This is a great time to refer a friend to Sonlight ...

Well, though we are in the throws of winter here--I believe the most snow I have ever seen in Central Kentucky in one season--I am looking forward to Homeschool Convention Season.

After returning from a brainstorming event in Littleton, CO last week and with my first convention in Indianapolis just around the corner, my mind is buzzing with ideas.

And for the first time ever--Each and every booth visitor will be getting a great convention special this year, so watch my blog for details.

Additionally, I am offering a package of TEN Smencils [one in each scent] if you refer a new to Sonlight** friend to me and they place a $50 or more order. If you are new to Sonlight-- refer yourself-- and get the set of Smencils. [You do not have to attend a convention to do this, just email me BluegrassJill@Gmail.com and let me know you want to refer someone.] Smencils are a great way to add some variety and interest to your homeschool. They are great for incentives or to just add some flavor to your day!

OR, because it is my favorite book, you can also receive the Book Great and Terrible Quest or a perennial favorite at our house, Homer Price, along with our 100 year old family doughnut recipe for giving me a referral.

It is a win-win situation. I will be their year-round personal consultant and you get a free gift. You can either email me their names and addresses or they can contact me directly [via email or phone] and let me know that you referred them.

So your choice: [This offer has expired 2/2012]

• Set of Ten Smencils
• The Great and Terrible Quest
• Homer Price and our family doughnut recipe

Additionally I will be giving out 1 Smencil to all booth visitor and be giving out gifts randomly in my booth during the convention.

I have a great team of ladies and my husband ready and willing to help you in the booth. We will have many samples, a whole Newcomer package and a great new look. We look forward to seeing you this year.

~Conventions I will be attending in 2010~

• IAHE Indianapolis Feb 26-27
• Midwest Homeschool Convention [Cincinnati] April 8-10
• INCH Lansing Michigan May 14-15
• CHEO Akron Ohio NOTE! New City June 24-26

As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help or encourage you. I have many helpful tips and suggestions regarding homeschooling and parenting on my Sonlight web page at www.sonlight.com/jillevely. Feel free to peruse it when you have a chance.

Would you like a free Sonlight Catalog? Drop me an email
Refer a friend and earn a free gift-see details at top of page.
**A New to Sonlight Friend is one who has never ordered from Sonlight or signed up with another consultant. They are also new if they ordered only a catalog or if they ordered under $100 (total lifetime) worth of Sonlight materials.

Refer a Friend or Yourself to Sonlight and get a great gift...

I hope your summer [the photo is a picture of summer in Kentucky] has been a great one and that you have had an opportunity to do something you love in the past few months.

I have been able to do two of my favorite things this summer:

• Encourage and talk with homeschooling parents
• Read great books

That is why I LOVE being a Sonlight Consultant—the parents and the books! As I was thinking about my favorite Sonlight book- The Great and Terrible Quest--which is one I never would have read [or even heard about] had I not been using Sonlight with my kids; I thought of you and all the other parents who love great books.

The Great and Terrible Quest is a wonderful book because while being mysterious, it conveys some important values that are missing in many books. It drives home the message of selflessness, honor, courage, looking out for others, sacrifice and so much more. The characters seem very real and symbolize the best and worst of society.

At any rate, because of my love for books and homeschooling parents I have decided to make this offer:

If you have any NEW-TO-SONLIGHT friends** that are interested in Sonlight, please refer them to me so I can be their personal consultant. You can either email me their names and addresses or they can contact me directly [via email or phone] and let me know that you referred them.

When they place a Sonlight order of $50 or more I will send you The Great and Terrible Quest*  or the Norman Rockwell print "The Land of Enchantment" as a thank you gift and I will become their personal consultant so they can email or call me year round with questions and concerns. It is a win-win situation for everyone.

As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help or encourage you. I have many helpful tips and suggestions regarding homeschooling and parenting on my Sonlight web page at www.sonlight.com/jillevely. Feel free to peruse it when you have a chance.

Thanks for using Sonlight and may you have a great school year.

If you are not yet a Sonlight customer and have never signed up with a consultant at a convention, and want to refer yourself that is allowed!
Just let me know your name and address and after you place a $50 or more order, I will send you either the Great and Terrible Quest or  the Norman Rockwell Print.

[Norman Rockwell's "The Land of Enchantment" from The Saturday Evening Post. Full-color 12.75" x 23" print on heavy art stock.]


Take care,

Jill

Email me at BluegrassJill@gmail.com



**A New to Sonlight Friend is one who has never ordered from Sonlight or signed up with another consultant. They are also new if they ordered only a catalog or if they ordered under $100 (total lifetime) worth of Sonlight materials.

I'm on a Quest...

I hope your summer [photo is a picture of summer in Kentucky] has been a great one and that you have had an opportunity to do something you love in the past few months.

I have been able to do two of my favorite things this summer:


* Encourage and talk with homeschooling parents
* Read great books

That is why I LOVE being a Sonlight Consultant—the parents and the books! As I was thinking about my favorite Sonlight book- The Great and Terrible Quest--which is one I never would have read [or even heard about] had I not been using Sonlight with my kids; I thought of you and all the other parents who love great books.

The Great and Terrible Quest is a wonderful book because while being mysterious, it conveys some important values that are missing in many books. It drives home the message of selflessness, honor, courage, looking out for others, sacrifice and so much more. The characters seem very real and symbolize the best and worst of society.

At any rate, because of my love for books and homeschooling parents I have decided to make this offer:

If you have any NEW-TO-SONLIGHT friends** that are interested in Sonlight, please refer them to me so I can be their personal consultant. You can either email me their names and addresses or they can contact me directly [via email or phone] and let me know that you referred them.

When they place a Sonlight order of $50 or more I will send you The Great and Terrible Quest* as a thank you gift and I will become their personal consultant so they can email or call me year round with questions and concerns. It is a win-win situation for everyone.

As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help or encourage you. I have many helpful tips and suggestions regarding homeschooling and parenting on my Sonlight web page at www.sonlight.com/jillevely. Feel free to peruse it when you have a chance.

Thanks for using Sonlight and may you have a great school year.


If you are not yet a Sonlight customer and have never signed up with a consultant at a convention, and want to refer yourself that is allowed! Just let me know your name and address and after you place a $50 or more order, I will send you either the Great and Terrible Quest or Home Price with our 100 year old family doughnut recipe [at least I think it is that old!]


Take care,

Jill


*If you would rather have Homer Price along with a copy of our 100 year old family doughnut recipe, let me know. I will have to limit this to two books per person, no matter how many friends order.


**[A New to Sonlight Friend is one who has never ordered from Sonlight or signed up with another consultant. They are also new if they ordered only a catalog or if they ordered under $100 (total lifetime) worth of Sonlight materials]

The Great and Terrible Quest...

I love The Great and Terrible Quest by Margaret Lovett. In fact, I love it so much I re-read it at least once a year. I am not sure if you have any books like this, ones that are old and treasured friends, but for some reason I really love this book.

Recently I had an opportunity to get my copy leather bound so reading is even more of a pleasure--you can see my fabulous copy here. If you want to come by my house sometime I will let you look at it if you ask me nicely.

I think I love this book so much because while being mysterious, it conveys some important values that are missing in many books. It drives home the message of selflessness, honor, courage, looking out for others, sacrifice and so much more. The characters seem very real and symbolize the best and worst of society.

Two of the recurring themes have become part our family lore. One is when large tears roll down Huon's eyes several times when he considers the injustices of society saying, " Alas, alas, the sorrow of the world," and the other is more or less the main theme of the book, "What must be done, can be done." Simple, yes, but oh so powerful!

I remember one time when Kari was deciding on a college minor and was facing having to take an extremely difficult class. She called me while Bob and I were out of state on a business trip. She said she simply could not do it, it was too hard. And I said, "What must be done, can be done." I knew she was smiling at the other end--she knew the reference and we both knew it might not be easy, she might need a tutor, she might work hard for a "C" but it could be done.

Several years ago I lent my well read copy to my neighbor. She called me the very next day and said, "Oh, Jill--I have to tell you I sat right down and read this book. When I finished, I sighed, had a cup of coffee and read it again." And since then she has read it numerous times to varying grandchildren--she has 17! How many books make a grandma sigh while at the same time inspire grandchildren to truth, sacrifice and courage? One of her grandsons, a few years later asked, "Where is that really good book--you know the one...?" And though she has lots of quality books, as she brought out her own copy of The Great and Terrible Quest, his face brightened and he said, "That's it! Can I read it by myself?"

It is a book that when you read it, you want to read it again so you can catch the clues and nuances you missed the first time. You want to savor the story, but all the while you can't wait for the very satisfying ending.

Whether you are grandma or about ten years old, I highly recommend this book. It is a fairly quick read, only 187 pages at about the 5th-6th grade reading level, but can be read aloud to children as young as 8 years old.

May it inspire you as you face your own great and terrible quests. What must be done, can be done.

Take care,
Jill