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I received a $25 gift card to Barnes and Nobles. Great gift! But, now I am trying to figure out just what to buy with it.
Should I get a few childrens books? A good family read aloud? Spiritual reading? A DVD? A CD? Mother Culture? I am terrible at making these kinds of choices! 
So, what would you purchase with it?
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I would go for some mother culture!
I really enjoyed the book Crunchy Cons. Got my brain working for something other than the best way to get out laundry stains and how to keep a three year old in her bed! 
You could always go for some sweet, romantic movie. Maybe some Cary Grant or Audrey Hepburn classics.
Have fun! I always agonize over such decisions. 
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I agree with Molly. It's your gift. Buy you some Mother Culture.
Of course, I find that children's storybooks are often my favorite Mother Culture.
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For what it's worth, I would only buy myself something that I could not get at my library. (Like Catholic spiritual reading.) Or, alternatively, something that I would read again and again, or over a long period of time. (I'm thinking of The Hidden Power of Kindness, or something similar.)
Other than that, I'd opt for a movie, music CD, or a great family read aloud.
Have fun!
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What about a beautiful journal, sketchbook or datebook for yourself? Something that would be a pleasure to use everyday.
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Ohhh, I like the journal idea! Most books that I would refer to again and again I just go out and buy myself anyway. Any real good CM books I should have, or would any of you recommend the Homeschool Companion? I just don't know! I keep filling and refilling my cart!
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Nick, 17
Abby, 15
Gabe, 13
Isaac, 11
Mary, 10
Sam, 9
Henry, 7
Molly, 6
Mark, 5
Greta, 3
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They DO have beautiful journals/notebooks there....I look at them just to drool and appreciate how beautiful they are even if i know i'm not buying!
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I ended up purchasing Days From the Heart of the Home by Susan Branch
I love her Notes from a Vineyard Kitchen, and this one is a mix between personal journal/homekeeping journal, looked good to me!
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Mama to:
Nick, 17
Abby, 15
Gabe, 13
Isaac, 11
Mary, 10
Sam, 9
Henry, 7
Molly, 6
Mark, 5
Greta, 3
Cecilia born 10.29.10
Josephine born 6.11.12
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It looks lovely!
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