Do you want to know why I like Schoola?

Do you want to know why I like Schoola?  Check out below what I bought for only $ .86 while $12.34 was given to schools. Want to get in on the deal? Right now Schoola is offering $20 credit for signing up with this link, $10 credit for creating a collection, + free shipping for a limited time! Hi Karen, Thank you for placing your order with Schoola! Because of that order, $12.34 went to 6 schools for programs like art, music, physical education and field trips. Brilliantly done! Granada Elementary in Granada Hills, CA, Phillippi Shores Elementary School in Sarasota, FL, Vista Christian School in Richmond, CA and 3 others are among those schools you've helped. Thank you for that! Order Information: Hanes  Grade SchoolGirls XS - #1119061 $4.28 Circo  Grade SchoolGirls 7, 8, M - #795781 $2.95 Unbranded  Grade SchoolGirls 6 - #829236 $2.98 Faded Glory  Women's L - #1107764 $14.35 Faded Glory  Grade SchoolGirls 6 - #1007034 $3.10 OshKosh B'gosh  Grade SchoolGirls 6X - #1080415 $3.20 6 Items $3086 Shipping $000 Tax $000 Sharing Credit :) -$3000 Total $086

Heisey Highlights 2014

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here's a recipe for naturally-sweetened chocolate chip cookies (except the chocolate chips :). The resulting texture is a little different than the Toll House recipe, but the key is to not overbake them and to eat them either fresh or frozen. They are sure a hit in this house and don't last long at all!

Chocolate Chip Cookies 

(double recipe)

1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter

1/2 c. coconut oil

1/2 t. stevia

1/3 c. honey

2/3 c. maple syrup

1/4 c. water

2 t. vanilla

4 eggs

1 c. sourdough, yogurt or other bulk item like applesauce, pumpkin or egg whites

4 1/2 c. [all purpose un-bleached] flour

2 t. soda

1 t. salt

4 c. semisweet chocolate chips

Bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes.

Say Goodbye to Survival Mode

Do you want to Say Goodbye to Survival Mode? This is a new (coming out in a few days) book written by Crystal Paine. I recently learned about her and her wonderful blog: MoneySavingMom. From recipes, freebies and downloads, to helpful advice and experience, Crystal shares it all on her website. I look forward to getting her daily e-mails, which I usually browse and delete, but every once in a while I find something helpful to check out. 

I didn't order a planner this year, since I found her free downloads that I want to include in my own dream planner/home management book. You can go to her blog or click below to see how to get the revised printables.

When I read about Crystal's new book launch team several months ago, I signed up, and was delighted to be randomly selected. Now I didn't have to think about spending money to purchase it, I had the opportunity to read an e-copy of her book, which I eagerly printed and devoured! Crystal shares in her new book how you can:

• feel healthier and more energetic by setting priorities and boundaries
• eliminate stress with savvy management of your time, money, and home
• get more done by setting realistic goals and embracing discipline
• rediscover your passions—and the confidence to pursue them

I felt like she was talking to me as I read the first several chapters. Our lives have been very busy. I'm not sure I can implement everything, but I've tried a few things that really seem to be working, like setting more realistic goals :), living more "simply", and working at becoming more organized in managing our home.

"Crystal Paine is a child of God, wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and speaker. In 2007, she founded MoneySavingMom, a site that has since grown to become one of the most popular blogs on the web, currently averaging over 1.5 million readers per month. Her mission is to challenge women to wisely steward their time and resources and live life on purpose."

penny prints + cash back

I recently heard about and signed up at ebates.com. You can shop at a number of online stores and get cash back. I just bought penny prints (99 4x6 prints) from Snapfish for $.99 plus $5.89 shipping and will get 20% cash back from ebates. That offer is available for one more week--expires October 31! I preferred wallets over 4x6's of the children's individual portraits, so I tried putting 4 copies on a photo--so much cheaper and you still get the small size. If you decide to check out this great offer from ebates, you can help me out by clicking on this link: http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=KhPETou6vWjL9LqGJOpApw%3D%3D

Pizza Hut BOOK IT!

Homeschools Request FREE BOOK IT! Read your Heart Out materials for the 2013-14 BOOK IT! Program for grades K-6. The 2013 enrollment deadline is September 1st http://bookitprogram.com/Enrollment/homeschool.asp

Family Update in Photos

Baby Grace ~ 7 weeks old

evening chores in the barn

Hy-C-Meadows Colby Dee VG 88