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Reformation Day GiveawayPosted by: | Comments
For many, October 31st is known as "Reformation Day," and Martin Luther, with his shaking of the church of his time, as the "Father of the Reformation." The date acknowledges Luther's nailing his ninety-five theses to a church door on October 31, 1517 in Wittenburg, Germany; and becoming a major catalyst in what we now historically call the Protestant Reformation.
We would do well to recall The Five Solas (Latin phrases) that emerged during the Reformation. These should essentially underlay Christianity:
- Sola Scriptura ("Scripture alone"): The Bible alone is our highest authority.
- Sola Fide ("faith alone"): We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
- Sola Gratia ("grace alone"): We are saved by the grace of God alone.
- Solus Christus ("Christ alone"): Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King.
- Soli Deo Gloria ("to the glory of God alone"): We live for the glory of God alone.
Giving our children a firm foundation in their faith is vitally important. Danika Cooley has been lauded as "an engaging writer of children's literature, she is a careful and winsome theologian." I am excited to be reading her latest book, When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther, and it will soon be available to you. (You can actually pre-order it now from Amazon at a sweet discount.) To celebrate Reformation Day and the release of When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther, I've joined together with a team of blogger friends to host a fantastic giveaway, valued at over $500!
One person will win ALL of the following:
$100 Amazon Gift Card
Fire 7-inch Tablet, WiFi 8GB ($49.99)
When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther (hardcover $16.99)
From WiseDecor.com, a $50 Gift Certificate
From Nuremberg Tourist Board, a Playmobil Martin Luther figure ($9.99)
From Thinking Kids Press, a curriculum bundle from When Lightning Struck! author, Danika Cooley:
- Cobblestone Path Church History Research Journal: The Reformation Age (digital $20)
- Bible Road Trip Year Three Curriculum and all 3 Notebooking Journals (digital $80)
From Fortress Press, a book bundle by author, Tim Dowley:
- Christian Music: A Global History ($35)
- Introduction to the History of Christianity: Second Edition ($55)
- The Student Bible Atlas: Revised Edition ($12.99)
- Atlas of the European Reformations ($24)
From Home School Adventure Co.:
- Philosophy Adventure: Pre-Socratics (digital $39.95)
- Mere Christianity Critical Analysis Journal (digital $18.95)
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This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited by law. Must be at least 18 years of age. This giveaway is in no away associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. No purchase necessary for entry. Odds are determined by the number of entries. Selected winners will have 48 hours to respond to email notification to claim their prizes or another winner will be drawn. Entry into this giveaway will subscribe you to the Thinking Kids Press email list.
Day 102Posted by: | Comments
"Unto Thee, O Lord. . ."
I woke up with this song, from Psalm 25, on my mind this morning,
Unto Thee, O Lord, by Maranatha! Singers
Blessed Heavenly Father, I am grateful that You are good and upright. I am thankful that all Your paths are mercy and truth. Forgive my sins, Lord, and help me to keep short accounts with You. Let me never be ashamed of You, or who I am, in You. I have nothing to fear, because You are with me. Let not my enemies triumph over me — Whether real or imagined, physical or mental, foreign or domestic. My trust is in You, Almighty God. Keep my soul, and deliver me. Deliver our nation, Lord. Deliver and restore us to righteousness, for Your Namesake. Blessed be Your name! In Jesus' name, I pray. . . Amen.
Day 101Posted by: | Comments
The Excellence of Wisdom
"Does not wisdom cry out,
And understanding lift up her voice?
She takes her stand on the top the the high hill,
Beside the way, where the paths meet,
She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city,
At the entrance of the doors:
'To you, O men, I call,
And my voice is to the sons of men,
O you simple ones, understand prudence,
And you fools, be of an understanding heart,
Listen, for I will speak of excellent things,
And from the opening of my lips will come right things;
For my mouth will speak truth;
Wickedness is an abomination to my lips,
All the words of my mouth are with righteousness;
Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.
They are all plain to him who understands,
And right to those who find knowledge,
Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;
For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.'"
Proverbs 8:1-11
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind."
James 1:5 & 6
Heavenly Father, I praise You and thank You for this day. A new day to seek You, and Your ways; to serve You, and those around me. Help me to set aside me, and clearly see You. Help me to be who You created me to be. I ask You for wisdom, Lord, believing that You will bless me just as Your word says. May I speak only Truth, and right things. May my mouth represent You, and Your righteousness. Be with me, this day, Lord, that even one life will be changed for You, and Your kingdom; and that together we will change our homes, our nation; and this world, by the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for You are worthy to be praised! In Jesus' name, I ask these things. . . Amen.
The Homegrown Preschooler ~ A TOS ReviewPosted by: | Comments
Gryphon House is an exceptional publisher of educational resource books for teachers and parents, public school and homeschool, young children; and administrators. Their website is easy to navigate and stimulating. There are hundreds of free activities available for you and your child!
As a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew, I recently had the opportunity to read The Homegrown Preschooler: Teaching Your Kids in the Places They Live. The title might be used to describe how I raised my own children; but with my youngest firmly in elementary school now, I was looking for encouragement and direction as I consider teaching other preschoolers from the same homegrown bent. This book is just what I was looking for!
The authors, Kathy Lee and Leslie Richards, are mothers of several children, birthed and adopted; including gifted and special needs. They have years of education and hands-on experience between the two of them, and their book is beautifully compiled. A large, 81/2″x 11″, high gloss paperback, it is bold, colorful, inviting; and full of life. With the family pictures and personal anecdotes generously scattered throughout the book, by the end of it, I felt like I had shared conversations and special moments with wonderful, trusted friends.
From their intros, they had my attention. Kathy Lee says, "Children who experience their preschool years discovering and experiencing are more willing to take risks later in their education journey." I didn't previously know this, so within the first few pages I gained valuable information. Then, Leslie said, ". . . much of learning can be done within the everyday rhythm of life — measuring flour, skip counting on the trampoline, bringing a meal to a shut-in, writing letters to friends, participating in interesting conversations about big ideas," and I was reminded of what I do know; and I found encouragement.
The Homegrown Preschooler is divided into 2 sections:
Chapters 1 – 9 help you understand why and how to educate your child/ren at home, giving them a foundation for life-long learning.
Homeschooling – Harvesting a Bountiful Life
Learning through Play
Sowing the Seeds – Preschool Learning
Setting the Stage
Home Life = Learning — Slow Down and Teach
Who Has Time for This?
Organizing It All
Days and Seasons That Don't Fit in the Box
Special Circumstances.
The second section is nearly 100 pages, with at least 200 "easy-to-pull-together", age appropriate Activities to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. Promoting a healthy educational balance for –
Home Life
Gross Motor
Fine Motor
Language & Emergent Literacy
and Social – Emotional skills.
An Appendix includes an Activity Checklist, a Getting Started Checklist; and pages of Resources, with web sites, books, blogs and apps to lend a hand, instruct and encourage you along the way. They share all their favorites!
I tried recipes, for food and play. There are dozens of them throughout the book. I've made ordinary finger paints and play dough before, but I'd never made clean mud or puffy paint! The make-ahead Turkey Taco Pie is easy. The recipe makes a lot, so it can be divided and frozen for extra pies, but it is actually perfect for my large family. It tastes good, too! I hone in on housekeeping and organizational tips, because the Lord knows I can use as much help in that department as I can get. There are so many good ideas here — some I've had myself, implemented and forgotten, or simply slacked off on, and I've read them as gentle reminders; others are brand new, and more than once I've thought, "Duh, why didn't I think of that!" For example, we have wood floors and I taught my children how to sweep and mop them. How much more fun is it to have "The Clean Floor Dance Party: This often dreaded chore will become one of your favorites! Provide your child with a pair of white tube socks and a spray bottle of white vinegar and water. Encourage your child to squirt the hard floor with the vinegar solution. Put on your favorite dance music. Dance and skate around on the floor until it is shiny!" Clean floor, lots of fun and laughter, plus, with the amount of floor we have, this gets everyone's heart rate up and counts as cardiovascular exercise, or PE, too!
I have no doubt, I will continue to use this book, digging into its riches. At $29.95, it's a treasure I can share with my daughters who are just beginning to teach my preschool grandchildren. The Homegrown Preschooler is much more articulate than I am and I think it will be one of the best tools I can offer them for their journey.
My Crew mates had the choice of reviewing this same book or one titled, Global Art. You can read their reviews when you click the graphic below and follow the link.
Disclaimer* I received The Homegrown Preschooler: Teaching Your Kids in the Places They Live, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you!
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Homeschool Programming ~ A TOS ReviewPosted by: | Comments
The fact is that I really want my children to be more techie than I am. I think it's important in this time, and will be even more so, in their future. It seems to take me forever and a day to learn something new when it comes to the computer, so I know I'm not equipped to teach them Computer Science. As a homeschool parent/teacher, I learned long ago that I don't have to know everything. I just have to know how to find the resource and make it available to my child.
Homeschool Programming, Inc. is my resource. They had me with their home page Welcome! and this description: "Our computer programming courses for kids and teens teach students to write programs, games, and Android applications! No teacher expertise required! All of our award-winning computer science courses for Visual Basic, C#, and Java are self-study," and they'll keep me because I think their TeenCoder C# Series lays an excellent Computer Science foundation for my high school student.
I had the opportunity to use TeenCoder C# Series with my son, a high school junior. It's designed for 9th – 12th graders, so I expected it to be a good fit for him. I wasn't disappointed. He's had no previous programming experience, but he's familiar with navigating Windows on our PC. That's really the only requirement.
TeenCoder C# Series is divided into two stand alone courses, each a full semester of work. One semester is spent on C# programming skills – Windows Programming, and another semester covers writing graphical computer games – Game Programming. Together, they fill the need for high school Computer Science credit.
Included with each course is a Student Textbook e-book, and a Teacher's Edition, that mainly gives me a synopsis of what my student is working on. There are also chapter tests/answers in PDF format. The Student Text is written to the student. My son says it is "interesting and easy to follow." I've stood over his shoulder a couple of times, out of pure personal interest; but thankfully not because he needed my help with anything. We've found there's truly no teacher experience or prep needed. It's not that he understands everything the first time he reads it, but he can read it again and follow the clear instructions. Everything necessary to his success is included in the teaching.
The first chapter begins with the most basic step and builds a step at a time through the final chapter.
The Windows course covers:
Introduction and Installation of C#
C# Syntax
Data Types
Reading & Writing Files
and more.
Thorough, detailed instructions are given with each lesson, and for audio-visual learners, additional Instructional Videos are available, to be used in conjunction with the Student Text.
They work well for reinforcement and clarification, but they are not as complete as the written instructions. We did find them helpful on occasion, but unnecessary for every lesson. Once he read a lesson, I let my son decide if he wanted to watch the video that accompanied it, or not. A hands-on project or Activity is assigned at the end of each chapter, with a final project due at the end of the book. These are the best part of the course, as far as my student is concerned. They challenge him, but then affirm that he's learning the language and learning to program. He hasn't reached his final project, yet — designing a graphical chess game — because he's in Canada with our church's mission team; but he's excited to complete it and see what his dad and sister think of it. They play against each other at least 3 or 4 times a week, so they'll be good judges of his design.
The Game course builds on Windows Programming. It's the next logical step, and Windows is actually a pre-requisite.
The Game course chapters cover:
An Intro and Review of What the Student Already Knows
Sprites & Swarm
Animation & Sound Effects
Multiplayer Games, Scrolling Games
Artificial Intelligence!
It is set up the same way as Windows, with lessons, followed by activities. We haven't even started Game Programming, but the cool thing is that an interest is already sparked in my son's mind. Whether or not he pursues Computer Science beyond high school, I think this course will benefit him. At the moment, he just thinks it's fun and it takes up a space on his transcript. My view — I'm from the "knowledge is power" generation, so who knows where this might take him.
If you're interested in a few other view points, you can click the banner below and follow the link to read reviews from my Crew mates on this, TeenCoder C# Series, and other products from Homeschool Programming, Inc.
Windows Programming and Game Programming can be purchased separately, for $75. each; or as a Year Pack for $130. for both courses. The Instructional Videos are $20. each and are not a required purchase. I am more than satisfied with this product and plan to use it with my other children. I'll have a new freshman next year, so I'll write an update on how she navigates the program.
Disclaimer* I received the TeenCoder C# Series, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you!
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25 Truths: Life Principles. . . A TOS ReviewPosted by: | Comments
25 Truths: Life Principles of the Happiest and Most Successful Among Us, by Ed Douglas, from Ed Douglas Publications, has the potential to be a powerful tool in anyone's life, when it is read and consistently applied.
It is a small, paperback book, just 5″X7″ and 150 pages. It contains more than ideas, theories or mere possibilities, though. Written on these pages are proven life experiences, and principles of successful living.
Each chapter title is a truth, a life principle; followed by a famous, relative quote or scripture reference. Mr. Douglas then shares a story of life experience, from his own life, the life of someone he's known; or an historical account, to expound on and reinforce the importance of each of the 25 Truths. There is a brief Summary and Workshop of discussion questions included at the end of every chapter. The chapters are a clear and concise 3 – 5 pages max, teaching on character & values, interaction with others, faith, family, health & happiness; and more.
Basically written for 6th – 12th graders, I chose to use it with my children and grandchildren, ages 8 – 14. When I knew my grandchildren were going to be spending their summer vacation camping with us, I decided I would use 25 Truths: Life Principles of the Happiest and Most Successful Among Us, as our daily devotional. I read it to them in the morning, at lunchtime, or winding down before bed. I would read one of the Truths and the discussion questions that accompany it, to myself, ahead of time. That took a whole 3 – 4 minutes! Then, we'd gather around the camp fire, start with prayer; and I'd read aloud. I used the discussion questions to help guide me and ensure I covered all the key points, but I chose to stop reading at different places throughout the text, and ask questions that would prompt sharing; instead of using them exclusively at the end of the chapter. We "chased a few rabbits," as they say, and "got off on a tangent or two," because of this decision, but the book definitely facilitated a good, open discussion between us. After we wrapped up our lesson, we'd close in prayer, asking God to bring the Truth to mind and help us live it out. It was a focused 15 – 20 minutes, once a day, using it this way. I think we all enjoyed the time and I expect it will have long lasting rewards. More than once during our days together, one or another would reference one of the Truths we had studied, as a way of accountability, in casual conversation, when they thought of another personal story that connected to something they remembered; or with pop quizzes to see who could name the most Truths. It was apparent they were thinking about the 25 Truths, even when we weren't studying them.
I'm going to assign this little gem of a book to my high school age children this coming year. Because it's based on a sound, Christian world view, I believe it will make a great study of character values. They can read it themselves, and answer the discussion questions in writing.
I think the positive reinforcements and benefits of Ed Douglas' 25 Truths is worth more than $12.50, but I appreciate the price, because it's affordable to purchase as a gift, also.
Comments or Questions?
Ed Douglas Publications
2109 Oaklawn
Chillicothe, MO 64601
In addition, several of my Crew mates have written reviews of 25 Truths: Life Principles of the Happiest and Most Successful Among Us, and you can find them when you click the banner below and follow the link.
"It is my belief," writes Ed Douglas, "that understanding and practicing these truths can help put the "man" together one person at a time so that, together, we can help the world fall into place." I'm willing to do my part. . .
Disclaimer* I received the book, 25 Truths, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Prima Latina by Memoria Press ~ A TOS ReviewPosted by: | Comments
Classical Christian education is based on the trivium, the lower division of the seven liberal arts, focusing on grammar — the memorization of facts pertaining to each subject, logic — organizing ones thoughts, statements, and arguments; and rhetoric — the art of speaking, communicating, and writing well, and taught from the perspective of a Christian worldview. Memoria Press is "a family-run publishing company that produces simple and easy-to-use classical Christian education materials for home and private schools. It was founded by Cheryl Lowe in 1994." Their "products are characterized by three things: simplicity, quality, and affordability." They have grown by leaps and bounds in the past 15 years, offering a complete Classical Core Curriculum for each grade, pre-K through 12; and individual subjects from Phonics & Early Reading to Greek and Latin.
Memoria Press' website is easy to navigate, and in addition to more in-depth product information you'll find a great resource of encouraging articles.
The Schoolhouse Review Crew and I have had the opportunity to review MP's Geography I, for grades 4+; and Prima Latina for grades 2 – 4. You can read all of the reviews when you click on the graphic below and follow the link.
Cheryl Lowe says, "Memoria Press' Prima Latina and Latina Christiana programs are Christian Latin courses designed to introduce your child to the rich heritage of the Christian tradition and will provide you, the teacher, with the necessary core component for your Latin-centered curriculum." It is written specifically, with a fine attention to detail, for parents and teachers who don't know Latin. Since that's the exact boat I'm in, I'm pleased to use it with my younger students!
I have read, researched, and discovered that Latin teaches English; and it does it exceptionally well. Latin is a cohesive binder, tying subjects together from history to grammar, and more. It is regular and precise. A discipline that can be counted on to be systematic, steady; and analytical. I am excited by the possibilities that a solid foundation in Latin may afford my children.
I have the Prima Latina complete set, that retails for $90.90. It includes the Student Book, Teacher Manual, Pronunciation CD, Instructional DVD's; and Flashcards. I didn't invest in the Prima Latina Copybook, yet; but I definitely plan to purchase it. It will add cursive writing and penmanship to our program.
We've been doing 3 lessons a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Doing our review work, recitation practice, using flash cards; and quizzing on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Sometimes, spending time in the evening, because we can, reciting our vocabulary words, and practicing the prayers and hymns we're learning from Lingua Angelica. Leigh Lowe goes over everything on the DVD's. Each DVD lesson is only about 15 – 20 minutes long, but there is a total 9 hours of instruction. She introduces each lesson and vocabulary, pronouncing a word or phrase several times and having us repeat it. She follows the student book, which makes it easy for the student to follow her. Workbook pages correspond to and reinforce the lessons we're learning . I couldn't do it without her. I wouldn't do it without the DVD's. With Leigh's guidance and teaching, it is actually simple, and fun! My young ones feel like they're learning a secret-coded-language, because very few of their family or friends understand it. Over the 25 lessons we're learning vocabulary, derivatives, beginning declensions; and conjugations. We see Latin roots in so many words now, and have had competitions to see who can find the most in a given paragraph or two. By the end of this year, if we stick with it as we intend to, we will have learned: seven parts of speech, 125 Latin words, numbers 1 through 10, basic constellations, simple introductions to tenses, Latin phrases; and more. You might have noticed that I've used the word "we" throughout this entire paragraph, because I am learning right alongside my children. We're building new, strong foundations and strengthening some old ones!
What's your experience with the Latin language?
I hope you'll check out Memoria Press, Latin. I highly recommend it.
Disclaimer* I received Prima Latina complete set, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you!
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Art Ditto by Birdcage Press ~ A TOS ReviewPosted by: | Comments
It never ceases to amaze me what one creative, motivated momma can accomplish when she has three young children, and wants to teach them that learning is fun! In this case, the woman is Wenda O'Reilly. Her first game was published by Birdcage Press in 2000. There are now more than 30 award-winning games available!
"Classic card games with an educational twist."
I recently had the opportunity to review Art Ditto. It is a memory game, but it is so much more, too!
There are 48, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, high-gloss, heavy-duty tiles of famous museum-quality paintings. The paintings depict birds, boats, cats, flowers, horses; and music. They are gorgeous! There are also 8, 5″ x 10″ cards that can be used for collecting art sets. Designed for ages 4+, it is a wonderful game for family play with multiple ages. You'll find it on the website for $24.95, and possibly in your local art museum's gift shop.
Because Art Ditto is a memory game, it promotes visual processing, matching, memory, taking turns; and sharing for young children. The pictures are vibrant, and hold a child's attention. This game is not just for wee ones, though. The cards list the subject of the painting, the artist; and the name of the painting and the date. The text is written in four languages! English, French, Spanish; and German. (I do wish there was a pronunciation guide included, because it took me some time to look up the proper pronunciations so I could read them aloud.) This game could easily be used, with older students, as a supplement to their art studies, history; and language.
I played it with a 4 year old. Just me and my granddaughter. She loved the art! We spent at least 15 minutes just enjoying the paintings, and discussing what we saw in them. 48 cards seemed a bit overwhelming for a memory game, though, and it took us forever to match them; so after the first game, we chose themes ahead of time. One time we chose the tiles with flowers and tiles with the color green on them, another time we chose tiles that had something "living" on them, and so on. Each new game, we mixed up the set of tiles and played with the smaller set, making it quicker and a little more enjoyable for her age. It's a game that can easily grow with her, and future grandchildren.
My Crew mates reviewed several of the products that are available at Birdcage Press, and if you click the banner below and follow the link you'll find them there.
Disclaimer* I received the game, Art Ditto, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you!
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A TOS Review ~ Let's Make a Web Page: by Motherboard BooksPosted by: | Comments
Yes, I have a blog on the internet; and I've learned a few things about attaching links to text and photos. For this post, I even learned how to take a screen shot of a web page. Needless to say, my skills are extremely limited and I feel like I am nearly technologically illiterate. Therefore, I'm not comfortable teaching computer anything to my children. I'm grateful there are now computer courses for younger children available from Phyllis Wheeler, the Computer Lady at Motherboard Books.
My Schoolhouse Review Crew mates and I recently had the opportunity to review two products from Motherboard Books: Logo Adventures – a full-year, homeschool computer science curriculum using MicroWorlds Logo language developed at MIT; and the concise, short-term project e-book, Let's Make a Web Page.
Logo Adventures is designed as a weekly lesson for 8 – 12 year olds, teaching students to read and write code, think logically, and strengthen their reasoning skills; as Ms. Wheeler walks them through the basic steps of starting to program while laying the foundation for understanding what it means to program.
Logo Adventures Curriculum is a self-study book and answer key, plus MicroWorlds EX software for $129.99. You can check out the Logo Adventures website for a sample chapter, and a Gallery page of student work. I'm interested in reading the Crew Reviews for this one, because I didn't have personal access to it.
A couple of my children used the 60-page tutorial e-book, Let's Make a Web Page. It is also written for children 8 – 12 years of age, but was easily adaptable for someone older, me. Using free trial software – CoffeeCup Visual Site Designer, this e-book will show you or your child how to make a Web page. It's just $19.95, and it includes an Introduction for Parents, 10 step-by-step lessons — from download, set up, add text and photos, to sound, links, and post your work; with an Appendix: How to Upload to the Internet.
Let's Make a Web Page is easy to read and my kids found the instructions simple to understand and follow. One of the first things Ms. Wheeler does is coach the student through an interview process to determine who and what their web page will be about. Neither of my children had any prior experience building a web page. They talked to me, and I explained the types of things I wanted our web page to contain; while leaving the entire design and layout up to them. I told them I wanted it to be about our family. A place where we could scan and share pictures, stories, drawings, music; and more.
Granted, the name isn't the most creative, but the layout looks like they understood what I was looking for, and I like it! We learned what HTML is and how it works; and they learned how to link text and pictures to other sites. They had to do a little research, and were given important tips on how to safely browse the internet. I think this is especially valuable information and I appreciate that it is included in the course. My young web designers liked how Ms. Wheeler showed a graphic of the window they should see if they are following her directions and are on the correct page. This was useful for comparison, reassuring to them that they were understanding the material; and a confidence builder as they worked. They were not as fond of a learn-by-error teaching technique that was used several times. She would direct them a certain way, purposefully wrong, have them acknowledge that it didn't work; and then redirect them in a way that would successfully accomplish the task. Although it was effective, they felt it was a waste of time. They prefer the do this>go here>see the positive result approach. Overall, though, it wasn't a deterrent; because Let's Make a Web Page took away the fear of the unknown, eased concerns of difficulty and failure, and sparked a desire to learn more about computer programming and web design.
We haven't published our web page, yet. As suggested by Ms. Wheeler, I'm going to have my kids design another page or two and have a family vote to determine our favorite. Then, I think we'll find a free domain and publish it, so we can all keep up more easily with each other's activities. I'll post an update here when we've settled on our final design.
My Crew mates have written more than 50 reviews of these Motherboard Books products. Please, click the banner below and follow the link to read a few of their opinions.
Disclaimer* I received the e-book, Let's Make a Web Page, in exchange for my honest review as a member of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I receive no other compensation for my reviews on this blog. The opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you for your comments. I enjoy hearing from you!
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Saddlesoap and Chickpeas
I wrote this for a newsletter about a year ago but after reading it again last night I felt like posting here. It is part of my "Faith Hero Series" (see Passing of Greatness and A Classroom with Heart) Sometimes heroes may seem unlikely choices but when we take a closer look at their story…we can spot them easily.
There's a man who attends the same church I do, let's call him Fred, who is a character among characters. You see, Fred talks a lot and sometimes invades your personal space; you could say his social lubrication is down a quart. Still, I love to talk with Fred; the conversation is usually entertaining and full of laughter. He tries to teach me Arabic (he's from the Middle East) and we swap bad puns almost every Sunday, yeah, I like Fred a lot. At first glance there's not much that might impress you, but here's one thing that impresses me about Fred…he's a giver.
Fred has given me watches, money, eggs, bread and even candy coated chickpeas. He's ready with a hug and big smile every time I see him and calls me pastor even though I'm not one. When I remind him, he smiles and is quick to add that he loves to hear me teach and I should be a pastor…at least he thinks so.
Fred is a closet encourager trying to bust out and find his place. It's not easy for a single, Arab-Christian man in his fifties to fit in a largely Caucasian, young couple congregation. Sadly in the life of the church, people like Fred are marginalized, shoe boxed and in essence…devalued. They probably won't be placed in a leadership role or given responsibility that gives them influence over others.
Yet what they teach us is so valuable, if we're teachable that is. Each one of Fred's gifts, taken on their own, didn't make that much of an impact on my daily life. The watch, well it was too big for my skinny wrist. I can afford eggs and bread, so not much difference there. The candied chickpeas made an impact, not a pleasant one, but that's another story. Still, all of them together were teaching me something more precious, something more personal. To him I was important and these small gifts were his way to show it. Fred did not marginalize who I was in his life, and before each gift were the words; "I was thinking of you". Know what those words sound like me to me? They sound like words Christ would say.
One Sunday I overheard Fred tell somebody he needed some saddle soap for his leather jacket but didn't know where to find any, I knew what my mission was for the week. The following Sunday I handed him a brand new can of saddle soap, it was like I handed him a bar of gold, and he was so thrilled! The words I chose were easy. .."Fred" I said, "I was thinking of you."
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By Jeremy van Loon
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Dominik Wendel got fed up with his
Mercedes SLK 350 sports car. First, the convertible roof leaked.
Then it wouldn't open properly, sending him back to the garage at
least five times. The car also whistled on the autobahn.
``I was not very satisfied with the quality,'' said Wendel,
40, a lawyer with the Frankfurt-based firm Noerr Stiefenhofer
Lutz. Last year he bought a Lexus SC 430 from Toyota Motor Corp.
Mercedes has plunged in customer satisfaction surveys in
Germany and the U.S., partly because of technical flaws. The
world's largest luxury carmaker has lost sales to Bayerische
Motoren Werke AG and Toyota, and profit is falling. Tomorrow,
Mercedes's parent, DaimlerChrysler AG, probably will say fourth-
quarter net income more than halved to 634 million euros ($821
million), according to 14 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Eckhard Cordes, who took over in October as chief executive
officer of Stuttgart, Germany-based Mercedes Car Group, has
pledged to reverse the slide. A 29-year DaimlerChrysler veteran,
Cordes, 54, says he plans to cut costs to counter the impact of
the U.S. dollar's 16 percent decline against the euro in the past
two years. Mercedes already negotiated 500 million euros in
savings with German workers in 2004. Cordes also says he'll make
sure cars produced now meet the company's quality standards.
``Each customer lost is very difficult to win back,'' says
Michael Schneider, a fund manager at Frankfurt-based Deka
Investment GmbH, which oversees about $144 billion in assets and
owns DaimlerChrysler shares. ``It will take time to improve their
Electronic Failures
DaimlerChrysler shares fell 4.7 percent last year, compared
with a 15 percent stock gain by Toyota, which is based in central
Japan's Aichi prefecture. They closed at 36.16 euros yesterday.
Mercedes-Benz, which makes the S-Class luxury sedan and the A-
Class compact hatchback, ranked 29th out of 37 brands in a June
reliability study of 3-year-old cars by Westlake Village,
California-based J.D. Power & Associates. It logged 327 defects
per 100 vehicles, worse than the U.S. industry average. Four years
earlier, Mercedes scored seventh out of 38 brands, with 308
defects per 100 vehicles.
At home, Mercedes-Benz had the most electronic failures of
all brands sold in Germany, Michelstadt, Germany-based automotive
consulting firm 3hm Automotive said in July. It was also last
among 33 brands in a March study gauging customer satisfaction by
the ADAC German Automobile Club. Car owners were most satisfied
with Toyota. Munich-based BMW ranked ninth.
Quality deteriorated at Mercedes, known for its star symbol,
as DaimlerChrysler focused on reorganizing Chrysler Group in the
U.S. and expanding in Asia with its unprofitable affiliate,
Mitsubishi Motors Corp., says Michael Raab, an analyst at Sal
Oppenheim in Frankfurt.
Cordes, a bespectacled German who reports to DaimlerChrysler
CEO Juergen Schrempp, 60, has made improving Mercedes's quality
his priority.
``Only satisfied customers can keep alive the future of a
brand,'' Cordes told journalists in January at the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit. ``I will hold myself
accountable for this.''
Defects have been found in parts ranging from batteries to
emergency lights, which flashed when nothing was wrong, says
Johannes Reifenrath, a Mercedes spokesman. Sometimes customers
didn't understand how convertible roofs and other electronic
devices worked, making them suspect a malfunction, he says.
Cordes said in January that Mercedes is working to make sure
new cars meet its own standards even if it costs ``some money.''
The company also aims to correct defects on older models when
they're serviced so that the resale value isn't affected.
Falling Profits
Based on the internal audits, quality is rising by 10 percent
to 20 percent annually, Thomas Weber, a DaimlerChrysler management
board member responsible for research, said in November. Cordes
wasn't available for an interview ahead of the full-year results,
said Thomas Froehlich, a spokesman.
The challenges at Mercedes aren't just technical. Cordes also
needs to reduce costs to compete and to offset the falling dollar.
Mercedes sells some of its German-built cars in the U.S., and
revenue is reduced when dollars are converted into euros.
Net income per 1,000 DaimlerChrysler employees was 2.56
million euros ($3.32 million) in the third quarter, compared with
1.6 billion yen ($15.4 million) in the same period for Toyota,
according to Bloomberg data.
Schrempp's Successor?
Mercedes Car Group's 2004 operating profit probably fell by a
third to 2.04 billion euros, according to the Bloomberg survey of
14 analysts. Earnings have been hurt by Mercedes's Smart microcar
unit, whose losses reached about 500 million euros last year,
according to Fredrik Westin, an analyst at Dusseldorf, Germany-
based WestLB.
Mercedes's German workers agreed in July to help the company
save 500 million euros annually beginning in 2006 by working
longer hours and accepting lower wage increases. To pare costs
further, Cordes will have to negotiate lower prices from
suppliers, says Adam Jonas, an analyst at Morgan Stanley in
If Cordes succeeds in improving sales growth at Mercedes, he
may become the lead candidate to replace Schrempp after the CEO
retires in 2008, Jonas and Westin say. Dieter Zetsche, who runs
Chrysler, also may be a contender for the job.
``Mercedes is essential to the image of the German car
industry and is an icon for the luxury-car industry,'' Jonas says.
``If Cordes wants to take on a greater leadership role, he'll need
to get Mercedes' profit on an upward trajectory.''
Test-Driving Trucks
Cordes got the job after another candidate, Wolfgang
Bernhard, clashed with DaimlerChrysler's board over the changes
needed at Mercedes and refused to back Schrempp's plan to bail out
Mitsubishi Motors, people familiar with the matter said. Cordes
replaced Juergen Hubbert, who retires this year from
Until September 2004, Cordes, who holds a doctorate in
business from the University of Hamburg, was head of
DaimlerChrysler's truck division, where he eliminated 16,000 jobs
to stop losses. He even earned a driver's license for commercial
vehicles in order to test-drive the trucks himself, according to
Marc Binder, a DaimlerChrysler spokesman.
The challenge at Mercedes may be more daunting. The truck
division, based in DaimlerChrysler's Stuttgart headquarters, was
helped by a global surge in demand. No such boom is expected in
luxury cars and the competition is tougher, WestLB's Westin says.
BMW's X3 SUV
Mercedes, founded in a 1924 alliance between Gottlieb Daimler
and Karl Benz, chose the star as its symbol from the beginning.
The durability of the cars made Mercedes the world's most valuable
auto brand from 1999 to 2003, according to New York-based
Interbrand Corp., a brand consulting firm, and BusinessWeek
magazine. Brand value is the net present value of the earnings
that a brand is expected to generate and secure in the future.
Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker by market value, last
year overtook Mercedes in that ranking.
Last week, Toyota said profit in the quarter ended in
December rose 3.5 percent as demand gained for models such as the
Corolla compact car and as costs fell. Toyota President Fujio Cho,
who says he aims to surpass General Motors Corp. as the largest
carmaker by unit sales, raised his forecast for full-year vehicle
Meanwhile, BMW is closing the gap with Mercedes for the title
of the biggest maker of luxury cars. Sales of the BMW brand rose
10 percent to 1.02 million vehicles, boosted by new models
including the all-new X3 sport utility vehicle and the 1-Series
compact car. Mercedes-Benz brand sales fell 3.1 percent to 1.06
million units.
For the first time ever, BMW outsold Mercedes when including
the two carmakers' other brands.
New M-Class
BMW sold 1.21 million units, including its Mini and Rolls-
Royce vehicles. Sales at Mercedes, with its Smart microcar and
Maybach brands, fell 0.8 percent to 1.2 million units last year.
Mercedes sales in the U.S. rose 1.3 percent, slower than the
market's advance of 1.4 percent and BMW's 8 percent growth.
Even Mercedes's Chrysler unit, which DaimlerChrysler bought
in 1998, has gained momentum. The Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
division is expected to report a 2004 operating profit of 1.43
billion euros, following a loss a year earlier.
That's changing the balance within DaimlerChrysler, which
also owns 32.9 percent of European Aeronautic, Defense & Space
Co., the parent of planemaker Airbus SAS. Mercedes probably
accounted for a third of DaimlerChrysler's operating profit last
year, down from more than half in 2003.
New Models
In an effort to win back customers, Mercedes this year will
introduce a new S-Class sedan, the company's flagship model; a new
M-Class sport-utility vehicle and the all-new R-Class, a cross
between a station wagon and an SUV.
Another new Mercedes model, the CLS 350, is aimed at BMW's
630i. Both are six-cylinder coupes that went on sale in 2004. The
Mercedes model has a 3.5-liter engine that can accelerate from 0
to 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour in 6.6 seconds. The BMW's 3-
liter engine is slower at 6.9 seconds.
Some long-time Mercedes customers still have confidence in
the brand. Gregorios Sachinidis, a taxi driver in the Greek city
of Thessaloniki, and his 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D hold the record
for the most miles logged by a Mercedes passenger model, with 2.8
million miles. He donated his car to the company's museum in
Stuttgart in return for a new C200 model.
``Mercedes cars are expensive to buy, but they last a long
time,'' Sachinidis says. ``I'm very satisfied with my new model
and expect it to last longer than my previous car, of course.''
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2.5 stars for Doré South Beach
Maybe all that glitters at Doré, the ambitious new addition to the South Beach scene, is not gold — but the place sure is stunning. This elegant, 7,000-square-foot tenant of the Ritz Carlton is also a bit scattershot. Though the name is French, the menu includes Euro and Asian flavors starting with tapas such as chicken satay and hamachi tartare, as well as fresh oysters, croque monsieur, beef tataki, gazpacho, foie gras, pastas and risottos. It's the kind of international menu that's meant to appeal to an equally international crowd. However, in some ways it panders with predictable offerings from frisee salad to seared salmon with coconut rice.
Ambience: Doré, or gold, certainly describes the sexy gilt interior that is little changed from its brief life as David Bouley's Evolution, which closed in 2007 after less than a year. The Art Deco design, an elaborate display of curves, sexy fluted lamps, glittering chandeliers and mosaics, was created by Jacques Garcia, the celebrated Parisian designer. The gorgeous linen-dressed tables are set with substantial white china and a simple spray of magenta orchids. And, though the cooking is mostly top notch, some disappointing glitches can mar an otherwise delicious night on the town.
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- Deliciously balanced silken, house-cured duck bresaola with a thick fig jam
- A prettily arrayed platter of gently seared beef tataki lozenges that's gently drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce and showered in fresh micro greens
- A gorgeous hunk of sea bass that is tender, moist and plump with flavor enhanced by a sweet nutty sauce draping a tiny tower of sticky, brown koshihikari rice
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- A bright butter lettuce salad left drowning beneath a champagne vinaigrette loaded with herbs
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Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) declined 3.2 percent from the previous quarter from 8.1 months to 7.8 months, but is still up 10.9 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2010.
CBI is a forward-looking economic indicator that measures the amount of nonresidential construction work under contract to be completed in the future. Associated Builders and Contractors' Chief Economist Anirban Basu elaborated:
Overall, the latest CBI numbers indicate a degree of stalling in the recovery of the nation's nonresidential construction industry, likely due to a combination of the soft patch that developed in the broader economy early last year, a number of seasonal factors and the winding down of federal stimulus projects. But the good news is that given the recent acceleration in economic and employment growth, CBI is positioned to rebound more forcefully during the quarters ahead.
In addition, the most recent data reflect the ongoing expansion in privately funded construction activity as opposed to the contraction of publicly funded construction. The nation's smaller construction firms are gaining an advantage from this shift, in contrast to the decreased construction activity among the larger firms that had benefitted from earlier federal stimulus projects and military base realignment-related construction.
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- Construction backlog expanded in the Northeast from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, but declined in the South and West, and was essentially unchanged in the Middle States.
- Construction backlog is higher in every region of the nation compared to one year ago.
- Companies in the South, some of which are located in high-growth states such as Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, reported the lengthiest backlog at 8.9 months, up 14.7 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Analysis by Basu:
The disparity between regional construction activity is on the rise. One year ago, the difference in backlog between the South region, with the lengthiest backlog, and the West region, with the shortest backlog, was 1.98 months. During the fourth quarter of 2011, this gap rose to 2.81 months, with the South reporting a backlog of 8.92 months and the West at 6.11 months.
The South appears to be the region most positively impacted by rebounding nonresidential construction, largely due to its central importance to the nation's energy industry. The West continues to deal with many issues, including the impact of weak residential real estate markets and stressed state fiscal conditions, both of which impact the vitality of broader regional economies.
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The organizers of the tournament thanked the President and First Lady, Constancia Mangue de Obiang, for their attendance.
The competition will take place over the next four days and has a first-place prize of $24,000.


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To be perfectly honest, I have been wrestling with the idea of participating in the Women's March since I first heard about it after the election. Initially, I considered going to DC, but it was cost prohibitive. Then a march was organized for Boston. It seemed so easy. I live nearby, I have friends in Boston, I know the city like the back of my hand, I even had the day off from work. But something inside of me was holding me back. Part of me was afraid. Afraid of a shooting, a bombing, a rogue truck driving through the crowd. Afraid of being stampeded, getting lost, ending up hurt and alone. But then two things happened.
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They had to endure racial and gender injustices. But these three are now the faces of the growing political clout of Asian American women.
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What your package includes:
Four 5" x 8" trim-size programs:
December: Prince & Princess Ball; February: White Knight & Debutante Pageant; June: Gay Oregon Pageant; August: Gay Portland Pageant
One 7.5" x 10" trim-size program
October: Coronation
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Format Guidelines:
Advertising content must be submitted in final electronic PDF or TIFF file format min 300dpi. Black and white or color ads are accepted. No image bleeds.
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Local Information: Glin, Co. Limerick
Lynch's Townhouse is set in Glin, 45 km from Limerick. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Lynch's Townhouse features free WiFi throughout the property.
Note: Map is an approximate indication ONLY. Please contact Lynch's Townhouse for directions and precise location prior to your visit.


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I gave my daughter my nice Otterbox iPhone case because… well, because I am a generous, kind, loving soul.
Also because I spotted a dirt cheap case on eBay and I wanted to get it! It's called the "iFace Revolution" iPhone case and it's a really, really nice case. It took THREE WEEKS to get here from Hong Kong, sheesh. But I paid pittance for it ($5 with free shipping) so I guess I can't complain.
I usually don't read the back of the packaging on technology stuff I buy, but I guess I was bored or something because I picked up the iFace box yesterday to scan over the stuff on the back.
I almost blew a gasket, I laughed so hard.
After reading this, I told my son to learn Chinese. Translators are no doubt in high demand over there. HAHA!
Just think– somewhere on the other side of the planet, a Chinese consumer is reading his packaging in Chinese translated from English and is probably rolling on the floor laughing because we can't translate "chang" into 30 verb tenses… oh wait, I forgot…. The United States doesn't manufacture anything anymore. Oh well, it was a funny thought.
Almost as funny as Dave Forney's "Defend the Stem Burn" Asian coffee pot. LOL


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Whether it's your front door, your patio door, or even a back door; doors play a central role in the ambiance that guests have when entering your Calgary home. When you choose that it's time to replace your doors, it typically means you are willing to enhance your home's curb appeal or that you are just eager for a change in home mood. Either way, replacement doors are a big decision and involve a few things to bear in mind. Lucky for you, the professionals at Pella Windows and Doors have a few things to consider before you decide on the final new door style:
- Style with decorative hardware. Complete the style of your doorway with enhancing hardware on your door, such as door hinges, bells, and knobs.
- Add a splash of color. Speaking of curb appeal, why not accent your door with a pop of color? Colors that go with your current paint scheme are great and consistent, but colors that provide distinction to your scheme can make your home look unique!
- Experiment with lighting. People often undervalue the power of lighting in an entryway. Whether you're highlighting specific features, landscaping, or the door itself, good lighting can bring a complete look together and feel cozy and inviting to house guests.
- Enhance with plants. The use of greenery around a doorway can also make a wonderful first impression. Plants can shift attention to particular door details and divert attention away from other unpleasant parts of a doorway.
- Try new accent features. There are many added features that can add a lot to a door, such as sidelights, decorative glass, small windows and more. With the right accents, your door and home can get a major facelift.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Fall Booties // Favorites
First Row: DV by Dolce Vita // Sam edelman // H by Hudson
Second Row: Gap // Steve Madden // Steve Madden
Third Row: TOMS // DV by Dolce Vita // Steve Madden
Four Row Row: Frye // Sperry Top-Sider // Jessica Simpson
With Fall weather finally here, I'm ready to start wearing boots and booties. I've always loved tall riding style boots, but this year I figured I should embrace the ankle bootie. Plus, being pregnant I want something easy to slide on and comfortable. Although, I'm in love with the Frye Wedges I'm not ready to shell out the hefty $298 -- maybe they'll go on sale soon. I purchased the short black Steve Madden booties a few days ago and can't decide between the these TOMS or DV wedges. What do you think?
What shoes are you eyeing this fall?
Labels: fashion
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This post makes my heart pitter-patter!!! Sooo many cute boots here!!ReplyDelete
I have a similiar DV pair to your first of the tan ones. I love them! I am on the hunt this fall though for black ones. I will have to check out some of your suggestions!ReplyDelete
The Sperry Booties WILL BE MINE hahahaReplyDelete


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I wanted to share a few sources for cash envelopes with you all. The most super easy way is to go to the local dollar store, buy a box of small envelopes, grab a pen, purchase, go home, write on envelopes and stuff with the cash. Done.
Buh….I'm a paperaddict…some of us might want to use stickers, washi and different colored pens…oh my. Truth is, as with most things in life. you can make this system as simple or as complicated as you want. Below are some of my favorite sources for setting up a cash envelope system. From basic blank envelopes to an app created by Dave Ramsey's group. Click those links people!
For those who like to make your own, I used this tutorial to make tabs for my wallet – I laminated mine and used basic craft paper.
Or if you are very crafty & own a sticker maker, this is an awesome tutorial (and when you make your set, I'd like one to please!)
Lastly, for those who just don't do paper and need an app for that, there is EveryDollar from the Dave Ramsey peeps!
For me, I'm sticking with the tabs and savings account. It's how I roll.


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Ireland women have announced their squad for the forthcoming tour of England in July, where they will play the hosts, New Zealand and MCC. Medium-pacer Heather Whelan will lead a squad that has a mix of youth and experience.
The bowling attack will be lead by Heather and her sister Jill Whelan, with legspinner Ciara Metcalfe and the Joyce twins, Isobel and Cecelia, handling the spin duties. The batting revolves around the experienced Clare Shillington, the Joyce sisters and Jill Whelan. Allrounders Laura Delany, Kim Garth and pace bowler Louise McCarthy, who were part of the Under-17 European winning team last season, have also been included.
"Wicketkeeper Mary Waldron will make her debut and another new player, exciting batting prospect Sinead Lyons, from Leinster joins the tour party," said coach Paul Delany. "The selection very much reflects current form with all of the new players scoring runs and taking wickets."
Ireland's campaign will begin on July 4 when they take on New Zealand women in an ODI at the Kibworth Cricket Club New Ground.
Squad Heather Whelan (capt), Isobel Joyce (vc), Laura Delany, Kim Garth, Cecelia Joyce, Suzanne Kenealy, Sinead Lyons, Ciara Metcalfe, Louise McCarthy, Clare Shillington, Melissa Scott-Hayward, Mary Waldron (wk) and Jill Whelan.


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Just days after Rob dismissed rumors that he had given Justin Bieber hair tips, Bieber's reps have said the same to E!
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Rob joked about it while talking to MTV Friday.
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