Once my two older kids entered elementary school, we entered the world of required nightly reading. In first grade, my daughter had to maintain a reading log, writing down what she read and for how long. She did not enjoy this task, but using bookmark timers has helped a great deal. Mark-My-Time Bookmark Timers...
We are spending a lot of time at the pool this summer and I’m finding it challenging to pack healthy quick and easy snacks. In general, I hate to buy the pre-packaged stuff because it costs more money and it creates more waste. But I’ve relaxed a little for summertime and found that applesauce...
I know most of North America has been out of school for at least month (it seems), but our summer is just getting started. During the school year, we limit TV during the week and only allow Wii on the weekends. When the TV is on, I like that I get a break, but...
Often when I grocery shop, I buy the same produce from week to week because I know I’ll use it for something at some point. And occasionally, I’ll come home from my H-Mart run with something I already have a bunch of in the fridge. I do this frequently with things like jalapenos, cilantro...
This ever happen to you? I remembered seeing an awesome recipe from homemade fudge popsicles somewhere online, but I couldn’t recall where. I tried searching my email (I try and save recipes that appeal to me there) and my Google Reader but found nothing. Grr! Suddenly I had a burning desire to make popsicles...
I thought I might introduce another series called “Little Things I Love” — when I find something that’s useful or makes my life easier, I will do a little write-up on it. My first LTIL to highlight is the PRICKIG Microwave lid from Ikea. Like I said, it’s such a little thing, but this...
A review of the "Christian Heroes: Then and Now" book series by Janet and Geoff Benge, and a giveaway of the first five books!
Alternate title: In the Mood for Food! I feel like I’ve gotten into a rut with my meal planning and wanted to look somewhere new for inspiration. Of course I already have my own compilation of favorite recipes, but I’m tired of making my same old same old. So.. I put out a request,...
I haven’t been faithful in keeping up with Works For Me Wednesdays, but I can never resist the “Backwards Edition”. This is where you, faithful readers, share your tips with me! Specifically — I am looking for a suggestion for praise and worship songs. My daughter has expressed interest in having some on her...
I’ve had a couple of occasions recently to need to park downtown in a big city. Yesterday I had to meet my daughter’s field trip in DC near the National Building Museum, and last week we drove up to Baltimore to check out the Aquarium. I didn’t want to pay any more than I...
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