Giveaway: Subscription to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

April 29, 2008

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Peculiar of How do we get there from here?

 

I have so much respect for those who choose to homeschool especially since I know I could never do it. I don’t think I have the commitment or the patience. At my school, it would probably be recess all day!The Old Schoohouse Magazine is a great resource of inspirational and practical content for all homeschooling families. This full-color 200-page, quarterly publication is designed by fellow homeschoolers who can relate to the unique challenges and issues that you face every day. They also provide you with a Schoolhouse Store to insure that you’re properly equipped with everything you’ll need in your schooling endeavors. Definitely a valuable one-stop place!

Some of the areas the Old Schoolhouse Magazine discusses are:

  • Teachers’ Lounge — Get to know our “Family of Readers”. Each issue includes a “Readers Helping Readers” section, featuring answers from several of our readers to a question posed by one of our readers.
  • Show & Tell — Meet several homeschooling families who tell a little about themselves, how they homeschool, and what they’ve learned. This section demonstrates that homeschoolers are certainly not all alike! You’ll see a wide variety of backgrounds, circumstances, styles, and great ideas.
  • HomeschoolBlogger — Join our community of homeschool web bloggers to learn from others, and meet new friends—without even being online! In this column, we tap into the wealth of wisdom, wit, and creative insight in the best of recent homeschool blogs.
  • Show & Tell, Too — Get to know the people behind educational companies and products! Learn what they have to offer and how you can benefit from products designed especially for homeschoolers—often by homeschoolers.
  • Homeschool Nations — Keep up-to-date on what’s happening in homeschooling news, whether it affects all homeschoolers or is especially relevant to particular states or countries. Homeschool Nation is often brought to you by a homeschooler from your location.
  • And many more!

Still not convinced? How about a free 1-year subscription to the Old Schoolhouse Magazine (value $39)? To enter, just stop by The Old Schoolhouse before midnight, May 6th and take a look around. Then come back and mention what you find the most interesting about their publication. That’s it! A random winner will be selected and notified on May 7th. The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries just subscribe to my feed and/or mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to The Old Schoolhouse. Please let me know if you’re doing/did the extra credit so I can make sure you’re entered properly.

This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide. However, only a US address winner will receive a print subscription. If the winner is international, they will receive a digital subscription instead. Good luck!



 

63 Comments on “Giveaway: Subscription to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine”

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Renee said:

Please note that the views and opinions expressed in The Old Schoohouse Magazine are not necessarily the views and opinions of ALL homeschoolers. ;)

sorry, I’m not an old schoolhouse fan.

Renee’s last blog post..ARGH! Why can’t I find anything that I want???

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April 29, 2008
11:43 pm

desi said:

I like the fact that it’s even published. to know there is a resource out there. I’ll be starting next year & would love to have this.
and I voted for your photo!

desi’s last blog post..Don’t you just hate it when…..

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April 30, 2008
12:49 am

donetta said:

Coffee was my pass word if not for coffee today I would be asleep. I am so tired lately it has just been amazing. I started a new medication that is just like a sedative. I’ll begin taking it at night tomorrow. That should help. Sorry I have been so absent. You have a wonderful heart Kalani. I hope your having a GREAT day!

donetta’s last blog post..Emily

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Gina said:

I haven’t gotten the chance to read The Old Schoolhouse very much but enjoyed it when I did!
I LOVE being able to homeschool and try to appreciate each day! I think the resource section of the magazine would be very beneficial to us!

Also, I voted for your photo! That is one CUTE kid!

I also blogged it!
http://dewgin.blogspot.com/2008/04/old-schoolhouse.html

Gina’s last blog post..The Old Schoolhouse

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julie said:

I am new to homeschooling and I just love the fact that there is a magazine for support and the section on blogging with other families to network is awesome
3beez at bellsouth dot net

we’ve homeschooled for 12 years now (my oldest will be a senior next year)!

I think it’s neat how they have their publication on every continent :)
I’ve never subscribed to their magazine.

stampedwithgrace’s last blog post..Win on the Web!

I love the show and tell section. Blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/04/win-subscription-to-old-schoolhouse.html
Great giveaway, thanks!

Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland’s last blog post..Huge Sample Giveaway!

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jffryclough said:

we have yet to read it but are looking forward to doing so

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Donna Turner said:

I’d like to try home schooling.

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susan varney said:

great to get help from any source

I love the articles and tips. Great lesson ideas too!

I blogged you here:

http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/04/wednesday-edition-of-contests-galore_30.html

Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings’s last blog post..STD Awareness Month: HPV and it’s link to cervical cancer

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Shannon Baas said:

the fact that its out there.

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April 30, 2008
10:46 pm

jane jakins said:

nice contest

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April 30, 2008
11:34 pm

Linda Moeller said:

I never knew this existed but I know the kids always feel mail is special so that in itself should help the kids be interested.

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May 1, 2008
12:21 am

Jennifer said:

I homeschool my kids, actually we just completed our first year. I’m not sure if the magazine would be right for me but it might!!
I did see a free section, where free things are offered on Friday, I’m all about free things lOL!
I’m also going to vote for your photo entry.

Jennifer’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday #19

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May 1, 2008
2:28 am

Charmed said:

I love their contests and freebies!

Charmed’s last blog post..The answer for Zelda is?

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May 1, 2008
4:49 am

Arizona said:

We’re still thinking of homeschooling our kids, so I’d like to read it.

Arizona’s last blog post..News Flash! Yet Another Crafting Blog!

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May 1, 2008
10:03 am

We are thinking of homeschool one of our children and would love to learn more! THANKS

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May 1, 2008
10:27 am

Kari Follett said:

thanks!!

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May 1, 2008
11:53 am

Michelle said:

I have been homeschooling for 10 years now and have subscribed to TOS in the past, or have picked copies up at the bookstore. For the magazine itself, one of my favourite parts is the advertisements. It sounds crazy, I know, but I have found some great resources or books by leafing through the ads, that I wouldn’t otherwise have heard about. Oftentimes, some of the advertisers will donate prizes as well, for giveaways.

At the website, I refer quite often to the product reveiws and I do subscribe to their weekly Freebie Friday email newsletter and their Homeschool Minute newsletter, where great writers, like Todd Wilson from The Familyman Ministries, offer encouragement and practical ideas to help you on your journey.

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May 1, 2008
12:34 pm

Catherine copeland said:

I’m a teacher and I wish I could have homeschooled my children. many of them come out of homeschooling lightyears ahead of where we as teachers seem to be able to take them. Trust me the reason is not lack of money but I can’t go on about that now. I think this is a great magazine and I can’t help but steal some of your great ideas.

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May 1, 2008
1:27 pm

Sarah Fischer said:

Show and tell- It sounds interesting to learn how others are homeschooling there children and get ideas on homeschooling your own.

Sarah
Bloominwild89@yahoo.com

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May 1, 2008
2:36 pm

sandra said:

I am considering homeschooling my son and starting in about a year or so. This would give me a wonderful introduction to the area of homeschooling and perhaps help me in my product choices. I found the “international” area of particular interest as it provided Canadian homeschooling links that I had been unaware of. The product review section would also be of use to me. Great giveaway.

owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net

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May 1, 2008
3:13 pm

Megret said:

I subscribe to their newsletter already and have wanted their magazine for a while. I love that their online store offers free shipping all the time. That influences my likelihood to buy!! Thanks for the giveaway!

meg.wilson@gmail.com

Megret’s last blog post..G and vacuum cleaners.

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May 1, 2008
3:36 pm

tim brown said:

THANK YOU GOD BLESS

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May 1, 2008
6:45 pm

Cherie J said:

I will be starting to homeschool my son in the fall and I noticed this wonderful magazine at a friend’s house who is homeschooling both her kids. I was impressed by the great articles and resources it contained. Would love to win a subscribtion. Thanks for the chance.

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May 1, 2008
6:49 pm

Marci said:

I started homeschooling my 5yo daughter at the beginning of the school year….I must say I’m hooked and so is she! But the best part is that we belong to a school district/school that has classes just for homeschooled children. My daughter goes to school once a week and I spend 1 hour a day homeschooling. We have the best of both worlds, Perfect!
I really like the Road Map to Success.

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May 1, 2008
7:01 pm

Heather said:

We are a homeschooling family of four. This is our third year of homeschooling. Thanks for posting the link. I have never seen it before but I have seen the homeschool blogger site.

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May 1, 2008
8:24 pm

Amanda said:

I like that it has the news across the nation. Good to keep up on those sort of things.

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May 1, 2008
8:41 pm

Jerry Owens said:

My favorite part of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is the Homeschool Lab section. It is always good to get others opinions on new tools.

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May 1, 2008
10:21 pm

The mag looks really good… I’ve been looking for reviews for curriculum etc. They’ve got em! YEA!

P. S. I am subscribing to your feed too! Thanks!

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May 1, 2008
11:35 pm

Barbara Moorman said:

Since I am getting geared up to start homeschooling my children, the fact that there are resources for this is a great plus, in my book! If I win the subscription, it would be put to great, and constant use in my house.

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May 1, 2008
11:56 pm

I’d love this!

heather (at) verizon (dot) net

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May 2, 2008
3:10 am

As a former teacher I would love this for my daughter and her daughter,Bella.

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May 2, 2008
4:48 pm

Blessed said:

I like the individual product reviews. I’d love to win this!

Blessed’s last blog post..Safety for the Waterfowler

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May 2, 2008
5:26 pm

Tammy said:

I would so enjoy reading product reviews offered in this magazine, we will be beginning our homeschool adventure this fall, and I could use all the resources I can!

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May 2, 2008
11:51 pm

Kristinia said:

What I like about the magazine? is that it actually exists, homeschooler used to get soo shunned.

We are actually planning on teaching our own 2 children at home, I was homeschooled since 5 yrs of age and loved it!

Kristinia’s last blog post..5 Month Doc Appt, or considered 20 weeks..

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May 3, 2008
4:15 am

Jane said:

I appreciate the product reviews. There’s so much out there to choose from, so a review really helps to narrow my choices down and keeps me from making some mistakes. Thanks! Jane

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May 3, 2008
8:28 pm

Peculiar said:

I love the concept of the Resource Room. This would help me tremendously!! I have a child with dyslexia and other LD’s and who is ADD, and I have a gifted child. Homeschool is great for these kind of children (if you can do it), but there is not a whole lot of help out there and you just kind of feel your way through. I would love to have this resource handy. Enter me please. I’m totally interested!!

Peculiar’s last blog post..FRIDAY FUN DAY WITH “40 WORDS OR LESS PHOTO CHALLENGE”

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May 4, 2008
12:35 am

JenO said:

I think the resources section is the most important!

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May 4, 2008
1:09 pm

I think I would enjoy, the show and tell, and homeschool lab

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May 4, 2008
6:25 pm

Anthony Hedden said:

enter me

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May 4, 2008
8:51 pm

Tammy Darling said:

Wow! There is too much great info in the sample to choose one favorite. I really like the areas of the Resource Room, Real Science & Contests for Readers. Thanks for the contest.

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May 5, 2008
2:08 am

Samantha said:

I think the most interesting thing is simply the community it provides you with other homeschooling families. I looked at an article on their website and found it very interesting that some legislators and other authorities are starting to push “mental screening”… How awful! I’d love a subscription to this. Thanks!

lesson ideas and show & tell..already working with the grands!!!
thank you and enter me please..got you blogged on site…

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May 5, 2008
2:48 pm

Wendy said:

I really like the show and tell! This would be a wonderful thing to win, especially considering I’ve been wanting to subscribe for so long. Not in our budget just yet!

I’ve posted about your contest on my homeschooling blog! Hope it sends some interest your way. I have a homeschooling giveaway on my blog too… if anyone is interested.

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May 5, 2008
4:12 pm

Kathy Conley said:

They have some great items in their store like the Latin learning series. They also have great resources like the college directory. Their newsletter is a great resource

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May 6, 2008
1:13 am

William Sims said:

i want to win

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May 6, 2008
3:47 am

Linsey K said:

I love this mag! I used to get used copies from a lady at my church. No matter how old they get, the stuff in them is ALWAYS relevant. You can keep them for years and always look back at this for useful stuff. I hope I win!

Thanks!

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May 6, 2008
1:03 pm

kathy pease said:

learning is awesome :)

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May 6, 2008
1:18 pm

Yannah said:

I have never really looked into TOS until now. They have some amazing features. I love the fact that they offer so many resources for homeschoolers. I just started this past Jan and can use all the help I can get.
mereminerals at cox dot net

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May 6, 2008
2:00 pm

Buddy Garrett said:

I find it interesting on how to homeschool.

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May 6, 2008
2:26 pm

Kristal Velazquez said:

As a homeschooling mom of 3 under the age of 11, I love the resource section, the encouragement and inspiration, and knowing I am not alone!!! Helpful advice too. Great giveaway!

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May 6, 2008
4:47 pm

Christie Wolff said:

I am a homeschool mom of 4 wonderful kids and I love the resource pagesand testimonials. I would love a subscription to this wonderful magazine!

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May 6, 2008
11:49 pm

I like the contests

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May 7, 2008
12:11 am

Sarah said:

I was really interested by the figure of 33,000 of TOS published quarterly. That’s really respectable!

You say that you really respect homeschooling, but you couldn’t do it yourself. One of my friends is a mom to twin girls, and she says that people tell her the same thing all the time, they really respect her but they couldn’t do it. She replies, “Sure you could, if you had to.” There are few people who HAVE to homeschool, but for anyone who feels that it is the best option for their family, I hope that they can find the info and support they need to make it a reality. I do HAVE to homeschool all my kids from kindergarten through graduation unless we move out of state (my kids are non-vaccinated, and we live in one of two states without an optional exemption, so I can’t enroll my kids in any public or private school), and even though it seems daunting, I know I’ll do it. My oldest begins kindergarten this fall, and I also have a 3 3/4 y.o., 2 y.o. and am 14 wks pregnant.

Thanks for the chance to win this mag. It would really be a blessing to me to win it. It looks like a great resource.

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May 7, 2008
12:21 am

sarah woods said:

Please remember that The Old Schoolhouse magazine in not necessary the methodogies for home schooling but also has strategies that would enhance a student’s education development even for those that are not home schooled. Many Thanks!!! Best of Luck and Happy Mother’s Day to ALL!

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May 7, 2008
1:36 am

Donna Kozar said:

It is my favorite homeschooling magazine. It is full of useful tips and ideas about how to teach

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May 7, 2008
2:03 am

Elizabeth Ray said:

as the parent of 2 autistics, I am expesially interested in the Resource Room.

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May 7, 2008
5:23 am

Lily Kwan said:

The Teachers’ Lounge looks very interesting. I subscribed to your feed.

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May 7, 2008
7:58 am

Kailani said:

Peculiar

Congratulations! You are the winner of the Old Homeschool Magazine Subscription Giveaway at An Island Life. Please contact me within 3 days to claim your prize.

Aloha ~ Kailani
anislandlife at gmail dot com

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