Welcome to the All New Homeschool Classroom (Plus a Giveaway!)

by Angie on January 3, 2010 · 309 comments · contests/giveaways, websites/blogs

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.

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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.

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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 and Get Set for School Teacher’s Guide. The Handwriting Without Tears program is what my boys’ occupational therapist recommended, and we have been enjoying it. Okay, so we’ve been enjoying it as much a boys enjoy handwriting.

4. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl. I loved this book so much that I gave it out as a Christmas gift quite a few times this past year. Yum-o! This cookbook is not only visually appealing, but my Mom sat down and read it like a novel.

5. Gardening Mama for the Nintendo DS. We are all gamers of one level or another at our house. My kids all love this Gardening Mama game! (And, apparently Santa forgot that the kids already owned it and brought another copy that has remained sealed.)

6. Crafter’s Devotional: 365 Days of Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Unlocking Your Creative Spirit (hardcover book). I’m a crafter, and I love the wide variety of ideas in this book!

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. I don’t know if you’re like me, but I love getting organized (or at least trying to get organized). This book is by Karen Ehman, a homeschooler who I have been thrilled to be able to see speak in person at Hearts at Home a couple of different times.

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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Kellye January 4, 2010 at 4:16 am

Great new home you have!! Im very excited for what is in store!! I hope to find a really AWESOME Bible curriculum and if you ladies have any suggestions I would love that. I have been through both blogs already and just kind of wanted your personal opinions!! Anywho, thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

Kellye January 4, 2010 at 4:16 am

Oh wow…I was first!! How exciting!! And Im a follower!!
.-= Kellye´s last blog ..Flickr =-.

Shelli January 4, 2010 at 5:14 am

Love the new site!

Shelli January 4, 2010 at 5:16 am

I’m following you on Twitter.

Maureen January 4, 2010 at 5:18 am

Oh I love the redesign! Darcy did a wonderful job!

Hmm, thinking of something interesting to post here—so sorry to disappoint you! I can’t think of anything yet! It’s still to early :)

Tonya Prater January 4, 2010 at 5:19 am

The new look is fantastic! And the alliance is so exciting!
.-= Tonya Prater´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom Makes a Move and other surprises… =-.

Shelli January 4, 2010 at 5:19 am

I am also following via RSS Feed. Thanks for the reminder to do so as I would have missed out on a lot of great post and information here.

Tonya Prater January 4, 2010 at 5:20 am

I blogged about the move…of course!:) http://thetravelingpraters.blogspot.com/2010/01/homeschool-classroom-makes-move-and.html
.-= Tonya Prater´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom Makes a Move and other surprises… =-.

Maureen January 4, 2010 at 5:20 am

I subscribed to your new feed.
.-= Maureen´s last blog ..One Little Word =-.

Tonya Prater January 4, 2010 at 5:27 am

I also tweeted about the move @travelermom. And like a dingbat, I forgot to tell you what items I’m interested in on my other entries, #4 and #10.
.-= Tonya Prater´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom Makes a Move and other surprises… =-.

Maureen January 4, 2010 at 5:27 am

Posted on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SBMozer/status/7366734730
.-= Maureen´s last blog ..One Little Word =-.

Maureen January 4, 2010 at 5:28 am

Follow you on Twitter.
.-= Maureen´s last blog ..One Little Word =-.

Julie H. January 4, 2010 at 5:28 am

Am I really the first to comment? I would love to win any of the prizes. I guess I couldn’t use the Nintendo game since we don’t have the system but I’d be happy with anything! Thanks for the opportunity…love the new site!

Julie :)

Kelly January 4, 2010 at 5:31 am

What an awesome new site! I am really excited about the giveaway. I very much need Handwriting Without Tears for my four year old.

Thanks!
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..What Sunday Looks Like =-.

Kelly January 4, 2010 at 5:31 am

I just resubscribed!

Kelly January 4, 2010 at 5:32 am

Hey, now I follow you on Twitter. I’m starting to feel like a stalker :)
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..What Sunday Looks Like =-.

Kelly January 4, 2010 at 5:33 am

I posted about the giveaway on facebook. My username is Kelly Beckman-Crabtree. I’ll be your friend, if you want ;)
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..What Sunday Looks Like =-.

Julie H. January 4, 2010 at 5:35 am

Just posted about giveaway on FB….under Julie Hayes.

Diane January 4, 2010 at 5:36 am

I visit your site daily and enjoy everything about it. Please enter us for one of the giveaways. We would love the DS game or The Pioneer Woman Cookbook.
Blessings
Diane

Julie H. January 4, 2010 at 5:37 am

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ChristyH January 4, 2010 at 5:38 am

This looks like it is going to be a fun and informative blog to follow.

Valerie January 4, 2010 at 5:39 am

I love your new look, thank you for the opportunity to win this package.

Julie H. January 4, 2010 at 5:40 am

Subscribed to your feed. Happy New Year!

Valerie January 4, 2010 at 5:40 am

ValerieNeal shared this ontwitter.
.-= Valerie´s last blog ..Win a free MP3 Player from Homeschool Toolbar. =-.

Valerie January 4, 2010 at 5:41 am

Valerie Louis Neal shared on Face Book.

Diane January 4, 2010 at 5:42 am

I have entered your giveaway on my blog.
Blesings
Diane
.-= Diane´s last blog ..Great Giveaway =-.

Valerie January 4, 2010 at 5:43 am

I subscribed via RSS feed. I also added your button to my blog.
.-= Valerie´s last blog ..Win a free MP3 Player from Homeschool Toolbar. =-.

Sarah @ Ordinary Days January 4, 2010 at 5:45 am

How exciting! Love your new look and congrats on your new media venture.
.-= Sarah @ Ordinary Days´s last blog ..Much Like Canned Veggies, I Cook Best Under Pressure =-.

Sarah @ Ordinary Days January 4, 2010 at 5:46 am

I tweeted! I’m @OrdinarySarah on Twitter.
.-= Sarah @ Ordinary Days´s last blog ..Much Like Canned Veggies, I Cook Best Under Pressure =-.

Sarah @ Ordinary Days January 4, 2010 at 5:47 am

I already follow you on Twitter. :)
.-= Sarah @ Ordinary Days´s last blog ..Much Like Canned Veggies, I Cook Best Under Pressure =-.

Sarah @ Ordinary Days January 4, 2010 at 5:49 am

I just scubscribed to the new HSClassroom.net.
.-= Sarah @ Ordinary Days´s last blog ..Much Like Canned Veggies, I Cook Best Under Pressure =-.

Tiffany January 4, 2010 at 5:52 am

Would love to win this!!!! The new site looks great!

Tiffany January 4, 2010 at 5:53 am

I subscribe!
.-= Tiffany´s last blog ..Christmas 2009 =-.

Hannah January 4, 2010 at 5:58 am

I’d love to win #1! We do use math-u-see and with 6 children more blocks are always welcome :)

Mary @ Parenthood January 4, 2010 at 6:11 am

Following you on twitter.
.-= Mary @ Parenthood´s last blog ..December 31, 2009 =-.

Shannon January 4, 2010 at 6:13 am

I would LOVE to win the Math U See set! Just to keep it interesting… I had never heard of homeschooling until I was in my first year of teaching at the age of 24. It was just not something done in my community when I was growing up. (Or at least not that I knew about!)
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..Montessori Monday =-.

Julia in WDM January 4, 2010 at 6:14 am

I’m so in for the pioneer woman or crafting book! your giveaway is a big way to start off the year!

Shannon January 4, 2010 at 6:15 am

I subscribe through google reader! I still want to win the math U see!

Thanks!
.-= Shannon´s last blog ..Montessori Monday =-.

Ticia January 4, 2010 at 6:23 am

First comment: I love your site, and you guys do a great job!

Ticia January 4, 2010 at 6:23 am

Next: I subscribe through a reader on Bloglines. And I’ve updated my feed to the new site.
.-= Ticia´s last blog ..Science Sunday: Nature Walk =-.

Mary @ Parenthood January 4, 2010 at 6:31 am

My sister had to get math blocks (not sure if they were Math-U-See or not, but very similar) this year as part of her prep work to be an elementary teacher. They are pretty cool, as are her set of tangrams. Although you can make your own tangrams.

Have you written before about how to find a local homeschool support group?
.-= Mary @ Parenthood´s last blog ..December 31, 2009 =-.

Kysha January 4, 2010 at 6:34 am

Love the new site!
.-= Kysha´s last blog ..A Lifestyle of Learning =-.

Dawn Rivera January 4, 2010 at 6:34 am

Thanks for offering the giveaway! Love the site. I have 2 little ones that will be preschool age soon and i’ve got a lot of information from it. It has helped me on my decisions on what to do as far as homeschooling. Trying to inform myself as much as possible. Keep up the good work.
I’m interested in: 3,4,6,7 and 10

Dawn Rivera January 4, 2010 at 6:38 am

I subscribed via email feed. Thanks again
Items: 3,4,6,7,10

Dawn Rivera January 4, 2010 at 6:49 am

I posted this on facebook. Not sure how to give you the link to the post but here is the link to my page where i posted it: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?ref=name&id=1455741831
I like items: 3,4,6,7,10 God bless and thanks again for offering this!

Tammy January 4, 2010 at 6:50 am

I would absolutely love the Pioneer Woman cookbook!
.-= Tammy´s last blog ..My christmas present =-.

OrganicSchool January 4, 2010 at 6:51 am

Awesome giveaways! I’m following you on Twitter, just “followed” you in blogger, and subscribed to the RSS feed! :)
.-= OrganicSchool´s last blog ..Kids, Computers, and Entertainment =-.

Amy @ Raising Arrows January 4, 2010 at 6:53 am

Great site! Great new look! So excited to be a part of it all!
1,3,4,6,7,8,10
.-= Amy @ Raising Arrows´s last blog ..It Was a Happy New Year Indeed =-.

Amy @ Raising Arrows January 4, 2010 at 6:54 am

Blogged (and will be tweeting it too) http://www.raisingarrows.net/2010/01/im-writing-for-homeschool-classroom.html
1,3,4,6,7,8,10
.-= Amy @ Raising Arrows´s last blog ..It Was a Happy New Year Indeed =-.

Amy @ Raising Arrows January 4, 2010 at 6:55 am

I’m a subscriber.
1,3,4,6,7,8,10
.-= Amy @ Raising Arrows´s last blog ..It Was a Happy New Year Indeed =-.

A. Werner January 4, 2010 at 6:55 am

Found your site through Raising Arrows on Twitter. I will defiantly be bookmarking it.

I would be interested in prize numbers 4, 6, 8, and 10!

I look forward to all the great information I know I will find here.

Amy @ Raising Arrows January 4, 2010 at 6:56 am

And, I follow on Twitter :)
1,3,4,6,7,8,10
.-= Amy @ Raising Arrows´s last blog ..It Was a Happy New Year Indeed =-.

A. Werner January 4, 2010 at 6:59 am

I am now following you on twitter. My user name is @bandawerner

Do I need to repeat my interest in the prize packs number 4, 6, 8, and 10?

Beth January 4, 2010 at 7:02 am

4, 6, and 10 are my favorites. Can’t wait to see what the new site brings!

Cara January 4, 2010 at 7:03 am

Loving the new home! Going to change my feed right now! Thanks Angie for all your hard work.
.-= Cara´s last blog ..A new year brings new changes… =-.

Beth January 4, 2010 at 7:03 am

I just changed my subscription in Google Reader. Giveaways # 4, 6, and 10 are my favorites. Thank you!
.-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Problem to Have =-.

Emily January 4, 2010 at 10:30 am

I just found your site through Curriculum Choice. Your giveaway looks fabulous.
.-= Emily´s last blog ..Happy New Year =-.

Dana♥ January 4, 2010 at 10:32 am

The site looks great ladies!

I would be interested in the following giveaways – # 4,5,6,8, and 10.
How fun! HAPPY MONDAY!
.-= Dana♥´s last blog ..Reason we homeschool # 4 =-.

Dana♥ January 4, 2010 at 10:33 am

I’ve subscribed to the HSClassroom! And I’ve put the new button!
.-= Dana♥´s last blog ..Reason we homeschool # 4 =-.

Shanna January 4, 2010 at 10:33 am

Prizes 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 are good for us. Thanks! and Congrats!

Shanna January 4, 2010 at 10:34 am

I subscribe!

Dana♥ January 4, 2010 at 10:34 am

I don’t “twitter” but I do follow you on facebook….. Does that count? ☺
.-= Dana♥´s last blog ..Reason we homeschool # 4 =-.

Hannah January 4, 2010 at 10:34 am

Posting the givaway on fb. Still want to win item #1 ;)

Emily January 4, 2010 at 10:35 am

I subscribed to your new feed through bloglines.
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10.
.-= Emily´s last blog ..Happy New Year =-.

Emily January 4, 2010 at 10:36 am

I follow you on Twitter.
1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10.

Gina January 4, 2010 at 10:37 am

I’m a brand new reader–I found you through Raising Arrows site. I’m looking forward to all the great ideas!

Gina January 4, 2010 at 10:38 am

As a brand new reader (see previous comment), I have now added you to my Google reader.

Jodi G January 4, 2010 at 10:38 am

I just found you today. Kind of fun starting with you in your new digs!

Something interesting, hmmm? Well, this is probably only interesting to me (and the family), but we are taking the pantry challenge this month. Mostly because I have been bad at rotating what is in there. Oops. Luckily, tomatoes are good for us.

Jodi G January 4, 2010 at 10:40 am

I added you to my Google Reader. I never know if that counts as “subscribing” or “following” but since it is how I follow blogs, it is what I’m doing.

Gina January 4, 2010 at 10:42 am

I retweeted about your blog post here: http://twitter.com/HSClassroom/status/7360265937

Dana♥ January 4, 2010 at 10:43 am

I was going to let you know that I posted about your unveiling and give-aways by sharing my link here, but it already pulled up my post of it ☺

Happy Day!
.-= Dana♥´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom =-.

Cynthia Kaufman January 4, 2010 at 10:43 am

I found the link to your site for the first time through Amy at Raising Arrows.

I am interested in 2,3,4,6,8,10

Gina January 4, 2010 at 10:44 am

And @ginadarnell is now following you on Twitter. Thanks for the great website and contest! I would love PW’s cook book or an Amazon gift card, but all of those are great prizes.

Jodi G January 4, 2010 at 10:45 am

I also posted your giveaway on facebook. Since I became a fan as well, I would imagine you can see it. I have all my security set up as friends only, so I don’t think I could give you a link… Who knows though, because I am old and not tech savvy. ;)

Cynthia Kaufman January 4, 2010 at 10:46 am

I have also subscribed to your blog via yahoo’s reader. I would’ve subscribed anyway, but this is a bonus =^_^=.

Again, I am interested in 2,3,4,6,8,10.

Morgan January 4, 2010 at 10:46 am

Wow, looks awesome! I love the new look!
.-= Morgan´s last blog ..I’m still alive! =-.

Morgan January 4, 2010 at 10:50 am

I changed my feed to, so I’m following… again!
.-= Morgan´s last blog ..I’m still alive! =-.

Maxine January 4, 2010 at 10:59 am

I have been browsing around a little this morning and I really like how you organized posts according to topic.
I am interested in prizes #1, 4, 8, or 10.
.-= Maxine´s last blog ..Merry Christmas! =-.

Stephanie Arnold January 4, 2010 at 10:59 am

I found your site through Raising Arrows and I will be bookmarking it so I can visit often!! I’ve posted a link on my Facebook as well (find me on FB through my name) and I will also post your button and a link on my blog at
http://allthingsfaithful.blogspot.com/ My blog is young and under construction, though, so please bear with me. I am very excited to see you launch your site again and looking forward to all you have in store! Thanks for your hard work!!

Cynthia Kaufman January 4, 2010 at 11:08 am

I have also posted about you on my blog which is VERY new, so I can’t guarantee there will be many that see it, but I posted just in case. =^_^= Here is the link to it http://becomingquiverfulandfaithfilled.blogspot.com/2010/01/ive-been-away.html.

Again, I am interested in 2,3,4,6,8,10

Stephanie Arnold January 4, 2010 at 11:11 am

I’ve also signed up for Twitter just so I could follow you. I am following under the name AJSERA. Thanks!!

Stephanie Arnold January 4, 2010 at 11:15 am

Okay, so I am now leaving a comment to tell which items I am interested in, something I’ve failed to do the first two times I’ve entered: Anyone, I am interested in #’s 1,4,8, and 10! Thanks!!
.-= Stephanie Arnold´s last blog ..Thorny living or Graceful living? =-.

Wendy January 4, 2010 at 11:16 am

I just changed by Google Reader subscription! I like numbers 1, 3, and 10. Thanks a bunch!!

Jen B January 4, 2010 at 11:18 am

The new site looks great. Please enter me.
.-= Jen B´s last blog ..My 2010 New Year’s Goals =-.

Aimee Syrdal January 4, 2010 at 11:25 am

Hi!!! Love the new site. I resubscribed through my Google Reader. I’m interested in #’s 2, 4, 5, 8, and 10. Thanks!

Aimee Syrdal January 4, 2010 at 11:26 am

I’m also following you on Twitter now! I’m rowan25a there.

Erica January 4, 2010 at 11:29 am

What a wonderful giveaway!

I added the new address to my Google Reader too : )
.-= Erica´s last blog ..Happy New Year and 2010 Goals =-.

Mama Bear January 4, 2010 at 11:34 am

this is my first time here and just in time for a giveaway, YIPEE!

Mama Bear January 4, 2010 at 11:34 am

I just plugged your site into my bloglines.
.-= Mama Bear´s last blog ..HIS MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING =-.

Angie/Pebblekeeper January 4, 2010 at 11:44 am

Yea! LOVE the new design, I’ve enjoyed getting to know your site and having the encouragement the last month or so you’ve been plugged into my reader!
5,6,10
.-= Angie/Pebblekeeper´s last blog ..What Lasts After the Chocolate is gone? =-.

Angie/Pebblekeeper January 4, 2010 at 11:44 am

Subscribed through Google Reader – Love Google Reader!

Shannon Wallace January 4, 2010 at 11:47 am

Hi there, I LOVE the new and improved website!! Beautiful graphic design!!
Welcome back, and thanks for the generous give-away opportunity.

I would love prizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 & 10.

God bless you ladies!!! Blessings for a prosperous 2010!!!

Shannon :)

Mama Bear January 4, 2010 at 11:54 am

I just shared about your giveaway.
http://liveswearegiven.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-at-homeschool-classroom.html
.-= Mama Bear´s last blog ..Giveaway at The Homeschool Classroom =-.

Shannon Wallace January 4, 2010 at 11:55 am

Oh, yes…forgot this part! If you could possibly write about homeschool success/failures. For example, curriculums that didn’t work (you don’t have to mention the name of the curriculum, though it would be helpful. But I understand if you can’t). ANother example, schedules that worked/didn’t work. Such as getting up earlier, waking the kids up earlier, starting later, when to have recess, etc. Thanks!
.-= Shannon Wallace´s last blog ..When Mom is Feeling Yucky =-.

Jenn January 4, 2010 at 11:55 am

I have been reading your site for a long time and love it. I would love to read more ideas about what to do with little ones while homeschooling the big kids. My family just returned from China with our newly adopted daughter. She will be 2 on Wednesday. We were in China for almost 3 weeks in December. Needless to say, we have not done any official school since the week before Thanksgiving! We tried today, but I am exhausted trying to entertain our newest addition while attempting to teach anything to the other two kiddos. Ideas more along the 12-18 month mark would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for all you do!

Please enter me for the giveaway. I am intested in prizes #2. 4. and 5.

Kim January 4, 2010 at 12:07 pm

Found this site through another blog (sorry, can’t remember which on now!) Love it, and looking forward to reading more.

Shannon Wallace January 4, 2010 at 12:08 pm

I just blogged about you guys!!!

http://wallacefamilyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-new-yearand-prizes-oh-my.html

Please enter me again…thanks!
.-= Shannon Wallace´s last blog ..Happy New Year…and Prizes??? Oh my!!! =-.

Kim January 4, 2010 at 12:08 pm

I also just subscribed through Google Reader. Thanks!

Angie/Pebblekeeper January 4, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Tweet!
5,6,10
.-= Angie/Pebblekeeper´s last blog ..What Lasts After the Chocolate is gone? =-.

Angie/Pebblekeeper January 4, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Following your tweets!
5,6,10
.-= Angie/Pebblekeeper´s last blog ..What Lasts After the Chocolate is gone? =-.

Angie/Pebblekeeper January 4, 2010 at 12:11 pm

Subscribed to the new site, does it count if I comment before I unsubscribe to the old one? I need to figure out how to do that . . . . :) Google Reader will tell me I”m sure. :)
.-= Angie/Pebblekeeper´s last blog ..What Lasts After the Chocolate is gone? =-.

Bonita January 4, 2010 at 12:13 pm

I am interested in the organizing book and the Amazon gift certificate. Thank you for these opportunities. May God guide you in this new endeavor.

Ann Ruzicka January 4, 2010 at 12:14 pm

I just subscribed to the website. Enjoy reading it!

Maxine January 4, 2010 at 12:18 pm

following on twitter!
.-= Maxine´s last blog ..Merry Christmas! =-.

Joelle January 4, 2010 at 12:22 pm

Lovely new site. Lighter look. I subscribed of course, added the button and will post about it. You guys are doing a great job.

Not So Average Mama January 4, 2010 at 12:26 pm

Congrats on the move and new look! I like it alot!
.-= Not So Average Mama´s last blog ..The Holidays Are Over, Back to the Grind! =-.

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:26 pm

What an incredible giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win:)

Not So Average Mama January 4, 2010 at 12:27 pm

I just subscribed to this new site with my gmail account stitchblade
.-= Not So Average Mama´s last blog ..The Holidays Are Over, Back to the Grind! =-.

Not So Average Mama January 4, 2010 at 12:28 pm

Following on twitter @stitchblade
.-= Not So Average Mama´s last blog ..The Holidays Are Over, Back to the Grind! =-.

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:28 pm

I have subscribed!:)

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:31 pm

I tweeted:)
.-= Marcee´s last blog ..Free Photography Books…………….. =-.

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:34 pm: Username MERodgers
.-= Marcee´s last blog ..Free Photography Books…………….. =-.

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Joy January 4, 2010 at 12:32 pm

We’re a new homeschooling family so your blog has been a wonderful resource. Thank you!

DS just got a Nintendo DSi from his grandma. I haven’t played with it yet but looking forward to playing with it as much as him. LOL!
.-= Joy´s last blog ..Happy New Year =-.

Kacie January 4, 2010 at 12:32 pm

I’m excited to find this site! My son is 1 and we haven’t yet figured out homeschooling plans. I’m looking forward to learning from this blog!
.-= Kacie´s last blog ..2010 money hopes =-.

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:33 pm

Following on Twitter Username MERodgers
.-= Marcee´s last blog ..Free Photography Books…………….. =-.

Kacie January 4, 2010 at 12:33 pm

I’m a new subscriber via Google Reader!
.-= Kacie´s last blog ..2010 money hopes =-.

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:40 pm

I FB’d Username Marcee Rodgers
.-= Marcee´s last blog ..Free Photography Books…………….. =-.

Sarah Painter January 4, 2010 at 12:41 pm

I became a fan on Facebook.

1,3,4,5,10 are the ones I’m interested in.

Thank you.

Sarah Painter January 4, 2010 at 12:43 pm

I posted your button link on my blogsite.

1,3,4,5,10

are the ones I’m interested in.

thank you.
.-= Sarah Painter´s last blog ..Who’s the Middle? =-.

Marcee January 4, 2010 at 12:44 pm

I blogged
http://theseasonsofamothersheart.blogspot.com/2010/01/fabulous-homeschool-giveaway.html

I’m interested in anything~!
.-= Marcee´s last blog ..Free Photography Books…………….. =-.

Addie January 4, 2010 at 1:03 pm

I am interested to hear how other new homeschooling parents have dealt with their kids being “different” than the other kids, such as not being as willing to participate in groups at birthday parties, etc. My girls are 4 and 2 and they sometimes are happier playing in smaller groups, while their peers (who go to preschool) stand in lines and do the “school” stuff. I don’t really care if my kids stand in lines, but I know it makes them kind of stand out and it can get me down. Does that make sense? Thanks for the giveaway!

Kim Mason January 4, 2010 at 1:22 pm

I’m interested in items 1,2 , and 3. I’ve been really interested in that Winter Promise curriculum especially! Great new site!
.-= Kim Mason´s last blog ..Preschool Week of 12/29 (or "Great Toys My Kid Got for Christmas") =-.

Kim Mason January 4, 2010 at 1:23 pm

I subscribed to your new feed. I’m interested in items 1, 2 and 3!
.-= Kim Mason´s last blog ..Preschool Week of 12/29 (or "Great Toys My Kid Got for Christmas") =-.

Theresa January 4, 2010 at 1:27 pm

First, let me say that I love the Homeschool Classroom. It’s full of great ideas and inspiration. I would be interested in #4 The Pioneer Woman Cooks (I love her site too!) #8 I could always use some more organizing. and #10 I love Amazon.

Thanks for the opportunity!

Theresa January 4, 2010 at 1:28 pm

I have subscribed via bloglines!! I wouldn’t miss it.

#4, #8, and #10 I would love!!

Tammy (wewinnow) January 4, 2010 at 1:39 pm

I have subscribed via email and posted about the giveaway on my blog.
http://wewinnow.xanga.com/719513136/item/
I have also added the button to my site. What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks.
.-= Tammy (wewinnow)´s last blog ..Monday, January 04, 2010 =-.

Susan January 4, 2010 at 1:43 pm

Love all the advice and encouragement found here!

Susan January 4, 2010 at 1:44 pm

I just subscribed to the feed.

Donita January 4, 2010 at 1:45 pm

Subscribed to the new site.
#1,2,4,10

Donita January 4, 2010 at 1:45 pm

The new site looks great!
#1,2,4,10

Donita January 4, 2010 at 1:46 pm

Now following you on Twitter also (HammondHS)
#1,2,4,10

Mimi January 4, 2010 at 1:48 pm

I love the new look of your blog…..and thanks for all your great ideas!

Mimi January 4, 2010 at 1:49 pm

Just added you to my google reader :)
.-= Mimi´s last blog ..Little Things Can Make A Big Difference =-.

kari January 4, 2010 at 1:54 pm

What a great giveway! Thank you so much.

Love the new look, btw!

kari January 4, 2010 at 1:55 pm

Blogged about the new look and the giveaway at

http://moosaidthemama.blogspot.com/2010/01/homeschool-classroom.html
.-= kari´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom =-.

kari January 4, 2010 at 1:56 pm

Just signed up to follow!
.-= kari´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom =-.

kari January 4, 2010 at 1:56 pm

And I don’t have Twitter, but I became a fan on FB!
.-= kari´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom =-.

Laura Smith January 4, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Hi there, I really like the new look! Fantastic redesign! I like your creative ideas and blog carnival. I signed up for you email feed, grabbed your new button, and your on my blog roll. I’m interested in the Math-U-See blocks, Crafter’s Devotional, The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized, and the 10 Amazon.com Gift Certificate.
.-= Laura Smith´s last blog ..Crafty Foam Thank You’s =-.

celee January 4, 2010 at 2:04 pm

I would love to win the gardening DS game, the felt cookies, or the Handwriting without tears.

I would be interested in a post that reviews math helps and reading comprehension helps. We have Mathtacular, Quarter Mile Math, and a reading Comprehension game, but I know there’s lots more out there.

I would also be interested in posts about taking advantage of unit studies while using Sonlight. I’m just starting to do this, but would love suggestions.
.-= celee´s last blog ..Peek-a-boo in the bathtub =-.

Cara January 4, 2010 at 2:10 pm

Ok I tweeted this, I’m following you on twitter (name is nolamom76). I blogged about it, I subscribed via Google Reader and change the feed in my blog sidebar…. anything else… I really want the Amazon gift card LOL
.-= Cara´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom has moved…. =-.

Laura Smith January 4, 2010 at 2:11 pm

I’m following you on Twitter, I’m @JacksonvilleMom and I tweeted about your giveaway.

http://twitter.com/JacksonvilleMom
.-= Laura Smith´s last blog ..Crafty Foam Thank You’s =-.

RG January 4, 2010 at 2:12 pm

I subscribe!

cam January 4, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Thank you for this giveaway. This is my first time to your site, but it won’t be the last. :) I’m homeschooling my 6 yr old right now, and I’ll be starting pre-k with his little brother next year, as well.
My favorites and the ones I’d be interested in winning are 1, 3, 8, & 10.

Jeanette January 4, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Numbers 4 and 5!!!

Sara B January 4, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Thank you for sponsoring such a generous giveaway!

RG January 4, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Like the new look of your blog.

Sara B January 4, 2010 at 2:14 pm

I subscribed on Bloglines. :)

Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker January 4, 2010 at 2:17 pm

I like 1-4, 6-8 & 10. Thanks!

Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker January 4, 2010 at 2:17 pm

i also sub via rss.

I like 1-4, 6-8 & 10. Thanks!
.-= Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker´s last blog ..Eat From The Pantry Challenge – I’m In! =-.

Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker January 4, 2010 at 2:19 pm

i follow you on twitter, also (@HappyLHomemaker).

I like 1-4, 6-8 & 10. Thanks!
.-= Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker´s last blog ..Eat From The Pantry Challenge – I’m In! =-.

cam January 4, 2010 at 2:27 pm

I also just blogged about it. Thanks again! (1, 3, 8, and 10!) :)
.-= cam´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom has moved… =-.

cam January 4, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Annnd, I’m also now following on Twitter. Thanks again(1,3,8,10)!
.-= cam´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom has moved… =-.

cam January 4, 2010 at 2:35 pm

And, lastly, I just subscribed to the feed! Thank you again for the great prizes and for what looks like a wonderful resource in your website. (1, 3, 8, and 10)
Happy 2010!
.-= cam´s last blog ..The Homeschool Classroom has moved… =-.

Jacquelin January 4, 2010 at 2:41 pm

Love the new look! I would like to enter for #’s 1,4,5,8,& 10. Thanks for the chance to win.

Jacquelin January 4, 2010 at 2:42 pm

subscriber through google reader
.-= Jacquelin´s last blog ..365~003 I believe =-.

Jacquelin January 4, 2010 at 2:44 pm

follower on Twitter
“stablebeginning”
.-= Jacquelin´s last blog ..365~003 I believe =-.

amida January 4, 2010 at 2:45 pm

I am following you on twitter.

Fifth Street Mama January 4, 2010 at 2:45 pm

What a fantastic giveaway! I am a new reader but I will certainly be back!
.-= Fifth Street Mama´s last blog ..Tot School with Meadow =-.

Mindy January 4, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Following on Twitter @MalindaR :) Love #’s 4, 5 and 10… so much fun, and looking so forward to reading your new website.
.-= Mindy´s last blog ..I don’t do resolutions. =-.

kathy January 4, 2010 at 2:46 pm

Yeah! What a great giveaway.
.-= kathy´s last blog ..2 months old. =-.

Mindy January 4, 2010 at 2:47 pm

…subscribed to the feed…again…thanks for this!! Still loving #’s 4, 5, and 10 in the giveaway…
.-= Mindy´s last blog ..I don’t do resolutions. =-.

Jacquelin January 4, 2010 at 2:48 pm

tweeted
.-= Jacquelin´s last blog ..365~003 I believe =-.

Fifth Street Mama January 4, 2010 at 2:49 pm

I follow you on twitter.
@FifthStreetMama
.-= Fifth Street Mama´s last blog ..Tot School with Meadow =-.

kathy January 4, 2010 at 2:50 pm

Follow’en on Twitter.

Mindy January 4, 2010 at 2:51 pm

Just leaving my comment this time…had a conversation today with a dear friend who also homeschools about the differences in our philosophies of homeschooling…my three-hour-teaching-day where we “get everything done” versus her six-hour-teaching-day at a lower grade level…etc. There’s so much stress involved in comparing our homeschools…would love to hear your take on this…

Have never left so many comments at once…and one still to go. (oh, and #’s 4, 5,and 10 still apply!) :)
.-= Mindy´s last blog ..I don’t do resolutions. =-.

amida January 4, 2010 at 2:51 pm

I love giveaways! My choices are 1, 3, 4, and 10. Thanks!
.-= amida´s last blog ..Portable Elephant House =-.

Fifth Street Mama January 4, 2010 at 2:58 pm

I re tweeted your twitter post and I tweeted my own. @FifthStreetMama
.-= Fifth Street Mama´s last blog ..Tot School with Meadow =-.

Christie January 4, 2010 at 3:00 pm

Hi! Great giveaway!! =)
.-= Christie´s last blog ..Week 16-18: Dec 14-Jan 1 =-.

Christie January 4, 2010 at 3:01 pm

And now I am a follower!! :)
.-= Christie´s last blog ..Week 16-18: Dec 14-Jan 1 =-.

Mindy January 4, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Aaaand…last one…here’s the link to the post on my blog…and I still like #’s 4, 5, and 10. :) http://fiveofus2006.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7D0A2264BA0335BD!3048.entry

Many blessings!!
.-= Mindy´s last blog ..A Homeschooling Blog and a Giveaway… =-.

Kathy January 4, 2010 at 3:22 pm

I switched over. I would love the HWT set.

April P January 4, 2010 at 3:53 pm

I would love either 1, 4, 8 or 10. I love the new site!

April P January 4, 2010 at 3:53 pm

I subscribed to the new feed. 1, 4, 8 or 10

Sandra January 4, 2010 at 4:01 pm

Entry #1! Thanks for the great giveaway!
.-= Sandra´s last blog ..While in Texas… =-.

Sandra January 4, 2010 at 4:02 pm

I subscribe!
.-= Sandra´s last blog ..While in Texas… =-.

Sandra January 4, 2010 at 4:02 pm

and follow you on Twitter from @HeartforHim
.-= Sandra´s last blog ..While in Texas… =-.

Beckie Tetrault January 4, 2010 at 4:13 pm

Wow, what a great giveaway, and I look forward to the new blog!
.-= Beckie Tetrault´s last blog ..On the 3rd day of 2010… =-.

Beckie Tetrault January 4, 2010 at 4:13 pm

I follow your blog :)
.-= Beckie Tetrault´s last blog ..On the 3rd day of 2010… =-.

Beckie Tetrault January 4, 2010 at 4:13 pm

I follow you on Twitter @Spookygirl

Missy January 4, 2010 at 4:22 pm

I would be interested in prize #10

Mrs.Pear January 4, 2010 at 4:29 pm

Thanks! These are great prizes!

Mrs.Pear January 4, 2010 at 4:30 pm

And I resubscribed.
.-= Mrs.Pear´s last blog ..Getting Ready =-.

Leah January 4, 2010 at 4:56 pm

I would like to say I have nothing interesting or witty to add to this comment. This is my first year and I am in desperate need of the Prize number eight. I have three children five and under! Thank you for giving away these wonderful gifts!

Sarah January 4, 2010 at 5:26 pm

What a great set of give aways! I love your ‘how to’s’. I’m especially interested on how to get started with a little one-particularly with unschooling.

Sarah January 4, 2010 at 5:27 pm