Celebrating the Fourth of July!

It can be hotter than anything here in Tennessee on Independence Day, and I mean HOT! We get those afternoon pop-up thunderstorms, making the humidity so high that it feels like you are swimming instead of walking. However, no matter how hot or steamy, we try to make the day one for the memory books.

In our little town, there will be a morning parade with both fire trucks, the ambulance, the local constable, and various floats from local businesses and churches, all pulled by tractor. 

The light posts are hung with American flags, and red, white, and blue balloons are in the hands of kids of all ages. The shady spots by the courthouse are filled with lawn chairs and folding tables manned by local churches, making and selling homemade ice cream and lemonade. Politicians are handing out paper campaign fans, and there are babies asleep and drooling in strollers all over the place. 

You can feel the love and the deep appreciation for our town and our country. Priceless memories—well worth the sweat and insect repellent—will be made. Trust me, head out and find a local celebration. Take your camera and your kids, and simply enjoy being together and being a part of this great country. And stick around . . . the evening fireworks are GREAT! 

How does your family celebrate Independence Day?

Blessings,
Amanda B.

Fireworks - How do they work? Stay Safe!

Independence Day is almost here!

For those of you with curious kids, here are a few fun and interesting links to check out before heading out to the local fireworks display next week:

How do fireworks work?
KABOOM - How Fireworks Work from PBS
Pyrotechnology
Science of Fireworks Video
The Science Behind Fireworks

Learn about fireworks safety!
Fireworks Safety
Online Safety Video
Online Quiz


Have a fun and safe Independence Day! 

We're giving away a Kindle Fire!

That's right! You could win a

 Kindle Fire of your very own!

Get ready for a week full of fun and FIREworks! We are running one of our biggest sales of the year with three ways to help you save for the next school year. Don't forget to scroll down for a chance to win a Kindle Fire! 

1st way to save:
Buy 5, Save $5 - purchase 5 titles of your choice at one time, and we will give you $5 off your order - this includes sale items!  There is no limit and no codes required. It's really that easy to save, and we are getting the sale started with 5 fun titles - check it out below!

2nd way to save:
Purchase 10 units in June and you earn a FREE unit in July. Purchase 15 units and we’ll give you 2 FREE units in July! To qualify, the 10 unit studies can be purchased at anytime during the month and we keep track of them for you. If you took advantage of the "buy 5, save $5" deal last week, you are half way there! There is no limit and it includes sale items!

3rd way to save:
To kick off our patriotic party, we have some great deals lined up on our specials page! Join us!

Independence Day DNG - $5

Ben Franklin DNG - $5

Constitution Celebration DNG - $5

Patriotic Holidays - $6

Heroes of American History - $6

Heroes of America - $6

Sale ends 6/29/13.

Don't forget to grab your FREE Build a Year Planner! It makes planning so very simple AND you save big in the process. During June and July, we'll be offering weekly savings on a huge variety of titles to help you fill in the planner for a year of exciting learning adventures!

If you haven't yet, follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter for more patriotic fun!

This giveaway is over and we have chosen a winner!
Congratulations to Elizabeth B. of Ashland, NY!

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Flag Day Flash Sale!

Red, white, and blue—when we hear those words stated together, we automatically think of our flag! It is a patriotic symbol of America, fought for and died for, cared for and appreciated. It is important that we continue to share this knowledge with generations to come, just as it was shared with us.

This flag represents the people, places, beliefs, and ideals that this country was founded on, and all that we aspire to. We need to remember what the flag represents and the people who have risked everything to keep it flying.

Teach your children about our flag at a special low price. 

Flag Day is on sale now for just $3*
when you use the code - FlyTheFlag.

In Flag Day Download N Go, you and your child will investigate the history of the flag and learn about Betsy Ross, Francis Scott Key, and other patriotic heroes. Each day you will explore and investigate, creating and adding more learning components to a Flag Day lapbook—building a wonderful reminder of all that you are learning to be enjoyed for years to come

With this holiday, let’s bring the flags out of the back of the closet. Let’s care for the flag and teach these same concepts to our children. Let’s make Flag Day a special day to remember how far this country has come: from 13 stars to 50 stars, from an upstart young country to a country that represents freedom to the rest of the world. The flag has been there through it all, lifting the spirits of our soldiers and brightening our darkest days with hope. May God continue to bless America!

*Sale goes through 6/15/13.

Memorial Day - Two Days Only!

For most of us, the school year is almost over, but the learning continues 24/7. Curiosity and wonder don't pay attention to the calendar, and the first summer patriotic holiday, Memorial Day, gives us a perfect opportunity to feed their minds and build character.

Great news! The one-week Memorial Day Unit Study is only $2.95 for a limited time. Take advantage of the savings, and don't miss our Pinterest board for patriotic ideas and recipes!

Blessings,
Amanda B.


Memorial Day---a day when we take time to remember all the people who have given their lives for America's freedom. They gave up promising futures, families, hopes, and dreams---for all of us. Let's use this day as an opportunity to honor them, remember them, and learn more about their sacrifices.

Our one-week Memorial Day unit is structured with lesson plans in two levels for each day of the study, one for Lower Level (elementary grades), and one for Upper Level (Jr/Sr High grades).

This wonderful study is non-consumable and can be used year after year. Includes notebooking pages too!

This is a Limited Time Release offer of $2.95 and through 5/18/13.