August 2008 Edition

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We just wrapped up our first annual Virtual Homeschool Conference and I must say it was a BLAST!! Didn’t you think so? We are so excited about the future of Heart of the Matter Online! We have some big things coming up very soon and I can’t wait to share it with all of you. Let’s just say God answers prayers…. in a mighty way!

Something else that is soon to be is the new school year. We are busy getting our lesson plans done and our co-ops set up and believe me, we are anxious. I am so pumped about the new school year and so are my boys. They asked me just today, “Mom, when are we going to start school?” awe… Words every mother wants to hear! (too bad it will only last until day 10) But I’ll take it while I can get it, eh?

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In this month’s issue:

12 Essential Back To School Ideas For Mom
Headsprout Reading Online AND Giveaway!
Only “Actual Teachers” Should Read This!
How the Other Side Thinks
Hypocrite Proofing the Home
Battle of the Sexes
Homeschool Built On Christ
Nature Study – Relaxed and Fun
Teaching Emotions Through Conversation
How To Tell Why Your Child Is Struggling part 4
A Tour of Cheapville
Idols and Effigies
All The Validation I Need
Snippets of Time
Let the Games Begin
Public school administrator calls for homeschool exposé
Getting Out of the Way
Give Me the Simple Life
Think before you jump!

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Did you know that we have a Heart of the Matter daily blog, which is updated daily and packed full of inspiration, encouragement, phenomenal resources, and weekly giveaways?

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Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, August 8 – Yvonne’s Birthday

Friday, August 15 – Friday Meme: Favorite Curriculum or Book

Wednesday, August 20 – Robin’s Birthday

Friday, August 22 – Friday Meme: Favorite Field Trips

Saturday, August 23 – To Love, Honor, & Vacuum devotional study begins

Wednesday, August 27 – Amy S’s Birthday

Friday, August 29 – Friday Meme: Best Tips For Conquering Clutter

Sunday, September 7 – Unit Study Day

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This month’s printables
Courtesy of Amy Bayliss
My Personal Secretary
Prayer Journal
Scrapbook/Project Design Layout

This month’s cover photo is couresy of Amy Bayliss at In Pursuit of Proverbs 31