Kindergarten is Just Around the Corner~ We are Tuning Up Our Skills Before the Big Day ~ As you read in one of my recent posts, I talked about how my baby will be going to kindergarten. I will now only have big kids in the house, ages 5 and 8. My son is nervous and excited all at once. He did attend preschool for two years, so he is used to going to school ~ but now he'll be at the BIG school. As a former teacher of eight years, I know it's … [Read more...]
Preparing for the First Day of Kindergarten with Tag from LeapFrog
August 20, 2012 by · 47 Comments
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A Taste of the Far East Right at Home #FrozenFavorites #CBias
August 19, 2012 by · 134 Comments
Asian Inspired Meals Right from the Freezer~ Easy, Convenient, and Tasty ~ Lean Cuisine Meals ~As many of you know, I've been to Japan twice and absolutely love it there! I went the first time with the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teachers' Program for three weeks, and then with the Hitachi Teachers' Program for two weeks a couple years later. I saw different parts of Japan and had different experiences on each trip, but the one thing that remained … [Read more...]
My Baby is Going to Kindergarten!!!
August 18, 2012 by · 49 Comments
Life is Different Now~ We are a Family with Big Kids ~I knew the time would come sooner or later (hoping it would be later), but my babies are now grown. This fall my baby will be in kindergarten. At least it's only a half day program where I live, so I will still have one last year to spend time with him before he's full-day. I need to make sure I use this time wisely. I know blogging takes up time during my day, so I will do my best to squeeze … [Read more...]
Nutrisystem Week 21: Making Better Choices
August 18, 2012 by · 16 Comments
The Twenty-first Week......... Making Better Choices When You're Out!I've just finished my twenty-first week on the program, and I am happy to say because of Nutrisystem I can now make better choices when faced with food situations. I went to my sister-in-law's "Sprinkle"~ which if you don't know is a small baby shower for someone who already has a child. It was a fun event celebrating the soon-to-be birth of her daughter who will … [Read more...]
Polly Pocket: Entertaining Toys for Girls & Easy to Travel With
August 17, 2012 by · 44 Comments
My Daughter Loves Her Polly Pocket Toys!~ Easy to Travel With & Fun to Play With ~As we are the only family members in our family to move away from the DC area, we are the ones that have to do most of the traveling. We drive seven hours from Rhode Island to DC to visit family, and we are always trying to find nice compact toys to travel with to keep the kids entertained. My 8-year old daughter has just found a toy that she loves! They are the … [Read more...]
Are You a History Buff? Would You Love to Own Something Made Since the Civil War?
August 17, 2012 by · 67 Comments
Woolrich: The Last Company Still Making Blankets in Their Mills Since the Civil War!~ Large Blankets to Keep You Warm Just Like the Soldiers ~ Review by Mama Luvs Books:We are huge history buffs in our household. My husband has a goal to visit every Civil War battlefield in the US, and I used to want to work as a Colonial Girl in Williamsburg (which never happened). History is so intriguing and interesting to learn about. If we don't look and see … [Read more...]
$40 Amazon GC (or choice of PayPal)!!!
August 17, 2012 by · 100 Comments
$40 Amazon Gift Card 24-Hour FLASH Giveaway!!!** Back to School Week at Show Me the Money!!! ** A few AWESOME Bloggers have teamed up to give you this wonderful $40 Amazon Gift Card! We believe in quick, small, and easy giveaways! Our giveaways only have a FEW entries to fill out and you will know if you WIN in just a couple of hours! WHAT FUN! Good luck on today's giveaway! … [Read more...]
How Do You Feel About Saving More For Giving More?
August 16, 2012 by · 42 Comments
ableBanking Helps You to Help Others~ Who Doesn't Love the Idea of Helping Those in Need? ~As I have young kids, I feel the importance to save money and to help those in need are two crucial concepts to teach them. ableBanking feels the same way! If you haven't heard of them, then you need to learn about what they can do for you and to help you do for others. Isn't that what life is truly about? Helping those around you to build a strong and … [Read more...]