I went to the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cinncinati in 2009.
It was such a well-needed get away. Meeting other families who do this every day, who understand the 24-7-365 of being a homeschool family and the unique challenges and rewards it presents was awesome.
I met this hottie and fell in love:
I appear to be throwing myself at her on this photo. Not much has changed. She remains one of my nearest and dearest friends, and likes me in spite of myself. Love you, Ruthanne.
I met Edie at the homeschool conference after stalking her on her blog forever before that. Edie has become like a neighbor to me (in my pretend neighborhood filled with all the bloggers I love and wish truly lived next door). This photo was the start of a friendship I hold dear.
These gorgeous girls and I had so much fun together! I cannot say enough good things about Amy and Marsha – who were my roommates and conference-mates and were confident enough to strike the Charlie’s Angels pose together. You may know them better as the Tour de Force behind Heart of the Matter Online. Miss you both!
Why should you attend a homeschool conference?
Yes, the silliness helps! It’s wonderful to meet other (normal!) families who love books like you do. Who know exactly why you’re on your 3rd math curriculum in 3 years and the pressure and glee you feel about school. A conference assembles the authors, curriculum stars, your favorite vendors, brand new ideas, old favorites, and lots and lots of inspiration. Blowing off steam with awesome HS bloggers doesn’t hurt either!
My pal Brennan Dean and I have partnered together to give (4) Four family Conference passes to deserving winners to attend one of the following conferences:
- MidWest Homeschool Convention – Cinncinati, Ohio
- NorthEast Homeschool Convention – Philadelphia, PA
- MidSouth Homeschool Convention – Memphis, TN
- SouthEast Homeschool Convention – Greeneville, SC
“HUNDREDS of information-packed homeschooling workshops that are led by a group of outstanding FEATURED SPEAKERS – unlike any other homeschool convention. For instance, this year’s roster includes Dr. Susan Wise Bauer, Ken Ham, Amanda Bennett, Dr. Jay Wile, Tricia Goyer, Michael Clay Thompson, Carol Barnier, Todd Wilson, Dr. Carol Reynolds, Andrew Kern…and many more! (You get the idea?) For those that are interested, there is a Worldview & Leadership TEEN Track led by John Stonestreet. And, there is a PARENTING Track that is led by either John Rosemond or Tedd Tripp.
Three (3) of the four (4) 2011 conventions also provide the option of enjoying a performance with comedian TIM HAWKINS – LIVE at the convention. And, you can literally shop-until-you-drop in a HUGE Exhibit Hall that is packed with the very best in homeschooling curriculum.
REGISTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
We’re giving away four (4) Family Registrations, and the four (4) winners can choose which convention they’d like to attend. The “Family Registration” is good for your entire immediate family (Mom, Dad & kids) PLUS Grandparents) If you choose one of the conventions where Tim Hawkins is performing, you’ll also receive free TIM HAWKINS tickets – if you’d like them. “
If you’d like to win here’s how to enter, leave a comment for EACH one that you do:
- Leave a comment saying why you need a get-away!
- Tweet about this giveaway.
Homeschoolers – Win a family registration conference pass to a GREAT homeschool convention @my3boybarians: http://my3boybarians.com/?p=4196
- Post about this giveaway on your FB wall and link back here.
- Blog about this giveaway and link back here. (2 entries!)
- Tumble, Stumble or Digg this post.
This giveaway is open until Sunday, January 23, 2011 at midnight central. 4 winners will be drawn randomly and announced on the blog. Please come back to check to see if you win. If you have no email / contact on your entry, I will draw another winner.
Good luck!
I’m a homeschooling mom to two busy little girls. My husband works about 80 hours each week so that I can stay home with my girls. A break? Yeah, we need one! Thanks, Darcy!
I tweeted on @HillHangOut!!
I posted on my facebook wall! Look me up at Ashley Mills Hill. (Can you tell I really, really, REALLY want to win tickets!!
And here’s where I blogged about your giveaway. Hope to see you there! http://hillhang-out.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-family-passes-to-great.html
My name is Cynthia Moss. I have 5 and 3 year old boys and we are homeschooling the 5 year old for Kindergarten. My husband travels a lot with work so I’m home alone with just the boys quite often. That’s why I need a getaway!!!! Plus, I’m really trying to decide whether to continue homeschooling or not. Feeling a little overwhelmed and under-prepared!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
I just posted on my FB page – Cynthia Swearingen Moss.
Would love to go to the conference in Philly. It looks fabulous! Thanks for doing this, Darcy!
I blogged about it! http://planted-by-streams.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-4-winners-homeschool.html
Never been to a HS convention. Would love to go!
blogged about it.
blogged about it – two entries for blogging, right?
I posted on a homeschool blog: http://commcentralcreatively.blogspot.com/2011/01/homeschool-conference.html
fingers crossed to win it!
http://commcentralcreatively.blogspot.com/2011/01/homeschool-conference.html
I’ve only been to one small hs convention and would LOVE to attend one of the *biggies*. And I just finished packing up my entire house and storing it for at least a month while we are in between homes….I definitely need a getaway!
Tweeted it!! http://twitter.com/#!/my_blessed_life
Facebooked it!! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1375659983
I could use the getaway from my first year of homeschooling. I don’t have many friends that home school and my kids father is against what I’m doing, so I feel like a recharge would give me perspective and support that I could really use right now.
I would love to win a pass to the South East convention. We are moving to a rural area as soon as our house sells and I am considering putting the kids in a private school. I am praying for discernment and waiting on the Lord. Maybe he could use this conference to build connections and encouragement me to press on! Thanks for this giveaway! What a gift!
Blogged it!! http://myblessedlife-lora.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-4-homeschool-convention-family.html
i need this becasue next year i will be homeschooling a 2nd grader, a 1st grader and 2 preschoolers…. i think that is enough said =0)
i FB’ed it =0)
blogged about it =0)
the link is http://theyrablessing.blogspot.com/2011/01/homeschool-convention.html
what does … 5.Tumble, Stumble or Digg this post. mean?? LOL
Posted the link twice on my blog and tweeted the link.
Midwest all the way!
I tweeted about it again!
Hi Darcey! I would love a homeschool conference get-away trip with my family. I’ve heard the Ohio conference is gigantic and awesome. I wanted to go in 2010 but had a conflict with a homeschool competition my son was in. I could use a get-away as it’s been such a stressful fall topped off by my husband losing his job out of the blue. Conferences are probably not in the budget this spring so, a free trip would be fantastic. Thanks!
I tweeted about your giveaway: ChristineMMTTM ChristineMM
Homeschoolers – Win a family registration conference pass to a GREAT homeschool convention @my3boybarians: http://my3boybarians.com/?p=4196
I posted on Facebook and linked back here. Thanks!
I just blogged about your givewaway here:
http://thethinkingmother.blogspot.com/2011/01/homeschool-conference-giveaway-at-my.html
I hope you get some click-throughs. I get about 700 hits a day on my blog.
Thanks!
Oh, I would so love to win tickets to the Cinncinati conference! By the time I add up hotel, gas, tickets for all of us, etc it becomes a little too much for us to afford right now, but if you take out the price of the tickets for the family it is very doable! And what a great little escape for the whole family. My girls think that staying in a hotel is positively magical (and I have to admit that I do too – no cleaning, dishes, etc for a few days!!). Thanks so much for this chance!
I would loooove to get away and spend time with my family and just relax instead of run run running all the time. I would love to go to the PA one!
Thanks!!!
I tweeted
Thanks again
I need to get away, well to a hs conference for the simPle fact that my littles are about school age and I have no clue what in^ doing!!!!
I so need this, my wits end has been reached. My hubby is military and has had a very rough year, now it appears he will be discharged medically. Our future is a little scary right now this could definately help!
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I would love to get away just so I can hear SWB!
I so look forward each year to going to a homeschool convention and getting encouragement to help me through the remainder of the school year. Most years we go to our local one in Atlanta, but wanted to branch out this year and go to the big convention in Greenville, SC. Can’t wait to go to some workshops and visit the vendors. Please enter me in this giveaway.
Blessings
Diane