Winter Family Ball & Scholarships

Register Here: http://www.winterhomeschoolconference.com/ball.html

Conference Discount Pricing Extended Once More! Get your tickets now!

 

I will be doing five drawings this week for scholarship registrations. If you know a homeschooling family that would like to attend the ball and conference, but their financial situation does not permit them to, please submit their name along with a couple details about them, including phone and email. You are allowed to nominate yourself. Their names will be kept private. Only they will be notified for privacy protection. Please privately submit that information to me at wcheftammy@msn.com. 

On a very personal note: I grew up in a family where my mom was single much of the time with six of us kids. There were many days we didn't know where our next meal was coming from, literally. I know there are families who are homeschooling that are in need. I would like to help. Thank you for helping me to help. If you would like to donate to more scholarships, please also send a private email so we can arrange that. Thank you so much.

Warmly,

Tammy Ward

wcheftammy@msn.com

www.winterhomeschoolconference.com

The Winter Family Ball is exclusively for homeschooling families AND THEIR FRIENDS! If you have a family that YOU JUST KNOW WOULD LOVE THIS, THEY ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US! PLEASE HAVE THEM REGISTER TOO! Tickets are ridiculously low right now through Dec 11th.

Youth Commonwealth School

http://vanguardnotes.blogspot.hu/2013/05/ideas-on-how-to-start-your-own-chapter.html


How to start your own Vanguard!!!

WHC

Some of you have been watching for the release of this website!!!

Here it is! FINALLY! More details will be added as they come, but you can now see what it is all about! This has been such a labor of love. Thank you for your patience! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

Winter Homeschool Conference

I am flying us in an amazing speaker, Rachel Keppner from Mesa, AZ!! You will LOVE HER! We have one of the most fantastic line ups for a conference I HAVE EVER SEEN!

Please also check out the youth conference part of it! We have made it super affordable and what a great line up we have for you. We have chosen our family's very favorite speakers and we know this will not be a conference soon forgotten! We are so thrilled!!

We will also finish off the night with a family ball! If you have never been to one, I encourage you to bring your kiddos and come! It is a memory you all will cherish. 

If you have any questions, please be sure to let me know! And... please! Help me pass the word!

Thank you,

Tammy Ward

Homeostasis Presentation on Homeschooling!!

I am in my 8th month of Foot Zoning Class and one of the requirements is to do a project on what brings us into homeostasis. Homeschooling does just that for my family. Here is the link to the presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11AhYeNsejprEkaNiKxuD-tPmbE8jEtzYplUaZp23YJw/edit#slide=id.ge818f6be_00

I know you can't "hear me" as you view you it, but if you are a homeschool mom, please feel my admiration, respect and love for you through my presentation. You are an asset to our country's future, indeed.

If you have not yet seen our amazing deal on our upcoming Mother Daughter Retreat for this Fall, please check out all the details here:

http://hopehavenevents.blogspot.com/

Nurturing Big Dreams!

http://project-based-homeschooling.com/camp-creek-blog/how-mentor-kid-big-possibly-unrealistic-dreams

Wow! I thank the blog author who wrote this! I wanted to share this amazing article with my friends. :) We want to nurture those little and BIG dreams in all of us!

What have you been dreaming about lately?

Mom's Retreat, Hosted By My Friends!! (Non Profit)

Providing an Inspiring Environment for Women

Registration closes Monday, July 15th 

sign up now!

To Register you will need have ready:

1) Your writing on this years theme.  Don't worry, this isn't that scary and it will NOT be read. 

Click here for commonly asked questions about the writing.

2) An electronic snapshot of yourself (now optional).  This does not need to be anything fancy and will only be viewed by the board and cabin mothers--we just want to get to know you a little better before you arrive.

2013 Theme:

Filling Your Lamp and Letting It Shine

Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good works, 

and glorify your father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Featuring:

Kenneth Cope

 

and

Carol Tuttle

While Carol Tuttle's experience is broad in many areas, her focus for the Moms' Retreat will be on letting your light shine based on her work with beauty profiling.

The strength of each of our personal convictions is what makes the Moms' Retreat powerful.  We encourage speakers and participants to express their beliefs openly and passionately.  We acknowledge each attendee's right to accept or reject lectures, presentations, or other attendee's comments on the basis of their own ability to identify and receive truth. 

August 9th and 10th

$69

This includes your lodging, three meals, and a life changing experience.

Hope Haven Events

Can I just say how much I am loving 2013!?

This has been such a thrilling year for me!~ I love the changes and rearranges that have been going on! One of them is the super exciting launch of our family business: Hope Haven Events!!

You can find out about our exciting events in a couple ways.

1 ) Click HERE:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-Haven-Events/437088583036147  Please "like" us and repost to share with all of your friends!!

2) Follow our BLOG: http://hopehavenevents.blogspot.com/ This is where you will find all of the details on our upcoming events!!

**Mom's Renewal Retreat will be held on May 17-18 in the Beautiful Bear Hollow Lakes Resort!! We still have plenty of room and are opened up this coming week at our early bird price of only $99!!

**Future Mother's Camp, a camp for home educated girls ages 8 and up will be held in June. Be sure to look at the details for that one! Space is limited and it is first come, first serve!!

**All Boy Day Camp is even longer this year and features some amazing activities that the boys will remember for a lifetime!~

Join in on the fun! 

Thanks for visiting!

Tammy Ward

Mom's Renewal Retreat

Mom's Renewal Retreat 

Do you feel like YOU could use a BOOST?

 RENEWAL for YOU

AS A HOMESCHOOLING MOTHER?

Do you just want a FUN weekend break with other 

MOMS who UNDERSTAND your goals?! 

Then, this Mom's Only Renewal Retreat is for YOU!

May 17-18, 2013 
Friday @ 4 pm - Saturday @ 4 pm
Bear Hollow Lakes Resort in Northern UT.
20 minutes west of Logan, 40 minutes north of Ogden.

What will we be doing?

* 4 pm on Friday: Doors Open!! Come join us as you can.

* Nourishing, Delicious Dinner

* Featured Workshop: Top Notch Ideas to THRIVE AS A HOMESCHOOL MOM

* Time to network & share ideas. Enjoy other mama's company. 

* Enjoy the huge hot tub, theater room, the deck, or other captivating areas on this beautiful 5 star resort. 

* Learn some great organization systems used by other successful homeschooling moms. 

* RELAX. Go for a walk around the lake. Have quiet time to REFLECT around the lake or manicured grounds of the resort.

* Moms will get a wonderful recharge and passion for their special role.

Saturday:

* A Lovely Breakfast 

* Tools for "Building Positive Family Culture." This will be an interactive presentation with small group discussions. You also get to go home with some amazing tools & ideas!!

* Scrumptious Southwestern Salad will be served for lunch

* Refreshing Snacks and Drinks

* Each attendee will receive some exciting gifts!! One of them will be the new audio talk on cd from Jenny Phillips, called "What Matters Most."

* Amazingly unique opportunity for you to bond with other like minded homeschooling moms. Come and be uplifted!!


Cost: Only $119.00 for 24 HOURS of RENEWAL TIME. (Less than $5 an hour)
Includes Everything. Lodging accommodations in our 5 Star Resort, laughter, comfort, activities, pampering, workshops, understanding, new friends, three meals, snacks, motivation,  plus gifts and tools to go home with.

FAQ's:

Can I bring my baby?
Breastfed babes in arms are welcome.

Will I have my own bed?
No. You will be sharing with another mom. (Invite a friend!) You can bring your own linen or sleeping bags to sleep on top of the bed, or be responsible the following morning to wash, dry and make your own bed. There are 8 new machines, near each bedroom area. You are also welcome to bring your own air mattress, if you prefer. There is a lot of room!! (6,700 sq. ft)

Is there any way to get a discount?
Yes. I will need helpers for different things. Please email me a list of your talents, interests and family's brief homeschooling story. 

What if I am not homeschooling, but only considering it?
Please come! You will see the amazing community that homeschooling offers. Moms LOVE to network and share by our nature. This has been absolutely evident in my homeschooling journey. You will meet friends for life! Come and learn how to THRIVE as a homeschool mom!

Is this ONLY for LDS moms?
No. Everyone is welcome to attend!! We will have some information in our workshops that will have quotes from LDS Prophets and Scripture. We will begin and end with a prayer and bless the food before we eat. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (aka LDS) and we invite ALL to attend. 

What do I do if I have dietary restrictions?
Our meals will be gluten free, naturally. We will be serving some delicious, healthy meals. If you have other concerns, please let me know when you register. You will have your choice of no meat or dairy as well at each meal. I will be sending out a detailed menu a couple weeks before the event.

To Register, please email wcheftammy@msn.com and add your name to the list.   You will want to do that so you don't miss out! I am certain we will fill up quickly! I will email you once I get paypal set up in a couple weeks, then you can pay for the amount at that time. Thank you. 

2013 IS AN AWESOME YEAR!

Hi Friends!!

There has been much going on at our home!! I know by now, you have seen our new business venture at our fun business blog:

www.hopehavenevents.blogspot.com

It has been an amazing journey!! God has given me some really exciting ideas and I am so happy to share them with all of you!

Besides the fun events listed at the blog above, here are some more news

* We just announced a HOMESCHOOLING MOM RENEWAL RETREAT at a 5 Star Resort called "Bear Hollow Lakes Resort!" So, if you are a homeschooling mama, check that out for sure!

*My baby (Jace) turns one this Thursday! We are so excited! I can hardly believe my little Jacie is getting so big. He loves his daddy so much. You should see the way they cuddle. It melts my heart.

*I am learning how to be a professional foot zoner at wedofeet.net and I couldn't be more thrilled! I will amainly use this as a tool to bless my family's life, but will be doing an occasional foot zone here or there too.
What is Foot Zoning?

*Our baby billy goat was born earlier this month, so that is a lot of fun!

*We went to the http://www.familyforum.co/ this past weekend and had some life changing experiences!! I took pages upon pages of notes. The best class I took was on different apps with the IPAD. I am sold on the educational reasons to get your kids one of those now. I just need to save up the money now.

The speaker's blog is http://inspirationstationfam.blogspot.com/ Her husband taught my other favorite class which was about Entrepreneurship! He is a self made millionaire which made the class very fun! They were both amazing and there story is absolutely one to inspire. My older 2 girls were also in a class that he taught in the youth forum and they came away exploding with excitement!!

*We are setting up a Family School in our area. It will be once a week. If you live in this area, please contact me directly at my email, which is wcheftammy@msn.com so I can tell you more about our plans. We will be meeting for lunch in April sometime.

There are so many fun things in store for this year! I am having fun reading and learning a lot about energy work and how it connects with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am so thrilled to find out all these awesome quotes and scriptures that talk about energy work. I have had some fantastic experiences and I am having fun meeting lots of friends along the journey.

Some of the books I have read recently that I recommend, if you too are interested in energy work are:
*"What Else Is There?" by Tamara Laing. You can find her book here: http://tamarasbook.blogspot.com/
*"Remembering Wholeness" by Carol Tuttle
*"Visions of Glory" by John Pontius
*"Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" by Karol Truman (My Grandma Geri actually gave me this book right before I turned 18. She is amazing. I have read this book many times now. I HIGHLY recommend all of these. I have got some more on my list and it is so fun to have this burning desire to read!!

I will post some more next week after our Mom and Super Son Retreat up at the Bear Lake Mansion!

This is my really good friend, Becky some of our girls and little Casey peeking out over there! We went to Bucca Di Beppo and P.F. Changs in SLC. It was such an awesome weekend!! I was on the other side of the table with our other munchkins. :)

Future Mother's Camp 2013

2013 Future Mothers Camp

(The Boys Only Day Camp Details were just announced too!)

I am very pleased to announce the details for the 

2013 'Future Mother's' Youth Camp

Theme: "FREE TO BE YOU!"

A Camp Designed For Home Educated Girls by a Homeschool Mom, Ages 8+. 

There are 2 different groups of ages. 8-11, 12-16!!

Dates: June 13, 14, 15

Arrival 2 pm on Thursday. 

Departure 10 am on Saturday.

What will be included?

Hands on Cooking Classes
 Sewing & Art Projects
 Free Time with Friends
Make New Homeschooling Friends
 Zumba Exercise Fun
Yummy & Wholesome Camping Food
 Campfire Songs & Stories
 Team Building Activities
 Fun Outdoor Activities
Archery Shooting
 Water Games
Journal Craft
 Class on Positive Self Expression
 Journaling Workshop
 Easy Hair Styles & Photography Fun
Beautiful Mountainous Atmosphere
Confidence Building
 Giant Tug of War
Modesty Presentation
Giant Parachute Game
 Free to Be YOU & MORE!!!

 (With lots of homeschooling Mom Leaders, it makes it a safe, fun environment to make lasting friendships with loads of learning!!)

Please click here to view pictures from last year's FUTURE MOTHER'S CAMP!!

Space is limited and will fill up quickly. Same location as last year. It's only 4 miles up the canyon from Brigham City, making it a convenient, short drive. Set up a carpool with friends & make it easier!! We will be camping in tents with 1 mom leader per tent!!

Cost: $74.00 (INCLUDES ALL FOOD & ACTIVITIES!!)

How to register:  Send an email to wcheftammy@msn.com with subject line: "Future Mother's Camp." Include your daughter's name and age, with contact information. Spaces are limited. This will get your daughter's name on our list. I am in the process of setting up a paypal account. That will be easier for everyone.  The money will be due by April 1st. 
(3 weeks) I will contact everyone on the list with a link. Thank you!

If you'd rather mail me a check, please send me an email and I will email you my mailing address. If you are interested in being a mom leader, please contact me privately. We have a couple spots left for mom leaders where discounts will be available. THANK YOU!!

Take a peek at the Boys Only Day Camp Details too. Click Here!

Boys Only Day Camp ANNOUNCED!!

For other events, go to my blog for Event Announcements!

www.hopehavenevents.blogspot.com

Boys Only Day Camp

It's nice to be around others who understand. 

BOYS ONLY DAY CAMP

(Age Suggestion: Mature 5 year olds and up)

A Camp Designed For Homeschool Boys By A Homeschool Mom

Date: Saturday, June 15 @ 11 am - 9 pm

What is Included This Year?

Lots of FUN & Learning with New Homeschooling Friends!!

Lego Contest (Bring your own in a box, labeled) We will be doing certificates!! It's fun to see what others are doing. 

Figurine Hunt with Teams

Capture The Flag

Builders Box (Tools With Materials) 

Growing in creativity and ingenuity project

Summer Art Projects

Water Fun, Relay Races & Obstacle Course

Giant Parachute Games

Team Building Activities For Kids

Giant Marshmallow "Snowball" Fight

Giant Tug of War

Archery Shooting (IN SMALL GROUPS)

Lunch: Chicken Salad with Assorted Fruit on Kabob Sticks & Fruit Dip

Snacks: Watermelon Eating Contest

Make Your Own Grilled Pizzas for Dinner (from scratch)

All hands on and a lot fun!!

S'mores & Popcorn Around The Fire

Campfire Building

Stories About Founding Father Heroes Around Campfire

Science Experiments (Glow in the Dark)

Cost: Only $38.00 Unique and Affordable

This will be one of the highlights of the year for your son!!

To register, please send an email to Tammy Ward @ wcheftammy@msn.com with "All Boy Day Camp" in the subject line. I will then add you to the list. I am in the process of getting a paypal account. Money will be due on April 1st. Please email me your contact information, son's name and age. Thank you!

We have space for 40 boys, 20 in each age group!! (5-8, 9 and up)

New Mom & 'Super Son" Retreat Announced

http://hopehavenevents.blogspot.com/p/mom-son-retreat.html

One of the many projects that my kids and I are working on.... Just had to share!!

Mom & 'Super Son' Retreat

Date: March 22-23, 2013 (Fri-Sat) NOTICE THE DATE CHANGE!!

This will fill up quickly!! Be sure to email me so we can add your name to the list!

THEME: SUPER SONS!!! (Fun theme of mommy power/super sons) 

It will be just one night, but it will be  UNFORGETTABLE!!! It is only a few blocks from the main intersection in Garden City. It's a short 45 minute drive from downtown Logan. 

For a map and more pictures of the location, click HERE!!!! YOU WANT TO SEE!!!

• The  Cabin Is 9,100 Sq Ft!
• It Has An Indoor Playground!
• Indoor Buried Trampoline
• Indoor Basketball Court!
• Indoor Putting Grass!
• Indoor Slides!
• Indoor Rock Wall!
• Huge Theatre Room!
• 3 Huge Slides Going Off The Deck!

Date: March 22-23, 2013 (Fri-Sat) NOTICE THE DATE CHANGE!!

Check in: at 2:00 P.M. Check out the next day is at 11:00 A.M. 

Cost: Only $45 for the Mothers, and $40 for the Boys!! 

Who: Home educated boys and their friends, ages 5-11 with their mothers. Breastfed babies welcome.

We ask that each family brings a food item for either the breakfast or dinner. I will send out a list of what we need and you can volunteer for one. Thank you!

Description: Bear Lake Cabin with 9 bedrooms, 6 full baths and an incredible indoor playground with putting green, buried trampoline, basketball court, playset with swings and slides. Other features include: an amazing theater room with 3 levels of stadium seating; panoramic views of the lake on any of 3 spectacular covered decks; a spacious, stocked kitchen with granite counters, industrial fridge/ovens, bistro seating at various tables; elegant yet cozy living areas with numerous couches and recliners and with main living area adjacent to large kitchen; multiple sets of washers and dryers upstairs and down; billiards, ping pong, bumper pool, x-box; indoor slides between levels; big screen TV on all three levels; separate temperature control for each level; 2 cozy fireplaces; children’s hideaway nook with kid-sized climbing wall; 6-car garage. Newly built in 2010 with over 9000 square feet, it’s close to the lake with paved road access, and it’s stocked with linens and towels. Wireless internet hookup available. 

What will be doing in this luxurious children's paradise? 

**Make new friends!!
**Bonding time with your boy(s)!  **HUGE game of hide and seek with moms/sons as partners.
**Fun Team Building Activities for young boys.
**Free Time in a mansion!!
**Love of Learning Projects
**Learning Stations Set Up for their leisure.
**SUPER SCIENCE HOUR (Interactive BOY Science Experiments!)
** With the exception of that one food item you're bringing, all your food will be prepared.
**Boys will have a fun, hands on 40 minute class with their mommy's where they will learn how to give their mommy's special "mommy power!"

Don't miss out! Our FUN RETREAT is sure to fill up quickly! Email Tammy @ wcheftammy@msn.com with your name, son's name(s) and age. I will then email you my address so you can mail me the check.