California Homeschool Convention at Disneyland in 2013

Start saving now to attend the 30th Annual CHEA Homeschool Convention which will be at the Disneyland Hotel at 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, Ca 92802.

Keynote speakers Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis and Elizabeth Smith. Exhibit Hall, Used Curriculum Sale, High School Graduation, Mock Trial Tournament, Ultimate Giveaway and much more. Click here for more details.

Happy Thanksgiving: Black Friday Reading List

Here are some awesome books that should keep you busy during this Thanksgiving holiday and while some of you wait in lines for Black Friday.

Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

Author: Todd Burpo

Genre: Christian

Status: HOT (Check Price)

“Do you remember the hospital, Colton?” Sonja said. “Yes, mommy, I remember,” he said. “That’s where the angels sang to me.”

When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren’t expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed—a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy’s trip to heaven and back....[Read More]

Proof of Heaven

Author: Eben Alexander III

Genre: Christian

Status: HOT (Check Price)

Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress.

Then, Dr. Alexander’s own brain was attacked by a rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion—and in essence makes us human—shut down completely. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then, as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexander’s eyes popped open. He had come back....[Read More]

Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers

Author: Anne Lamott

Genre: Christian

Status: HOT (Check Price)

Readers of all ages have followed and cherished Anne Lamott’s funny and perceptive writing about her own faith through decades of trial and error. And in her new book, Help, Thanks, Wow, she has coalesced everything she knows about prayer to these fundamentals.

It is these three prayers – asking for assistance from a higher power, appreciating what we have that is good, and feeling awe at the world around us – that can get us through the day and can show us the way forward. In Help, Thanks, Wow, Lamott recounts how she came to these insights, explains what they mean to her and how they have helped, and explores how others have embraced these same ideas....[Read More]

The Harbinger: The ancient mystery that holds the secret of America's future

Author: Jonathan Cahn

Genre: Christian

Status: HOT (Check Price)

Before its end as a nation, there appeared in ancient Israel nine specific warnings and omens of national destruction – These same nine Harbingers are now manifesting in America with profound ramifications for America’s future and end-time prophecy.

Hidden in an ancient biblical prophecy from Isaiah, the mysteries revealed in The Harbinger are so precise that they foretell recent American events down to the exact days… the 3,000-year-old mystery that revealed the exact date of the stock market collapse of 2008… the ancient prophecy that was proclaimed from the floor of the US Senate and then came true…and more. The revelations are so specific that even the most hardened skeptic will find it hard to put down. Though it sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller – IT’S REAL....[Read More]

68 The Homeschooling Buzz - Master Storyteller -- Jim Weiss

In this episode we talk with Master Storyteller -- Jim Weiss. Who -- at the age of 40 -- felt the call to transition to another profession -- professional storyteller. It was a huge leap of faith but with a lot of prayer and reflection Jim and Randy decided to trust their intuition and founded Greathall Productions, a company devoted to recording children's audio. To date, Jim is the producer and reader of 44+ Greathall storytelling recordings featuring clasical literature and history. If you are interested in hearing Jim's story play the video or audio above. 

Show Notes:

Episode 68: Master Storyteller -- Jim Weiss

 

Topics Discussed:

Jim in the beginning

Jim and Danny Glover

Jim and David Bowie

Jim and Storytelling

Jim and Final thoughts

Related Links:

5 Fun Homeschool Conversations that Inspire and Encourage

5 Ways To Homeschool For Free

Homeschool Curriculum Expert

  

Sponsors and Affiliates: 

Christian Home Educators Association of California (Resources for Homeschool)

Audio:  

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Homeschool Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Homeschool Day Set at Six Flags Magic Mountain

 

The 17th Annual Homeschool Family Day is set for Six Flags Magic Mountain Friday, November 2, 2012. This is a private party not open to the general public. The park, located in Santa Clarita, is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No season passes or other tickets will be honored. Tickets are $26.99 per person and can be purchased by calling group sales at 661-255-4500 or by visiting www.sixflags.com/magicmountain. A package deal with a lunch is available as well.

 

Homeschool Day Set at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

 

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA announces its annual Homeschool Day Monday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit their website by October 12 at www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom and enter the code of homeschool for discounted ticket prices of $25.61 each or $29.71 each by November 12. Full details, optional picnic lunch, and more at the website.

5 Fun Homeschool Conversations That Inspire and Encourage: Real Talk with Homeschoolers Book Series

"What about socialization?"

 

"What about homeschool curriculum?"

 

"Will my kids be normal after I'm done homeschooling?"

 

"What about college?"

 

"Will my kids be able to find a job after graduating from my homeschool?"

 

Many of us feel inadequate at times. However, that insecure feeling comes from our negative thoughts that say, "You are the only one who is are suffering through this situation right now." Well rest assured --- you are not the only one suffering. Many people have suffered through these questions and much much more but have made it through to success in their homeschool nonetheless.

  

Don't believe me? Well, that's Okay because, Gerald McKoy has produced a book about real life homeschoolers who share their struggles and successes from their homeschooling journey. Join Gerald as he talks with: 

 

Susan Beatty, co-founder of CHEA of California, who chose to homeschool her child because of a radio talk show hosted by Dr. James Dobson;

  

Zan Tyler from Apologia, who ran from homeschooling but was forced into it by her local school; 

 

Gena Suarez from the Old Schoolhouse Magazine, who was presented with the homeschool vehicle at age 19; 

 

Jean Burk from College Prep Genius, who came to homeschooling saying, "Yeah, Let's do this thing"; 

 

and Dan Miller author of 48 Days to the Work You Love, who had an unexpected bump in the educational road and after exploring options, very quickly moved toward homeschooling as being a chance to work with his children and develop their unique skills.

 

Read this book and you will say, "Dang, if they can do it, so can I."

 

FYI, the perspective of these interviews is from that of a Christian world view. As a result, if you possess a different world view these interviews may still be able to give you insight and hope, however, I would recommend using the shopping cart method when reading. Essentially, just take away what you need and leave what you don’t want.

 

Click the link below to be taken to the books product page. Once there click on the cover of the book, Amazon's "Look Inside" feature, to see some excerpts and if you like what you see then please support this site by purchasing a copy.

  

Book Released on Amazon Kindle with Print Book to Follow

Greetings to my home school posse!

 

Well, it has been a long 2 months and I had to sacrifice a few episodes of the podcast in order to do it, but the book has finally been released for the Amazon kindle with the print book soon to follow. I have to admit, the process of self publishing was not as bad as I thought it would be. I actually learned many things on my journey and feel it was well worth the many sacrifices. Anyway, I hope you will enjoy the book. Please consider leaving a review on the books info page.

Click here to check it out.

67 The Homeschool Buzz - Don't Do Drugs Stay out of School

In this episode we talk with Laurette Lynn about her new book... "Don't Do Drugs Stay out of School". Laurette is the Unplugged Mom; Unconventional, uncensored and unscripted, smart, serious and sometimes silly host of Unpulugged Mom Radio, a popular web talk radio show for home educators, and other outside-the-box thinkers.. 

Show Notes:

Episode 67: Don't Do Drugs Stay out of School

 

Topics Discussed:

What's been happening in your life since we talked last. Give us some juicy tidbits.

In 30 words or less. Tell us about your new book

What was the motivation for writing it?

Who was the target audience?

Favorite Authors.

Advice for aspiring Writers/Authors.

Related Links:

5 Things Public School Can Learn From Home School Teachers

5 Ways To Homeschool For Free

Homeschool Curriculum Expert

  

Sponsors and Affiliates: 

Christian Home Educators Association of California (Resources for Homeschool)

Audio:  

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