One of the things that scared me the most about homeschooling when we first decided to home school, was how was I going to teach my girls how to read. I don't remember learning how to read, I've been reading as far back as I can remember. My husband was reading by the time he was four so he was no help either.
Reading was a big concern for Erik and I, we are both avid readers. And we honestly have more books in our small two-bedroom apartment than anything else. We have more bookcases than any of other furniture added together, and we still do not have enough shelf space to hold all our books! Our dream house consists of a large library type room filled from ceiling to floor with books.
Also, we felt that if they can master reading then they will be able to master anything else that they will want to. As long as you can read you can learn anything.
Then my mother-in-law wanting to support us in our decision, purchased the complete Deluxe Hooked On Phonics system for us. Well, we have been using it now for 1 1/2 years and let me tell you, it has worked with our girls! They are reading and loving it! Thanks Mom!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Helping You Save Money On Your Grocery Bill
We are not big advocates of spending a bunch of money to buy a bunch of stuff that is "going to help you save money." A lot of times the things that you buy are not worth the price you paid for them, they end up not having all the information you thought that it would, doesn't help you in the real world, or they want you to spend more money to get "all the information."
I came across the Supermarket Savings 101 course by Crystal Paine, and decided that I would go ahead and give it a try, after all I read Crystal's blog faithfully and find her a down to earth person. (and it was on sale) So I went ahead and ordered the course, and let me tell you, I am extremely impressed with it. It is a great course that really does seem to give you the information that will be helpful to you as you are trying to save money on your grocery bill.
I also like the fact that this is something that she does herself. She shares with you the things that she does, how often she goes shopping, how she organizes her menus, coupons, and lists. This course is full of information that you and I can use as well!
This is not one of those courses that doesn't give you the info or wants you to keep spending money to get all the information. There is the one time fee to buy the e-book, and that's it. Along with the e-book, she includes mp3 file of her talking about what you are going over in the e-book. You also get a link to her forum where they discuss the Supermarket Savings 101 course, totally free, it's included in the price of the course. I also got a few different copies of different e-books that go along with the course.
And the course is not going to cost you hundreds of dollars either. It is reasonably price, you will make back the price of the course with what you save on your grocery bill the first time! And it is full of great information.
I definitely recommend this course for anyone who is trying to figure out how to save more money on their grocery bill.Click Here!