Lamplighter Theatre presents...

"Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince."

This is a new dramatic audio drama (CD or MP3) from Lamplighter Publishers. Pre-orders are now being accepted. CD shipments will begin the first week of August. http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/sirmalcolm.html

4-H Youth Leadership Conference

There will be a 4-H Youth Leadership Conference for ages 9-13, August 29-30th. http://www.aces.edu/fourh/

Happy 4th of July!

Here is a link to some free 4th of July lesson plans and teacher resources: http://www.lessonplanspage.com/4thOfJuly.htm

Here are some tasty 4th of July recipes: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/Recipes/Only-Red-White-and-Blue-Will-Do.html?cid=wd:goo:holiday:july4desserts:&gclid=CKGiyZm9vJsCFQLixgodkwmZAQ

"Do Hard Things" Tour

The Rebelution's "Do Hard Things" Tour is coming to five major cities across the United States in Summer of 2009. Each conference is a challenging one-day event for teens by teens who believe that our generation is ready for a change. http://www.therebelution.com/conference/

Getting Involved

Here is a list of activities/clubs/groups that I would like to have my kids involved in this year:

• 4-H Club
• Contenders for the Faith
• Iron Kids Triathlon
• The President's Volunteer Service Award
• Congressional Award
• Red Cross CPR and Basic First Aid Classes
• TeenPact
• JETS (need at least 4 people)

Free Homeschool Resources

I am currently adding a very long list of free homeschool resources at the bottom of my blog. Check it out...

Bible devotions for boys...

Here are a few interesting Bible devotions geared for boys that I've run across:

• A Dangerous Faith
• Dangerous Devotions for Guys
• Dig Deep: Unearthing the Treasures of Solomon's Proverbs
• Extreme Devotion: The Voice of the Martyrs