Josiah and Julia: 2nd Edition and Giveaway

I recently heard that a second printing of Josiah and Julia is in the works.  The next edition will include a slight change to the story, but it will remain a beloved and enjoyable story to help children learn proper church ettiquette.   I'm quite pleased that so many people have found the book beneficial and enjoyable that a second edition is needed and desired. 

So, to share my excitement and just in time for the Nativity Fast, I am doing a giveaway on Goodreads.  The winner will receive an autographed, 1st edition of Josiah and Julia.  The entry period will begin next Saturday, November 14 and go through St. Nicholas Day.  Use the link below to enter.  Contact me if you would like to purchase your own signed copy before the giveaway ends.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Josiah and Julia Go to Church

by Kelly Ramke Lardin

Giveaway ends December 06, 2015.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter Giveaway

Back to School Giveaway and Sale

I know some of you have already gone back to school, but for those of us in Chicago, back to school is always the Tuesday after Labor Day.  It's coming soon! 

I've been ready to send Hummingbird back for a bit now.  We've gotten all the school supplies and even dropped some of them off at her school.  She knows who her new teacher is, and she's started to think about what she'll wear. 

I nearly forgot, however, that I'll also be sending Bumble Bee to school on Tuesday.  I don't have as much to get ready, and she doesn't have as far to go.  We'll merely cross the street to drop her off.  I do need to get my camera ready.  The very first day of school is definitely an opportunity for a photo shoot.  She's actually ready, too.  She's been itching to go to school like Hummingbird for a year now.  And she survived a week of Vacation Bible School this summer, so I'm hoping we won't have too much separation anxiety.

Anyway, I have 3 copies of Josiah and Julia Go to Church which are "less than perfect."  So, I've decided to do a giveaway (and a sale).  If you haven't bought a copy for your home school classroom, or your "church bag" as we call our bag of church appropriate books, here's your chance to own one.

I'll be giving away one copy, and two copies will be on sale for $10 (plus shipping if you don't live in the Chicago area).  But if you win & buy the extra two copies, I'll ship them all for free (within the U.S.).  If you'd like your copy signed, you'll have the chance to tell me whom it is for.

Ways To Enter: 

1. Follow me here, and leave a comment.

2. Follow me on Twitter (I'm branching out, mostly for updates on OCN posts), and leave another comment.

On Tuesday, September 4, I'll figure out how to use a random number generator to choose a winner after my kids are in school!

To celebrate the beginning of the school year, I've also reduced the Kindle price for my French and Spanish counting books on Amazon.  They are currently $2.99/book instead of $9.99.  If you don't own a Kindle,  Amazon offers free software to read the books from any laptop, PC, or other device.

CSN Stores $35 Gift Certificate Giveaway

The fine people at CSN Stores approached me recently about doing a promotional giveaway.  I figured there are always things that I could use but just can't justify buying "right now."  I suspect this is true for others, so I decided to take them up on their offer.  So, everyone who registers to follow me (or is already following me) between now and January 21 (that's one month) will automatically be entered to win a $35 gift certificate.*  CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find anything you need whether it be a chic leather briefcase, toys for the kids, or even cute cookware for yourself!  I was checking out the cookware this afternoon because I've been wishing for some enameled cast iron pots for sometime now, and they do have a nice selection.

*I am fairly low tech, so names of followers will be written on slips of paper.  Then, I'll have one of my children pick a name from a hat, and I'll post the name of the lucky winner on January 23.  Also, note  that this code will not cover international fees if you live outside the U.S.