It’s been a very busy week in the Stokes household as we started our first official week of homeschool for the 2012-2013 school year. It’s my son’s senior year, which is a little sad, but also very exciting. Who knows what adventures this young man will be embarking on in the coming years!
Stress Free Meals is done!
I am so happy that my new ebook Stress Free Meals is finished. I’ve joined with four other bloggers to bring you our best tips for stress free meals, along with ten easy and delicious recipes, and best of all, the ebook is FREE for subscribers!
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the Famous Footwear Giveaway! The winner of the $25 gift card is Julie C.–congratulations!
It’s time to submit your guest posts for the month of September! Read more here.
I also started a new series this week: Beyond $28,000 A Year detailing the process that our family is going through in trying to lead a “MORE” life rather than a “less than” life. You can read the first two installments here:
New Series: Beyond $28,000 A Year (intro)
Beyond $28,000 A Year: Passion
More Fun From This Week:
GET ORGANIZED
Get Organized: Do A Brain Dump
Easy Meal Planning: From Your Freezer To Your Family
Just Keep Moving – My Weekly Plan 8/20
Weekly Menu 8/24 and Some News!
Simple Gluten Free Weekly Menu 8/20
BACK TO SCHOOL
NEW!
Back To School FREEBIES: FREE Art Lesson, DIY Word Search, Planning Pages and More!
MamaSource: $50 of Educational Tools for Just $25
Still Fresh:
FREE! Project Lunch Box: 30 Days of Healthy Lunch Box Meals
Tips on Selecting an Instrument For A New Band Student
Save On Back To School Items At Dollar General
Back To School Pinterest Board (FREE printable lunch box notes and more!)
Back to School: Clothe Your Kids On A Budget
SAVE MONEY
FREE Printable: Best Times To Buy (everything)
Fun Friday Shopping Totals 8/24
Deals and Coupons
Personalized Photo Tote for $5 Shipped PLUS 40 FREE Photo Prints!
Restaurant Coupons: Chilis, On The Border and Jamba Juice
New Chili’s Coupon: FREE Appetizer or Dessert With Purchase!
Freebies
FREEBIES: Gluten Free Digital Magazine, Netflix and Museum Day
Cardstore: FREE Greeting Card (through 8/26 only!)
FREEBIE Friday: Candy Bar, Thank You Card, Pencil Flags and Lots More
ENJOY LIFE!
Guest Post: Can A Bubble Bath Save Your Life?
Show & Tell Saturday 8/25 {+LINK UP!}
Click here to read past Weekend Readers!
Wow, I cannot believe how many families have already started homeschooling. We are on the westcoast and here our school starts on Sept 4th; however, with our daughters birthday the 5th, we have decided to start on Sept 10th – June 7th. We don’t normally take any breaks throughout the year. Love your site and glad I found it!
We like to start early so we can take time off in December, but I know lot of families who start in September. That’s the great thing about homeschooling–you can be flexible! 🙂