Raising Real Men

There are few disasters as riveting as a shipwreck. Thankfully they are very, very rare these days. This weekend was one of the exceptions, as the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a reef off the coast of Italy and sank in shallow water near Isla di Giglio. It’s too soon to know the full story…
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Every year I try to collect a few things from the news that speak to manhood — either a great example of true, noble, God-honoring masculinity, or a cautionary example of how easily we men fall victim to our own weaknesses.  Every year, there are plenty of examples of both types. We don’t claim these…
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  Twelve Days of Christmas – December 26, 2011 through January 6, 2012. Celebrate Celebrate with us by receiving a gift for the season! We are partnering with Homeschooling Today magazine to bring you a special gift and discount on  December 27th! Go to www.HomeschoolingToday.com now to sign up on the home page for the…
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The Winners… Amanda P + Ambre S + Angela W + April P + Barrett + Beth M + Bethany U + Bobbi B + Carisue C + Caroline A + Charlene + Charlene M + Christine S + Connie M + Cristi S + Dawn W + Dell F + Dicka + Elizabeth T…
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Our friends at Timberdoodle have donated a real boy treasure — The Worst Case Scenario Survive-o-Pedia Junior Edition From Timberdoodle: Warning: This book contains unbelievable dangers, jaw-dropping disasters, and hair-raising scenarios. The world can be a scary place, but not if you know how to navigate it. Worst-Case Scenario Survive-o-pedia Junior Edition teaches your child…
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Our kind friends at Timberdoodle have graciously donated a set of six Adventures of Tin Tin: Young Readers Edition books! Timberdoodle says: Tintin in America (The Adventures of Tintin: Young Readers Edition)

When our children were all little and Melanie was feeling overwhelmed, most people responded, “You just wait ’til they’re teenagers! You think it’s hard now?” Well, thank you, that’s very encouraging. Does it have to be that way? Does life with a teen have to be more difficult than life with an untrained toddler with…
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What a fantastic Facebook Party! Fun, fellowship, freebie Party Favors, tons of Door Prizes — just great! If you are just joining us or checking back in: Wondering what in the world a Facebook Party is? Click here. Head over here to pick up your freebie Party Favors! Page back through the blog here to…
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The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner Jump into a great year with The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner! Erase the frazzled feel of disorganization with the 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner and bring order and efficiency to your school year.

Grammar will soon become your children’s favorite subject when you introduce them to Fold-N-Gos! With the Level 1 Fold-N-Go Grammar Pack, you’ll make 10 lapbook-style grammar and writing folders, each devoted to a different skill. Each colorful page presents