Gratituesday: It’s (almost) FINISHED!!! And I’m Giving One Away!
ByI am SO excited to tell you that the project I’ve been working on for hours and hours lately is ALMOST (but not quite) finished!!! The only pieces left are the final tedious editing and perfecting of details. In the meantime, I’ve decided that I’m dedicating this Gratituesday to tell you about it because seriously, you have NO idea how excited and thankful I am to be almost finished with this project and to almost be able to offer it to you!
Many of you suggested that perhaps I was working on a book…not an ebook…but a book, book. Oh, how honored I was to hear you say that you’d be so excited if indeed I was working on a book! Thank you so much. That’s not what I’ve been working on, but someday…someday. It is a goal of mine…one I’ve shared with only a few people. But others in my life have encouraged it…and now you are encouraging it…so yes…someday. When God tells me that the time is right and when He opens all the right doors. Thank you so much for your encouragement. You truly humble me.
What I HAVE been working on though is a little tool for you to use with your kids. And by little tool, I really mean a 240+ page tool. Not at all little, actually. I began this project back in 2008. I had the idea to share with you in ebook form something that had worked very well for us when we had a bunch of little preschool aged fellas running around. It was something that we came up with to help us teach our kids the preschool basics…but more importantly…it was something we did as a family to serve other families and individuals around the community.
We focused on one alphabet letter each week and did all kinds of fun activities centered around that particular letter. But our main focus each week was thinking about people or families we knew whose name began with the letter we were studying. Toward the end of the week, we had a special surprise for several people. For instance, during Mm week, we delivered Mini Muffins to the Millers, to our friend Mark and to Mrs. Moses. We included a nice card explaining that they were a part of our Alphabet Blessings project and thanked them for letting us serve them. Usually we were all able to sit down and enjoy a nice visit together for a few minutes.
It was a HUGE joy to do this as a family and we have so many wonderful memories of our years doing this with our little guys. It was, of course, also a wonderful way to help them learn their letters and letter sounds!
And so, in 2008, I began putting some of these ideas into an ebook for you. Within the past two years, the little ebook grew into something much more. So much more in fact, I got completely overwhelmed with it and felt like it was too huge to ever finish. I would work on it for a while, then put it aside feeling like I would NEVER be able to get it done. It had evolved from a small ebook idea into a complete comprehensive curriculum package full of ideas, worksheets, Bible work, picture tutorials…..oh so much.
My husband is the reason this project is almost finished. He saw it for what it was…saw how many hours I had put into it…saw how close it was to being completed. He encouraged me to finish, he said he would help. And now here it is, with over 35 recipes, more than 65 crafts, experiments and other projects, Bible lessons and memory verses! It’s full of pictures and instructions. It’s full of games and challenges. And most importantly, it’s loaded with ideas to inspire you and your young ones to serve others together.
By God’s grace and with the help and encouragement of my family…this downloadable curriculum kit is almost complete. I am overwhelmed with gratitude. That is why I am sharing this on Gratituesday.
While I’ve never mixed Gratituesday with a Giveaway before…I’m so excited that today I’m breaking my rules!! :) If you are interested in winning a Learn Your Letters, Learn To Serve Curriculum Kit, leave a comment letting me know of your interest! In addition, you are welcome to leave additional comments if you tweet, facebook or blog about this kit and the giveaway.
Thank you all so much for your encouragement as I have plugged away at this project. The giveaway will end and the Curriculum Kit will be offered for sale in just a few days…just as soon as the final tweaking is completed. Can I just way…WOOHOOOOOOO!!!! Thank you Lord!
Just so you know, this curriculum kit is not just for homeschoolers. Not even close! My intent was to make it usable for any and every family with young children…or for teachers, grandparents…anyone! There are SO many more details to share…but I’ll wait and share them once it is all complete and in my shop! I’ll even be offering a small sampling of the kit for free, just so you can have a taste of what it’s like.
In addition to leaving comments for chances to win this giveaway, please do let me know what you’re grateful for either by commenting or by blogging and linking up with us here!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!! :) YOU CAN PURCHASE THE CURRICULUM KIT HERE!
Wow, lots of hard work. Amazing book!
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Wow! How exciting! Can’t wait to see it!
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this. What a neat idea! We would love to win the giveaway!!
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Wow! What an incredible idea! I’d love to win!
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Wow! You are amazing. Your web site is a blessing for me. I’d love to win the give away.
Julie
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Wow!!! What a neat project of love…can’t wait to check it out :) Would be great for my kids!
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So cool! I’ve just started writing my own letter of the week/science/food/craft lessons for my two boys to begin in the fall! I’d love to win your book and not have to go so far in my efforts. I’m thankful for my two little boys that I have the joy of being home to teach! Thanks for entering me in your giveaway!! KT
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This looks so great! I would love to be entered in the giveaway. It sounds like the perfect thing for me “big girl” who’s not quite big enough for serious schoolwork yet :)
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I am so excited about yor new curriculum too!! I’ve been moved to think about how we can teach our little children to serve from a young age, throughout the year, not just on ‘special occasions’ and so this may be an answer to our prayers! We’d love to be entered for your giveaway!
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I wana win!!!! I’m just starting “school” with my 3 year old!
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I tweeted!
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This looks amazing. Just what I am looking for. So glad I stumbled upon this.
grahamcracker03@hotmail.com
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what a great idea- sounds like a helpful resource!
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I would love this!!
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Thanks for the opportunity to win this great resource.
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Many blessing for all your hardwork. This sounds like a great resource to have.
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Wow!! This is perfect timing! My youngest is 4 and I have been searching for a program we can start at home. I love this idea! I love that you have finished this at the perfect time for my family! I would love to win a copy! I am so excited! Thank you for all your hard work.
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this is exactly what I need, I would love to win!
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What an awesome resource. I really look forward to the completion of this book. In some way I feel like I have missed the boat on teaching my little ones to desire to serve others. We were really good at service before we moved, my daughter was always finding ways to serve others. We moved two years ago and life has been one huge hussel. My boys have missed the serving concept. We have been so focused on our needs with a new home and new baby. I look forward to this book. I am grateful there are people like you willing to create things for the glory of God to share with others.
Thanks
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Laura, please hurry, hurry, hurry. Your book sounds absolutely amazing and I’ve been looking for something just like this. I want my children to have a servant’s heart and honor their Heavenly Father. Throw a little learning in the mix and how can you go wrong? Even without winning this book, I’ll definitely be purchasing a copy. Would it be going overboard to say “I love you”, okay maybe it is overboard.
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As a homeschooling momma this would be amazing!
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I think this looks great! I love the font used-what a great idea for a book.
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Wow, Laura! I’m excited about this! I would LOVE to do this with my kids! So, pick me!! Or I’ll buy it. : -)
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I have recently fond your blog and this looks wonderful!! I would love to do this with my daughter and my son when he is old enough!
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I have a three year old and two year old twins. This would be so fun!
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Your project will be a blessing to so many people, what a beautiful thing to have done with your kids and to share with others! My little one is only 2, but I can’t wait to read your ebook. What an awesome way to learn through service. Thank you for all you do, I love exploring your recipes and blog entries!
What am I thankful for today… For Grandma who plays with my son until exhausted without losing patience or his attention; for Grandpa’s tuna veggie noodle casserole, and clean plates all around; for my DH and all his hard work; and for my DS who loves us all more than we deserve, he is so precious…
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How do you find the time?! You’re amazing!! :D God has really equipped you with the gift to do this – what a blessing to others you are and will be. My oldest son (one of THREE BOYS – #3 due in a month) will be 5 soon and I am looking for something like this to work with him on over the next year. It sounds perfect! Definitely interested. Thanks so much for your blog -I look forward to every post!
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This looks AMAZING! Just what I am looking for, thank you for such a generous giveaway.
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That is such an awesome idea…I love your blog so much, it is one that I return to again and again for encouragement. I would love to win a copy of this.
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I am so blessed by your blog. I would love to win this. My husband and I were just talking about trying to find a curriculum for our 18 mo. old.
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I just shared this on Facebook too! I know my friends will love your blog. God Bless you for taking the time to share your life with us.
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Wow, this would be awesome for my boys 4 and 2yrs old :)
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This looks fantastic, thanks for sharing it with others!
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What a great resource….I would love to win this for my homeschooling preschooler! Thank you for your generosity!
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I would LOVE to win one! What a great idea! I am grateful to have flour for your cinnamon roll recipe and bread recipe soaking on my counter top right now. I wish you were my neighbor, you are amazing!
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I am so thankful that I have stumbled upon your website! I just happened to be needing a recipe to can tomato sauce and somehow made my way here to your site. I was so enlightened by your attention to detail that I started browsing your website.
I must say that I am VERY impressed. You have inspired me to start taking time to cook home cooked meals for my family. I could not have found your site at any better time since I have a five month old that will be eating “real” food soon and it is important that I have healthy food to feed him.
This new kit would be perfect for our family to help our son grow not only in the flesh but in the spirt as well. May God bless your family because you have blessed mine!
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God has really changed my heart to homeschooling these last few years. I want my children to have a servant’s heart. I would love to win this curriculum!
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This looks like just what I need! I’m really anxious to see the sample now! Thank you!
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I would love to have this tool for my preschooler. I’ve been looking for something to use with him. Thank you for your effort you have given this project.
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This looks wonderful! I would love to win (or buy) one to give me guidance with my 3-year old. It looks like a great resource :) Thank you for sharing!
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My baby girl is so anxious do to “school” like her brothers. This would be great fun for all of us to do together. Can never have enough opportunities to learn to serve.
Love your site – the kids love the sloppy cornbread! We’re really trying to change our eating habits – thanks for the inspiration.
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This sounds fascinating! I would love to utilize it with my 2 kids. Thank you!
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Wow! I’d love to have this to do with my 2yo. He’s just starting to get interested in learning things, and serving others is something I think is falling through the cracks for so many people.
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Thank you for all your hard work! I’d love to win this book. So unique!
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I shared about this giveaway on my facebook account.
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I havethree kids, ages 4, 2, and 1. I would LOVE this!
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I am really excited about this! I probably won’t win, but I’m going to find a way to squeeze it out of our budget to buy this (hoping it’s not out of my price range.) I have a three year old and one on the way, and I’ve tried a “preschool” thing before, but it just kind of slipped through the cracks. I’m really excited to read this!
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We have 2 litte ones, ages 4 and 2, and another on the way… this curriculum would definitely come to good use in our house! I’d LOVE to have a copy!
Congrats on such a great project, by the way. You are an awesome mama!!
Kristy @ Homemaker’s Cottage
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As a former 1st grade teacher who now is a sahm with 4 year old, 2 year old, and 1 month old we would love to win a copy
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Love it! I am thankful for the opportunity to stay home with my children and to educate them. Thanks, Laura!
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