Okay, it’s not all new. We’re the same Homeschool Classroom that you’ve come to know over the last year and a half, but we’re in a whole new location with a whole new look. (Thanks so much to Darcy from Graphically Designing for all of her hard work! If you are ever in need of designing services, she should be your go-to girl.)
If you are a current Homeschool Classroom reader and you read through either a feed subscription (like Google Reader, Bloglines, or the like), you will need to unsubscribe from our old feed and add this new one. This site has a whole new feed, and we’ll miss you if you don’t come along on this move.
Likewise, if you have one of our buttons on your blog sidebar, then you’ll want to update it to our new button on our sidebar. Just copy all of the coding in the box under the 125×125 button. (Oh, and if you do have one of our buttons on your blog sidebar, let me also say, “Thanks a bunch! We appreciate it!”)
Our Secret “Alliance”
On our old site, I told everyone to come and read about our secret alliance. That makes me feel a little bit like I need theme music and to be peeking around a corner before jumping around it.
Without further delay, I want to share with you all how very excited I am to be the co-founder of Homeschool Lifestyle Media along with my dear friend, Brenda from The Tie that Bind Us (who is also a writer here at The Homeschool Classroom, as well as the founder of Curriculum Choice). Homeschool Lifestyle Media is now the umbrella under which both The Homeschool Classroom and Curriculum Choice now stand. We are very excited to be working together, and we have a lot of plans for the future.
The Giveaway
I’m also very excited to share a big giveaway with all of you! I have been gathering items (all purchased myself, none are provided by another entity) for this for a couple of months now, so I hope you’ll be as excited about this giveaway as I am. Each item in the giveaway represents things that my family or I really enjoy.
The giveaway items:
1. A Completer Set of Math-U-See blocks. We don’t use Math-U-See, but I love having the blocks to use with the kids to help make math concepts more hands on.
2. Shoot & Sprout, Buzz & Bite Program (Instructor’s) Guide from Winter Promise. While we have not used this specific program from Winter Promise, we did start using Winter Promise’s social studies program this year and have really enjoyed it. This prize doesn’t include any books, just the program guide. This is a science program recommended for 1st through 4th grade.
3. Handwriting Without Tears’ Pre-K Get Set for School
4. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
5. Gardening Mama
6. Crafter’s Devotional: 365 Days of Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Unlocking Your Creative Spirit
7. A Half Dozen Set of Felt Cookies made by me! The cookies in the link were for my daughter for Christmas, but I’ll make an all new set for you.
8. The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized: *Manage Your Time *Eliminate Clutter and Experience Order *Keep Your Family First
9. A set of four train stamps (set B1132 – CC Train Set) from Close to My Heart – These are the kind that need an acrylic block to stick to. They are super cute and would be great for cards or scrapbooking (which is another thing I love).
10. A $10 Amazon.com Gift Certificate – Who doesn’t love shopping on Amazon, right? I know I do!
How To Enter Giveaway
This giveaway is open to all of our readers (first time readers or long time readers), as well as the entire writing staff of both Curriculum Choice and The Homeschool Classroom (except both Brenda and myself).
There are multiple ways to enter, and each needs to be placed in its own unique comment. Each time you enter, be sure to write down which prize numbers you are interested in. I don’t want to send a Pre-K handwriting book with someone who only has high schoolers, for instance. Please let us know which prizes you want in your comment.
To Enter:
1. Leave a Comment – This is the freebie. No work necessary, just a comment. If you want to leave a comment with something that you would like us to post about, that would be great too. But, you don’t have to. I love it when you tell me something interesting though. It’s just more fun to read.
2.Subscribe to The Homeschool Classroom – Subscribe via RSS Feed or Email Feed. You can do this in both the navigation bar and the orange star in the row of stars on the sidebar. Honor system here, you don’t have to prove it. Keep in mind, if you are a previous subscriber to the old site, you need to resubscribe to the new feed.
3. Post About This Giveaway on Your Blog or on Twitter — Come back and leave us a comment with a link to your post (or at least your username on Twitter).
4. Follow Us on Twitter – We’re @HSClassroom. Just come back and leave a separate comment to let us know you are following us.
The giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Good luck!
Angie is the founder of The Homeschool Classroom, Catholic Mothers Online, and co-founder of Homeschool Lifestyle Media. She can also be found writing at her personal blog, Many Little Blessings.
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I am now following you on Twitter (@camomus) And, yet again (so cool to have all of these chances!)…thanks for the great opportunity! (1, 4, 5, 7, and 10)
.-= Melanie´s last blog ..Resolutions and Fears =-.
I like the new blog header and tagline! :)
I like the new look, too!
Yay! Love the site!
I’d be interested in 1,2,3,4,7 or 10!!!
What a great giveaway! I’m interested in 1, 3, 4, & 10.
.-= Erin @ Closing Time´s last blog ..Fresh Year, Fresh Start! =-.
I am interested in everything on the list except the DS game (#5). Glad you could get your own .net!
I am interested in everything on the list except the DS game (#5). I signed up for the new feed to my google reader. Thanks!
I subscribe by RSS feed. I’m interested in 1, 3, 4, & 10.
.-= Erin @ Closing Time´s last blog ..Fresh Year, Fresh Start! =-.
I follow on Twitter. I’m interested in 1, 3, 4, & 10.
.-= Erin @ Closing Time´s last blog ..Fresh Year, Fresh Start! =-.
I realli like the design of your new blog!
I can type, really. Just not well in the dark while waiting for my kiddos to fall asleep. :)
I suscribe in Google Reader.
I look forward to seeing all the new site has to offer! And what a great idea to have a ‘site-warming’ with giveaways! :o) I would be appreciate being entered for #’s 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10. Thanks!
And I also subscribe via a reader–just switched my sub to the new address.
I posted a link about the give-away on twitter
& I am a follower…. Please enter me in the drawing:)
http://twitter.com/NordykeAcademy
Love the new look, would love # 4, then 2,3,5,7,8 and10.
I also sighned up to follow you on google reader
Thanks Brandy
I’m so glad I didn’t miss the page change. I look forward to reading lots of homeschool stories, especially anything that will help me get started in homeschooling with my 4-yr old. Thanks! I’d love to win 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 10.
Just resubscribed via email.
Following on twitter as sunnymum.
I subscribe via email now…thanks for the giveaway!
forgot to tell which ones….just 1-8 and in any order!
I would love to win either 2, 8 or 10!! Thanks!!
I would love to hear how to teach multiple grades and keep toddlers entertained. I would also like number 1 for the giveaway. Thank you for offering.
.-= Jolin´s last blog ..Been Giddy all Day =-.
I also just suscribed in my google reader this new feed!! Fun stuff! (2, 8, 10)
.-= Annie Luidhardt´s last blog ..Beach and Sunset on the 4th day….. =-.
Sounds like a great giveaway – count me in!
I LOVE the new header!
If I win…4, 6, 8, or 10.
We are only in our second year of homeschooling (5th grade) but I check here daily!
Hey!!
I subscribed to RRS feed :)
The website looks great!!!
The new site looks great!
I subscribed to the new site.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Gratituesday: God is Good! =-.
My 4th baby will be 12 weeks old in 2 days. My oldest will be 15 in 4 weeks. All of my children are named after their grandparents and they have been homeschooled their whole lives.
.-= Rachel R.´s last blog ..The brown christmas suit =-.
This contest looks so great! I would love to be entered to win either 1, 3, 5, 6, or 10. Thanks a lot!
I just subscribed via rss feed!
I would love to be entered to win either 1, 3, 5, 6, or 10. Thanks a lot!
I blogged about your contest HERE .
I would love to enter the drawing.. Thanks for the opportunity
.-= Lynn´s last blog ..Homeschooling= My Life =-.
I would love to enter to win, #’s 1,2,6,8,9,10 and I posted this on my facebook page…
.-= Lynn´s last blog ..Homeschooling= My Life =-.
I would love to enter to win, #’s 1,2,6,8,9,10 and I have subscribed to your website… Thanks for entering me..
.-= Lynn´s last blog ..Homeschooling= My Life =-.
posted about it on my blog http://thejenkinstribe.blogspot.com
.-= Tina´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom Giveaway =-.
4. 6. & 10.
:-) Wow! Looks awesome. So impressed with you both, Angie and Brenda (and Darcy too!).
Wordpress is awesome, and you’ll never regret the switch. (Your server is blocked in China, FYI; but I can access via VPN.)
4. 6, and 10
Also updated my feed reader so I don’t miss any of the goodness.
Angie, I’m working on a three part series I’d like to guest post here. I’ll be contacting you…
following you on twitter
.-= Tina´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom Giveaway =-.
4, 6, and 10
So what about the old blog? Is it still there? I linked to lots of articles on my Squidoo lenses. I know I can update the links, but will they work in the meantime until I get them switched over?
I have updated my Best Homeschooling Blogs lens to reflect this NEW site!
.-= Jimmie´s last blog ..How to Learn Chinese =-.
What a great website! It is my first time to visit, but it will not be my last! Thank you for the hard work you put into it!
I would love to win #4.
.-= MamaHen´s last blog ..2010 =-.
I have RSS’d and then left this very comment to tell you about it! I hope I win the giveaway!
Thank you for your hard work!
Awesome giveaway! So many items would be ideal for our homeschool! Interested in 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, & 10!
.-= Holly´s last blog ..Dressel Academy Inaugeral Post! =-.
I subscribe via e-mail delivery to hdressel@dresselmeadows.com
.-= Holly´s last blog ..Dressel Academy Inaugeral Post! =-.
I “tweeted” about this giveaway – @bloggymama
http://twitter.com/bloggymama/status/7404867206
hdressel@dresselmeadows.com
1,3,4,6,7,8 & 10
.-= Holly´s last blog ..Dressel Academy Inaugeral Post! =-.
I follow on Twitter (@bloggymama)
hdressel@dresselmeadows.com
1,3,4,6,7,8 & 10
.-= Holly´s last blog ..Dressel Academy Inaugeral Post! =-.
The new look is great!
I would love reading articles about:
- using literature based unit studies
- multi-level teaching ideas
I would love #1, #2, or #10.
.-= Tristan´s last blog ..Introducing the Family Workbox! =-.
New look is great! Darcy does it again.
I’m interested in #8 – organizing book
I already get your feed and I am now following on Twitter (does this count me twice?)
Keep up the good work – it’s nice to know you’re out there!!
What an awesome giveaway! I would be tickled to win.
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
I’m a subscriber to your new blog!
Megret
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com
The new site looks great. I love all the prizes. There is always someone in our homeschool group that can use something. :)
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..Sandstorm in Iraq =-.
And I am already subscribed to your feed through Bloglines. :)
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..Sandstorm in Iraq =-.
Love the new look. This site has been great help as I am preparing to jump into the homeschool world soon! I now subscribe to your feed via yahoo as well.
I would love 1, 3, 4, 8 or 10.
Thank you for all you do!
1,2, 7,8 and 10 are my favorites!
I added you to my reader!
From Michigan Momma to Joy Homeliving to Raising Arrows to here. I follow Michigan Momma(because I am one also) and check out her links from time to time. Like today. One link led to another and here I am. It is my second year homeschooling, two out of three children this year. I related to what I read on Raising Arrows and followed her suggestion to visit here because as she said, it can be overwhelming to check out all the homeschool info available. As well as intimidating. I enjoy reading what other wives/homeschool moms are doing, thinking, feeling….so thank you for your website/blog and all the info and encouragement you provide.
I’ll be checking back and probably even subscribe. Oh, prizes 2,4,6,8, & 10.
I just subsribed via RSS feed. 2.4.6.8.10
Thank you for this site! I have been struggling with my own attitude this year. Homeschooling just has been a bit difficult… why? I don’t know other than there have been a lot of stresses and stuff. I love these kids and want the best for them.. When I came across your site, it was like a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much!
.-= Tammy´s last blog ..Science With Dad… =-.
Just found this site and can’t wait to become a follower! It looks to have great resources. I would love to win 1, 3, 8, and 10.
I have subscribed by e-mail! I would love to win 1, 3, 8, or 10.
.-= Gigi´s last blog ..Nieve – Snow =-.
I’d love to win 1, 4, 8, or 10. Thanks so much for the giveaway! I just found your site through a friend’s who blogged about it. I’m a new homeschooler and can’t wait to read more of your posts. Thanks!
I love the new site! The format is really nice! What a great giveaway!
We have the Starter Set of Math-U-See blocks, so the completer set would be awesome! I’m also interested in #4 and #10. Thanks!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..A New Year! =-.
I just subscribed to get updates on my google homepage!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..A New Year! =-.
What a great new site!
I like the new site!
My oldest is just now 3 and we are going to home school. I appreciate all the information.
I am interested in #1, 3, 4, 6 & 8. I almost bought Karen’s book at this past Hearts at Home Conference in MI. I love Hearts at Home! I will miss this years conference since they no longer have one in MI and I’m due in March with baby #3.
My first choice would be the Handwriting W/O tears … my preschooler doesn’t just cry, she RUNS AWAY at the idea of writing.
But any of the other prizes would be put to good use as well … either to bless someone else, or to hold onto for my girl.
Thanks! (And the site looks terrific!)
Congratulation on this new site!
I am excited about the new site! Can’t wait to read all the homeschool goodness!
I am most interested in 2, 3, 5 and 6 :)
.-= Spookygirl´s last blog ..My Goddess Year Workbook =-.
I subscribe to your RSS feed :)
.-= Spookygirl´s last blog ..My Goddess Year Workbook =-.
I follow you on Twitter :) @Spookygirl
I tweeted :)
http://twitter.com/spookygirl/status/7459639728
.-= Spookygirl´s last blog ..My Goddess Year Workbook =-.
Good Job on the new site, it looks great! Your giveaway prizes are all great!
I am following you on twitter.
I posted on Twitter –
http://twitter.com/tzales13
I subscribe!
Interested in 1,2,4,8 or 10.
.-= Maxine´s last blog ..A New Year =-.
I also blogged about your move.
http://nunezfamily5.blogspot.com/2010/01/homeschool-classroom-has-moved.html
.-= Maxine´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom Has Moved =-.
I came across this site through Amy’s Raising Arrows blog that I love (but never comment on)! This is great–this is our 2nd year of homeschooling, and I think I would have a use for any one of the giveaways!
I added the site to my google reader!
.-= Marla Morgan´s last blog ..Melina Likes to Organize =-.
I’m now following the HS Classroom on Twitter!
.-= Marla Morgan´s last blog ..Melina Likes to Organize =-.
Okay, that motivated me to finally make a blog entry (after 3 months!!).
http://thejpmorganfamily.blogspot.com/2010/01/loving-this-homeschool-blog.html
.-= Marla Morgan´s last blog ..Loving This Homeschool Blog! =-.
I subscribe, LOVE THE NEW SITE! Great work! Have a blessed day!
Love this website!!
4, 5, 8 and 10
Love the site so glad I found it.
I would love #4, 6, or10.
Thanks for your info and neat ideas. Always looking for new things to do with my 3rd and 4th grader.
I love this site! As a fellow blogger I appreciate the work you put into all this! Thanks for uniting us all…
I’d love any of these give-away’s- seriously! Don’t make me pick!
.-= Tori Maurer´s last blog ..An Angel Day =-.
Visiting and going to look around, everything looks great!
Just found your site and love it. I would like to win 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Great giveaway!
.-= Cassidy´s last blog ..Quick Takes #2 =-.
I subscribed via RSS. I would like to win 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
.-= Cassidy´s last blog ..Quick Takes #2 =-.
Following on Twitter. I would like to win 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
.-= Cassidy´s last blog ..Quick Takes #2 =-.
This is a wonderful site and I plan on coming back often to check it out. :o]
Thanks for the opportunity to win a prize, here are the prize numbers that interest me: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
Thanks so much!1 :o)
I am a first year homeschooler and so excited to find your blog!
1, 3, 4, 8, and 10 of course, because you are right who doesn’t love to shop on Amazon!
I love your new site. You have such wonderful prizes (I have my eye on more then a few of them for my family) it makes me think we have a lot in common. #’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8,10 all would be used in my home.
kbsteuber at yahoo dot com
I re-subscribed.
#’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
I am a follower
#’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
kbsteuber at yahoo dot com
I subscribed to your feed.
I am a follower and LOVE YOUR NEW LOOK!!
.-= Kellye´s last blog ..Mom Heart Conference Here I Come =-.
Hi! I just want to thank you ladies for all of the wisdom that you provide to newbies like me. I will be homeschooling beginning in the fall and have learned so much valuable info on your site. Thank you!!
.-= Kellye´s last blog ..Mom Heart Conference Here I Come =-.
Tweeted about the contest, twinsandonemore.
Also I didn’t realize I needed, on previous comments, to list which items I was interested in but here goes:
1, 2 and 10
I have enjoyed reading your blog for some time now. There are so many good prizes! How can I choose? 1. Math-U-See blocks-can you ever get enough of them with a math-lover/builder in the family? 2. I have been wondering about Winter Promise Units…4.A pioneer cookbook…just up our alley 7.Felt cookies would go nicely with the felt pasta I bought the kids for Christmas or 10. One can always use an Amazon certificate.
Thanks,
Phyllis
I’d love to win #4, #8, or #10. I received the Pioneer Woman cookbook for Christmas and I love it ~ so much so that if I won another copy I’d share it with my mom :)
I would love to win 1 and 10.
Currently I am interested in reading more about standardized testing and homeschooling. Advantages and disadvantages of yearly testing? Favorite standardized tests?
.-= Michele´s last blog ..Homeschool Snow Days =-.
Ok – here’s a comment, I just added the new website to my Google reader feed, and am following you on Twitter! I love the new site! Hopefully I can win one of your great prizes! Thanks :)
Love the new site! Can’t wait to learn more about Homeschooling from the experts!
Thanks!
I just stumbled across your blog and it looks great! I can’t wait to surf around on it!
I’ve add you guys to my Google Reader!
Great site! I’ll be sure to check back often!!
I love your new look, I am a new homeschooler desperately needing maths blocks. All your giveaways are fab but I would like to win.1, 6 ,8 or 10. All your hard work is appreciated, you provide encouragement and inspiration. thank you!!
susan
I am a subscriber and a follower! I would love to have 1, 3, 4, 6 or 8! Thanks!
I would love to win #3, 4, 7, 8, and 10. Great giveaways! And I’m going to enjoy looking around your new site!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Brrrr! =-.
I just subscribed to hsclassroom this week & look forward to your creative ideas. I would love to win #1 or #8. Thanks for the tips on Christmas cards, I do save mine, because I know we can do something with them!
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.-= Angie´s last blog ..7 Quick Takes: January 8, 2010 (Vol. 26) =-.
Glad to see you back and in buisness :)
Please add me in your give-away.
Awesome site! Thanks for all of the wonderful tips. Especially helpful for first-time hs.
Blessings to you all!
Aimee
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