Posted by Cindy on August 10, 2009
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Melissa and I have just released THREE new NaturExplorer units over at Shining Dawn Books!
Butterflies Flutter By
Constant Conifers
Fruits and Nuts
The best part is the giveaway! We’re giving away THREE, possibly even SIX, of the units next Monday. Be sure to click over there to sign up for your chance to win. I know I’m a little biased, but these new units are really awesome! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. 
Posted by Cindy on May 26, 2009
Melissa and I can’t thank you enough for all the kind words and support you have given us as we’ve launched Shining Dawn Books and our series of Christian nature study units!! If you didn’t win this time, we plan to do a giveaway each time we reveal a new volume of six units. Don’t forget to add our business website to your feed reader as we will be writing and hosting nature-themed posts frequently.
Don’t forget to check out all the units we currently have available as you plan for lots of nature study this summer!
Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Captivating Clouds
Creatures of the Night
Delightful Deciduous Trees
Everchanging Erosion
Frogs and Toads
Fungus Among Us
Hard as a Rock
Peaceful Ponds
Spectacular Spiders
Wonderful Wildflowers
So, just who are the winners from my giveaway??
Everchanging Erosion goes to Lisa of HomewellMomSchoolReborn!
Hard as a Rock goes to Carolina!
Peaceful Ponds goes to Julie C!
Congratulations! I have emailed each of you your units this morning. If you haven’t already, stop by Melissa’s blog to see who won in her drawings!
Posted by Cindy on May 18, 2009
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After many months of diligent work, Melissa and I are SO proud to announce the launch of our new company Shining Dawn Books, and our series of Christian nature study units!!
Each e-book unit is jam-packed with nature study ideas, hands-on activities, research ideas, writing ideas, project ideas, lessons about the topic that relate to other subject areas, artist and composer study tie-ins, literature lists, internet links, notebooking pages and more!!
We have prayed and truly believe that these units will bless each and every family who uses them. They are so versatile and can be used simply as jump-starts to a nature walk or full-fledged unit studies for up to a month!
Right now, we have TWELVE e-book units available! We plan to add six new units every three or four months. What’s available now?
Animal Signs
Beautiful Birds
Captivating Clouds
Creatures of the Night
Delightful Deciduous Trees
Everchanging Erosion
Frogs and Toads
Fungus Among Us
Hard as a Rock
Peaceful Ponds
Spectacular Spiders
Wonderful Wildflowers
Please take a few minutes to browse the site and let us know what you think! http://ShiningDawnBooks.com
We’ll be posting all sorts of articles and such at the new site, so be sure to add it to your feed reader. There’s a subscribe button in the top right hand corner of the site.
Now for the most exciting news! Melissa and I are EACH giving away THREE of our units. I’m giving away three here and Melissa is giving away three different ones on her blog. The contest runs from today through next Monday, May 25th! We will each draw names and announce the six winners (three on each blog) on Tuesday, May 26th.
The rules are simple:
- Leave a comment here (on the post) and you will be entered to win ONCE in my contest.
- Leave a comment on Melissa’s contest post and you will be entered ONCE in her contest.
- If you mention the contest on your blog and let us know about it, you will be entered TWO more times in EACH contest!!
- That means you could be entered up to SIX times between the two blogs!!!
The three I’ve decided to give away here at Our Journey Westward are:
Good luck and thank you SO much for the kind words so many of you have already given us! Many blessings to you all!
Posted by Cindy on April 14, 2009
Creative Nature Study: Ideas to Jump-Start or Invigorate Nature Study in Your Homeschool is finally here! The Old Schoolhouse editors and graphics designer have done a fabulous job! I’m just as please as can be with the final product…..
Would you like to win a FREE copy? I have TWO to give away here on my blog! All you need to do is leave a comment on this, or any other post, by MONDAY, APRIL 20. I’ll announce the winners the following day. You’ll want to enter to win this one – it’s a keeper!
Psst… If I get more than 50 comments by Monday, I’ll giveaway THREE copies!! I’ve never had near 50 comments for one of my giveaways, so this is asking a lot. We’ll see what happens. Hope you win!
Posted by Cindy on January 22, 2009
I’m getting so excited about my TOS Creative Nature Study e-book project finally having a release date – March 1st! Several reviews are already in from the TOS Reveiw Crew and they’re ALL GREAT! (I’ll post their links below.)
I have planned to give away at least one copy here on my blog once it’s finally available, but I just can’t wait until then!
I decided to whet your nature study appetite with the giveaway of a fun little book I did for review called Creek Stompin’ and Gettin’ into Nature. The activities in the book are actually written for small groups of children and include nature learning activities as well as game ideas. Most of the activities can be adapted for use in a family, but if you are part of a co-op or nature club already, I think you’ll find the activities especially helpful. Click on the link above and go here to see my review for more information about the book.
If you’d like to win, please leave a comment on this post by midnight, Wednesday, January 28th. I’ll draw a name and announce the winner on Thursday, January 29th. (Maybe this will tempt some of you lurkers to say hi?)
Now, back to Creative Nature Study. Would you like to see the reviews??
Creative Learners
Fortunately For You Books
K-Fam’s Journey Through My Father’s World
Learning At His Feet
Life At Oak Grove
Mom Loves Books
Quiverfull Family
Treasure Seekers
