Saturday, October 31, 2015

What Do You Think of Leftovers?

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I don't know if any of you have read the book Crazy Love, by Francis Chan....but I have to say if you haven't, you really should. I have been going through this book with my Christian Education class each week on Sunday mornings and it has really helped me take a good look at myself and my relationship with God!
 
This week we are studying the chapter entitled, "Serving Leftovers to a Holy God." Before you read another word, just say the title of the chapter again to yourself and let it roll around inside of you........Serving Leftovers to a Holy God.......
I have a phrase I use with my kids when I don't like they said, or their decision. It goes like this: "Some things just shouldn't ought to be!" I am using this phrase now in response to the title of this chapter!  We should not be serving leftovers to a Holy God.
 
"I think that most people would like to believe that God doesn't expect too much from us. I'd say that most Christians live as though God wants a minimal commitment from us but is absolutely thrilled when we surprise Him by going above and beyond. As comforting as that may be, I simply don't find any hint of this in Scripture.
What I see instead is God warning us again and again about the dangers of being lukewarm. He warns us against thinking we're committed when we're really not. He calls us to let go of everything we have and follow Him. The harshest words in the Bible are reserved for those who maintain a minimal external commitment to the Lord but don't pursue Him passionately (the best known examples of this are Jesus' harsh rebukes of the Pharisees.)"  [Crazy Love Workbook: Francis Chan, Page 56]
 
When did it become okay to try to hedge our bets.....see what we could "get away with" and still make it to heaven?  I know I've been asked questions like this: Do I have to get baptized to be saved? I don't have to forgive everyone to make it to heaven do I? I don't have to obey everything the Bible says to be a Christian do I?  Basically, when we start rolling questions like that around in our minds, we are really asking if there is a way to make it to heaven without faithfully loving Jesus.   John 14:15 says: “If you love me, keep my commands." Such a simple statement.... Jesus makes it clear in this verse that when we truly love Him, we obey what He tells us to do. Many times we find it easy to admit that we are in need of a Savior. We understand our sins and that we need to be forgiven if we want to make it to heaven.....but we find it much harder relinquishing control of our lives and entrusting it to God by making Him our Lord. That seems to be a much harder step of faith for us.....but if we are completely in love with our Savior, we have no problem making Him Lord of our lives.
 
 
 
Think about the title of the chapter.....now think about this: How many of us invite guests over to our house and make it a point to serve them leftovers? Simply put, we just don't do that!  I mean, take a look at the picture and tell me that looks appetizing. We don't serve our guests food that has been gnawed on, instead we prepare, clean, look up recipes, find out what they like and don't like, make extra shopping trips, etc. We pull out all the stops to make sure that our guests understand how happy we are to be spending time with them. So where is the disconnect when it comes to God? When it comes to spending time with our God, we sleep through our prayer time (if we have time at all), we grudgingly read His Word, and we try our hardest to find loopholes for all His commands, all while claiming to love Him. How I must have broken his heart! I have been guilty of the same things I am writing about.......but the truth is I don't want to be type of person,.....I also don't think the answer is for us to question our salvation....... You see I think we should however; all take some time to look inside ourselves and assess our motives and intentions. Are we truly giving God what he deserves all the time? 
 
It is time that we as Christians stop trying to fit in with the world because it is "more comfortable", and get back to the basics. It is time that we take a stand on the Word of God in our lives and make the cry of our hearts be "holiness!" It is time that we give God what He deserves, which is our very best at all times, and in every way!

Friday, October 30, 2015

Change the Way You Do Sundays!

 
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If you live in Indianapolis area, this is for you!
  Sundays are the best part of my week,
and can be the best part of your week as well....
 
There is a spot saved just for you!!
 
 

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Apologia Educational Ministries: The Ultimate Homeschool Planner Review - TOS Crew

Apologia Ultimate Homeschool Planner
 
 
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I believe that the Nemesis of every homeschool is poor planning! I have planned well....and I have slacked off.....and I know how hard it is to get back on track when you fall off. To stay on track in your educational needs, especially with more than one student, you must plan everything out.  I have just the ticket for you and your homeschool! I was able to review The Ultimate Homeschool Planner from Apologia Educational Ministries.
 
About The Ultimate Homeschool Planner:

This gorgeous planning system designed by best selling author Debra Bell is spectacular! Upon opening the planner you will find several pages that hold the next several school years as a quick reference. The last school year listed is 2022-2023. I love that this quick reference is here.....this will help you as you plan try to ahead. This planning system validated what I have found to be true, "planning won't eliminate chaos and disorder, but it can reduce it." (The Ultimate Homeschool Planner: Welcome Page)
 
 
 
Apologia Ultimate Homeschool Planner


Before you begin planning take some time to read the User's Guide on pages 6-17. These pages are full of helpful information and tips. As you read through this guide, take some time to follow the tips that are so nicely laid out. As you put these tips into action you will find that you aren't feeling as overwhelmed about homeschool planning as you used to. I wish I would have had this planner for my first year of homeschooling, I think things would have gone more smoothly for us!!
 
One of my favorite sections in the planner is the Student Goal Setter. I know how important it is for my students to "buy in" to what we are doing and this goal setter helps with that. It is fun to sit down and set reachable goals with your student for the school year, and then work together in order to meet it over the next 180 days.
 
The Ultimate Homeschool Planner allows you to plan out your months and then break it down further into weeks. The monthly planning pages don't allow for tons of details, but then when you get to the weekly planning pages this is when you can take some time and fill in the details. There is plenty of room to write.....which I am very glad about. I hate trying to fit lots of information into tiny little boxes!!  RIGHT!?
 
The beginning of each week has some extra pages that you won't find in just any old planner. The Ultimate Homeschool Planner allows you to have a Bible Plan, Battle Plan, Prayer section, Hospitality/Outreach goals, Memorable Moments for the week, and Evidences of God's grace. This puts your whole homeschool in the proper mindset, with God first and foremost!!
 
At the back of the planner is a section to record grades, plot reading lists, plan out high school years, record field trips and activities, and then you will want to make sure you read through all the teaching tips from pages 266-271. These helpful tips and tricks will surely make your life easier!!

How I Used This Product:

I spent some time planning some stuff! I had another planner I was already using for school, but it was nothing in comparison to The Ultimate Homeschool Planner. When I sat down to utilize this fabulous planner I was pleasantly surprised by the layout. The way that this product is put together helps you organize things in your planner .......and your mind better! You will see a difference in the way you tackle a school week, because you have taken the time to utilize this amazing planner by Apologia Educational Ministries! Planning out the school year with this product is an absolute pleasure! 

My Bottom Line:

I believe that this planner is a help for your homeschool. I have enjoyed utilizing it in mine! I love that there are verses and quotes that are sprinkled throughout this well thought out planner that provide encouragement and direction. If you haven't already done so, get one of these for yourself, and find out just how helpful this planner can be in your homeschool!


Social Media:
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Monday, October 26, 2015

Care For Some Lukewarm Coffee?

 
 
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I don't know about you, but I like my "hot' things....hot, and my "cold" things....cold!  According to the Word of God, He does too! That particular subject was the topic of conversation in my Christian Education class Sunday morning.  The following verses make God's stance on the situation clear. Revelation 3:15-16 "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth."

Think about it.....how does something get to be lukewarm? Today while I was at work I poured a cup of coffee and instead of sitting it on my little cup warmer, I sat it on my desk. I was busy working on something on my computer and apparently it took longer than I thought because when I picked it up to take a drink it was......well......YUCK! I hate lukewarm coffee! I had to spit it out of my mouth! Has that ever happened to you? Of course it has!! It has happened to all of us with one thing or another.  You see.....my coffee spent too much time away from it's source of heat........

With that thought in mind we need to take some time to examine ourselves.
Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 13:5  "Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." It isn't always easy to take some time and examine our relationship with God. Sometimes when we take some time to do that......we may find out some things about ourselves that we tried hard to bury. "Lukewarmness is not the inevitable result of being imperfect. We are all imperfect. Lukewarmness is the inevitable result of lack of love for God. The solution is not to push yourself into behaving perfectly; the solution is to cultivate your love for God." (Crazy Love, Frances Chan)  It is important for us to make sure that we remain connected to our Source, the One True God! If we do that, we will be connected to our heat source!

As you examine yourself, take some time to look up the following verses:
Isaiah 29:13
I Chronicles 21:24
Luke 21:1-4
Revelation 3:1
Matthew 23:5-7
Romans 6:1-2
James 1:22
James 4:17
Matthew 10:32-33
Luke 18:11-12
Matthew 22:37-38
Matthew 5:43-47
Colossians 3:2

You can bet that the next cup of coffee that I pour is going right on my cup warmer! I won't make that mistake again! There is nothing like taking a big swallow of lukewarm coffee, once that happens you try to make sure it doesn't happen again......right?! How much more important is it that we keep our relationship with God HOT?!

Thursday, October 22, 2015

What's Love Got To Do With It?


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Mark 12:30 says "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Jesus said that this is the most important commandment in the Bible.......and yet.....do we?  More importantly.....do I?  That is the question that I find myself asking as I read this verse over and over again....Do I love you Lord with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind and with all my strength?  I find this question reverberating in my spirit as I go about my day....I find this question lingering on my mind as I drift off to sleep....or as I sit quietly in the presence of the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth. Do I actually love God with all my heart and soul and mind and strength???
 
Do you?
 
What would it look like if we did?
 
How would our world be different if every word we spoke and every thing we did declared our love for God?
 
We have an amazing opportunity to love God so much that it overflows into every aspect of our lives....impacting everyone around us!!!! It is so important to keep our focus on eternity as we make decisions, remembering that we are to love God with all our being first and foremost. That is when God can do his best work!
 
So, I find myself determined to keep God first and love him with ALL that is within me!!
My challenge to you is that you would do the same. Imagine the difference that we can make for the kingdom of God if we take this verse to heart and really focus on making it a part of our everyday life!

Love has got everything to do with it!!
 
 

Koru Naturals: Manuka Honey and Manuka Oil Facial Cleanser & Manuka Honey, Tamarind and Mauka Oil Toner Review - TOS Crew

Koru Naturals Review

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 Koru Naturals Review To say that I am "old school" when it comes to my skincare treatment is an understatement. I wash my face with soap and water when I am in the shower.......and I may or may not take my makeup off before bed. (I know....I know!!) So when I had the opportunity to review the Manuka Honey and Manuka Oil Facial Cleanser and  Manuka Honey, Tamarind and Manuka Oil Facial Toner by Koru Naturals I was excited to start a brand new regimen and see how well these products worked!
 
Day 1
So....I thought I would start off my new facial treatments with a before picture. Then I began using these products every morning before going to work, and then again every evening before going to bed. My goal was to have clean, smooth, healthy skin by the time that my review period was over. I made sure to put them right by the sink I use to get ready in the morning for easy access, and even though I never had a routine before....I found my new discipline fun.
 
What I found the first time I used the Manuka Honey and Manuka Oil Facial Cleanser was a pleasant surprise. The cleanser not only made my face feel wonderful, but it smelled divine!! So much so that people would often tell me that I smelled great! They would ask me what perfume I was wearing, and I would just smile and say, "none." ha ha!
 
2 Weeks

What I noticed is that my skin seemed to look more healthy and even though these pictures are hard for me to look at since I have no make up on.......I can tell that my skin is looking better.
 
Like I said in the opening paragraph I also used the Manuka Honey, Tamarind and Manuka Oil Facial Toner after each time of using the cleanser. I hadn't really used a toner before and I found it to be so refreshing. Again, Koru Naturals hit the nail on the head with this amazing product. I applied it with a cotton ball because it is definitely a thinner liquid than the cleanser. After applying the facial toner and allowing it to dry, I would follow it all up with a moisturizer. When I would head out to work or off to bed, I felt completely refreshed.
 
 Koru Naturals Review
Koru Naturals goes above and beyond to make wonderful all- natural products, all while making it affordable for everyday use. I find that very important. All too often we get drawn into a product line that is absolutely wonderful, but the cost of the product and the room in our budget, makes it hard to utilize every day.
 
4 Weeks
I don't know if you can tell from these pictures, but my skin continues to get more healthy looking each week!!  I was also able to use the Skin Clear Crème during this same review time. I worked it into my daily regimen with the cleanser and the toner. It was so nice to moisturize with this wonderful product twice daily. It made my skin feel and look wonderful! There is a cute little palette knife included in the container, and that makes it easier to spread it on your face. Make sure to cover your face, while leaving the skin right around your eyes clear...you do not want to get it into your eyes!  As soon as you rinse off the Skin Clear Crème, you will notice a difference in your skin!

I understand that the face is an important and sometimes sensitive area, and the skin on our faces need special care at times. But that is not all that Koru Naturals has to offer. I was also able to use Manuka Honey Propolis Soap for the rest of my body in the shower. This soap is WONDERFUL! It smells wonderful and made me feel clean and fresh!


Final
I am a firm believer in these products. I hope that these pictures helped you follow along on this skincare journey with me! I know that by using these products my skin has become clear and healthy and I owe it all to Koru Naturals!

My Bottom Line:

I would have to say that my bottom line is that I love these products. I know that I benefited from this product, and my hope is that you would want to give these products a try for yourself. Click here and browse through the many health and beauty products available from Koru Naturals.

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Koru Naturals Review

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Brookdale House: Middle School Grammar Workbook Set Review ~ TOS Crew

 Brookdale House Review


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Do you have a student in Middle School yet? Maybe you have one that will be in Middle School one day. If so, this blog is for you! If you are like me, the closer your kids get to High School, the more pressure you put on yourself when it comes to the selection of curriculum. It isn't always easy locating and trying out new resources. That is one reason I love The Old Schoolhouse Review Crew. They have a whole library of blog reviews for you to read through and see what fits your needs. I recently had the opportunity to review The Grammar Workbook Set by Brookdale House, and what a great resource this is!! The set includes not only the Grammar Workbook to work through, but we also received the answer key....BONUS!

The Product:

What do you get when you purchase The Grammar Workbook Set? You get middle school grammar.....everything from sentences, parts of speech and verb tenses to clauses, gerunds and punctuation. The workbook is very well done with learning as the goal. With each new section, there are several different exercises that your student can complete that will help to teach them whatever the topic of the day is.

 At the beginning of the workbook there is an introduction that talks about the way the workbook is broken down. It is divided into four sections. The first section is all about sentences, which helps your student build the framework necessary for the study of grammar. The second section covers the parts of speech. The third section covers phrases and clauses and how these work inside of sentences. The fourth section is all about punctuation.
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Also included in this workbook are writing exercises to build your student's writing capabilities. The first type of writing exercise included is copying of a model. This method is to teach them a specific writing style. As they work through the copy work, you will see their writing improve little by little. The second type of writing exercise included is dictation. There are short instructions that will help you utilize it in a manner that will be best for your student.

I also like how the Introduction gives you instructions on how to incorporate sentence diagramming as well. When I was in school, that was actually my favorite part of grammar. Come to find out, my daughter is not as big of a fan as I was of diagramming, but we have given it our best shot through this study!  ha ha ha!

If you don't already have a distinct schedule in place for your student, don't worry.....there is an optional schedule included in the front of The Grammar Workbook. Take a look at it and see if you think that schedule will work for you. It seems that Brookdale House really thought of everything when it comes to The Grammar Workbook Set.


How We Used It:

Lucky for us, this review came right about the time we were starting school for the year. So we just plugged it right into our planner and dove right in. I had my daughter work in the workbook three times a week and that seemed to work out nicely for us. I can tell that she is learning a lot, the workbook pages are great for her. They mix up the worksheets so that you are not doing the same things over and over again. So my daughter never seemed to get bored with the "class work."

My Bottom Line:

We absolutely loved The Grammar Workbook Set by Brookdale House. Grammar isn't always the most fun subject, but the structure and exercises included within this workbook are such a huge help to get your student going and keep them going!

Social Media:

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 Brookdale House Review

Friday, October 16, 2015

FishFlix.com: Faith of Our Fathers Review ~ TOS Crew

FishFlix.com Review no 2
 
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Although there are times my children may not agree with this statement, I believe myself to be a pretty normal parent. [Ha Ha!] You guys know what I mean, your kids may think you're a little crazy sometimes too!! I mean, we all try to do our best to make sure that our kids eat the right things, sleep the right amount, take time to play, and watch things that are appropriate. All of these things seem to be getting harder, and harder to accomplish for us as parents. We live in a society where moral high roads are deemed intolerant, and instant gratification is the norm. That only makes it even more difficult to teach the need for a strong relationship with Christ to our children.  The need for us as parents to monitor everything that our children consume even more diligently has arrived.  Children/Families are consuming more TV, video games, social media, etc. than ever before.......and not all of it is good for us! That is why I am glad to have found FishFlix.com.  My girls and I reviewed the movie Faith of Our Fathers which is available on the website.

FishFlix.com

I became acquainted with this company several years ago, but this may be the first time some of you have heard the name of this company. FishFlix.com is a one stop shop for Christian movies and entertainment, but also Christian books, Bibles, apparel and so much more. I love browsing through their inventory online and putting together my list of "must haves." I am sure this website will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Faith of Our Fathers

Something you might want to put on your list of "must haves" would be the DVD, Faith of Our Fathers. This movie is amazing! I do tend to have a soft spot for Vietnam stories.  This one has a beautiful twist to it that shows the live that can be changed when you live your life with eternity on your mind. Eternity minded people can be in the middle of a battle and still take time to share the power of God's forgiveness with those around them! Like a lot of you, I too know someone who served in the military during that war. War is a hard story to tell, but the story told in this DVD is full of faith, hope and love. It also includes a little bit of Si Robertson, which is always fun!  To watch the movie trailer click here.


FishFlix.com Review no 2
 
How I Used This Product:

I watched this movie with my girls. They are middle school age and older and we all loved the movie! What we found the most touching was the powerful message of the love and forgiveness of Christ that flows through the entire movie!
 
My Bottom Line:

Where I live the weather is getting cooler. A stark reminder that all too soon Christmas will be here, and I am not done with my shopping yet!! For all of you that are in the same boat as me, check out FishFlix.com. You will no doubt, find something for everyone on your list. Just make sure that at the top of the list is the movie, Faith of Our Fathers. If you are anything like me, you might find yourself watching this through tears at times, but the message of faith, hope and love is timeless.    
 

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FishFlix.com Review No 2

Monday, October 12, 2015

Progency Press: Tuck Everlasting Interactive Study Guide Review - TOS Crew

Progeny Press Review
 
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I have homeschooled my girls through many different grade levels and found challenges at each new grade level. As my girls got older, I found it difficult to find study guides that I didn't have to make myself. Now, those of you that have made your own study guides know that it takes a lot of time and effort to put it together. That is where Progeny Press has got your back!   
 
My daughter and I had the opportunity to review the Interactive Study Guide for Tuck Everlasting, by Progeny Press. How wonderful! I love that they have study guides for books that you don't have to build yourself!! And yes.......it comes with an answer guide too! Both items are digital downloads and available almost instantly after purchase.
 
It has been difficult getting my daughter to read. So when she does read a book, I would like to be able to not just monitor her comprehension, but utilize it for part of her classwork. So finding Progeny Press and their library of Study Guides for Literature has been an amazing find for us. I also find it a blessing that they are written from a Christian perspective. I know that is very important for us and our homeschool.
 
 
 
 
Progeny Press Review


How We Used It:
 
We checked the book, "Tuck Everlasting" out at the library. Then we were able to work through the book on our own schedule and then we could stop and work through the Tuck Everlasting Interactive Study Guide.
 
The study guide helps your child with vocabulary, recognizing parts of the story, parts of speech, comprehension, understanding foreshadowing, and much, much more. Personally, I liked the sections of the study guide where it takes a paragraph from the story and has it in the guide with blanks and your student is supposed to find that paragraph and fill in the blanks. It worked well with my daughter because it is a different way to aid with comprehension. I think with her learning needs, this was just the way to solidify the concepts of the story with her.

My favorite part of this guide from the perspective of a Christian mom who is trying to do my best to raise my girls to follow Christ, is that this guide stops and has your student look up scriptures. For instance: What do the following passages say about obedience? Then they list out four scriptures for your student to look up. This helps reinforce the right behavior even if the main character in the book is not really making good choices at that particular time.

My Bottom Line:

I really enjoyed the opportunity to review this item. I had been doing all the hard work trying to build my own study guides......which is horribly hard!  When you are building your own study guide, it means that you are studying the book yourself first and then you can put together the study guide and answer key......it is time consuming! Which I guess wouldn't be too bad if it was just one book, or easy to read books, but when your children get into Middle School and High School the complexity of the books increases and so does the complexity of the items that you need to add to a study guide.

I LOVE THESE STUDY GUIDES! I have to say it is a lot like when you go out to eat and you order something you could have made, but somehow it tastes better because you didn't have to cook it.......yeah.....it's like that! Wonderful because you didn't have to make it!

Social Media:

If you are like most people these days, you like to stay connected via social media. Here are some links to check out.

Facebook:
http://facebook.com/ProgenyPress

Youtube:
http://youtube.com/progenypress

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/progenypress
 
 
  
Progeny Press Review

Saturday, October 10, 2015

What a Great God!

Do you ever just sit and ponder the greatness of God?

I am so thankful for a God that cares about every aspect of our lives. He definitely deserves ALL our praise!

We need to be careful to not forget or take for granted the wonderful things that God has done for us. He forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases. He has redeemed my life from the pit of hell and instead has crowned me with love and compassion. I am also thankful that in Him our youth is renewed! 

The promises of God are amazing! 

Friday, October 2, 2015

Middlebury Interactive Languages: High School Spanish 1 Review - TOS Crew

 Middlebury Interactive Languages Review
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 My daughters and I had the opportunity to review High School Spanish 1 by Middlebury Interactive Languages recently and we fully enjoyed our learning experience.  This is our fourth year as a homeschool family, so this is not our first online language class.......we have tried quite a few. With that being said, we are so glad to have found Middlebury Interactive Languages. What we found in this online class was an interactive, fun and engaging forum to help us learn a foreign language! That is what we look for when it comes to digital learning. If the attention of our children can be held, then they will be able to learn more effectively.
 
 Middlebury Interactive Languages Review
 
What We Received:
 
Middlebury Interactive Languages granted us 6 month access to this wonderful online language class, and it has been our extreme pleasure to log on and use this wonderful course. The problem I had found with the other online classes we tried in the past was they all seemed to lack that interactive quality that helps concepts and foreign words to stay in your long term memory. That is not a problem that Middlebury Interactive Languages online classes duplicate.
 
This digital language course is built on a well thought out concept and has really helped my girls with their Spanish.
 

 
What we found very helpful was the different sections of the class that were designed to do different things. Take a look on the left-hand side of the picture. There is a listening section, a warm-up section, a matching section, and a speaking lab. How great is that?! You are able to work through each section at your own speed and move on when you have mastered it.
 
Each section builds on the other and helps to solidify comprehension! When you log into Middlebury Interactive Languages courses, you log into a real classroom learning experience. You will find it easy to navigate and easy to use. We found it tons of fun and great for us to do together.
 
How We Used It:
 
 With 2 girls both trying to learn Spanish we were able to utilize this Middlebury Interactive Languages Course for both of them. It was fun for all of us to work on this course together. Even though we didn't do the class at the same time, we worked through the class together and were able to discuss it together and practice with each other. That definitely adds to the learning fun!!

My Bottom Line:
As a homeschool mom, I find it difficult to locate curriculum that meets my requirements as well as my children's learning styles and needs. It is probably the one thing that I concern my self with the most. We found High School Spanish 1 from Middlebury Interactive Languages to be a well thought out concept of digital online learning and it was a great find for my girls. Finding a curriculum that keeps your children's attention and helps them learn easily is like finding gold! If you are looking for a language class for your homeschool, take a look at what Middlebury Interactive Languages has to offer.

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