2016 August Bookmarks

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*Bookmarks is an online book club hosted at Creative2xmom. Here we discuss the books we've read in the past month as well as the suggested reading. Our suggested reading for August was Love & War by John and Stasi Eldredge.

These are the books I read this month:

Fraying at the Edge by Cindy Woodsmall-- See my review here.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

What We Read with the Kids:

Tales from Maple Ridge (Books 1-4) by Grace Gilmore

Our suggested reading for August was Love and War by John & Stasi Eldredge--

So what are your bookmarks this month?

Tell us in the comments about the books you're chewing on. Or link up a review from your own blog. Let's share the books we're finding, good and bad. And give us your thoughts on Love and War by John and Stasi Eldredge.

And come back September 30th as we discuss The Mentoring Mom by Jackie Kendall.

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Weekend Links

5 Minute No Fail Salted Caramel Sauce

Paint Chip Chore Chart

Korean Grilled Chicken and Veggie Skewers

A Space to Write

Frozen Gingerbread Chai Tea

This Week:

What I Made:  I worked on lots of birthday stuff: banner, games, invitations... This is going to be a fun party and so Josiah!

What I'm Reading:  I just finished Me Before You and talked about it on August Bookmarks.  Blew my mind.  

What I'm Doing:  We're celebrating my nephew's birthday this weekend.  He's turning 1!

What I'm Watching:  We've been watching so much Olympics in the past several weeks that we're in a bit of a slump.

What I'm Enjoying:  roller skating... lap books... teaching gymnastics...  

What are you up to?

August Homeschool Favorites

Some of our favorites this month in our homeschool!

Medicine Lake Camping Trip/ Day 2 (w/ Lava Beds):
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Every Kid in a Park (4th grade pass):
http://www.nationalparks.org/ook/every-kid-in-a-park

Original Creator: FullTimeWifeLife
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What I Ate Wed {Moderately Healthy}

A busy, but moderately healthy, homeschool day...

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Homeschool Assignment Cards

One of the ways we're trying to make our homeschool day run easier.  How do you assign homeschool?

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Our Hometown Series: Going to the Lake

We love our hometown.  There's so many things that make it special and these are the good time I want to always remember with my kids.  These are the moments we'll always remember.  Join us today as we take you out to the lake.

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Library Bag Haul {8/20/16}

Books we're checking out from the library...

Previous Library Hauls:
10/10/13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXKkrKF-TBI
8/20/14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXKkrKF-TBI
2/23/15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9izvYrb_2XQ
8/29/15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWMqZSmF_Zg
2/23/16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_1AhUGk4YI
6/9/16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko6z5JrBkFw

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Influenster ReviveBox Unboxing

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TBT--Going Home/ June 2014

I originally saw this idea from someone who lived in a remote area like I do.  For years, I kept the idea in mind until I could put it all together.  This is the last hour of my drive to my hometown... tucked away in the mountain sun!  Enjoy!

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Back to School Haul Collab {6th, 3rd, K}

It's BTS time!  Time to school for school supplies, new clothes, and bigger shoes.  :-)  This year I'm hauling for a 6th grader, 3rd grader, and Kindergartener!  And collabing with a bunch of other ladies!  Enjoy!

Dollar Tree Back to School Haul:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_iij_cdqDM

MsDanaRyan's Collab Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOJN3kaTrb4&index=1&list=PLCcb1sUywdhMjloADVR_tmTJn4FF2jJX2

Collab Playlist:
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DITL Aug 15, 2016--First Day of School

It’s time for school again!  Join us on our first day with a 6th grader, 3rd grader, and Kindergartener.

Our previous DITL:
June 30, 2016: Marshmallow STEM Project
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Dollar Tree Haul 8/15/16 -- Back to {Home}School

Latest Dollar Tree haul with lots of school tools

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Noah's Trampoline Class--Summer 2016

Noah's been begging to take trampolining classes so over the summer we signed him up.  He loved it and even became a better tumbler.

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Dance Moms Tip: BOGO 50% off Dance Shoes

A tip for all those dance moms out there on how to save a little money at "Back to Dance" time.

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Virtual Homeschool Co-Op #8: Packing up the school year

How do you wrap your homeschool year?  What do you keep, what do you trash, and how do you decide?

This video is my part of the Virtual Homeschool Co-Op Channel Collaboration.You can find out more there:
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The goal of the Virtual Homeschool Coop is to build the homeschool community of knowledge with collaborations to give voice to all experiences in homeschooling.

Here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKsJknNVzu17fMp8aLQYYoK4PtlcYaxC

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Happy 15th Anniversary, My Love!

Celebrating a milestone anniversary in our marriage... so happy to have this man by my side.

2014 Anniversary video:
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Food Diary for Aug 3, 2016

A busy summer day at our house...

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2016-2017 4th Grade Curriculum

Our 4th grade curriculum choices for 2016-2017

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Fraying at the Edge {Review}

Book Two in the Amish of Summer Grove series, Arianna finds herself thrust into a foreign English world.  Having discovered that she was switched at birth, her English father agrees not to press charges against the Amish midwife if Arianna will spend one year with her biological family... and no contact with her Amish parents.  With a breaking heart, Arianna agrees.

At the same time, Skylar too finds herself in a foreign world, attempting to adjust to the simple, but isolated Amish community.  Struggling with a drug addiction as well, Skylar must choose if she will trust her new family or work to sabotage their efforts in Arianna's new cafe.

While both girls struggle, so do their parents.  How do they love and cherish two girls whom they don't know, but are desperate to connect with?  Will it be through hard discipline or tender grace?  And what does each girl need?

After reading book #1, Ties that Bind, I was eager to see what became of Arianna.  Woodsmall takes this character on a journey of faith.  Can Arianna break free from tradition to discover the depth of God's character?  Or will her vision remain black and white?  She's challenged by a good friend to see the world beyond good and bad.  Is there room for grace, gray areas, and allowing God to meet people where they're at?  And most importantly, can she survive this year in the English world in order to make it back to her family?

This is a story mostly about grace.  Giving people the grace they need to find their way.  And knowing that judgement lies in Christ alone.

In true Woodsmall tradition, the author leaves you wanting more.  Although Fraying at the Edge, ends with Arianna and Skylar in stable positions, both are still questioning their place in this in-between world.  I can't wait to read book #3.

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher for my honest review.  All opinions are my own.

2016-2017 Kindergarten Curriculum

Our Kindergarten curriculum choices for 2016-2017

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Meet the Creative2xmom Family (2016)

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Josiah's Swim Lessons--Summer 2016

Josiah's 2 year of swim lessons... He had so much fun. Water and swimming is such a joy to him. He's catching on to the concepts and getting ready to develop those muscles. Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑14yrs led to 👱10 yrs, 👧8 yrs, and 👱 4 yrs. C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on http://twitter.com/creative2xmom I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)

Lydia's Swim Lessons--Summer 2016

Lydia's 8th year of swim lessons...

Lydia's new year of lessons, she's learning new strokes and having fun hanging out at the pool with friends.  She does have some competitive spirit in here.

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Lakeshore Learning Haul/ August 2016

A few homeschool items I picked up to help with planning for the fall and a couple of fun items, just because.

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Medicine Lake Camping Trip/ Day 3

Day 3 of camping... Mama's carrying a book, kids are fishing... and Daddy takes us further out to find two other lakes.

Modoc National Forest: http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/modinfo.htm

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Medicine Lake Camping Trip/ Day 2

Day 2 of camping... lots more fishing, camp food, and Lava Beds National Monument!

DITL: Lava Tube Exploring:

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Modoc National Forest: http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/modinfo.htm

Lava Beds National Monument:

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Medicine Lake Camping Trip/ Day 1

It's time for a camping trip!  Three days of fishing, tent living, swimming, and exploring.  And family bonding!

Modoc National Forest: http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/pacficsw/modinfo.htm

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Chatty Vlog--Summer Schedule, Camping, & VEDA

Scheduling and unscheduled summer, beating the heat, confused campers, and VEDA?  ... Let's chat!

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