We’re celebrating today!
Upside Down Homeschooling recently hit 500 likes on Facebook! This is a huge milestone in the short life of this blog.
You fabulous ladies, the readers of Upside Down Homeschooling, are who made this possible. You have been such an awesome source of encouragement and inspiration to myself and to your fellow readers.
So today, we are celebrating YOU!
Please take a few minutes to enter the following SIX giveaways! {You didn’t think we could stop at just one, did you?!}
Our first giveaway is the book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver.
This book transformed my Christian walk. It’s perfect for busy homeschool moms like us who have the best intentions and want nothing more than to spend hours at the feet of Jesus, but the demands of this busy life get in the way. I pray that the winner of this book will be blessed by it the way I have been.
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Our next giveaway is this awesome Train Case from Katie Stedman, Independent Creative Partner with Initials, Inc. The lucky winner will get one Train Case with your choice of color and personalization. $30 value. How cool is that? I absolutely love this product. It’s on my wish list! 
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Giveaway # 3: Carol from Lessons from the Homestead is offering one of our lucky readers one free title of your choice from her Lessons from the Homestead series. You have your choice from Lessons from the Beehive, Lessons from the Hen House, Lessons from the Seed Catalog, Lessons from the Tree House or Lessons from the Garden (which will be ready later this week). These eBooks are full of great tips for blending homeschooling and homesteading.
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Next giveaway….Silpada! Jonna Davis, Independent Silpada Designs Representative has so graciously offered to give one lucky person a Sterling Silver cross necklace and bracelet. Silpada is handcrafted Sterling Silver jewelry. $47 value. 
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Do you want another awesome giveaway?? Tracy, Independent Consultant for Usborne Books is giving away one copy of The Usborne Essential Atlas of the World. No homeschool bookshelf is complete without a copy of this great resource! 
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Giveaways will be open through Friday, September 7th 12:01 a.m. Winners will be announced on Friday!
Thank you for this chance to win. I have 2 girls with special needs. These things would be such a blessing to me & my girls.
I am in LOVE with that train case….should I even admit that I thought it was a slatted box that would hold toy trains (before I saw the picture)????? bahahaaaaaa!! (Guess my “mommy of boys” brain was on!! Anyway, it is GORGEOUS and I would use it for something fun and fabulous—jewlery maybe?? And, of course, I would choose pink
I thought the same thing when I heard train case.
I was thinking red! The books sounds like a great giveaway. I totally feel like I am doing instead of being. A
I remember saying how much you enjoyed “Having a Mary heart in a Martha world.” Although I don’t homeschool, I do stay at home with small children and I also commit myself to lots of things (occasionally toooo much
) I love any book that will help me with my Christian walk, and would love to read this one!
I would love to read about Mary & Martha … at different times I have had the personality traaits of both.
I think they’re now on my wish list also
. I’d probably choose pink or brown & use it with my little lady. Thanks.
If I were to chose which Lessons from the Homestead book, I’d probably choose Lessons from the Henhouse since we have chickens–but that’s a hard choice. Thanks.
I would love to win the book. I really need this mentality!
Oh, I like the pink one!
I would probably pick the henhouse, because we raise chickens
I have heard of them & I own a few things, but haven’t bought anything recently.
We can always use another atlas!
I am trying to let God lead me in every walk of life, but its not easy.
I have never heard of Silpada Designs before but they are very pretty.
I would use the Train Case for my small knitting projects and supplies. Green is my favorite color!
The Atlas is indispensable in a homeschool and we don’t have a colorful hardcover to stand the test of time and many kids!
Sometimes I falter in finding the Joy in homeschooling(and sometimes life in general) Called Home sounds like it would be e great pick-me-up to read.
Train case is sooo cool. The green is my color.
Congratulations! Thank you for blessing so many by living your faith outloud!
Thanks, Rebecca! This blog is truly a work of God. All glory goes to Him!!
Usborne books are great. My kids would love the Atlas.
There are so many great things from which to choose! Congratulations on the 500 likes!
Thank you, Beth!
I think the book would be great! I LOVE the train case – the brown is my favorite! Called Home is something I would really love to read. As a brand new homeschooling mom I think it would be a great resource. The necklace is beautiful!
I definitely could learn how to be a better Mary!! Git er done, that’s my motto.
I’d pick the hot pink case. I’d use it to store my stash of goodies that I don’t want the kids/husband getting into.
Lessons from the Seed Catalog….I apparently made poor seed choices this year and have squat in my garden.
I have no jewelry from Silpada, but it is lovely.
The Usbourne book would help us with our unit studies this year.
I’m always open to new ideas in homeschooling. This book looks great.
I love the train cases!
I would love to read the book because at times I act like Mary and at times I act like Martha.
I love Usborne books!
I would love The Usborne Essential Atlas of the World! We are learning all about the world this year and this would definitely come in handy.
I don’t homeschool yet, but I love the idea of letting God guide our homeschool.
Would love the book Called Home: Finding Joy in Letting God Lead Your Homeschool!!!
I would use my train case for makeup probably. And I would probably go for brown.
I would choose the teal color train case and I would use it to store arts and crafts supplies!
I have never heard of Silpada jewelry before… but the pieces look beautiful!
I would absolutely love to win this atlas because I LOVE geography and I’m trying to instill that love into my children!
If I could pick a title from the Lessons from the Homestead collection if would be Lessons from the Seed Catalog.
For the Homesteading book, I would choose Lessons from the Garden.
The usborne atlas is cool because . . . well it’s usborne.
Subscribed to Homestead Lessons newsletter
I have several pieces of Silpada, love their stuff!
Who doesn’t need a reminder that God is in control of our homeschools (well . .. everything)? Called Home sounds like a perfect reminder.
I could use a good atlas for my homeschooled kids. We are doing much more geography this year
I would love the Atlas of the World book because, my son is learning not only states and capitals this year, but also about the continets and other countries.
I’ve been wanting to read Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World!
I would love the Called Home book, I was led to this site from the author’s site. I’ve been homeschooling for 7 yrs. and always need the encouragement to press on
Thanks for the chance to win and congratulations on the 500 likes!!
I could use some inspiration in being Mary… Life is CRAZY busy!
I would pick the red train case – just for the fun of it, and so dh wouldn’t take it over! My 5yo would love it, though – hmmm…
These books look really interesting! Thanks!
I’d like Lessons from the Tree House. We’ve been working on our playhouse – I love the concept of a tree house.
I have a friend who does Silpada parties…but I’ve never gone..=)
I have been wanting to read Having a Mary Heart… for a long time. That is something that I struggle with, as I’m sure many others do! Thanks for the opportunity!
We are just starting geography…everyone says to use GeoPuzzles, but my 4 year old is a book kid, NOT a puzzle kid!
I have not heard of Silpada Designs before. Would love to try one out!
The Atlas looks amazing – it would be PERFECT for our homeschool library. I’m always on the lookout for Usbourne books in general; love the quality and educational value.
Called Home looks like it’s perfect for setting aside the petty concerns of homeschooling in favor of focusing on what’s really important. At this time, I have a full-time job and work out of the home 4 days a week. It’s crazy and hectic and maddening, but I still intend to be an active part of my daughter’s educational life, and I think this would help make the best of that time I do have with her.
I would love to win the book about Having A Mary Heart in a Martha World…
I think it would help me…or maybe glean some things to help me…either way.
With Six kids, I feel like all I do is…..DO! I would love to read some encouragement and practical advice about how to “have a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” I keep thinking about how busy we all are, and how it used to be slower…sigh. Sure hope I win it!
I would love to win the train case and give it to my sweet little girl for her Birthday in October. She needs something to put all her pretty treasures in to keep them out of reach of her five brothers!
ooh, ooh! I need to win Lessons from the Homestead! We have a (very) small farm(ette) and would LOVE to find news ways to integrate our children’s education with farming!
I orginally came to this page to enter to win, “Called Home.” I read the comment from another reader and decided this just might be what I need to read right now!
Usborne Atlas??? Sign me up! My kiddos LOVE the Usborne books and they add SO much to our homeschool!
I think I’d pick the yellow or orange Train case. Or maybe red? Tough decision. I’d use it for makeup, or maybe in my craft room so I can see it more. Hmmm.
The atlas would be wonderful for use in our homeschooling. It looks awesome!
This would be such a blessing as I learn to let God plan out our homeschool and family life. In some ways, I haven’t been ‘home’ even though I’ve been physically present. This book sounds like it would address my desire to be home, and be led by God.
I can use any help I can get in learning to put God first in our lives. I would love to read this book!
The gray case with a yellow monogram would be gorgeous!
Would love to win any of these!
I am really trying to live a life more in keeping with God but I struggle sometimes when stress takes over.
And I would pick a brown bag! Those are really cute!
oh, and I would pick one of the Lessons from the Homestead dealing with seed catalogs or the garden. THey sound like they are right up my alley!
Love Silpada!
I would love to win the atlas and the two books I entered for. I have had a calling in my heart lately to be more like Mary, but have a house like Martha. I also want to start homeschooling my boys with the main focus on the Bible, so the other book, as well as the atlas would be a HUGE help to our homeschooling adventures
Hi there! Thanks for the chance to win a special book for my homeschooling resource shelf. I LOVE Usborne books, and especially their geography/atlas books. This would be an EXCELLENT addition to our homeschool.
Blessings,
Kristy ~AKA~ Mama to the Man Crew
I have been wanting to read this book. Blessings
I would love to win the pink or orange.
Lessons from the Seed catalog.
I would LOVE to read this!
I think I would pick the gray Train & use it for a purse.
I think I would choose “Lessons from the Treehouse”.
I subscribed to the Homestead Newsletter!
I have never heard of Silpada, but love the designs shown.
I would love to win the Atlas because everything by Usborne is awesome!
I would love “Called Home” to remind me that I’m not in charge of our school, God is!
I have never heard of Silpada before.
I’d like “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” because it’s easy to get bogged down by doing.
Looks like a cool book to own. Would love to just look at the wonderful things in it.
Calling Home would be another cool book to own.
I love the train case. I would choose brown or pink and would use it for toiletries when I’m traveling. When I’m not traveling, I think I might use it for my current knitting or hand sewing project to make it easy to grab when I’m running errands to doctors and appointments.
We don’t have an atlas and I would love to win that Usborne atlas. It looks really great.
pink i would give it to my daughter
I would love the mary and martha, usborne atlas, and the called home book. All of these resources would be great as I transition into our first year of homeschool for my 1st, 3rd and 5th grader. Thanks!
lesson from the beehive
Because I am addicted to books and love having resources like this.
I can’t really pick which drawings I would like most they are all amazing. With us starting geography soon I think the atlas is best.
Thanks for doing this. Excited to see who wins!
I would choose the brown case and use it for sewing stuff
I would love the pink train case!
I would love Lessons from the Garden!
I have never heard of Silpada, but the jewelry shown is beautiful!
The Usborne atlas would help immensely in our homeschooling adventure!
The Called Home book wold help by teaching my human body to give God the lead even when I feel that know better. He is the true leader in our school.
I think the Mary/Martha book would be encouraging to help me find balance in my life.
I love the green bag with blue initial. I don’t know what I would use it for yet, but I KNOW I would find something!!
I would choose Lessons from the Treehouse or Lessons from the Garden as I have not had much success with my garden this year and could use some advice.
I’ve never heard of Silpada Jewelry before but it is beautiful! Love the cross necklace that was shown.
As a new homeschool family we do not own the Atlas yet but it looks like a great resource.
AFter only a couple weeks it is easy to fall into monotony of lesson plans and common core standards. Called Home would be a great resource. THanks for all the giveaways!!
I would like to win the Mary-Martha book to see if it is helpful in gaining better perspective in today’s times.
Not exactly sure why “Called Home” would benefit our homeschool, but I do know we need more of Him in our schooling, so I’m sure the why would be revealed as we read the book.
Congratulations on your success!
Thank you Tereasa, but really all glory goes to God. His provisions have been incredible.
I would love to win the first book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. I truly do get so busy with school, cleaning, taking care of my 6mo. old, etc., that I neglect having personal time with our Lord. I tell myself, everyday, I will/must take time today, yet it rarely happens.
I would love to read any of this series. I would pick “Lessons From the Treehouse” because we are moving to a place that has a treehouse. My children are so excited.
We highly recommend Usborne books to friends and family. I had actually saw this atlas at our homeschool convention and wrote it on my book wishlist!
I think Called Home is a book I should read, regardless if I won it or not. My flesh takes over and I often feel that there is no joy in our homeschool days. When I truly give our time to God, the difference is incredible. Even as I write this, I’m thinking, then why do I continually try to be in charge?!
And I suscribed to Lessons from the Homestead Newsletter. Thank you!
Some wonderful giveaways. Thanks!
We are really starting to explore geography this year and the Atlas sounds like a great resource!!
I would love to read Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World!
I would have to choose the pink one and keep my makeup in it.
I have never heard of Silpada Designs, but the jewelry looks beautiful.
Would love to win Called Home. I need all the encouragement I can get!
We love Usborne books! This would be a great resource for us.
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver has been on my wish list for a long time!
a black train case for my hair supplies
i seriously want lessons from the hen house!!
i get the newsletter from lessons from …. by carol
have heard of Silpada but don’t have any.
i love love love the usborne books but don’t have many so i’d love to win this for my son!
i want called home becuz i am experiencing burn out in my homeschooling and need some fresh encouragment.
I’d like to win the book because I really have a problem discerning the value of each woman and what she represents. I think it must be about balance, but maybe the book would help?
Probably Lessons from the Garden. We need help with that!
My son enjoys finding places on the map. He has a US map as his placemat and a light up globe that he finagled from gramma’s house. This book would be a helpful addition.
Knowing God’s will in any situation is a great thing, especially in homeschooling!
I am Martha most of the time-I need encouragement to be more like Mary!
We can always use another atlas, and even though I have not heard of the co., jewelry is always welcome.
I would choose the brown Initials Case. I would use it as a camera bag since ours is falling apart.
I have never heard of Silpada Designs before!
I love Usborne books! They have a lot of great info in them! We own quite a few Usborne books in our home.
I would totally choose the green train case. It’s so pretty!!
I’ve never heard of the company, but the designs are awesome!!
I would like to win the Mary Martha book because I struggle with the same issues: I WANT to sit at the feet of Jesus but I feel like the demands of life pull me away daily. Would love to learn how to balance it all.
Called Home seemed like the right encouragement for our homeschool.
The Atlas looks like something my kids would love.
Wow! What a wonderful encouragement the, Mary Heart in a Martha World, book would be!
If I won the train case, I’d probably choose the pink one… my little girl really would love a special case of her own for precious memories and treasures, so it’d go to her…
I’ve never heard of Silpada before, but how beautiful!
We desperately need an atlas, and who can resist Usbourne!?!
What a fun giveaway
I have always wanted to read that book. I want to be productive but still focus on what matters. And I have a hard time balancing that
I would love the atlas book for homeschooling purposes!
My son would love the atlas.
My daughter loves anything map or geography related. Anything to continue to support this interest. Plus if it helps my son too…even better!
I would love to have the Atlas in our library at home. It would really help us to bring our geography lessons to a whole new level.
Fantastic giveaways! Congrats on the 500 “likes’! I like the hot pink train case, lessons from the garden, I’ve not heard of Silpada jewelry before, and all of the books would be a blessing.
I would love to read Having a Mary Heart because I’ve heard so much about this book over a period of years. I can’t believe I haven’t read it yet.
We have used many, many Usborne books in our homeschool and we would love their atlas.
This homeschooling book sounds fantastic. I would love to read it.
Any of the books would be wonderful to read!