Ball a Huge Success

Well guys, another Homeschool Civil War Ball has come and gone and it was a huge success!! I'm so thankful that the Lord has blessed this event so graciously. People always thank me for all the hard work I put into it, but in complete and all honesty, I love doing it. I'm an organizer and planner, so it's actually super fun to me. It just thrills my soul to see all of those homeschool families there enjoying themselves in a safe and conservative atmosphere. How often, anymore, do families take time to have good old-fashioned family fun. This world concentrates so much on the children getting away from the parents, that they lose the knowledge that you can have fun with your family. Our family should be our best friends, and then other friends will fall into place. I am just so thankful that the Lord has allowed me to host this event for 2 years now. Lord willing, I will have another one in the Fall!!

Sold Out

I am officially sold out of tickets for the Homeschool Civil War Ball!

  We are excited and look forward to seeing everyone at the ball!!
If you did not make it this year, feel free to comment with your e-mail and I can add you to our e-mail list.

Homeschool Civil War Ball

Deadline to purchase tickets to the Homeschool Civil War Ball is today. Call today and order before they sell out!

Civl War Ball

I know I had told you all about the Homeschool Civil War Ball that we attended last year. We were so excited for this year, but were devastated to find out it had been canceled. I have been in contact with the family who hosted last year. Since it did not work out, she is allowing me to host one instead. It will be at the same location as last time with the same photographer and band. Here are the details:

Event: The Civil War Ball

Date: April 13, 2013 (the day before my 22nd birthday yay)

Location: Prayer Mountain in Sand Springs, OK  http://www.prayermountainweddings.com/THE_BARN.php

Time: 6-7p.m. check-in and mingle time  7-10p.m. is the ball
Who can attend: Homeschoolers, Homeschool Graduates, and family
What to wear: Please dress in period costumes. Women: Don't worry if you don't own a fancy 
                      Civil War ballgown. You can make one very affordably. Look at this Etsy listing-she tells    
                      how to make them. http://www.etsy.com/listing/117396099/civil-war-costume-dickens-christmasref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=civil+war+skirt&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
                      They  are so simple. You can just simply wear a white cotton shirt tucked in with a simple  
                      sash.
                      Men: If you do not own a period military uniform, no worries. Simply wear nice black slacks
                      with a cotton shirt tucked in. Please wear white gloves, as not to soil the women's gowns.
Ticket Prices: Ages 12+ $20; Ages 6-11 $10; 5 & under FREE
                        Tickets must be purchased in advance
                        You have 3 ways you can purchase your tickets: 1.)Call with your credit card info (I take
                        payments via Square)  2.)Mail a check  3.) Mail a money order
                        *Note: mail payments to:   P.O. Box 516    Pryor, OK   74362
More Info: Phone: (918)373-3746
                   -http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Civil-War-Ball/147792865374303?ref=hl
                   -http://thecivilwarball.blogspot.com/

Please tell all of the homeschool families you know. It will be a grand time of meeting new like-minded friends while learning a little about history along the way!

                       

Back in the Good Ole' Days

I am in love with the Civil War fashion. If I had it my way, the world would forget we ever invented such thing as an automobile, and go back to horse and carriage. We would throw away the clothing of today, and bring the hoop back into style. Now, don't get me wrong, there are a few inconveniences including getting around in tight spaces, visiting the ladies room, and just the simple act of getting dressed in all the layers. However, I desire the days when everyone wore dresses and, for the most part, were modestly covered. There are a few luxuries I would like to keep such as air conditioning, the modern mailing system, and modern plumbing. I'm afraid to say that with all of the many things we have of today, we seem to always want more. The newest phone is not good enough for us, or our car doesn't get us somewhere fast enough. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Whether we intentionally think this or not, we all do in some form or another.
I used to hate skirts and dresses. Boy am I glad I have changed. I can't remember the last time I wore a pair of jeans. People who have known me all my life ask why, I tell them I feel more feminine in them, and I realize they are more modest. Now, anytime I put on my Civil War dresses for an event, I never want to take them off. I love how I don't have to worry about them being the least bit immodest.
I think it would be fun if I had several friends who would take the challenge with me to dress in Civil War (or which ever era is your favorite) ensembles for 1 month. We might get a lot of stares. However, isn't that the goal of us non-feminist, homeschooling, bread-baking women anyway: to stand out and be "not of this world." Maybe we cold bring them back into style.

Just another random thought for the day. haha
Erin

Civil War Ball

Howdy,
I don't know that I have any special or new information to share for the day. However, I am very excited about the Homeschool Civil War Ball that is coming up on Saturday. A few years ago, my family began attending an event called Dickens on the Boulevard. The town where it is located completely closes Main St. and the night is full of old timey costumes and dances in the street. I look forward to it every year. There's nothing like spending some quality time with friends and family with a night of good old fashion fun. This year, a local homeschool family has started this Civil War Ball. I am looking forward to it. Everyone attending, including parent, must be in period costume. I will post pictures hopefully at the end of this weekend. : )   I know it's late notice, but they still have a few tickets available if you are interested.
 http://civilwarballoklahoma.com/

Erin