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Homeschooling

• Books We Carry

• Suggested Reading
  • Master Books Christian Education Catalog Online
    Evolution-free books for education.
• General Websites
  • Lifestyle of Learning
    Bringing a healthy new face & focus to home education.
  • Homeschool Oasis
    Barb Shelton's homeschooling site.
• Websites & Articles by Category
  • Lifestyle of Learning
    • What Really Matters
      by John Taylor Gatto
      ...After you fall into a habit of accepting what other people tell you to think you lose the power to think for yourself. I suspect that's why so few of us challenge the premises of old-age homes, television, day-care centers and schools.  [Note:  It was hard for me to pick out just a *small* portion of this article to include here to peak your interest.  LOL]
  • Homeschool Supplies
    • Timberdoodle
    • Green Leaf Press
    • Bluestocking Press
• Magazines & Newsletters
  • Lifestyle of Learning Seasonal Family Journal
    Lifestyle of Learning is an approach that addresses every vital area of life, teaching principles that train the whole family in both personal scholarship and personal discipleship!
    The Journal is packed with life changing messages and reader contributions for the whole family that will develop a powerful renewed mind and minister to your spirit too.
  • Lifestyle of Learning Monthly Newsletter
    Read the current & past issues online at the Lifestyle of Learning website.
• Email Lists
  • LOLFriends
    Lifestyle of Learning Friends is a sharing and discussion group for subscribers to the Lifestyle of Learning Seasonal Family Journal edited by Marilyn Howshall. Marilyn welcomes moms who are learning to apply their Christian faith and Lifestyle of Learning principles to their family building and family's education. All aspects of the believer's walk of faith and Lifestyle of Learning principles are open for discussion.  [Note:  The Lifestyle of Learning Seasonal Family Journal is $24 per year & subscription to the email list is $10 per year.]

Life Skills

• Why I started this list

• Notebooks for Personal Study

• The Skills:  A Never Ending List

  • Relationship to God

    • Bible Study & Word Studies

    • Prayer

    • Worship

  • Peacemaking

    • The Young Peacemaker

      • Available through Timberdoodle

  • Manners/Etiquette

  • Courtship/Betrothal

  • Marriage

    • Your Role as a Husband and Father

      • Preparing for Your Role

    • Your Role as a Wife and Mother

      • Preparing for Your Role

    • Becoming a Family

      • Preparing for Children

      • Midwifery

        • The Ministry of Midwifery, A Manual
          The manual that so many have been asking for, The Ministry of Midwifery by Patti Barnes, C.P.M., is an introduction into the fields of midwifery and childbirth education.  This beautiful and informative manual is presented from a Christian perspective with the hopes of providing Christ-centered instruction, combining faith with practical knowledge.  It's very tasteful layout makes it suitable for men and women alike.

    • Being Called to Lead a Single Life

      • Ministries for Singles

        • Revive Our Hearts
          Nancy Leigh DeMoss' ministry.  Calling women to freedom, fullness and fruitfulness.

      • For a Season or For a Lifetime

  • Hospitality

  • The Kitchen

    • Pantry

  • The Garage

    • Tools

  • Cooking

    • Nutrition

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

    • Bread and Muffins

    • Soups

    • Special Occasions

    • Sprouting

    • Herbs and Remedies

    • Food Preservation

      • Pickling

      • Canning

      • Freezing

      • Drying

    • Butchering

      • Smoked Foods

  • Gardening

  • Scrapbook Making and/or Journaling

  • Frugal Living

  • Self Reliant Living

  • A Home of Your Own

    • Boys:

      • Starting a Home Business

      • Working From Home

    • Girls:

      • Housekeeping

      • Decorating

    • Home Office

      • Setting Up

      • Basic Skills

  • Handicrafts:  Although broken down by gender, some skills can be taught to either gender.  :o)

    • Girls:

      • Embroidery

      • Crochet

      • Knitting

      • Sewing

        • By Hand

        • Using a Machine

        • Sewing Basket

        • Clothes

        • Quilts

        • Decorating

          • Pillow Cases

          • Curtains

          • Ruffles

          • Throw Covers

      • Crafts and Hobbies

        • Gift Giving

        • Decorating

        • As Service to Others

        • Rubberstamping

          • Making Cards

        • Candle Making

        • Soap Making

        • Needlepoint

        • Cross Stitch

        • Hooked Rugs

        • Photography

        • Decorative Painting

        • Animal Husbandry

        • Others You Think Are Needed

    • Boys:

      • Basic Carpentry

      • Woodworking

      • Basic Mending

      • Hobbies and Other Skills

        • Gift Giving

        • Creating for the Home

        • As Service to Others

        • Rubberstamping

          • Making Cards

        • Hooked Rugs

        • Basketry

        • Wood Burning

        • Leather Crafts

          • Tanning

        • Rock Tumbling

          • Jewelry Making

        • Car Maintenance

        • Home Maintenance

        • Electrical Repair

        • Plumbing

        • Electronics

        • Furniture Refinishing

        • Upholstery

        • Photography

        • Animal Husbandry

        • Others You Think Are Needed

  • Other Life Skills

    • Public Performance

      • Speaking Skills

      • How to Carry on a Conversation

      • Recitals and Plays

    • Computers

      • Basic Program Skills

      • Web Page Design

      • Graphic Design

      • Computer Repair

    • Music

      • Piano

      • Guitar

      • Other Instruments

    • First Aid

      • Basic First Aid

      • What to do in an Emergency

      • CPR

• Math

  • Keys to... Series

  • Math for Everyday Living

  • Blueprint for Geometry

  • Insight Technical Education

    • Complete a Sketch Series - Technical Sketching
      The skills learned from the Complete-A-Sketch line of products can lead in two directions in terms of career choices that involve art and creativity.  It can lead to drafting, design, and engineering or it can lead to graphic design.  The combination of drafting and graphic design can lead to technical illustration and industrial or product design.

      • Volume 1 - Orthographic

      • Volume 2 - Isometric

      • Volume 3 - Perspective

        • Available through Timberdoodle

    • Practical Drafting - Applied Engineering Graphics Workbook
      The skills learned in this book will benefit for life regardless of final career choices. The concepts and principles in this book apply to drafting & design, not just to manual or CAD work. Practical Drafting focuses primarily on the most critical drafting areas. The goal is to assist the student in mastering some drafting concepts and the art of drafting. These concepts will apply to using CAD and in other professional and personal projects. 

      • Available through Timberdoodle

    • Practical Graphic Design
      The skills you will learn in this book will benefit you for life regardless of your final career choices. The goal is to assist the student in mastering some design concepts and the art of creating something from nothing, to overcome the blank page.

    • Practical Accounting Fundamentals
      Understanding accounting is as important in personal life as it is for business.  Accounting is the basis of financial communication. It is important to know the difference between a balance sheet and an income statement. So, whether the student is interested in starting their own business, being an accountant, working as a bookkeeper, or just adding to the depth of understanding, Practical Accounting can help.

• Economics, Politics & Worldview

  • Uncle Eric Talks About Personal Career & Financial Security

  • Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?

    • Available through Timberdoodle

  • The Money Mystery Book

  • The Clipper Strategy

  • Whatever Happened to Justice?

  • Are You Liberal? Conservative? or Confused?

  • Ancient Rome:  How It Affects You Today

  • Evaluating Books:  What Would Mr. Jefferson Think About This?

• History

• Science