Thriving on Less: Simplifying in a Tough Economy by Leo Babauta (PDF ebook) – Today’s resource is this free ebook by Leo Babauta which was written as a companion to his new book “The Power of Less”. It is full of practical steps for decluttering and paring down our “stuff” and lifestyles… a very good read!

From the introduction:
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The recent economic recession has a lot of people worried, about their jobs, their businesses, their homes and their bills. When your income is dropping or in jeopardy and you still have a mountain of bills to pay, things can get pretty scary.

However, tough economic times do not have to be a time of struggles! If you look for the opportunity in the middle of difficulty, as Mr. Einstein suggested, then tough economic times become an opportunity to transform your life.

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Creatively Simple – How to Make Pizza and Party! (PDF ebook) – Today we have another great “Creatively Simple” ebook by Penny Raine!

Pizza is one of American’s favorite party foods. It is great for a crowd, but pizza from a restaurant can be expensive and the frozen stuff you bake yourself… well, that doesn’t show your guests you care very much. Homemade pizza is really simple once you have the courage to try. Come along into the Raine kitchen as they show you making pizza is as easy as “A B C”.

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Our Favorite HOMESCHOOL Ideas for the HOLIDAYS (PDF ebook) – We surveyed over 800 homeschool families and asked them to share their favorite holiday activities and ideas – what worked for them, and what did not. This is a compilation of the very best responses and ideas we received. In this little collection you’ll find dozens of great holiday learning activities plus tips and suggestions for balancing homeschool & family during the upcoming holiday season. This is some of the very best “real life” advice on the subject you’ll find ANYWHERE at any price.

Think ahead now and avoid stressing out the next couple of months. Don’t miss it!

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THE YOUNG CRAFTSMAN (PDF ebook) – Today’s resource is this wonderful collection of classic woodworking, leather, sewing and general craft projects from the pages of Popular Mechanics, especially for young (tween & teen aged) crafters. Most of these could be easily tweaked and “modernized” to your taste.

Think “homemade gifts” this holiday season!

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TRAVEL! (PDF ebook) – Learn how grandma & grandpa traveled when they were kids in this excellent photo picture book on travel by plane, train and ship both in the city and in the country in the mid 20th century. The train chapter is particularly fun and enlightening. This would be a great discussion starter on how traveling has changed over the past several decades. There’s also a simple lesson outline provided. Excellent vintage children’s book originally published by Weekly Reader. Check it out!

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The Mary Frances Story Book by Jane Eayre Fryer (PDF ebook) – Mary Frances fans rejoice — she’s back!

This time our heroine appears in a very different type of book, as we follow her “Adventures with the Story People”. Mary Frances sets sail to an island where the storytellers live, and dozens of delightful fairy tales and wonder stories follow. These are great read aloud stories for young listeners!

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A Day With Charles Dickens (PDF ebook) -Want a unique way to learn about the life and work of one of the greatest authors in English literature? Let’s follow him around through a typical day’s work! In this short, easily read book, we spend a typical day with Dickens as he went about his home life, writing and workday. A fascinating vintage book that provides many intriguing insights into the life and work of Mr. Dickens!

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Strange Stories from History for Young People (PDF ebook) – Today we have, in e-booklet form, two little known and unusual stories from American history, as told by George Cary Eggleston.

“The Jamestown Wife Market”

In our first ebook, learn the little-known story of the Virginia “wife market”, when two shiploads of sweethearts who journeyed to the colony to become wives to the men colonists, and discover the odd prices that were paid for them.

“Young Washington’s Perilous Journey”

Follow young George Washington on a perilous journey through the wilderness as he is faced with bitter cold, an ice-choked river, and betrayal by his native guides.

Let us know in the comments if you’d like to see more in this series!

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Mann’s New Primer (PDF ebook) – Here’s a great early reading primer from the 1920s, filled with delightful color
illustrations and all sorts of animal stories, fairy tales, poems, rhymes and songs for beginning readers. VERY well done!

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