by Tessa | Uncategorized
Last Chance! Sale Ends TODAY at 11:59pm EST!
Act now to get the ultimate eBook collection on homemaking at a once-in-a-lifetime price.
Even if there are only 10 books you’re interested in, the bundle would be paid for! Just the ebooks total almost $700 and it is all available for $30 for PDF and $40 for the Kindle version (which comes with PDF)
◾31 Days to Build a Better Spouse by Ashley @ LIFE by Ashley Pichea ($7.99)
◾Dear Wife: Letters from a Help Meet by Misty @ Beautiful Ashes ($2.99)
◾Intentional Marriage: The Art of Loving Your Husband (A 31 Day Devotional) by Crystal @ Serving Joyfully ($3.99)
◾The Ultimate Marriage Vow: 21 Days of a Life-Long Commitment by Darlene @ Time-Warp Wife ($2.99)
◾To Love, Honor and Vacuum Audio Download by Sheila @ To Love, Honor and Vacuum ($2.99) (This is the title I’m personally most excited about)
◾Be Thankful: Cultivating Year-Round Thankfulness by Amanda @ The Pelsers ($7.99)
◾Character Badges by Caroline @ The Modest Mom Blog ($9.99)
◾God Gifted Virtues by Sara @ Your Thriving Family ($8.95)
◾Learning to Speak Life: Fruit of the Spirit Family Devotional by Michael & Carlie @ Learning to Speak Life ($9.99)
◾The ABC’s for Godly Boys/The ABC’s for Godly Girls by Lindsey @ The Road To 31 ($19.98)
◾The Warrior Weekend: Helping Dads Raise Boys to Be Godly Men by Patrick & Ruth @ For the Family ($4.99)
◾A Heart Prepared: A Simple & Effective Scripture Memory System by Jami @ Young Wife’s Guide ($9.95)
◾How To Manage Your Mouth: A 30 Day Wholesome Talk Challenge by Connie @ Smockity Frocks ($5.97)
◾Restoring the Lost Petal: A Journey Through the Loss and Restoration of Sexual Purity by Danielle @ More Than Four Walls ($8.99)
◾Set Apart: Becoming a Woman of Virtue in a Modern World by Anjanette Barr, Whitney Cornelison, Jennifer Fountain, Virginia George, Crystal Hatcher, Sarah Nichols, Rachel Marie, Ashley Roe, Kendra Stamy, Danielle Tate, and Karli Von Herbulis ($3.99)
◾The Homesteading Wife’s Christian Devotional: Finding Biblical Truths on the Farm by Susie @ Our Simple Farm ($3.99)
◾5 Days to Budget Breakthrough: Change Your Money – Change Your Life by Kimberlee @ The Peaceful Mom ($5.95)
◾76 Free Things to Do with Kids: A Real Mom’s Guide by Shannon @ Growing Slower ($5.97)
◾Advanced Penny Pinching: Stockpile – Strategize – Save by Tabitha @ Meet Penny ($3.99)
◾Cash Flow Your College: Knowledge in Your Head Without Getting in the Red by Kayla @ Renown and Crowned ($2.99)
◾Christian Wealth Building by Michael @ MichaelPink.com ($77.00)
◾It’s Me or the Coupons: How a Busy Mom Can Win the Grocery Budget Battle by Beth @ Eat Better Spend Less ($10.00)
◾Bliss Balls for Beginners: 21 Recipes to Get You Started by Luschka @ Keeper of the Kitchen ($3.50)
◾Dairy Free 101 by Becky @ For This Season ($5.00)
◾Just Making Ice Cream: Over 70 Delicious Recipes Made with Nourishing Ingredients – 2nd edition by Marillyn @ Just Making Noise ($12.00)
◾Happy Mom, Healthy Family Meal Planning Workshop + Cookbook by Lisa @ WellGroundedLife ($29.00)
◾Meal Planning Made Easy by Kelly @ The Nourishing Home ($6.99)
◾No Cook Freezer Meals by Kelly @ New Leaf Wellness ($5.99)
◾Simplified Dinners by Mystie @ Simplified Pantry Cooking ($12.99)
◾The ABC’s of Freezer Cooking by K.M. @ KMLogan.com ($2.99)
◾The Healthy Lunch Box: Sandwich-Free Secrets to Packing a Real Food Lunch by Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship ($9.95)
◾The Sweeter Side of Candida: Desserts for the Holidays, Special Occasions, & Everyday Sweet Treats by Paula Miller & Sarah Ives ($14.95)
◾{Healthy} Make-Ahead Meals & Snacks by Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers ($5.00)
◾Real Food on a Real Budget: How to Eat Healthy for Less by Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home ($18.97)
◾Simple Cooking to Save You Money by Kelly @ Generation Cedar ($4.97)
◾The Frugal Secrets of Real Foodies by Shannon Miles, Sarah Nichols, Kristen Smith, Kate Tietje, and Katherine (Katie Mae) Stanley ($9.97)
◾Healing With God’s Earthly Gifts: Natural and Herbal Remedies by Kate @ Modern Alternative Mama ($7.95)
◾My Simple Healthy Life: A Minimalist Approach to Herbal Remedies, Beauty & Natural Cleaning by Tammie @ Simple. Healthy. Tasty. ($5.95)
◾Simple Natural Health: Wellness Made Easy by Nina @ Shalom Mama ($10.00)
◾100 Days of a New Year 2014 eBook by Jennifer @ ListPlanIt.com ($8.00)
◾Christmas Printables for Kids by Kristy @ Little Natural Cottage ($2.50)
◾Feast! Real Food, Reflections, and Simple Living for the Christian Year by Daniel & Haley @ Carrots for Michaelmas ($7.99)
◾More Than a Holiday: A 25-Day Christmas Devotional for the Whole Family by Scott and Sarah @ Simple Life Abundant Life ($7.95)
◾More Than Candy: A 25-Day Christmas Countdown that Counts by Sarah Mae @ SarahMae.com ($4.99)
◾DIY Natural Household Cleaners: How To Make Your Own Cleaners…Naturally by Matt & Betsy @ DIY Natural ($9.99)
◾Filling Hearts While Cleaning Homes: Five Minute Devotions for Families by Jenn Thorson & Lindsey Stomberg ($8.00)
◾Hospitality: The Duty of the Christian Home by Kathy @ Teaching Good Things ($4.97)
◾How to Build a Strong Christian Home by June @ A Wise Woman Builds Her Home ($4.99)
◾Life Your Way Printables Download Pack by Mandi @ Life Your Way ($7.00)
◾Sewing School 101: Simple Tips to Get You Stitching by Nicole @ Gidget Goes Home ($11.99)
◾Taming the Laundry Monster by Angi @ SchneiderPeeps ($3.99)
◾The Best of Visionary Womanhood: Volume Two by Natalie @ Visionary Womanhood ($4.99)
◾The Homemaker’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Schedule by Amy @ Raising Arrows ($4.99)
◾101 Independent Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers by MaryEllen @ Imperfect Homemaker ($4.99)
◾1777 New England Primer Cursive/Manuscript Printable Alphabet Sets by Jacinda @ Growing Home ($5.98)
◾A Simple Homeschool Planner by Tsh @ The Art of Simple ($4.00)
◾The Charlotte Mason Way Explained by Dollie @ Teachers of Good Things ($7.99)
◾The Preschool Journey by Angela @ Teaching Mama ($6.99)
◾Weekly Homeschool Planner by Jolanthe @ Homeschool Creations ($20.00)
◾You Can Read by Carisa @ 1+1+1=1 ($10.00)
◾Write Through the Bible: Exodus 20 (KJV, Manuscript) by Trisha @ Intoxicated on Life ($5.00)
◾Discipleship & Discipline: Practical Parenting Help for the Desperate Mom eCourse by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Mae ($17.99)
◾Pieces of Mommy: Putting Yourself Back Together by Sarah @ SarahStrausbaugh.com ($7.99)
◾Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood by Jamie @ Steady Mom ($9.55)
◾The Cherished Home: Protecting What’s Important by Mary @ The Encouraging Home ($14.99)
◾The Pursuit of Motherhood by Caroline Allen, Jennifer Allen, Mary Clendenin, Kelly Crawford, Jasmine Cucuta, Sara Elizabeth Dunn, Jacqueline Fitzgerald, June Fuentes, Heather Knopp, Melinda Martin, Richele McFarlin, Melanie Moore, Amy Roberts, Lindsey Stomberg, Jacinda Vandenberg, and Melanie Young. ($7.99)
◾Undivided Mom: Finding Christ in the Chaos of Motherhood by Kayse @ KaysePratt.com ($4.99)
◾Baby Ready: Preparing For and Adapting to Life with Baby by Monica @ Happy and Blessed Home ($7.99)
◾Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets and More! by Jennifer @ Growing Up Triplets ($10.00)
◾Cloth Diapers: A How-To Handbook on the Basics of Cloth Diapering by Rachel @ Intentionally Simple ($5.99)
◾The Breastfeeding Lifeline: A Guide to Navigating the Newborn Days by the authors at Breastfeeding Place: Anjanette Barr, Michelle Ferguson, Jennifer Fountain, Trisha Gilkerson, Sarah Harkins, Shary Lopez, Kristen Smith, and Rhiana Wackenhuth. ($5.95)
◾The Minimalist Mom’s Guide to Baby’s First Year by Rachel @ The Minimalist Mom ($4.99)
◾Topical Devotions for Pregnancy: 13 Devotions to Nourish Your Soul by Becky @ Purposeful Homemaking ($3.99)
◾21 Days to a More Disciplined Life by Crystal @ Money Saving Mom ($4.99)
◾Equipped: Because You’ve Been Made to Live On Purpose by Elisa @ More to Be ($6.99)
◾Live for Him: A Grace-Filled Look at Planning by Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace ($2.99)
◾The Busy Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Daylight: Managing Your Days Through the Homeschool Years by Heidi @ The Busy Mom ($10.00)
◾Your Retreat: A Guide to Giving Yourself a Personal Planning Day by Erin @ The Humbled Homemaker
◾Blog Planner 2014 by Sarah @ My Joy-Filled Life ($4.99)
◾Blog at Home Mom: Balancing Blogging and Motherhood by Christin @ Joyful Mothering ($4.99)
◾FaithLeaps: The Christian Mom’s Guide to Passion, Purpose, and Profits by Alyssa @ AlyssaAvant.com ($4.99)
◾Monkey See, Monkey Do: A Tutorial to Using PicMonkey with Professional Results by Richele @ Under the Golden Apple Tree ($8.00)
◾The Blog Planning Kit: A System to Maximize Your Blogging Efforts by Kat @ How They Blog ($15.00)
by Tessa | Book Notes
I promised a while back that I would share the title that made me literally gasp when I read through what was available in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle.
About 5 years ago I found a blog that spoke to my heart. I decided to take the plunge and I ordered her book. My favorite part of this book was that I could read it one-handed, while nursing my son. It taught me much about being a homemaker and showed me the importance of how that role works in harmony with the role of wife and mother. It was so great, in fact, that I lent it to a few fellow mother/wife/homemakers. And one loved it so much that it was never returned… actually, we mostly just didn’t have a lot of opportunity to cross paths after that point. I borrowed a copy from a friend last year (who bought the book on my recommendation) because I just HAD to read it again. I was going to borrow it again this year but… I don’t have to. No, the book is not included in the bundle. The AUDIO is! This means that I can upload it onto my tablet and press “play.” That’s even better than a one-handed book. Hands free books are amazing!
The book/audio: To Love, Honor, and Vacuum by Sheila Wray Gregiore. It’s It has been about 5 years and I still read her blog and now have a few of her books. I have even had the opportunity to hear her speak and meet her and, yes, she is a pretty fantastic and genuine person. I don’t always agree with her views but her writing always challenges me to think about why I believe what I do and how I should live it out. Her writing has improved me as a homemaker, mother, wife, and believer.
Check out what else is in the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle.
by Tessa | Homemaking
By popular demand, 100+ homemaking bloggers are bringing back The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, and it’s better than ever!
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is a complete library of great eBooks on homemaking—a truly valuable knowledge base you’ll use for many years to come.
Unlike a library, though, you don’t have to spend years building it up. The Ultimate Bundles team has done the hard work for you, searching the web to find the very best eBooks from top homemaking authors and combining them into one essential collection that you can buy in one simple purchase.
Act now to get the ultimate eBook collection on homemaking at a once-in-a-lifetime price.
I’m confident you won’t find a more comprehensive set of homemaking resources anywhere — and certainly not at this price. Bought separately, they’d cost a total of $698 (not including $200+ in bonuses!). But you can have all of them for just $29.97!
Or, for just an extra $10, you not only get the full set of PDF files, but also a bonus set of Kindle editions, perfectly formatted for easy Kindle reading. This has been a popular request over the years and I’m excited to say it’s now available!
I believe it’s the best deal on homemaking eBooks anywhere on the web. But it will only be available for six days. So grab yours before it’s gone!
In this bundle, you will find 80+ eResources aimed to grow you in all aspects of homemaking, including:
- Homemaking
- Motherhood
- Marriage
- Food (recipes!)
- Self-care
- Faith (for you & for your kids)
- Work-from-home & blogging
- Pregnancy & babies
- Health & wellness
- Homeschooling
- Holidays & special events
- Financial stewardship
See the full list of 80+ eBooks, audio files, eCourses & printable packs included in the sale.
We’ve also included $200 of freebies from our 10 awesome partners!
In addition to all the amazing eResources, this bundle includes the best bonus offers it’s ever had, including:
As well as five more incredible offers from:
These deals are worth over six times the price of the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. So you’re up on the deal right away!
Learn more about the bonus offers.
This huge wealth of information and guidance will be right there on your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or Kindle, whenever you need it.
Here’s what you need to know about the sale:
When? 8 a.m. EST Wednesday, April 23 until 11:59 p.m. EST Monday, April 28
What? 78 eBooks, 2 eCourses, 2 audio files, and 2 printable packs PLUS over $200 worth of bonus products you’ll really use!
Where? Purchase the bundle here.
How much? Well now, that’s the best part. The entire package is worth nearly $900, and it’s selling for less than $30. Sweet deal, right?
Disclosure: I have included affiliate links in this post. Read the fine print about this bundle and read the answers to frequently asked questions about the bundle.
by Tessa | Motherhood, Personal Development
I’m an introvert. I crave quiet and solitude. Just over a year ago, I discovered that introversion is okay and I really started to embrace the introversion instead of attempting to be extroverted. In retrospect, it was silly to think that I had to be someone I’m not and act in a way that wasn’t true to myself. But I’ve figured it out now and it has hugely benefited my life and family. Guess what? My whole family is introverts! My husband and Biscuit are much less so than C and myself but they still need their quiet recharge time. Even Baby Bear is easily overwhelmed with too many people and is upset easily by disruptions to his peace. For having 3 young sons, my house is typically unusually quiet.
So here’s the big question: how do I fit in my own quiet recharge time when I have a husband, 6 year old, 3 year old and 5 month old around all the time? Not to mention several good friends that I love to catch up with and church and social media. And then there’s my mind. It never seems to stop talking to me!
I laid the baby in his little chair/bassinet and hid in the laundry room. No chocolate, no good book to read, no phone. Just me. Sitting on the floor. Eyes closed so I couldn’t see the laundry in front of me. Forcing my mind to be clear. The peace lasted about 2 minutes before Biscuit got worried because he couldn’t find me. Quick prayer for strength and for my little one’s worried heart.
I sit in my rocking chair while waiting for my baby to fall back to sleep at 5am (after enjoying his smiles and coos for a bit) and read my daily Bible passages on my phone. When he is asleep, I stop rocking, put down my phone, and just sit.
I buckle all the kids in to the vehicle, shut the doors, and wait a minute before I jump in the vehicle to head to town.
Small moments. That’s all that I can manage in this season of my life. Moments of more than simply silence. Moments when I don’t have little people touching me. Moments that I owe to no one except myself. A few minutes sprinkled throughout my week that give me enough to continue forward. One day those little people will not depend on me so heavily. In fact, they are less dependent on me every month. Baby Bear’s gummy smiles and sweet, milky breath are enough to make me delirious with joy. It won’t last. He will grow. They all will. Then I will get my hours of silence and solitude at a time and will know that I have earned it. I won’t need to miss the babies because I made sure to thoroughly enjoy them through all their stages.
Are you an introvert? Do you have someone in your life who is an introvert? Perhaps you can find some information and encouragement here:
How to be Friends with an Introvert
15 Resolutions for a Homeschool Introvert Mom (these ideas are great for anyone, not just homeschoolers)
Linked up at: Time Warp Wife, Growing Home Blog
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by Tessa | Motherhood
It’s a question unschoolers are asked regularly: does unschooling actually work? For our family, unschooling has worked in allowing our boys to learn at their own pace, how and when they decided they are ready. Time and time again my husband and I have been reminded how our kids will figure out what they need to know in their lives/interests and then pursue it. I’ve shared how a simple observation leads to questions in the unschooling process.
Top Gear UK. We have watched every episode on Netflix (also available through Amazon Prime’s Amazon Instant Video
) at least once. Most of them multiple times. Especially the episodes with mustangs. If you haven’t watched the show here’s a low down: three men test drive cars and review them and do a bunch of crazy challenges. From an unschooling perspective, it is a mother of boys’ dream come true. The show involves geography and history (the places they visit), science/mechanics (engines, building experiments), language/vocabulary (the hosts are mostly clean and use fun words like “torque,” “centrifugal force,” and “gravity”), art (in the form of beautifully molded metal as well as the scenery and videography), politics (in various countries, not just England), critical thinking (how can they cross a salt land without sinking?) and even mathematical concepts (horsepower, speed, time).
My boys are young so they’re not quite ready to tear apart an engine to rebuild it but C asks a ton of questions and both boys listen and take in the answers. They have a ton of small cars that they act out the races with, including building ramps and jumps and ferrying them across rivers. They hadn’t really gone beyond that whole cars and racing theme until recently though.
A few weeks ago, they made a train with the kitchen chairs. Certainly not an unusual thing for children to do so I didn’t think much of it. I even packed them a little suitcase with their clothes (ulterior motive: they were still in their jammies so I hoped they would get dressed) and planned to pack them a picnic lunch. They had their tickets and even modified the train to fit a seat for Baby Bear and me. C was the engineer and Biscuit was the conductor.
Then it got even better: they planned a trip.
They were going to drive down Chile to the bottom of South America and see if they would be able to beat (imaginary) Daddy, who was driving a Mustang in the race. This gave us the opportunity to examine our wall map to see what kind of obstacles they would come across (bodies of water, mountains, etc.). We talked about how maps work and calculating distances and how many days the race might take them. It was a really great geography lesson (and probably covered a whole host of other schoolish subjects too) and a really great imaginative game as well.
That is unschooling. It requires very little effort on anyone’s part to follow those questions but it requires a lot of trust that our children are designed to learn. And, if granted the freedom to do so, learn they shall. Even if they spend days at a time watching a tv show with three bickering middle aged men with funny accents.
What has caught the interest of your child recently? What are you willing to do to run with their curiosity?
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