Thanks for the ideas…

for the good preschool TV. I’m giving the Golden Keyboard this week to Jenn of Red Thread Road for all her helpful ideas. Thanks, everyone, for participating!!

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Where should kids be?

After this heads-up from Chris, I went to read this ABC News story about the Edwards family taking their kids on the campaign trail.
Here’s my take: my husband and I dislike the type of invitations that say, ‘no children, please.’ Our children are the center of our life, and we get [...]

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Every day

I saw an interesting meme at One Thing, who got it from Ann Kroeker. The task is to paraphrase the following quote to personalize it for yourself. Here’s the original:
“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were [...]

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Works for Me

Just a quick Works for Me this week– sorry if it is a repeat, but chances are, some people have not heard this tip. This morning I canned 23 quarts of tomatoes in less than two hours. Yes, I had plenty of help, but what saves the most time is the way I [...]

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Click here…

to read about a really cool gadget. (maybe even win it?) Wow, I could use this thing!
And speaking of printing pictures, did y’all know that Walgreens will refill print cartridges for $10? ($15 for color?) I just found that out yesterday….

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Dog-paddling

I am still blogging ‘light’ over here, peeps– sorry. This business of bringing in TWO kids at once has just kept me running! For the latest from the Owlhaven today, try my Ethiopia Adoption Blog. And don’t give up on me!

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Bedbugs, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Backyardigans

I am woefully behind on my product reviews with the arrival of our two new kids. But I wanted to tell you what I thought of some kids DVD’s that were sent to me recently.
The first is a new series of shows called Bedbugs by Greenestuff Incorporated. I reviewed [...]

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Sunday

Psalm 139:14

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Opinion Saturday: preschool shows

This week for Opinion Saturday I’d love to hear what DVD’s and children’s shows you feel are worthwhile for preschoolers. I don’t let my kids watch tons of TV, and I like what they watch to be worthwhile. I’ve had a chance to review a few new kids shows lately and will [...]

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Happy 21st Anniversary…

… to my man!! You are awesome!!

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