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What's Your Lighting Style?~ We Researched That Question and More ~As you might remember in our first post, the kids and I completed a GE lighting project to compare light bulbs. It was very fun to work together to find out which of the different style energy-efficient light bulbs were best for our family and fit our style. Since I am a former teacher, so I decided this was a great opportunity to teach my kids about the scientific method. That … [Read more...]
Taking the First Steps to a Happy & Healthy Me~ Working this New Year on my Mind, Body & Spirit ~ As you saw in my last post, I am working hard on my New Year's resolutions; otherwise known as my "Exciting Goals for the New Year!" One of the main goals I am working on is time management. I feel like if I can manage time better, then I can reach most my goals of overall better health, quality time with my family, and just focus on me (mind, body … [Read more...]
Potty Training Is Supposed To Be Easy, Right? ~ GoodNites Disposable Bed Mats Help! ~I hate to say this, but I was one of those parents wondering what all the complaining was about with potty training. I trained my daughter in just two weeks at age 2 1/2, and everything was great. What was all the fuss about? Well, now I have my foot placed right in my mouth. Along came my son, and now I see exactly what everyone was complaining about. We are … [Read more...]
We Are All About Getting Ready for the Holidays We've been talking about preparing for the holidays here at MamaLuvsBooks, and here is another great idea for your stockings. Have you ever thought about adding Nivea lotion to your shopping lists for a stocking stuffer? Winter is that time of the year when our skin gets dry and chapped in the cool windy conditions outside, and what better to help your skin but Nivea lotion? I love using practical … [Read more...]
We Love Our Holiday Traditions~ This Tradition Started When I Was A Kid ~Do you have a family tradition that has been passed down over the years? We have a few in my family, and one of those traditions is to get toothbrushes in our stockings. You can count on getting a new toothbrush from Santa every year, because Santa cares about your teeth and gums being healthy and that's just the way it is! You don't hear on Christmas morning "Did you get a … [Read more...]
Using the iPad for Learning~ Education Can Be Fun; Interactive Cards that Teach ~ Being a former technology teacher, two things I love talking about most are education and technology. I love when tech devices can be paired with great tools for an educational value. My kids love playing on the iPad, but some of the games they get have no educational value and I really don't like them spending a lot of time playing games like that. On the other … [Read more...]