It is buzzing all over the blogworld… the annual homeschool blog awards are going on right now At The Post. You’ve seen me mention it a few times because there is something just exciting about having your blog enjoyed so much people vote you “The Best…. Blog”.  Of course there are a great many blogs out there. Perhaps not in the awards at all, and still those in the awards that may not be at the top but still just as good.

The Best Homeschool Mom Blog….

Elena LaVictoire presents Homeschooling through trials and tribulations posted at My Domestic Church.

Quirky Momma presents Ways Your Preschooler can Learn Through Chores posted at quirkymomma.com, saying “I have three kids all under four and they love being useful, feeling needed, knowing that they contribute to our family.”

The Best Eclectic or Unschooling Blog….
Jacque at Walking Therein shares the daily adventures of Kitchen Math Lessons: “She told me that she had added in two cups of flour instead of 2/3 of a cup. She was so dismayed and disappointed when she realized what she did….”

ChristineMM presents Some Thoughts About Homeschooling, Unschooling and Gaps posted at The Thinking Mother.

Amy Bowen presents Eclectic Homeschooling: Ukraine Unit Study posted at Eclectic Homeschooling. This is 7 full weeks with links and books.

Best Crafts, Plans & Projects Blog…
Beverly’s Homeschooling Blog shares and tells about Field Trips, saying “Homeschool field trips provide an opportunity for your children to experience the world around them first hand. Share about your local field trip experiences and help others as they follow in your footsteps.”

TristanDR presents Workboxes and the Family Schedule – Tweaking Again! posted at Our Busy Homeschool. This post details how we combine workboxes with a family schedule, and how Daylight Savings Time made us adjust the schedule {again}.

Pamela Jorrick presents Even the Cat is Coughing Up Science Lessons posted at Blah, Blah, Blog. Quite an /interesting/ way to learn science.

Michelle at Delightful Learning writes about their Boat Races Solutions project. A challenge to work with each of your children or all together – complete with supply list and photos.

Best Photos and Artistic Content Blog…
Lynn presents What to Take on a Nature Walk posted at Lynn’s Nature Notes, saying “Nature walks are fun and educational.  They help your child develop observation skills needed for science and other areas of your child’s life.”

Katey at Crazy Homeschool Mama shares Art appreciation for those who love the Charlotte Mason Method.

Amber presents Nature Study — Snake! posted at The Mommy Earth. “One day in early October, Bethany informed us that she thought she saw a snake in our basement bathroom! So I went to check it out. Sure enough…”

Best Curriculum or Business Blog…
Successful Homeschooling posts about 7 Secrets to Finding the Best Homeschool Curriculum. This free e-book details a step by step process for choosing curriculum, and features interviews with popular homeschool advocates.

Linda Jones presents 100 Books Every High School Student Should Read posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.

Don’t Buy It presents Counting to Ten: Where It Led posted at Don’t-Buy-It Family Learning Experiments. A quick family lesson in counting to ten in Chinese leads to a full-scale cultural exploration.

Best Variety Blog…
Penny Raine at Raine Homestead shares about working out at home. You don’t have to go to the gym! 

Robin Sampson at Heart of Wisdom is always sharing and writing on just about every facet of life! She, like Mrs. Raine, is an absolute inspiration! See her free lapbook on Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego. 

Best SUPER-HOMESCHOOLER…
Jacque and MaggieRaye introduce the Single Parents and Home Education column at Gleaning The Harvest. Sharing that “Maggie has a vast experience as a single home school mom, not just being a single mom, but also in her research and support of single home school moms through the years. We are proud to have her share her experiences here with us, and we know you will be too!”

Jennifer Bogart presents Cuddle Time posted at Quiverfull Family with celebrating family togetherness through rough and tumble cuddle times.

The HeadMistress at the Common Room shares Things That Start With P. Oh so many things to be thankful for!

Amy at Raising Arrows shares a Q/A time, beginning with “Julie asks about chores when the children are not homeschooled and you are cleaning during the day without them.”

Best Geographical Blog…
Kendra at For The Time Has Come shares about Sukkot in Panama – the other details. No, she’s not a Panama blogger… ha! 

Are there really people like that here? The question posed to the Relucant Homeschooler, who shares “Teaching children compassion and charity is not easy. But, praise God, something clicked in my daughter’s heart.”

Best Homemaking or Recipes Blog…
Miss Rachel at Training Daughters, Teaching Wives presents an easy recipe for {Old-Fashioned} Baking Powder Biscuits to go with any meal.

Barbara Frank asks Want to Learn How to Sew? and gives some excellent resources at BF Online.

Rachel at A City on a Hill shares Berried {Scones} With Whipped Topping. These are delish!

Best Current Events, Opinions or Politics Blog…
Judy Aron presents Homeschoolers – Are We Socially Irresponsible? posted at Consent Of The Governed. Though posted some time ago it is still very relevant to our times today.

Janine at Why Homeschool presents Pet Peeve #27. She writes how giving excessive praise  in the long run may hurts children more than anything.

Best Family or Group Blog…
Autumn Beck presents Are You Reading to Your Children? posted at Homeschooling In Kerrville, sharing “I remember how overwhelming it was when I first began cloth diapering. There were so many choices (and SO many more now!) and I had no idea where to start.”

Karen at Candid Diversions shares A Candidly Incomplete Guide to Raising a Reader. As someone who greatly enjoys reading, these are her thoughts on how to raise her children to enjoy reading for their entire lives.

Dana presents Seeking meaningful work for the homeschool posted at Principled Discovery. Dogs are bred for a purpose … “The quickest way to an unhappy dog and an unhappy dog owner is to try to deny that purpose and keep them from doing their job.” How can we use this in our homeschooling?

Best Teen Guy….
Eric at On The Road To Manhood shares his journey in the States Exploration online assignments. What do you know about your state?

This is my first year not being behind the scenes on things since 2007 and I finally get to not only partake in the joy of others but get a chance at the polls too! Again thanks to those who nominated and voted A Pondering Heart Best Teen Gal! You can see all my personal nominations here.

Whether you’re looking for encouragement, news, ideas, or just someone to relate too the HSBAwards are the place! It’s not only a fun and exciting time to see some of the top bloggers, but also to get to go and meet new homeschoolers, glean from them, and make new friends. You can participate each week in the Carnival of Homeschooling as well as it seeks this same purpose! I hope you enjoyed this week’s edition and will join us again at Norfolk Homeschooling Examiner next week!

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