With it being back to school time I guess a new learning toy might be timely. When I heard about the LeapFrog Tag Reading System my first thought was that this would be great for homeschooling moms since it could help teach reading. I imagined it could also be a godsend for someone who had to homeschool one child with 2 younger ones in the house to be occupied as well. Using the TV as a babysitter was sounding attractive but using the Tag is a much better idea. In fact, it is just one awesome … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2008
Acme Reusable Bags and a Pop Quiz
You can never have too many of these right? LOL. Well, I don't think so! I recently donated some of my bag collection to a nice family that didn't have the fundage to invest in some of their own. And like clockwork one of my all time favorite online stores, sent me some new ones to try. This was my first time trying the heavy duty Acme line and I think I am hooked on their simplicity, durability, and affordability. PET Dual Handled Tote ($14.95) -This Acme tote is made from recycled plastic … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Green Smoothies
Green Smoothies have to be one of the smartest creations ever. The benefits are awesome and the taste even better. There are so many people learning about these crafty concoctions and their bodies are thankful for the introduction. Maybe you are asking just what a green smoothie is. The answer is rather simple. A green smoothie is a fruit smoothie that includes a big serving of dark green leafy vegetables. And please don’t let the name fool you because they are not all green and they definitely … [Read more...]
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Hot on the heals of my review of Choosing Simplicity I decided to finally review Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver... a book that has been on my shelf for months. :) The book immediately resonates with me because it starts out in Tucson, Arizona as Kingsolver and her family leave their home of 25 years to live permanently in Virginia on their summer farm. I remember well the postcard perfect saguaro cacti and gorgeous desert sunsets. One person's dream is another person's … [Read more...]
Choosing Simplicity
Over the weekend I read the book Choosing Simplicity - Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World by Linda Breen Pierce. We live in a world where the predominant attitude is that money and the general accumulation of things brings us happiness. We are told over and over again that we should get an education, get a high paying job, marry well, invest wisely, do this, do that....and you have the recipe for happiness. All you need is more, more more! And then at some point you … [Read more...]
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