Thursday, October 9, 2014

Never Too Late!

Every seven years we rest our garden spot!  So this past summer was our seventh year and I found myself with some extra time.  Of course there is the usual carting kids around to various events and planning for the next homeschool year, but I started surfing the net for some free online classes.  During our school year time is short and I felt that maybe I could squeeze in some study time while we were off.  I was NOT disappointed!  I ended up finding a really awesome Nutrition and Physical Activity class offered by Coursera.org.  It was free, but I opted to pay the $49 to receive a certificate of completion.  I LOVED IT!!  I have always loved school and learning so it was a great overall experience.  I would recommend it to anyone with time.

During that same time another website I follow that offers classes offered a 4 week freebie class to kind of whet your appetite for more!  Well, I ended up signing up for that class as well!  Now if I had lots of money, I would take EVERY ONE of the courses offered on this website!  I have to say I enjoyed it EVEN MORE than my Coursera class, but perhaps that is because the topic interests me even more!!

The website is Vintage Remedies Jessie and the folks over at Vintage Remedies have some of the BEST programs I have ever had the privilege of participating in.  I WILL be taking more of her classes as time and money allow.  Be sure you sign up for her newsletters too.  Great stuff!!!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

A Time to Blog

So after being dormant for so long, I'm back!

I have missed blogging!  I went back through all my posts this last week and it was such a pleasant stroll through the past.  To me blogging is like a journal, simply keeping a chronicle of my fleeting life.

I noticed a couple of books on blogging on the new book shelf at our local library - EG Fisher Library - and I couldn't resist.  Check out:
                                                                                                                                      
Starting your Career as a Professional Blogger by Jacqueline Bodnar

Born to blog by Schaefer and Smith

Though I don't see myself making a career from blogging, these books have been an inspiration to me!

I'll be blogging again.  If for no other reason than to leave behind a legacy!

I'm looking forward to sharing highlights from My Humble Hootenanny!