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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Giveaway: Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches



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Twice a year Homeschool Creations hosts a Curriculum Clean-Out event and we have a couple resources that we aren't currently using. Here is our second giveaway!




As a mom to 2 little ones, Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic is a refreshing book to read. Rachel Jankovic wrote this while a mother of three little ones and can certainly empathize with the daily struggles we moms have. This is a small collection (20 short chapters) of thoughts on mothering young children. Rachel is encouraging, but honest as she wrestles with the role of motherhood. I found this book incredible insightful and encouraging, and I would love to bless someone else with it. Check out the link above to peek inside the book and read all the glowing recommendations. You don't want to miss this one!

How to Enter: Simply leave a comment telling me what you like about the little years-- we all could use an encouraging perspective! Please include your email address so I can contact the winner. 

Extra Entries for:

  1. Subscribing to this blog via email or a feed reader. 
  2. Following on Google Friend Connect
  3. Following on Facebook
  4. Sharing this giveaway on Twitter
  5. Sharing this giveaway on Facebook
Leave me a comment for each extra entry letting me know that you did one of these things. Please include your email address. 

This giveaway will close on Saturday October 1 at 11:59PM CST. Winner will be chosen on Oct 2nd using random.org. This giveaway is open to US Residents Only (sorry!). I will post and email the winner. 

Good luck! 

Head on over to Homeschool Creations to find more great giveaways! 

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56 comments:

  1. Cody FamilySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I just subscribed to your blog. sabrina_cody@hotmail.com

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  2. Cody FamilySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    And I also "liked" you on Facebook... I can't believe I just now came across your blog after months of surfing at Homeschool Creations & Confessions of a Homeschooler!

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  3. A Faithful JourneySeptember 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I would love to win this book! I have heard lots of positives about it throught the web! Thank you for the chance!

    The thing I love most about the little years is their excitement over everything! From playing in a cardboard box, to watching the raindrops slide down the windowpane, they find excitement in it all. I wish to live more like that!

    amysbooksnyarn{at}gmail{dot}com

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  4. A Faithful JourneySeptember 22, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway!

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  5. Brenda LSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love watching them learn and grow. It still amazes me how they pick up everything around them.

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  6. Kim B.September 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I love their innocence! Kbrenneman83@ gmail.com

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love their wonder at new things and their childlike faith. farmerswife55 at hotmail.com

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  8. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    i love how easy-going my kids are when they're small. they are so forgiving and the simple things really inspire them.
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  9. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:28 PM

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  13. Chawksgirl4everSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Would love to win this book. I love watching "littles" do things for the first time

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  14. Colleen WachobSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I love the wonder and excitement of new discoveries through little eyes... like the thrill of finding a squishy slug in the yard or tasting ice cream or sleeping outside on the ground. And this book has been on my list! colleen.wachob@gmail.com

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  15. summerSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I love to watch my little girl's eyes light up as she learns something new or when something new finally "clicks"! Thanks for the giveaway.
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  16. summerSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I subscribe via email.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
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  17. summerSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I follow via GFC!
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  18. summerSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    i follow on facebook!
    Thanks for the giveaway.
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    blogspot.com
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  19. summerSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    i posted this giveaway on facebook!
    thanks for the giveaway!
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    summerleighwilliams (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  20. AmySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    They're always learning something new! It's never ending!

    acowan04 at hotmail dot com

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  21. NikoleSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I love to see when they notice something new that they've never noticed before. And when they see "dogs" in the clouds.
    Nikole
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  22. NikoleSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM

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  23. NikoleSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I "like" you on facebook
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  24. Drew and JessSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love the sweet hugs and kisses!

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  25. crysmiSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    love those random kisses and hugs!
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  26. crysmiSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

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  28. MamaMunkySeptember 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I follow your blog on google friend connect.

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  29. MamaMunkySeptember 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I also follow you on facebook.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Sounds like a great book!

    What I like about the little years is all the "firsts" you get to be a part of. The first steps, first train ride, first birthday cake, etc!

    Thanks
    Rebekah
    rmw414 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  31. A Thoughtful SpotSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I love the little years... cuddles on the couch, story time, the wonder they have for everything.

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  32. martianneSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    This looks like a wonderfully inspiring read. I so enjoy my little ones curiosity and energy, but sometimes need a little lift to keep up with them. Thx for chance

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  33. martianneSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:00 PM

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  34. melissaSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I've heard great things about this book (and I'll be back in the US this fall, so I could have it sent to me!).
    I don't always love the "why" question, but I love the curiousity in the little years.
    mjlundquist at gmail dot com

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  35. JenniferSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! I've heard such good reviews of this book!

    Well, I'm thick into the little years, and I think what I like the most is how fun and innocent my kids are. These years are flying by so fast and I know I"ll miss them as the kids grow older.

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  36. Sarah WilsonSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I love the innocence, imagination and sometimes even the fearlessnes that come with the little years! : )

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  37. CharleneSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love the complete, innocent honesty.
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  38. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I love the instant forgiveness that little ones give you when you mess up. I've learned a lot from my own little ones about how to forgive and love when others do wrong. :0)

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  39. KalaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Looks like such a great book!
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  40. KalaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I follow via email
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  41. Frankie, Michaela, Goy and MarionSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I LOVE that a kiss still makes a boo-boo better and that Momma can make the world right just with a cuddle. I also love the rate at which they learn, wish I still could learn that quickly.

    lilsis.number3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. SusanSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I would love this book - we have 4 little ones of our own, and I always am looking for encouraging books for moms.

    niemeyersusan @yahoo.com

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  43. JessicaSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I have 3 kids 5 and under and I love the learning of first words. Hearing them say I love you and the cute ways they say other things:)

    jprodigalidad@yahoo.com

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  44. JessicaSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I like you on facebook as well.

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  45. JenSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I love the quick pace they are learning at, and how much joy, wonder, excitement is found in all of these big "firsts." But sometimes, amid the tears and tantrums, I need a little help remembering what a blessing this time is! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  46. Jennifer SSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I followed you on facebook
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  47. Jennifer SSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I shared this link on facebook
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  48. Jennifer SSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I followed your blog in my blog reader
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  49. Jennifer SSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I added you on Google Friend Connect
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  50. Jennifer SSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    And last but not least, my favorite thing right now about these years is how easy it is to make them laugh and how it makes everything seem so much better when something gets them really laughing. I have a 5 year old girl and boy/girl twins who are 22 months.

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  51. blessedmomSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I love watching littles learn new things. Each new discovery is exciting!

    blessedmomks AT gmail

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  52. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I think I'm still in the trenches lol. I'm homeschooling grades : K, 2, 5 and 7 along with having a 3 year old and a 21 month old running around. I would love to win this for the encouragement it seems to offer. :)

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  53. blessedmomSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Following you on GFC now. Thanks!

    blessedmomks AT gmail

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  54. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I already follow you via GFC

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  55. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I "like" you on Facebook already

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  56. Michelle - Blessed Mom of 5September 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I love watching them conquer new skills each day and how proud they are of themselves when they show off what they've learned!
    tolsmamm at juno dot com

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