Great Family Articles

Halloween Safety

We live in a very rural neighborhood, there is absolutely no trick or treating around here.  Still, we’ve never really been big on trick or treating anyway and have been quite happy attending our church’s fall festivals.  Now we have “Trunk or Treat” each year and that’s a blast. However, if your children go trick or... [CLICK to read the rest of this Article!]

Eight Fall Beauty Tips

Another moment for mom! Taking time out for yourself every once in a while is healthy and a great way to feel refreshed in a short amount of time. Looking nice every day, even for no reason, can sometimes even provide you with a much needed pick-me-up during the dark fall and winter months. With fall come changes in temperature, color, and clothing.... [CLICK to read the rest of this Article!]

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Homeschooling

The Writing Course

I recently had a chance to briefly look through The Writing Course – Educators Edition and was thrilled with all it had to offer. We each have our very own teaching style, but this is definitely worth checking out. This is a great resource for homeschooling families! But, it is also a terrific supplement for children who are in public or private... [Read the rest of this post]

Deal and A Freebie – The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

You build a strong foundation. With much effort and team work your walls are constructed, one brick at a time. You make progress along the way with needed adjustments, getting expert advice, and adding important personal touches. You delight in the whole process that enables you to glimpse the ideal vision you hold for your family. Homeschooling is... [Read the rest of this post]

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Great Technology

Trixel iPhone App

In my neverending quest to present fun and family friendly apps to all of you, this one stands out a bit because it is more of a brain teaser app.  Trixel is fun but definitely meant to challenge you and make you think, and is sure to be loved by the whole family. This logic puzzle game is simple to play but tough to master and has 100 games to challenge... [Read more of this review]

iPhone Game Sale

Just thought I’d pass along this information on a great sale on one of my favorite iPhone games… G5 Entertainment announces great deals: only this weekend (Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13) hot time management games Supermarket Mania and Stand O’Food are available just for .99c each! If you still don’t have Supermarket Mania... [Read more of this review]

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Going Green

Wow Baby Giveaway

Wow Baby offers an amazing variety of stylish, functional bibs and burp cloths for baby!  They are made of Natural Cotton and Organic Bamboo so they are soft to baby’s skin, but very absorbant! Hand crafted in the USA, we use sophisticated prints to create irresistible baby gear that complement and add to your babies ensemble. A blend of natural... [Read more of this review]

Nanny Deprived Giveaway

There are those shops that you may happen upon once in a blue moon.  The ones that serve a bigger purpose and offer truly unique and functional products at the same time.  I have recently been introduced to just one such shop…Nanny Deprived. When owner Amanda Cummings contacted me and asked if I would review her Mom T-Shirts, and showed me a... [Read more of this review]

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Great Shops

Eccentric Racing Network – Giveaway

Earlier this week we introduced you to the Eccentric Racing Network and it’s great resources for families.  We also briefly mentioned that they have products to go with their site.  Today, we’re going to talk a little more about the fun shop and products that are offered at Eccentric Racing Network. I particularly like their book which... [Read more of this review]

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Great Sites

Eccentric Racing Network

Eccentric Racing Network is a fun site for children ages 8-11 years old.  This site offers a wide range of ways for your children to learn about topics such as fine art, math, technology, and physical science.  There are different video clips, with cool team members that can be found by clicking on the Race Team tab. The clips offer a neat way to... [Read more of this review]

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Great Books

Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie Montana

Historical Fiction being my favorite genre, this book didn’t disappoint. I love books that are well written and allow you to experience the emotions of the characters and this is one such book. It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who... [Read more of this review]

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Information and Resources

Deal and A Freebie – The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

You build a strong foundation. With much effort and team work your walls are constructed, one brick at a time. You make progress along the way with needed adjustments, getting expert advice, and adding important personal touches. You delight in the whole process that enables you to glimpse the ideal vision you hold for your family. Homeschooling is... [Read more of this review]

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Recipes

Mac and Sausage

Because children like anything that includes Mac and Cheese, but adults often want something a little fancier. Here’s a great way to appeal to the whole family! Ingredients: 1 lb sausages (any sausage type) 1 ½ cups milk 12 oz Velveeta cheese 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced 1 cup diced tomato ½ cup Dijon mustard 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 2 oz elbow... [Read more of this review]

Indian Coconut Shrimp

A fantastic appetizer for something fun to serve at all your holiday get-togethers. Whether it’s a potluck or you are hosting, give this one a try, it’s sure to be a HIT! Ingredients: 1 small coconut, drained and the meat grated (to simplify: you can buy unsweetened coconut at the shop) ¾ lbs prawns, peeled and deveined 1 onion, chopped ½... [Read more of this review]

Cheese and Broccoli Rice

If you’re looking for one more fun, simple dish to try out for something new this holiday season, here’s another idea for you! Serves about 6 Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced ½ c celery, diced 10 oz broccoli, cut up in florets (you can also use frozen broccoli) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup Minute Rice (uncooked) ¼ lb Velveeta cheese ¾... [Read more of this review]

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