Monday, January 23, 2017

Turning Mother Against Child in the Name of Freedom? Not Part of His Plan


For 44 years, we have been living a nightmare.
Truly,  living in America today is like stepping into the
pages of a Ray Bradbury or Kurt Vonnegut piece
< Brutal geniuses that they were. >
where suicides and life "terminations" and more- are common and accepted.
It's a horror, a nightmare of epic proportions and
those who speak against it are, at best, considered pariahs....
 at worst, downright crazy.


Contrary to what many consider a victory ......
a victory for women, for families, for America,
the fact is when the Supreme Court, through Roe v Wade,
 legalized abortion on demand  on this day in 1973,
it crushed the rights of a child in order to preserve a mother's 
right to destroy her child's life.



It made acceptable the tearing apart of mother and child in
the name of progress.

And equality.
 And femininity.
And freedom.

But what freedom is there to the taking of a life?

To establish that the rights of  women are predicated on 
exterminating  the most defenseless members of society..... ?
That's no freedom at all.
Nor is it progress.
Nor, civil rights.

But many don't see it this way.
And I get that..... I really do.
I get that many women feel enslaved by their fertility.
And I get that they feel they need the "right' to choose 
the when, the how, the why of their reproductive-ness.

Those marches that took place in DC and in other cities
of our great nation  this past weekend..?
There was a lot of snark and derision on the web around these but really, 
I get why women march......they stand with the voiceless.
They stand in solidarity for those who cannot,
for those who do not.
For those who don't have the freedoms, the privileges 
and the rights that we, here in the greatest nation in the world, do have.

Isn't that essentially what The March for Life is?
Aren't we, who march for rights of the preborn, also a voice for the
voiceless?
For the defenseless?
For those whose rights have been trampled?

How are these two causes mutually exclusive?
Imagine the force we could be, if we harnessed our fervor and 
perseverance ....those who march for women
and those who march for the preborn....
to institute, to restore the rights of both,

How can we not see that The March for Life IS pro-women?
Just as it IS pro-life and pro-preborn child?

We might say.... there are there SOME women 
whose attention seeking tactics in the march on DC this past weekend
were...well...less than, um,  ladylike.

Well,  my friends, 
there are some pro-life advocates
who've attempted to make a point with less than 
peaceful means as well.
< put down the tomatoes...this is the truth > 

You know they're out there and they make us all look bad.

Hey, I'm about as devoted to the prolife cause as one can get.
And let's be honest.
There are fringe wackos in every movement, are there not?
They tear apart all the good and all the rationality.
When one hears "prolife," one tends to think of 
abortion-clinic bombing psychopaths
NOT the thousands of good natured, kind hearted  souls
who, in my parish alone, collected close to $6000 in cash and
two truckloads of baby gear in only one weekend after masses for
our local chapter of Birthright.
Because that's what prolifers do.
Because we value the life of baby and mother and
we're there to applaud that woman as she exacts her RIGHT to choose life.
We're behind her, cheering her and offering her tangible
support and we're not judgmental because
Lord knows, that could be any of us or our daughters or our sisters
or our friends or our neighbors or coworkers.

We are all His daughters.
He has great things in store for all of us.
I don't presume to know His plan, but I can venture a guess that
turning against one another
and pre-born members of society is not part of it.




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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Last Day for the Back to Basics Bundle! 70 Reasons to Snag Yours Today:


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I think you’re going to love this year’s bundle
The topics within and the authors? Sensational!



The entire collection of titles, if purchased individually,
 would be jaw dropping.
When purchased all together......  hence the term "bundle," HA!..... 
well, it's insanely inexpensive.

Get instant access as soon as you pay for the bundle!


 This year’s library is $29.97 and  includes:
  • 70 ebooks
  • 1-year subscription to Molly Green membership (regularly priced $29 per year)
  • A homeschool planner
  • Gardening coloring book
  • 3-month membership to SchoolHouseTeachers website, with over 300 online courses!
  • 52 week preparedness guide

But what if you < like me !>  tend to buy this sort of thing and never use them? 

Well, even if you only use the free Molly Green membership, that includes dozens more ebooks, 60 digital issues of their gorgeous magazine, planners, printables, beautiful graphics for your computer desktop…it’s a huge bargain! 

A REALLY huge bargain!



Why not click over for more info?
Today's the very last day ( midnight ~ EST ) to purchase the bundle.
Happy "Back 2 Basics" and enjoy your bundle!

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Sponsor Love on the Blog ~ Back to Basics Bargain Books, Ground Breaking Reading Curriculum, Deals on Amazon & Target AND Compassion Bloggers


Happy Friday--- more than halfway through 
this  <very mild! yay! > January......!
I've several brand new sponsors to 
introduce to you all today, 
along with a few returning sponsors as well. 


 Regular readers know I've grappled with the concept of
 affiliate marketing and sponsors here on the blog.
However, the products and companies I'm sharing with you today 
are those which  I am proud to purchase and use--- 
really....these are items I use in everyday "life." 

And as for affiliate links,  for those who don't know.....
affiliate marketing  basically refers to  a commission received
For example, when readers visit my blog and
 decide to buy something that I’ve written about, I received a
<small> referral fee.
It’s transparent to you, the buyer,  and doesn’t affect your cost.

So, today, I'm happy to direct you to books, resources, companies
which I've found useful, inspiring a-n-d frugal
in the hopes that you will too!
I really feel there's something for everyone on this list....
So, here goes!


~ 1 ~ 

(since the sale is over, I've deleted the info.... )


~ 2 ~

 I'm thrilled to welcome as a sponsor
my favorite curriculum provider....
(and you know I'm a curriculum junkie...
so this is saying something.....!) 
Reading Horizons is  a  company offering  ground breaking
reading intervention which is
systematic, muti - sensory and explicit.


I'm implementing  the Elevate software for my 14 year old
dyslexic son.....
By the way, new readers many not know, 
I've devoted a wealth of posts to dyslexia and dysgraphia here....
I've been searching for a solid program for a good number of years.
My son is now IN school  - we are no longer homeschooling.
BUT...I am unhappy with the program being utilized  in his 
remedial reading class ...you know I'm hard to please with this sort of thing.....
and I'm thrilled to have discovered RH to use with him 
on weekends and occasional evenings!
The hunt is over.



 Blogger friends,  #s 3 and 4 on my list are for you!

Want to make over $1000 a month with Amazon affiliates? 
(are you kidding, of course! who wouldn't!?)
So let's read and learn together you guys!
 ~ 4 ~



You can do this even if you don’t have the perfect idea yet, 

or you are busy, or you’re not techy!

I can affirm that blogging is an amazing experience and
if you're considering starting a blog yourself,
here's two words for you: DO IT! 
By the way, I  love Suzi at 
Start a Mom Blog....go visit her site and enjoy!

~ 5 ~

Everyone's fave online shopping site!


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No matter what you're in the market for,
whether books, clothes, household items or a gift card,
 amazon's the spot!
Again, if you purchase through my link,
amazon offers me a small commission,
but your cost = $0. 
(Thank you!)


 
~ 6 ~
Do you looooooove Target,
 but can't get to the store due to 
your sweet baby's nap schedule or your adorable toddler's cold?
Or you'd jst prefer to shop from the couch in pj's?!
Plus how cure is the Target puppy??!!



Don't sweat it...you can shop online
right here at Target get the same amazing quality
and reasonable prices!



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Last but certainly not least,
an important and vital sponsor .......:

I'm proud to blog for Compassion.
I've been part of the Compassion family of bloggers
for almost  two years now and I couldn't be more honored.
Details about this humanitarian  organization are available here.



I'm happy to link Kelly's for Quick Takes !
Please visit Kelly to peruse some wonderful  posts! 


Thank you for spending some of your precious time today
here at my home on the web! 
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If you are shopping at  amazon this Christmas season,
would you consider clicking through my link
In this way, I will receive a small commission on the purchase.....
a few pennies per dollar.
THANK YOU!

Until next time,

~Chris

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

A Windswept, Wintry Wednesday {Plus online shopping convenience at Target! }

The scene yesterday out our front door........


Yet, this morning~ melting and in the 50s!





And hey, .......some big news
for my friends and readers who 
savor the convenience of online shopping!
I'm now a Target affiliate! Yay!
That means  you get to enjoy a relaxing shopping experience
while  I earn a small commission on your purchase
( at no cost to you - - - a win-win!)
Sooooo,  if you're shopping Tarzhay, you can click here with ease!

Thank you!
Oh, and by the way, free shipping on orders over $25 with this link!




Thank you for spending some of your precious time today
here at my home on the web! 
Have you signed up to receive my posts in your email inbox?
   If not, just click here to 
quickly and easily  so we can be in touch regularly!
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This post contains amazon affiliate links....
If you are shopping at  amazon this Christmas season,
would you consider clicking through my link
In this way, I will receive a small commission on the purchase.....
a few pennies per dollar.
THANK YOU!

Until next time,

~Chris