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Read It: A Chair For My Mother
by Vera B. WilliamsLife is hard sometimes...but then we have the moments we get to curl up in a comfy chair with our little ones and it's easier to see why we're doing it all. A tribute to...
View ArticleFeeding a crowd
I am feeding a crowd. I don't want to spend a fortune one steaks and ice cream. And I don't know about you but I don't have a ginourm dining table for 14. So, I can't serve anything that you need to...
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The Story of the World
Some of you may be familiar with the book "The Well Trained Mind" by Susan Bauer. In my opinion, it is a fantastic resource for parents who are homeschooling, or just looking for ways to supplement...
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Brain Quest
Have you seen these at Barnes and Noble? I guess they have been around for a while, but we just found them a few months back while we were perusing the children's section. Brain Quest Cards are...
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Read It Again: Are You My Mother?
by P.D. EastmanA classic!!!A baby bird hatches from his egg while mom is off in search of food. The baby decides he must find his mother and leaves the nest in search of her...but he doesn't know what...
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
I have a thing for peanut butter. Its a diet breaker. My house can be free of all sugary treats but if I have peanut butter I will manage to make a treat with it (honey nut cheerios, chocolate chips...
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Lemon Linquine
With the warmer weather I am getting excited to un earth my summer recipes. Here is one of my all time favorites. Lemon LinguineBy Jeanne Dunbar2 pound uncooked linguini noodles (fresh noodles if you...
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Aqua Sphere Goggles
These are the best kids goggles out there. Seriously. We have come to this conclusion after trying our luck with several brands and styles- and these goggles by Aqua Sphere are by far our favorite. I...
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Read It: Nothing
by Jon AgeeOtis has sold everything in his antiques shop and is about to close up when a wealthy woman walks in and asks what's for sale. Otis simply replies, "Nothing." He has nothing left. When...
View ArticlePatio Dinner Without The Patio
I admit it, I don't know how to grill. Growing up my father manned the grill and since I have been married my husband and I have never owned a grill or even had a patio to put one on! So, when we want...
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Illustory
We have been hard at work creating our surprise Father's Day present for dad. With the help of Illustory by Creations By You, we are giving dad a published gift of love.With Illustory, your child can...
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How To: Clean Up A Broken Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb
We have all become aware of the push for households to switch out their regular, incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs or CFL's. Organizations like Energy Star and Companies...
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Read it: Planting a Rainbow
by Lois EhlertI just got back from buying all kinds of flowers that I will inevitably kill. Just being realistic here. My adventures in gardening reminded me of this book. The colors are brilliant,...
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Not Your Average Burger and Potato Salad
Last Monday when I brought up grilling I wasn't thinking about all the grilling people would be doing today. But my sister found these recipes which reminded me- oh ya! Memorial Day!So, if you were...
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Times Tales
We have been looking for a fun way to learn times tables, and after a few people passed this program along as a recommendation (and I found it recommended in the latest edition of the Well Trained...
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Read It: Miss Nelson is Missing (and Cookie Bouquets)
by James MarshallSeriously, is there anyone who hasn't read this book yet? Remember your teacher as the end of year approaches. He or she is such a big part of your child's formative years. Thank...
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Quick and Cinchy Parmesan Chicken Dinner
For how moist and flavorful this recipe for Parmesan Chicken is, its surprisingly easy to prepare and feels like a full meal with a simple salad.The Chopped Salad is not the easiest salad to make but...
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Draw Write Now
My kids are right at the age where they love to draw, but are starting to realize that their skills are still pretty primitive. Lately, I have been getting a lot of requests to "show me how to draw a...
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Read It: Good Night, Gorilla
by Peggy RathmannThe zookeeper says goodnight to gorilla, who silently slips the keys off the zookeeper's belt. As the zookeeper says goodnight to all the animals, gorilla walks behind him, quietly...
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The Best Buttermilk Pancakes
I am not so good at making them pretty, but these babies 3/4 inch thick and light and fluffy.I have never really thought much about pancakes. I know I don't like them to be dense or soggy, or to taste...
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Illustory Pt.2
We received our published Illustory books in the mail the other day- just in time for Father's Day! The girls are quite proud of their work, and love seeing it all bound up and looking "professional."I...
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Read It: Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood
by Timothy Knapmanillustrated by Gwen MillwardI don't want to tell you much about this book, except that you'll read the first couple of pages, then go back and read the first page again. I love books...
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Sweets when you are on a Sugar Fast
Sugar controls me. I crave it after every meal and I can never stop at one bite or even one serving. So I decided it was time to go on a sugar fast. I have still been eating fruit and peanut butter...
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Read it: Pssst!
by Adam RexNew in 2008This book was quite unexpected. The art is very different, but I love it (Recognize it from another of his books: Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich?)! There are so many things to look...
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Seasons Change
I have absolutely loved being a part of Citrus this past year and a half. But, admittedly, it is becoming too much for me right now. I did not know that life could become this busy :), but it has. It...
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