I love E-books!

Never really bought into the whole 'ebook' idea.
However, we are thinking really hard right now about trying to come up with home businesses we can run alongside homeschooling. We already have small, farm based enterprises. We sell eggs, and half lambs for the freezer now and again. We hope to revive our vegetable box scheme, but it's a long time in the reviving, for various reasons.
All these things, I truly believe, benefit and enrich our homeschool experience. The girls talk confidently about the difference between the kind of tomato a supermarket wants to sell (tough skinned, very uniform, ripening en masse at the same time, oh and if possible, maybe tasting slightly of tomato) as opposed to the kind of tomato we want to eat, and to provide for our customers (soft skinned, who cares about uniformity, ripening over a long season, but first and foremost, tasting wonderful) - and they understand all about the market forces at work in seed production, EU legislation on seed registration .... all of which does not come into your standard school class, but is useful, and practical, and makes them better informed people.
What it doesn't do, is add much to our income! The little it does add, is gratefully received, but it's not making the hole any less deep!
As part of our research, I opted for a two for one special over at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine where I bought 'Homework' (sorry guys, the two for one offer is over!)
What a fabulous book! And so easy to read, laptop on lap! No shipping, instant delivery, and full, full, FULL of inspiring stories, and vital information that made me go 'Oh. Good Point...'
Then, this weekend, I also got a free e-book over at Econobusters - this one was on menu planning. Once again, delighted! I don't know about you, but getting meals on the table seems to take way too much time, when there's so much else to do, homeschooling, and (ideally!) earning a living alongside.
So, that's it. I'm a convert. I love e-books. Bring 'em on!