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Free Pilgrim Ebook Cool for School or History Buffs

Today Homeschool Freebie of the Day: is offering a nice Mary of Plymouth: A Story of the Pilgrim Settlement by James Otis (PDF ebook)

Here's how the Erskines describe their offering, plus an excerpt from the book:

"My name is Mary, and I am setting down all these things about our people here in this new world, hoping some day to send my dear friend, Hannah, who lives in Scrooby, England, what may really come to be a story… even though the writer of it is only sixteen years old, having lived in Plymouth since the day our company landed from the Mayflower in 1620, more than eleven years ago…"

So begins this excellent book about the pilgrims and the colony of Plymouth, as told through the eyes of a young pilgrim girl named Mary. This classic "living book", written by James Otis and originally published in 1910, is full of history, fascinating details about the daily lives of the pilgrims, along with plenty of action and adventure. Profusely illustrated and highly recommended! Another great story to share with your kids as we draw closer to our own Thanksgiving celebrations!

To download this PDF ebook click the title to this entry."

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Vitals - Cantaloupe listeria crisis nears record; 139 sick, 29 dead

Vitals - Cantaloupe listeria crisis nears record; 139 sick, 29 dead: "By JoNel Aleccia
The toll from listeria-tainted cantaloupe climbed higher again on Wednesday, with 139 sickened and 29 dead in the outbreak that may be the deadliest in U.S. history, health officials reported.
In addition to the reported deaths, one pregnant woman had a miscarriage after becoming infected with any of four strains of listeria bacteria linked to whole, fresh cantaloupes from Jensen Farms of Holly, Colo. Reports of illness have been logged in 28 states."

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Vitals - Cantaloupe listeria crisis nears record; 139 sick, 29 dead

Vitals - Cantaloupe listeria crisis nears record; 139 sick, 29 dead: "By JoNel Aleccia
The toll from listeria-tainted cantaloupe climbed higher again on Wednesday, with 139 sickened and 29 dead in the outbreak that may be the deadliest in U.S. history, health officials reported.
In addition to the reported deaths, one pregnant woman had a miscarriage after becoming infected with any of four strains of listeria bacteria linked to whole, fresh cantaloupes from Jensen Farms of Holly, Colo. Reports of illness have been logged in 28 states."

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Couponer Chats with Nina Frye: Extreme Couponing: TLC

Couponer Chats with Nina Frye: Extreme Couponing: TLC: "Listen to couponers featured on Extreme Couponing discuss tips, advice, and more in a series of podcasts hosted by Living the Dream Mom's Nina Frye."

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Warm, Sweet, Heavenly Chocolate Sauce | How Does She...

I found this on "How Does She" and not only does the explanation sound great (and often funny) but I can't wait to try the sauce someday! Chocoholics Unite! (Reminds me of a metal button I used to have that said that....hmmm...) Just click the link to go see the simple recipe!

Warm, Sweet, Heavenly Chocolate Sauce | How Does She...: "It’s that time of year! The days are getting shorter and there is a crisp chill in the air. Hot cocoa sounds good but a syringe of pure warm chocolate straight to my tongue sounds even better. I’m not kidding. It’s nothing short of heaven."

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