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School Is Where the Home Is: 180 Devotions for Homeschool Parents

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School Is Where the Home Is by Anita Mellott is a devotional book for homeschool parents filled with 180 short nuggets of inspiration, encouragement, and practical helps.

180 Devotions for Homeschool Parents {School Is Where the Home Is}

Each daily devotion is titled, categorized, backed by scripture, and includes engaging, real-life stories to encourage, inspire, challenge, and help you as a homeschool parent. Plus each devotion concludes with a thought-provoking question for you to consider in your homeschool journey!

180 Devotions for Homeschool Parents {School Is Where the Home Is}

The daily devotions are divided into 8 categories:

A Faith of Their Own: Encourages parents to guide their children into intimacy with God, to help them develop a personal walk with Jesus.

And a Child Will Lead Them: One of the amazing benefits of homeschooling is seeing life through the eyes of our children and learning from them.

Gifts We Give Our Children: Encourages parents to focus on the intangible gifts that we can give our children, and to be intentional about discipling children and nurturing their hearts.

Homeschool Basics: Practical help and encouragement for each homeschooling day: communicating in school, planning, organizing, making decisions about curriculum, dealing with challenges – mental blocks, frustration, and perfectionism, and encouraging our children’s potential.

Homeschool Foundations: Highlights the biblical fundamentals of what homeschooling is all about and why we homeschool.

Homeschool and Family: Handling the impact of homeschooling on every aspect of family life, like time, relationships, and marriage, with encouragement and practical tips to keep a balance.

Homeschool and You: The impact of homeschooling on the primary educator: setting boundaries, pride, the importance of community, lightening up, tough love, dealing with disapproval, and comparisons, and encouragement of the primary educator, mainly the mother, to take care of herself.

Spiritual Vitamins: Spiritual refreshment for parents.

{quoted from School is Where Home is, p. x}

 

My Thoughts:

As a mom, particularly a homeschool mom, I feel like I am continually in need of encouragement. While I love being inspired by other moms who face the same joys and challenges of homeschooling, I also appreciate being challenged to grow and change those things in my life that need to be adjusted so that I can become a better mom! Other times I just need some practical tips to help me through all of my responsibilities as a homeschooling mom! I was thrilled when I discovered that I could find all of this and more in this daily devotional book!

Since receiving School Is Where the Home Is I have thoroughly enjoyed reading through it. The short, easy to read passages make it simple for me to fit the daily devotions into my busy homeschool day! In fact, throughout the day, I often find little pockets of time where I am able to squeeze in multiple daily devotions in one day ~ Yes, they are THAT short and easy to read! But, don’t get me wrong, they definitely pack a punch! I am regularly amazed at how these short, little passages can have such an impact on me!

I love how author Anita Mellot is able to take stories from her own life as a homeschooling parent and draw out nuggets of truth that inspire, encourage, challenge, and transform!

Many times I walk away feeling encouraged and inspired to press on! While other times I feel the sting of being challenged in particular areas of my life that needs to be changed! And still, other times, it is as if the light bulb has been turned on as I discover a new way to make our homeschool day run more smoothly!

 

About the Author:

While I am loving the devotions, I can’t continue without telling you more about the amazing lady behind this little jewel, Anita Mellot! Below is a quote from Anita’s About page:

“Life’s ups and downs have included job loss, the death of loved ones an ocean away, chronic illness, and infertility. Despite a recent diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative auto-immune disorder, I believe and have experienced that “though weeping may last for the night, joy comes in the morning.” So I continue to write and speak of hope in spite of life’s challenges.”

Being a mom is not easy! Homeschooling is not easy!

I cannot begin to imagine being a mom, much less a homeschooling mom, living in chronic pain with a degenerative auto-immune disorder. Yes, in spite of walking the path that was not her choice, Anita’s hope and desire to encourage others in the midst of her own pain and suffering is simply remarkable! I am utterly in awe of her strength, courage, determination, and hope! You can read more about Anita’s story over on Classic Housewife!

 

Support a Fellow Homeschool Mom:

Please help me support Anita by visiting all of my friend’s reviews and giveaways below!  We know you will be blessed by this sweet book and you will bless Anita by helping us share her book with others! 

School Is Where Home Is: 180 Devotions for Homeschool ParentsSept 17:  Jennifer: Jennifer A Janes
Sept 17:  Jenn: Mama Jenn (That’s me! You can enter my giveaway below!)
Sept 18:  Lisa: Chaos Appreciation
Sept 18:  Meg: Homeschoolin Mama
Sept 19:  Laurie: Our Abundant Blessings
Sept 19:  Amber: Classic Housewife 
Sept 20:  Kris: Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers
Sept 20:  Susan – Momma Hopper 

iHomeschool Network is proud to support Anita, her fabulous book, and these book reviews. As an expression of that support, iHN will be paying to ship the winners’ books to them.

Giveaway Info:

Would you like to win a copy of School Is Where Home Is? The first and mandatory entry is to simply leave a comment letting me know that you would like to win!

Optional (Additional) Entries: The following are additional ways that you can enter to win. However, you MUST complete the mandatory entry above. (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!)

  • Tell me which devotional category {listed above} you would be most interested in reading more about. Leave a comment naming the category. (max 1 entry)

  • Visit Anita’s blog and read an except from the book. (See the left side bar on her site.) Leave a comment letting me know that you read it. (max 1 entry)

  • Enter any of the other 7 giveaways (listed above) for School Is Where Home Is. Leave a comment for EACH giveaway that you enter telling me the name of the blog hosting the giveaway. (max 7 entries)

  • “Like” School Is Where Home Is on Facebook AND/OR “Like” Mama Jenn on Facebook. Leave a comment for EACH like. (max 2 entries)

  • Follow Anita Mellot on Twitter AND/OR Follow @MamaJennBlogs on Twitter. Leave a comment for EACH follow. (max 2 entries)

  • Follow Mama Jenn via Google+ AND/OR subscribe to Mama Jenn via RSS and/or via email and leave a comment letting me know that you do. Leave a comment for EACH follow or subscription. (max 3 entries)

  • Tweet about the giveaway and leave a comment letting me know you did. You can just copy, paste, and tweet the following:

@MamaJennBlogs is hosting an #iHn #giveaway for 180 Day #homeschool devo by #AnitaMellot Enter thru 9/21/12: http://bit.ly/NwC3wg #freeHS

The giveaway ends at midnight on Friday, September 21, 2012! One winner will be randomly selected and emailed. Winner will have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry and a way for me to contact you in case you win! Giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY. Must be age 18 or over. Comments (giveaway entries) ARE moderated and will appear after they have been approved. ONLY comments posted on the actual blog post count as entries!

This product was given to me free of charge. I do not have to return the product to the vendor. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.

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  1. Mavis

    October 20, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    awesome. Here is a great article I just read where students compare write about their experience as a homeschool student. I love the first story. http://tckidsmag.com/1428/school-views/

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  2. Ale

    October 5, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I would love to have this devotional. Thanks.

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  3. Teresa R.

    September 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    I would love this devotional!!!

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  4. Julie

    September 21, 2012 at 4:49 am

    Thanks for the chance! I’d love to win!

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  5. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:21 am

    I now subscribe to Mama Jenn via email

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  6. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:19 am

    I tweeted about giveaway at https://twitter.com/Angel5333/status/248954162430230528

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  7. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:16 am

    I follow Mama Jenn on Google+

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  8. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:14 am

    I now follow Anita Mellot on Twitter

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  9. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:13 am

    I now follow Mama Jenn on Twitter

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  10. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Already like Mama Jenn on FB

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  11. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:08 am

    Liked “School is where…” on FB

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  12. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 1:07 am

    I read her book excerpts from her book. It looks very inspiring

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  13. Angel

    September 21, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I would love to win! Thank you for this opportunity!

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  14. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    I entered at Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers.

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  15. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    I entered at Classic Housewife.

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  16. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I entered at Our Abundant Blessings.

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  17. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I entered at Chaos Appreciation.

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  18. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I entered Jennifer Janes giveaway.

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  19. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I liked Mama Jenn on FB too.

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  20. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I liked School is Where the Home Is on FB.

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  21. Christina Hirst

    September 20, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I think all the categories are amazing! But I definitely am excited about A Faith of Their Own and helping them grow their own relationship!

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  22. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I “liked” “School is Where…” on facebook.

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  23. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway.

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  24. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I follow Anita on Twitter.

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  25. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I also entered on jenniferjanes.com

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  26. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I entered on WUHS, also.

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  27. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Homeschool basics would be the best category for me!

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  28. cam

    September 20, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Would love this devotional!

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  29. Tosha

    September 20, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I would LOVE to win a copy of the devotional. And the first devo I would want to do is a Faith of Their Own…because to me that is what it is all about. Teaching them to develop their OWN relationship with God

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  30. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 5:28 am

    The category I’d jump to first isHomeschool and You

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  31. Kelly

    September 20, 2012 at 5:28 am

    I was looking for a book like this two years ago at our HS convention. So glad to see someone has written one!

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  32. Diana Hulsey

    September 20, 2012 at 2:15 am

    Liked School is Where the Home is on facebook

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  33. Diana Hulsey

    September 20, 2012 at 2:14 am

    liked Mama Jenn on facebook

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  34. Diana Hulsey

    September 20, 2012 at 2:11 am

    I read an excerpt from
    School Is Where Home Is. It looks like it could be a wonderful book for our family,

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  35. Diana Hulsey

    September 20, 2012 at 2:07 am

    I’d like to win this.

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  36. Stephanie

    September 20, 2012 at 1:31 am

    I would love to have this book. I am really struggling right now.

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  37. Teisha Priest

    September 20, 2012 at 1:06 am

    This looks like a GREAT book!

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  38. BlessedCP

    September 20, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I entered at Jenniferajanes.com

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  39. BlessedCP

    September 20, 2012 at 12:21 am

    I entered at Chaos Appreciation. Thanks you.

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  40. BlessedCP

    September 20, 2012 at 12:04 am

    I read the 2 excerpts from the book, they were sweet. The 2nd one nearly made me cry.

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  41. BlessedCP

    September 20, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Of course first and foremost I want my kids to follow after God’s own heart. I think this chapter could give some ideas on how to instill that into the family:
    Gifts We Give Our Children:
    Encourages parents to focus on the intangible gifts that we can give our
    children, and to be intentional about discipling children and nurturing
    their hearts.

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  42. BlessedCP

    September 20, 2012 at 12:00 am

    I would LOVE to win this. I am in need of encouragement like you, but I am also the “encourager” at our homeschool group and would love to share some nuggets from this book. Thank you!

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  43. jenniehall

    September 19, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    left a comment on the facebook page. 😉

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  44. jenniehall

    September 19, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    i would LOVE to win this! i NEED this! i am so emotionally and spiritually drained right now. i need to get back on track and figure something out to make our school year go a little smoother. 🙁

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  45. Katie B

    September 19, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I would love to win this.

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  46. Michele Mom of 9

    September 18, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I would love to read this book. We’ve been homeschooling since 1998, and frankly, I’m ready to quit. The discouragement has me so bowed down that I don’t want to do it anymore. This year I have kids in 11th, 9th, 6th, and 3rd grades, with twin kindergartners that never do anything because Mommy has no time to work with them.

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  47. Anita Mellott

    September 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Dear Homeschooling Moms, Reading your comments reinforced why I wrote the book–to encourage you as you walk the path God has called you to. It may not always be easy, but He is with us always and His grace is sufficient for each homeschool day.

    I’m trying to get back to posting regular homeschool encouragement on FB. I will be praying for you…He is faithful who has called us!

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  48. Kim S

    September 18, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Mama Jenn, I’m the marketing director for Judson Press, Anita’s publisher, and just want to thank you for your wonderful post. I’ve quoted you (and offered a link) on our FB and Twitter pages. Anita is an amazing woman and she’s written a terrific devotional!

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  49. Anita Mellott

    September 18, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Thank you for taking the time to encourage me. God bless.

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  50. Anita Mellott

    September 18, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Sweet Jenn: Thank you so much for reviewing my book and helping spread the word…I pray it will encourage many. Words seem inadequate to fully express my thanks. God bless you!

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  51. Kelly

    September 18, 2012 at 3:57 am

    I follow Mama Jenn via email

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  52. Kelly

    September 18, 2012 at 3:57 am

    I like mama jenn on fb already!

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  53. Kelly

    September 18, 2012 at 3:56 am

    I liked School is where the home is on fb

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  54. Kelly

    September 18, 2012 at 3:55 am

    I read and enjoyed & was already challenged by the excerpt from the devotional on Anita’s site. The theme of trusting God with our homeschool is something I need to be reminded of again and again.

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  55. Kelly

    September 18, 2012 at 3:52 am

    I would like the “A faith of their own” category the most as that has been on my heart a lot lately.

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  56. Kelly

    September 18, 2012 at 3:52 am

    I would love this devotional!

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  57. Sharayah A

    September 18, 2012 at 2:28 am

    I would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  58. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Liked Anita on FB.

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  59. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:11 am

    Visited/read Anita’s blog, loved it!

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  60. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Subscribed via email.

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  61. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Subscribed by RSS

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  62. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Following mama jenn on Goggle +

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  63. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:02 am

    I liked mama jenn on FB.

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  64. Marie

    September 18, 2012 at 12:02 am

    I will love to win this book!

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  65. Christine Apolenis

    September 17, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    I am so interested in “Homeschool and Family” because right now, I don’t think I have a very good balance 🙂

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  66. Christine Apolenis

    September 17, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I follow mama jenn by RSS/email feed.

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  67. Christine Apolenis

    September 17, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I would love to win this for our family! I am in SUCH need of help, encouragement, and daily perseverance in this homeschool journey.

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  68. Robyn

    September 17, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Homeschool and You would be the catagory that I would be most interested in. Taking care of myself seems to be last on my list… I need to do a little bit better!

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  69. Robyn

    September 17, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I would love to win your “school is where the home is” devotional. Sounds very encouraging, and very needed!

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  70. Olivia

    September 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I am following on twitter

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  71. Olivia

    September 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I follow Mama Jenn Via email

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  72. Olivia

    September 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I liked on facebook!

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  73. Olivia

    September 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I would love to win this!

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  74. kellyc

    September 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I am most interested in “gifts we give our children.”

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  75. kellyc

    September 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I’d love to win
    [email protected] dot com

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  76. Kala

    September 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I follow mama jenn via email

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  77. Kala

    September 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I like mama jenn on fb (Kala Thomas DeMeyere)

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  78. Kala

    September 17, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I am most interested in The gifts we give our children section…so important and something I need to work on!

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  79. Kala

    September 17, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to win! This would be great for our family!

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  80. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    And last but not least, left Anita some kind words via her Facebook page!

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  81. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    … and liked “School Is Where the Home Is” on FB too!

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  82. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Like you on Facebook…

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  83. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    … and I’m with you on Twitter too! (@definity)

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  84. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Already following you on Google+ 🙂

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  85. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    I just read Anita’s excerpt on her site – that Philippians verse is my life verse! NOT a coincidence 🙂

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  86. Joan Concilio Otto

    September 17, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I would definitely be very interested in the “And a Child Will Lead Them” category – that’s our biggest win so far in homeschooling, is seeing the things WE learn from our daughter’s interests!

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  87. shavonne auguste

    September 17, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    I would love love love to win!

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  88. hydrangeasandharmony

    September 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    All of the devotional categories look great but I’d be most interested in reading the Homeschool Foundations selections.

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  89. hydrangeasandharmony

    September 17, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I follow Mama Jenn via RSS feed.

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  90. hydrangeasandharmony

    September 17, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Great giveaway! I’d love to win this book—it sounds very encouraging.

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  91. Nicki

    September 17, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I would love to win this!

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  92. Theresa

    September 17, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    What a neat book!

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  93. Jenni Hart

    September 17, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    This would be wonderful to win. Any devotions related to homeschool would be a huge spiritual help

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  94. Shannon Wallace

    September 17, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    It’s hard to pick one category, but I really think A Faith of Their Own is where I would start! 🙂

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  95. Shannon Wallace

    September 17, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Yes, I would love to win. I do not own any devotionals geared towards homeschool moms. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  96. Monique

    September 17, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I’d like to win!

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