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Raising Real Men {Timberdoodle Review}

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Yes, this is my already dog-eared copy. ;o)

Surviving, Teaching and Appreciating Boys
Hal and Melanie Young
Great Waters Press
Softcover $15.00
When I found out Timberdoodle was asking for reviewers for this book I was very excited.  It has been on my list of books to read for quite some time and what better opportunity to do it than for review!  Melanie Young has been a dear friend of mine for a few years now.  She and her family have been an inspiration for me on our journey homeschooling.  I have enjoyed sharing our trials and triumphs of life and homeschooling during the time I have been blessed to know her.
The book Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching and Appreciating Boys has also been a blessing.  It has given me much needed insight to raising my own two boys – my son and my stepson, both of which are complete opposites with one thing in common: one day they will be Real Men.
Hal and Melanie give so much wonderful advice in this book, all with a Christian base, providing loving support and sharing their personal insights on boys.  I was encouraged to see my sons in the Light of God’s glory, to view His purpose in their quirky ways and sometimes overly exuberant joys of life.  Hal and Melanie give tips on each stage of a boys life on how to raise them to be strong, joyfilled Christian men, just as God intended. 
Reading this book has only increased my love of the family who wrote it by helping me to realize that I am not alone in my endevours to raise caring, strong men.  The authors and I use many of the same methods to create the strength and love our boys need from books and charts from Doorposts to many of the same caring, correcting manuerisms in day to day life.  Their patient love and guidance truly shows through in the words of this well-written and inspiring book.

This book was provided to me for review by Timberdoodle Co. 

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Disclaimer: I was asked to review this book as a member of Timberdoodle ‘s Blogger Review Team.  I was giving a free copy in exchange for my honest opinion of this book and was not compensated in any other way.


Wondermaps {Timberdoodle Review}

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Recently, I was asked to review WonderMaps from Bright Ideas Press for Timberdoodle Co.  I literally JUMPED at the chance to review this item.  WonderMaps is one of the BEST accessories any homeschooling family can have. 

This what my screen looks like when I start Wondermaps.
WonderMaps is just that: wonderful maps included in one quick download or on a convenient disk for use with any history program available.  With WonderMaps, the user can pick the features they want displayed and then print off the needed maps to use as necessary.  Maps of Ancient lands to today’s modern landscape are available for the user to print.  Outline, political, topographical, and even reference maps are included in either black and white or color, including names of specific elements as the user sees fit to create. 
A map showing all the customizable choices in action. 

 A map showing only the borders and names of the countries.
Your basic blackline map.

 This is a page from the software showing
choices of maps for this section of history.

My own personal map printout in my classroom notebook.

WonderMaps includes 60+ state maps, 60+ country maps, 125 historical maps and includes 25 biblical maps.  There are also complete map sets created for use with Mystery of History Vols 1-3 and All American History Vols 1-2. 
I am personally using this wonderful resource with Tapestry of Grace and Mystery of History for our Ancient History lessons this year.  These maps have been a wonderful introduction for us.  They were extremely simple to create and print out.  I love that I can add as many features as I feel necessary and remove as much as I need to too!  Starting out with history, I try to keep maps simple so as not to overwhelm my children and reprint more detailed maps as we expand on that topic.  With WonderMaps I can easily print out just what I need. 

Visit Timberdoodle today to purchase WonderMaps or see their amazing line of homeschool products.   Be sure to order a free copy of their catalog to shop from the comfort of home.  Stop by and “like” Timberdoodle on Facebook too!

Disclaimer: This product was provided to me free by Timberdoodle Reviewer Blog Team.  I was asked to give my honest opinion of this product in exchange for use of the product in my home.  No money was exchanged during this review.