The Mozart Effect for Children

I've been reading this book that came highly recommend to me by my daughter in law Heather and wow, is it ever informative! I'm not very far in it yet but found it so interesting I just had to share! Without doubt, I've already ordered some Mozart cd's from the library and have been playing them everyday. I found several specifically geared for children! Here is an excerpt from the inside cover.

In The Mozart Effect for Children, author Don Campbell shows that music is the perfect tool to improve children's language, movement, and emotional skills at home, school, and play. He presents a wealth of dynamic, inventive ways for parents and teachers to invigorate a child's imagination with music, sounds, and songs, supplying simple exercises and fun activities tailored for each age group and stage of development, from prenatal through age the. Campbell offers ideas and exercises to bond with their newborns to tips on fostering good study habits and stress reduction for elementary school students.

Don't Ask Me Why I Haven't Listed This Here Yet

But it just occurred to me today that I did not have a link to one of the very best online websites for downloading free books.  Here is the link to what I think is the largest online free books site on the web.

Project Gutenberg 

Girlhood Home Companion

The Girlhood Home Companion is a beautiful 4-color companion guide, magazine, and character study all rolled into one publication. The Girlhood encourages young ladies (ages 10-18) to enjoy their precious girlhood years while walking closely with the Lord and developing a deeper relationship with Him. Filled with the wisdom of writers from the past and present, each edition features encouraging articles and stories that center on one character quality per issue. Each theme is explored in-depth through editorials, articles, and stories that will minister to the heart of your daughter, while teaching her the practical skills of homemaking, cooking, crafts, sewing and other girlhood pastimes.

Originally produced from 1998 to 2001 and back by popular demand, there is nothing so lovingly designed with the heart of a Christian girl in mind as The Girlhood Home Companion. Ageless, it continues to inspire daughters, mothers, and grandmothers of all ages.

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My little girls love this magazine.  We are anxiously awaiting our next copy of it in the mail.  If you have daughters who love to bake, have tea parties, loves babies, etc. then you should check out this magazine.  We are faithful subscribers to it.  To read more go HERE

Beacons of Truth

This site is so very cool.  It has broken down reading list according to ages.  Very nicely laid out and full of book titles for everyone.  Wonderful list to have on hand.  Go HERE for more information.

Back to the Best

Here is a wonderful website offering all kinds of information on nutrition.  A family owned and operated farm and organic store with much to offer.  Dan and Paula Seigmann run and operate this farm, website, and organic store with their 8 homeschooled children.  Not only is "the farm" a wonderful place to visit in person but also online as there is so much to learn.  Here is their website address.    Welcome to Best Nutrition

Products for Your Family

Here is a wonderful site if you are into organic food and organic products for your home and family.  I highly endorse everything found on this website.  My good friends Becky and Mike own this site and have created this wonderful home business that blesses families.  Stop by and learn more about your families health and environment.  You won't be disappointed at all.  Here is the link.  Burgie's Organics

Nourishing Traditions

This well-researched, thought-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious.

Topics include the health benefits of traditional fats and oils (including butter and coconut oil); dangers of vegetarianism; problems with modern soy foods; health benefits of sauces and gravies; proper preparation of whole grain products; pros and cons of milk consumption; easy-to-prepare enzyme enriched condiments and beverages; and appropriate diets for babies and children.

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This is one of my absolute favorites.  This book is fabulous and the information it contains is bounteous.  We have learned so very much and made so many improvements in our family just from utilizing the knowledge in this book.  Highly recommended.  More HERE.

More With Less

Spend less on your groceries, improve the nutritional value of your meals, and consume less of the world's limited food resources using this best-selling classic. These health-conscious recipes-from breakfast to dessert, leftovers to preserves-emphasize whole grains and protein substitutes, cooking from scratch, and wasting as little as possible.

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I am on my 3rd copy of this cookbook.  Wow, it is great.  If you are looking to lesson your grocery bill then this is the way to do.  Plus you would be eating so healthy.  There is a wealth of information in it on much more than cooking and recipes.  For more go HERE

Encyclopedia of Country Living

Dreaming of moving "back to the land"---or creating a more sustainable lifestyle right where you are? Emery's basic guide to gardens and goats reads like a very long letter to old friends. She shares how to---and how not to---buy land, can peaches, bake bread, sell berries, build chicken coops, keep bees, and more. Includes lists of books, magazines, and suppliers for every subject imaginable. 858 pages, softcover from Sasquatch Books.

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Now this is a great resource. No it isn't for homeschool-although it could be as you learn tons-but it speaks for itself in the above description. I love it. Read more HERE