Moms Go Back to School
Now that the kids are headed back to school, have you thought of going back yourself? I have. I actually love school and the entire education setting. I guess that’s not a real surprise since I was a teacher. But perhaps surprising that I’d consider going back for more. Even though I have my teaching certificate and Masters degree in Education, I’ve thought of enrolling in some courses on photography and business. For me it’s... [Read More...]
Quotes from Rework: Good Enough Is Fine
One of the recent business books I’ve been reading is Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hanson. Their ideas and advice challenge everything we think to be true in the way we work. Just look at this… Today Michael Hyatt shared his favorite insights from the book… since they mirrored many of my own, I thought I’d share them with you as well. Learning from mistakes is over-rated Scratch your own itch No time is no... [Read More...]
Get Smart (D317)
Who knew there was such a thing as a smart toothbrush? I found out when I was contacted by RADIUS to review their new Intelligent Toothbrush. I enjoyed reviewing the toothbrush and decided to take a couple product shots, just for fun! The toothbrush has a built in 2-minute timer and 30-second quadrant timer so you can brush for the appropriate time as recommended by the American Dental Association. I never remember to brush for the full two minutes,... [Read More...]
Wild About Safety in the Pool
Disney has created the coolest set of educational videos to teach kids about being safe in and around the pool. They’re using Timon and Pumba from the Lion King to narrate, which keeps kids attention and makes it fun to learn. I love that! I remember growing up and going to the local community pool. There was always a lifeguard on duty and I remember the two most important rules… No running Don’t pee in the pool Consequences for... [Read More...]
Swinging in the Tree Tops
Do you know what I’m alluding to with the title? Tree Top Apple Juice and Applesauce… yum. Mom Central sent me some samples of their apple juice and applesauce so I could participate in a blog tour campaign on behalf of Tree Top. I love working with Mom Central because I always get to choose which blog tours I join and I only choose to participate in the ones I know I can fully support (I also received a gift card for taking the time... [Read More...]
Fix It & Forget It Meals with Uncle Ben
Now that I’m on my 75-DAY SPRINT TO THE FINISH, I’ve had to figure out how to get more home-cooked meals made quick and easy. Not only that, but I’ve got my diet plan, my daughters, and still have to feed my hubby and son. Along came the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook Revised and Updated with over 700 slow cooker recipes. Combine that with some amazing Uncle Ben’s whole grain brown rice and I’m set for a week. If you’re... [Read More...]
“It ought to begin by being personal.” (D288)
Two points to anyone who can identify the movie and scene that quote comes from. Hint… it’s spoken by one of my favorite characters in one of my favorite movies. The point is that so many things in our lives aren’t personal. We’re becoming numbers to our banks and grocery stores, followers to people on Twitter, and subscribers on people’s blogs. It’s easy to get lost in a sea of everyone else, when what we really... [Read More...]
Life in Defiance with Mary DeMuth
Author, aspiring photographer, triathlete… that’s Mary DeMuth. She writes amazing books, enjoys taking pictures, and trains for mini triathlons in her spare time. She wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, but instead has become an award-winning author. She’s considering venturing into the world of young adult or teen fiction to take on the topics of identity, authenticity, beauty, and abandonment, so you know I’ll be keeping... [Read More...]
Keep Kids Brains Alive During Summer
You know it’s true. Oftentimes summer spells relapse of brain function as many kids swear off books and learning altogether. I remember the days of feeling smart at the end of a school year and then heading back to school in Fall feeling like I’d lost more than a few brain cells… probably from baking in the sun. Now there is a way to prevent that from happening! It’s called “Download N Go.” I got a couple to review... [Read More...]
Stop Waiting. Start Doing.
You can learn a lot from an award-winning author… Robin Lee Hatcher is an amazing author… I’ve been a fan of her books since I picked up Ribbon of Years a few years ago. Since historical fiction is my favorite genre, it’s a perfect fit. She likes to write historical fiction… I like to read it. Of course, she grew higher on my list of favorite authors when I found out that she also likes photography. Her philosophy on... [Read More...]