Oak Hill

I'm pleased to announce the 69th edition of the homestead carnival has been posted. We had some technical difficulties this week because BlogCarnival is unavailable at this time. If you sent in a submission and it didn't get put in, we may not have received it. However, as soon as blogcarnival is up I will get in and the submissions and use them next week when I will be hosting the 70th Homesteading Carnival right here at Home! I hope you will join me by sending something in. The homestead carnival is basically for everything you do at your homestead. You can just read the header to get a better idea if you don't think you quailfy!

I hope to see your submissions and hope you will check out this week's:

Homestead Carnival

Seasons At Home

I'm sorry I can no longer endorse Seasons At Home magazine.

Blessings!

#65: Wood Edition

Jen at Diary of 1 has posted this week's carnival... 68th Carnival of Homesteading - the putting up wood edition

Welcome to the 68th Carnival of Homesteading. It’s that time of year…fall is here with a chill in the air, and winter stands at the door. We’ve been putting up wood. There is a comforting warmth of a wood fire that can’t be matched, and I’m so pleased we have this opportunity in our home. Dad and the kids have been busy.

Next week’s Carnival of Homesteading will be hosted by Oak Hill Homestead. You can submit your homesteading blog posts here by next Sunday, 9 p.m. EST.

The Annual Blog Awards....

I supposed you’ve all heard, well at least some, that the annual Homeschool Blog Awards are now accepting nominations? I heard I was already nominated for my personal site and I’m honoured, but I can’t go into the polls because I write on the site. I had to pick between helping out the team on HSBA or being in the awards, and I chose to stay on to help. You can help me though by considering nominating these choices. Some of them you may have heard of, but some you may not so have a look and consider nominating them with me. They each need three separate nominations to be entered to go to the actually voting.

1. Best Homeschool Mom Blog - http://www.butfirstwehavecoffee.com
2. Best Homeschool Dad Blog - http://whyhomeschool.blogspot.com
3. Best Blog Design - http://dixonhomestead.com/hannah
4. Best Artistic Content Blog - http://homeschoolblogger.com/thedrawingblog
5. Best Crafts, Plans & Projects Blog - http://www.simplyvintagegirl.com
6. Best Family or Group Blog - http://www.growingingraceonline.com
7. Best Encourager - http://www.cindysdesktop.com
8. ‘Live-What-You-Believe’ Homeschool Blog - http://homeschoolblogger.com/drewsfamilytx
9. Best Unschooling or Eclectic Homeschooling Blog - http://homeschoolblogger.com/eclecticeducation
10. Best Geographical Blog - *Mexico http://thecoultfamily.blogspot.com
11. Best Current Events, Opinions or Politics Blog - http://homeschoolbuzz.com/blogwatch.html
12. Best Homemaking or Recipes Blog - http://homesteadblogger.com/texasrose
13. Best Teen Girl Blog - http://dixonhomestead.com/rachel
14. Teen Guy Blog - http://joe.ajwstudios.com
15. Teen Group Blog - http://feelinfeminine.com
16. Funniest Homeschool Blog- http://homeschoolblogger.com/kellieann
17. Best Cyber-Buddy Blogger - http://lightingthedarkenedworld.blogspot.com
18. Best Curriculum or Business Blog - http://www.homeschoolboutique.com
19. Best Variety - http://makeitfromscratch.blogspot.com
20. Best Thrifty Homeschooler - http://homesteadblogger.com/simplefolk
21. Best SUPER-HOMESCHOOLER - http://ladyofvirtue.blogspot.com
22. Best Nitty-Gritty Homeschool Blog - http://heartofwisdom.com/blog
23. Best NEW Homeschool Blog - http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/neveradullmoment
24. *new!* Best Homeschooling Methods Blog - http://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com

You can nominate blogs by going here: 2008 HOMESCHOOL BLOG AWARDS NOMINATIONS:

Don't forget to send in your submission for the carnival this week... you have until Sunday night at 9!

Blessings!

68th Homesteading Carnival - Kittens on the Farm

Well Jennifer at Our Quiverfull Blog has posted the carnival and there are many great links for you to check out! This was the Kittens on the Farm edition!

Next week Rachel at A City On A Hill will be hosting! Be sure to submit your article and sign up for the feedburner!

Reminder!

Just wanted to remind you that you need to send in your submission for the carnival by tonight 9EST! Looking forwarded to seeing them.

There is some beauty tips over at GGM that you should check out... the Beauty Planner: Soft Skin

Blessings!

Are You FIREPROOF!?

Have you seen FIREPROOF? We went to see Fireproof yesterday and it was completely wonderful. A very profound (ahem tear-jerker) movie that I encourage young adults and couples to go see! Wow. Kirk Cameron did a fantastic job, it was a great film for a b-budget, and astounded Hollywood by coming at #4 at the box-office opening weekend when they weren't even expecting it to hit #10!

Make a Date with FIREPROOF This Weekend
It’s the weekend ... what a great time to go see a movie!

If you have seen FIREPROOF, chances are you know a couple that could benefit greatly from the movie’s story. This weekend is a great time to invite them to go with you to see FIREPROOF.

If you haven’t seen FIREPROOF, what are you waiting for? This is the movie that is touching lives, reigniting marriages, and surprising Hollywood insiders!

Visit FireprooftheMovie.com

The Impact of FIREPROOF
This story was submitted by Keith on FireprooftheMovie.com:


“My wife of 13 years had handed me divorce papers on the Monday evening before the movie came out. The script for the movie could have been written about us. We are both good people, we were just not being good to each other. I got a call from a friend on Saturday insisting that my wife and I go see this movie. I was afraid to even ask her, but I did. We went to the afternoon movie on Sunday.

“Wow ... it was us on the screen. We went home and talked about a lot of things and both said that we were sorry. We decided to stay together, to start going to church together again, and to treat each other the way we should have been all along. My wife called her lawyer on Monday and told him that she didn't want a divorce and I did the same. We ordered The Love Dare book for both of us on Tuesday, and the marriage kit as well. Thank you so much for showing us that we aren't the only couple with the problems that these people had and for giving us a new direction to go in. I love my wife and am looking forward to our new life together!”


Adding Theaters
As FIREPROOF moves into its second week, it will be playing in 850 theaters. These are the towns where it will open today.

Allentown, Pa.
Franklin, Ohio
Kansas City, Mo.
Springfield, Mo.
Lithonia, Ga.
Carrollton, Ga.
Griffin, Ga.
Fort Benning, Ga.
Thomaston, Ga.
Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Anderson, S.C. Aiken, S.C.
Miami Lakes, Fla.
Orlando, Fla.
Winterhaven, Fla.
Baton Rouge, La.
Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Westminster, Calif.
Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Flagstaff, Az.
Burlington, Wash.

While more theaters will be added next week (October 10), it looks like the majority of the new 300 theaters will be added on October 17. We'll keep you updated.


Making News
FIREPROOF has been highlighted by the media in all kinds of unexpected ways. On Friday evening, the movie is scheduled to be highlighted on ABC’s World News Tonight evening broadcast. Tune in and see what is being said.

But more importantly, be a part of the excitement and the impact: check out FIREPROOF this weekend ...and bring a friend.

Get Tickets

Reviews done on the film:
Miss Amanda
Jacque-Walking Therein
Trisch
FIREPROOF The Movie Now in Theaters!
Teri - Knowledge House