to choose the ones you think are appropriate for inclusion on your new website.
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Hi!

Posted by jenefork
The website looks great! I put it in my favorites. :)

Jenelle
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Mar. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by thomasjaz3
Awesome site!!! I'm spreading the word... :-)

Angela
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Mar. 31, 2008 - I'm entering!

Posted by urbanbutterfly
I really enjoy your site! Quite helpful!!
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Mar. 31, 2008 - I forgot...

Posted by urbanbutterfly
to tell you the name of the entry is "Homeschool Resources."

www.homeschoolblogger.com/harmonyacademy
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Awesome!

Posted by solodeogloria
What a wonderful resource!

Thanks so much for all you do!
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by boysrus
I posted about your new website on my blog (number #25 on Mr. Linky). Thank you for doing this website! It will save us moms lots of time and energy. You are such a blessing! Dee
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
Thank you for all your hard work. Thanks to other mom's out there as well that share their knowledge. :o)

~Tina
Jetihoja Academy
http://jetihoja.blogspot.com
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Stef
Okay, I'm all linked and commented up--I'm #27. Congratulations!
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Great idea

Posted by kympossible
for a website, and thank you so much for putting it together - it looks fabulous and so helpful!! I've posted about it on my blog, and bookmarked it and will be visiting often, I'm sure.

Blessings,
Kym
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Yay!

Posted by Anonymous
I'm glad I found out about this! I'm still learning that there is much more out there than I ever knew. It sure saves me time when someone has done some of the work ahead of time for me. :') Thanks for putting this together.

Here's the entry I posted on my blog:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/spiritedsons/508631/
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedwith2angels
Congrats on the new website. It looks awesome. I put up a post about it on my blog.
Pam
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Great job Val!

Posted by FaithfulGrace
It looks awesome.
Thank you so much for your hardwork.
Blessings,
Linda
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Posted It on My Blog...

Posted by Anonymous
...Now I have to go in and add the button to my sidebar. It was so nice of you to make it in colors that matched my blog. :-D

It looks like a great site. Thanks for doing this.
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Apr. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I think this is great! Thanks for making my life easier. I've told all my readers (probably not many) all about it!

Angela

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/FruitfulFamily
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Apr. 2, 2008 - Website

Posted by SuzyScribbles
I wrote up a nice entry for you on Weblink Wednesday. It seemed like a great addition to the Weblinks. :-)
Hey, and I won't turn down a contest...ever! LOL
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Apr. 2, 2008 - Great Site!

Posted by 3rsandahug
I just took some time to browse around, and I'm really impressed with the new website. It's wonderful to have so many resources compiled in one place!
Karen
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Apr. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Valerie
Just posted about your site Valerie! Looks great!
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Apr. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Brownie
This is truly a great site - thanks for all your work
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Apr. 2, 2008 - Truly A Blessing

Posted by Anonymous
The new site is just wonderful. Thank you for all the resources, I will be back often
Prairiemouse
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Apr. 3, 2008 - Thank You!

Posted by momofneb
Thank you so much! I have plans on returning to Homeschooling in the Fall, and this site will definitely be a blessing!

~ Kim
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Apr. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
Super new site. I've posted about it on my blog. Thanks. Julie http://funinthesunmom.blogspot.com
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Apr. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BookLover
Who wouldn't want a gift card to Amazon????? I signed the mister linky and I hope I did it right! Tell me if I should change anything.
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Apr. 4, 2008 - I like your site

Posted by Anonymous
Hello:
I just want you to know that I put your site in my portaportal links site. I put it under general homeschooling. If you would like to see my site go to http://guest.portaportal.com/1951Yankee
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Apr. 4, 2008 - Weblink Education

Posted by Karen Bastille/Grandmother Wren
It's not even about the contest (although the gift certificate would certainly be nice - I have my eye on that Nature Notebook :) I just want to thank you for this wonder filled work of yours! This new website you've put together is like being handed buried treasure - not just the shovel! Thank you so much!
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Apr. 5, 2008 - My Blog Entry

Posted by hip2homeschool
Hi Valerie,

I just added an entry to my homeschool blog about your new site. Here is the link:

http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/vahomeschoolmom/511188/

I also added one of your link buttons to my sidebar.

Great website! Thanks for putting it together!

Blessings,
Heather L.
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Apr. 6, 2008 - new site

Posted by thoughtsandprayers
Looks like a great site-thank you, thank you! I can't wait to dig around! Thank you for your faithfulness! I'll be linking to you on my post today! Also, thank you for the chance to enter the drawing:)
Bree@My Heart Will Rejoice
& 3 Peas in a Pod

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Apr. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by servingtheKingofkings
I love your new website. Thanks for sharing with all of us! I posted about your new website on my blog at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/servingtheKingofkings/511653/.
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Apr. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by servingtheKingofkings
By the way, I'm #54 ("LivingforGod") on Mr. Linky. (I forgot to mention that in my earlier comment.)
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Apr. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by henryteachers
Your new site looks great Valerie! Can't wait to check out the links.
Thanks,
Mindy :)
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Apr. 8, 2008 - Trying to sign up for contest

Posted by Anonymous
I added a post on my blog but I can't seem to get myself added to the list..

My blog
www.fishyacademy.blogspot.com

K
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Apr. 8, 2008 - new website contest

Posted by http://thoughts-of-the-heart.blogspot.com
Hi, I just wanted to let you know your site is a blessing and I put a link to it on my post.
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