(I just found out about this fund-raiser, so I apologize for not giving you more advanced notice.)
The Estes Family at HandsandHearts.com are wrapping up a big, huge, wonderful looking package sale TODAY. Over $340 worth of excellent homeschooling AND PARENTING (not just for homeschoolers) resources from well-known homeschool authors and publishers for a tiny fraction of the value. Great stuff!
Here’s our added incentive to you to take a look at this and consider getting it TODAY, the last day this will be available:
If you do purchase this package * TODAY * (and this applies ONLY to folks who purchase this package TODAY) … just email the Erksine family a copy of your Paypal receipt ALONG WITH your snail mail address … let me just put their original email in there so that I don’t mix it up:
To claim your Audio CD “thank you” from us, you just need to email us (homeschooltime_@_gmail._com) your paypal receipt AND your snail mail address. The Audio CD offer is good ONLY for purchases made TODAY. (If you’ve already purchased this, that is terrific, thank you… but we can only make this offer – which comes from US and not the Estes’ – for today’s orders.)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People mistakenly think that breast cancer is just a “woman’s disease”, but in fact men get it too! Breast cancer is the second leading cancer leading to death amongst women after lung cancer. And while breast cancer is relatively rare amongst men, the mortality rate is higher because of the lack of information about this disease in men.
In remembrance of my friends who have died, as well as those who have survived their fight against breast cancer I have a game plan for next month that includes:
Click for Breast Cancer (http:/www.thebreastcancersite.com): I’ve made this one of my home pages so that I don’t forget. By clicking on the large pink rectangle we help provide free mammograms for people who do not have insurance or a way to pay for this life-saving screening. The website also offers many goods that will net them more money to support this cause. They also have free e-cards to send to help promote breast cancer awareness. (And while you’re there, you might as well click on the other five charities as well )
Add the Pink & Blue ribbon to websites and blogs. As a show of respect for those who have suffered with breast cancer as well as the researchers dedicated to finding a cure. The more early detection techniques that are available will help to reduce deaths in both men and women. You can get your ribbons at:
http://www.johnwnickfoundation.org/pinkandblueribbon.html and
Sign petitions. Help stop insurance companies from setting up “drive-through” mastectomies as well as putting stumbling blocks in the path of women who seek breast reconstruction surgery. The Click for Breast Cancer andJohn W. Nick Foundation, Inc. have more information on these types of issues.
Patronize businesses that are committed to breast cancer research. More and more companies are joining the fight against breast cancer. In the past Avon, Mary Kay and other women’s products companies have been in the forefront. But now they are being joined by companies that have no “female” component to it. One such company is MasterLock. You remember them — every kid that ever had a locker used MasterLock. Master Lock is supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation with a $15,000 donation this year.But in addition to just making a monetary contribution they have designed a full line of pink security products. So now you can lock up your valuables and show your commitment to the breast cancer fight. So far they have locker locks, bike cable locks, as well as, luggage and backpack locks. And unlike those locks of “olden times” many of their new locks are “programmable” so you can set a code that you’ll actually remember! You can take a look Master Lock Breast Cancer Awareness Products (I’m loving my computer case lock and will be using it proudly this month when I travel to the Beach Retreat.)
Nag, beg, fight and annoy your family members (especially the women) to go have their mammogram and stop putting it off. Early detection is one of the keys to survival. This will be the first year that I’m having it done so I can’t speak from experience, but I even if the process is a bit uncomfortable, when you weigh the pros and cons choosing life is always the best choice. So make your appointment today — I am.
I'm a homeschooling mom with seven children: 3 human, 2 feline and 2 canine. I'm also the wife of one very patient husband who seems to like the role of ringmaster to our circus. I am a virtual assistant who enjoys writing, crafts, music and laughter. I hope you'll visit often. Please be aware that this blog is supported by affiliate links, although every link isn't necessarily an affiliate program.
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