American History Timeline Resources: Before 1630 – Pre America
We are beginning our American History Timeline studies with Before 1630 or “Pre-America.” This time period was filled with voyages of exploration into lands unknown. We are choosing to use a timeline format as the base for our studies. Each week will focus on a different section of the timeline. This time period was the […]
ShillerMath Review – An Unboxing & Review of Kit II
Are you looking for a complete, hands-on math program for elementary and middle school? Do you want something that is open and go, easy to use? Have you seen ShillerMath? If not, look no further! I have a complete Unboxing and ShillerMath Review of Kit II so you can get the inside scoop on what […]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ August 24th, 2010
Simple Woman’s Daybook FOR TODAY: August 24th, 2010… Outside my window…the sun is shining. The air is a little cooler and a little less humid than it has been. It was nice to have our window open last night to welcome the cool evening breeze in. I am thinking…that my nephew has his road test […]
Beat the Heat on a Hot Summer Evening
Did you know that milk can become homemade ice cream in five minutes by using a bag? Use the following few ingredients and the 5 simple steps to make yourself the equivalent of 2 scoops of ice cream and some fun on a hot summer evening! What you’ll need: 2 tablespoons sugar (Splenda works too!) […]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ August 17th, 2010
Simple Woman’s Daybook FOR TODAY: August 17th, 2010… Outside my window…the sun is shining (again)! It must be a record for NY to have had so much wonderful weather this summer! I am thankful for…the wonderful weekend we had camping/boating with our friends Shana and Dave and their 2 boys. I managed to drive the […]
I ♥ Faces ~ Got To Wear Shades
Over at I ♥ Faces this week it is HOT in Ohio and Texas. They are celebrating by incorporating a pair of sunglasses into their photo challenge photos this week. Mine is an oldie but a goodie. This was taken on our wedding day in June of 1998. Why do these events always bring out […]
Ten on Ten ~ August 2010
10 on 10: Take a photo every hour for ten consecutive hours on the tenth of each month. Document a day of your life and find beauty among the ordinary moments. 9am 10am It was during this part of our day that I realized I had forgotten about 10 on 10 and thus I did […]
Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ August 10th, 2010
Simple Woman’s Daybook FOR TODAY: August 10, 2010… Outside my window…it is very dark. I am typing up most of this on Monday night in preparation for it to go up on Tuesday. Tuesday is looking to be busy so I thought I would get a jump start on the day! I am thankful for…the […]
I ♥ Faces ~ Surprise!
I ♥ Faces is having “Surprise!” week. Here is what they have to say: We love surprises and this week’s photo challenge theme reflects that! Choose a photo that you feel best describes “surprise!” to you and maybe the Guest Judge will pick yours as their fav! Photo entry must (of course) feature a human […]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ August 3rd, 2010
Simple Woman’s Daybook FOR TODAY: August 3rd, 2010… Outside my window…the sun peaks through the cloud cover that is slowly creeping in. It is 90 plus degrees today and we are expecting rain. I am thinking…that I am feeling a little disconnected from a couple of my close friends. I know life gets busy, mine […]
Mom’s Taxi Service
Every week when I write what my plans are for the week in my Simple Woman’s Daybook post, I always include “taxi service”. So often myself and others see this as a hassle or a burden. I know so many of you can relate to this feeling, especially if you have multiple older children that […]
It’s the Little Things Thursday
These days I feel totally unorganized, unplanned, and unruly, but for the most part, happy. We are BUSY living life, and living in the moment. Plans come and go, activities happen, even the house is somewhat in order, and all without me doing too much stressing over it. I only say all this to make […]