Happy Holidays, Everyone!!




To All My Democrat Friends:

Please accept with no obligation, implied or explicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2010, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only America in the Western Hemisphere. Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.


To My Republican Friends:

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  • mrs_worm
    ha! Happy Holidays!
    by mrs_worm at 12/18/09 10:04PM
  • neenee
    That's hilarious! I love it!
    by neenee at 12/19/09 7:18AM
  • rissaj
    hahahaha...Happy Merry Christmas!
    by rissaj at 12/19/09 11:34AM
  • ootda
    Merry Merry! Be safe traveling on Monday and enjoy your time in BG!!! Ya'll can hug the necks of Neenee & Dan yourself!!
    by ootda at 12/20/09 8:39PM
  • ktcasebolt
    hahaha! :) Merry Christmas!
    by ktcasebolt at 12/22/09 7:48AM
  • firebolt
    hahaha, that's funny! Merry Christmas!
    by firebolt at 12/25/09 2:33PM
  • beckdobbins
    You are special to my heart!
    by beckdobbins at 01/18/10 7:47PM

One Week Left!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

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This is the last week of Mackenna's Fundraiser! We have had a wonderful response and aide to Mackenna so far!! Thank you to all you who have bought books on her behalf! $1406.29 worth of books have been bought earning them $351.57 cash towards bills AND lots of FREE books for Mackenna!!!

If you have not had a chance, there is still time to be a part of Team Mackenna!

For all of those who have participated, "THANK YOU" from the bottom of my heart, I could never have helped this wonderful family as much with out your generosity!!


Usborne Books and More
Sarah Cooper
cell: (913) 544-8220
email: greatbookstore@yahoo.com
online catalog: www.ubah.com/w2474
Contact me to find out how to get your FREE books!

The future of our world depends on the education of our children. Usborne Books and More delivers education excellence one book at a time. We provide economic opportunity while fostering strong family values. We touch the lives of children for a lifetime.



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"Conspiracy 365" is available to purchase on my website for $10.99! This much anticipated series is not being released until January....only Usborne Books and More have the rights for an early release!

--Callum Ormond has been warned. He has 365 days. The countdown has begun..... 12 books, 12 months

More about "Conspiracy 365" including a sneak peak: Here!
  • ootda
    Oh Sarah!! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!!! I am teary-eyed. Praise be to God for your kindness and hard work for this fundraiser.
    by ootda at 11/22/09 9:45PM

Conspiracy 365

"Conspiracy 365" is about to be available to purchase on my website for $10.99! The earliest that it will arrive in your home will be Nov. 13th. This much anticipated series is not being released until January....only Usborne Books and More have the rights for an early release!

--Callum Ormond has been warned. He has 365 days. The countdown has begun..... 12 books, 12 months

More about "Conspiracy 365" including a sneak peak: Here!

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Wow, what a response we are getting!! I want to thank everyone who has helped so far!! You have all been so generous to be apart of Team Mackenna! So far, we have raised $186.44 in cash and $170 worth of FREE books for Mackenna!! She is also allowed $150 worth at half price. +++ $195 in the paypal account!!!

Lets keep this going! Start shopping now at: Usborne books for Mackenna

Lord willing, we can raise so much that it will be more books than they can handle and I will start selling those at a 100% cash profit for the Casebolts!

***If you are seeing this for the first time and want to be apart of Team Mackenna, please see my previous posts :o)


~Please let me know if you would like an email of the fundraiser to forward to family and friends for them to have an opportunity to participate!!



Usborne Books and More
Sarah Cooper
cell: (913) 544-8220
email: greatbookstore@yahoo.com
online catalog: www.ubah.com/w2474
Contact me to find out how to get your FREE books!

The future of our world depends on the education of our children. Usborne Books and More delivers education excellence one book at a time. We provide economic opportunity while fostering strong family values. We touch the lives of children for a lifetime.
  • ktcasebolt
    Ok, so I've never heard about that series before, but I looked at the sneak peak, and WHOA! Sounds very interesting! I didn't want to stop reading!
    by ktcasebolt at 11/04/09 6:35AM
  • ktcasebolt
    Yeah, I really think I might like it too! Books and movies! ;)
    by ktcasebolt at 11/04/09 12:02PM

Update on Fundraiser for Mackenna!!

Wow, what a response we are getting!! I want to thank everyone who has helped so far!! You have all been so generous to be apart of Team Mackenna! So far, we have raised $170.71 in cash and $170 worth of FREE books for Mackenna!! She is also allowed $150 worth at half price.

Lets keep this going! Start shopping now at: Usborne books for Mackenna

Lord willing, we can raise so much that it will be more books than they can handle and I will start selling those at a 100% cash profit for the Casebolts!

***If you are seeing this for the first time and want to be apart of Team Mackenna, please see my previous post :o)


~Please let me know if you would like an email of the fundraiser to forward to family and friends for them to have an opportunity to participate!!



Usborne Books and More
Sarah Cooper
cell: (913) 544-8220
email: greatbookstore@yahoo.com
online catalog: www.ubah.com/w2474
Contact me to find out how to get your FREE books!

The future of our world depends on the education of our children. Usborne Books and More delivers education excellence one book at a time. We provide economic opportunity while fostering strong family values. We touch the lives of children for a lifetime.
  • neenee
    This is great! :)
    by neenee at 10/28/09 6:44PM
  • split_rock
    Thanks for the update! I was hoping you were getting a good response! Thanks, Sarah.
    by split_rock at 10/28/09 8:21PM
  • beckdobbins
    So glad you are getting a good response! Hope you get much much more!
    by beckdobbins at 10/29/09 3:22PM
  • jenniferb
    My boys and I are really enjoying our Usborne books we got from Mackenna's fundraiser sale. We are homeschooling, and they are a wonderful addition to our studies! I have also purchased some for Christmas presents! Thanks, Sarah, for giving us this opportunity to get some really nice books and help Sweet Mackenna out at the same time!!
    by jenniferb at 10/30/09 1:12AM
  • a_starr
    Oh, well, I certainly didn't pick the curriculum.... I wouldn't have chosen to teach Song of Solomon to 3rd-5th graders for sure! But, the curriculum we are following has one lesson on it and it talks about "families" which obviously is the point of SoS... ;) Just kidding. It's clearly not the point. I'm really not crazy about this curriculum at all... especially at this age, it seems to "dumb down" the material A LOT! But, this is what we are using for now. I've been using the curriculum as a guide for what principles the children should walk away with from the class, but using my own method of getting there. The kids seem to be enjoying it. :)
    by a_starr at 11/02/09 2:22PM
  • jstanley
    Oh, its not a job yet. It is all part of my edumacation! Get to palpate again today.
    by jstanley at 11/03/09 8:42AM

You + Usborne = Free Books for Mackenna and $$ for her hospital bills

Update on Mackenna! The doctor confirmed that she has the swine flu! :-( Please be praying for her!

If you would like an email version of this to forward to friends and family, please let me know! The email version is much easier to read than this is;o)

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Are you still Christmas shopping or still wondering what to do for a child's birthday that's coming up? If so, please use this opportunity to take care of your list without leaving your home and help Mackenna's family with her hospital bills!

I and many others have the privilege of knowing the Casebolt family. They are very dear to my heart. Kristopher and Tiffany have a precious little girl named Mackenna. Mackenna was born with some very serious health problems* and the hospital bills are too much to handle. Kristopher is working VERY hard to take care of his family but there are just too many bills pouring in. *Mackenna’s story below

I have opened an online party (eshow) on my website to raise money for them called "Team Mackenna."
• The party will earn Mackenna FREE Usborne books*
- If there are more free books earned than Mackenna can handle; then I will sell the extra books for a 100% profit for them!
• I am giving Kris and Tiffany my full commission; 25% of total sales. (Every book you purchase, 25% of cost of that book goes to the Casebolts!!
• Start shopping now at: Usborne books for Mackenna
There have been hundreds of Christians all over the United States praying for Mackenna since she was born. God has worked wonders for her! He has guided the doctor’s hands and given her family strength and patience to continually care for her 24/7 needs. Let God work through us to help ease the burden of their bills!

Please be a part of Team Mackenna!

*Usborne Books stimulates a child's interest in reading and learning by the lavish illustrations and informative content. There are over 1,300 bright, colorful and fun titles covering activities, puzzles and a wide range of subjects for children of all ages. It's a rewarding experience when a child opens a book and discovers the magic of reading.
Usborne Books - the books kids love to read!

Hosted by: Team Mackenna
Start Shopping Today: Usborne books for Mackenna
When: Today thru 11/29/2009 11:59:00 PM

PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE YOU CAN THINK OF WHO WOULD LIKE TO FINISH THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND HELP THE CASEBOLT’S AT THE SAME TIME!!!

***If you want to help but do not have a need for books, you can donate the amount of your choice with Paypal to peaceofmind66@gmail.com and the total will be combined with the earnings from the Usborne eshow!

Mackenna's Story
Mackenna Mae Casebolt was born on October 4, 2008. We always knew she would be a special little girl. Within a few hours of her birth, she went into distress and after testing it was determined that she had some major heart problems and was immediately transported to Riley Children’s Hospital. After many tests, we found that she has complex congenital heart disease. Her defects include complete atrioventricular (AV) canal defect with a hypoplastic left ventricle, double outlet right ventricle (DORV) with pulmonary atresia, transposed great vessels, total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) to a left superior vena cava, and discontinuous pulmonary arteries. In a nut shell her “piping” is all wrong and her heart does not have enough chambers to properly pump blood.
In order for her to grow and thrive, she requires a series of major heart surgeries. These surgeries include the Norwood (performed at 9 days old), the Hemi-Fontan (performed at 8 months old) and the Fontan-Completion (scheduled for approximately 18 months old). In a normal heart, the blood flows from the heart, to the lungs, then back to the heart again. However, her heart is unable to pump both directions. Therefore, the purpose of these procedures is to reroute her blood vessels to systematically bypass her heart. This allows her blood to flow from her body to her lungs, then on to her heart.
As you can imagine, this is quite the strain on her family emotionally and financially. She continues to overcome hurdles on a daily basis as she takes all her formula by a feeding tube in her stomach six times a day and takes several medicines with each feeding. She was also born without a spleen making her susceptible to infections. Because of this, she is on antibiotics every day for protection; keeping things clean around her is a top priority! Even with these extra challenges, she still manages to do normal baby things like learning to crawl, walk, and starting to eat some table food!
After two major heart surgeries, many minor procedures, countless echocardiograms, and thousands of answered prayers, she is a happy 12 month old little girl. She loves Oreos and the color pink. Her favorite thing to do is make funny faces to make people laugh. Like her parents Kris and Tiffany, she loves music. Her favorite songs is “I’ll be there for you,” the theme song to Friends.
As we look forward to her third major heart surgery next summer, we can see the Power and Love of God working in her life. She continues to be such a blessing to so many people. Thank you for being a part of “Team Mackenna!”

Please check out the Team Mackenna page on Facebook for more pictures, videos, and updates of our sweet little girl!

Team Mackenna on Facebook
Aunt Neenee’s blog



*****Shipping info*****
The books come right to you. You can order from the website and as soon as the company processes the order, they ship it right out. You do not have to wait till the party over;o) Shipping - UPS Ground - 5 days , cost is 8% of your order, minimum $5 - - (you would have to order $63 worth before shipping would go over $5)

You can have the books shipped to you or another address if you so choose - perfect for gifts so that you do not have to mail twice;o)




Usborne Books and More
Sarah Cooper
cell: (913) 544-8220
email: greatbookstore@yahoo.com
online catalog: www.ubah.com/w2474
Contact me to find out how to get your FREE books!

The future of our world depends on the education of our children. Usborne Books and More delivers education excellence one book at a time. We provide economic opportunity while fostering strong family values. We touch the lives of children for a lifetime.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE YOU CAN THINK OF WHO WOULD LIKE TO FINISH THEIR SHOPPING LIST AND HELP THE CASEBOLT’S AT THE SAME TIME!!!

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Someone asked me an excellent question so I'm posting the answers in case anyone else was wondering - What do the letters mean next to the books?

(P) - Paperback edition
(H) - Hardback edition
(L) - Library edition 80 lb. Acid free end sheets
Hinge reinforced with heavy weight cotton drill cloth
Singer side sewn with heavy cotton thread
Cases made with Davey Binder board
Library corners are used for durability
Each book body is glued tightly to the spine
These features will extend the life of the book through many circulations for years to come.
(BB) - Bath book vinyl
(CL) - Cloth edition
(BD) - Board book
(DVD) - DVD
(KT) - Kit
(FL) - Flexi-binding
(FC) - Flashcards
(JB) - Jigsaw Books
(SH) - Spiral Hard
(C/V) - Combined Volume These titles will be a bind-up and include several individual titles.
Value Packs - This is a set of individual titles at a discounted price.

Please ask me any questions you have!! Thanks:o)
  • ktcasebolt
    Thanks for all your hard work on this, Sarah (and I know it's only just begun!)! We so appreciate your generosity!
    by ktcasebolt at 10/20/09 2:23PM
  • split_rock
    What a wonderful idea!
    by split_rock at 10/20/09 2:47PM
  • mrs_worm
    I didn't know this was you.. I've seen your "name" before, but never knew who it was. So good to "see" you. Great idea to do the Usborne for Mackenna. I hope it does well!!
    by mrs_worm at 10/20/09 10:27PM
  • homeschoolmomma23
    How does shipping them work?
    by homeschoolmomma23 at 10/21/09 12:10AM
  • lovinmarriage
    We have our first order!! $8.11 profit for the Casebolts! Thanks Rachel:o)
    by lovinmarriage at 10/21/09 6:49AM
  • homeschoolmomma23
    Yes, thank you very much. I love Usborne books. I have a ton, but you know you can always have more!!
    by homeschoolmomma23 at 10/21/09 8:36AM
  • neenee
    Thanks for all your hard work, Sarah! This is great! :) I'm getting a lot of positive feedback. :)
    by neenee at 10/21/09 8:57AM
  • beckdobbins
    Sarah, can you comment on my blog with the direcet link? It didn't show up when I copy and pasted. Thanks!
    by beckdobbins at 10/21/09 10:27AM
  • jenniferb
    Hi, you and I have never met. My name is Jennifer Byars. The Casebolts are friends of ours. Also, I noticed that you know Brandy and Clint Mullins. They are very good friends of ours, too. We live in Tennessee and attend church services with Clint's parents. I just placed an order on Mackenna's E-show. I appreciate what you are doing for them! I hope it is very successful and beneficial for them. We are praying for Mackenna!
    by jenniferb at 10/26/09 8:45AM
  • jenniferb
    My Mother just placed an order of Usborne books for my boys! Yipee!!
    by jenniferb at 10/27/09 10:38PM
  • ktcasebolt
    Thanks, Sarah! Yeah, I'm wishing we lived closer.... that soup sounds really good right now! ;)
    by ktcasebolt at 10/28/09 7:13AM
  • jenniferb
    Hi Sarah! Yes, we are homeschooling. Only one of our boys is old enough right now. He is in 1st Grade this year. This is our second year to homeschool. I am really looking forward to getting our Usborne books. I have read that they are wonderful homeschooling tools! Yes, I think she did buy everything on our wish list! She is very generous to her Grandsons! I've started another wish list now!! :) Hope you and your family have a wonderful day!
    by jenniferb at 10/28/09 1:08PM