Do you ever discover a hidden treasure that was right under your nose? I've lived in my hometown most of my life. On one major corner you'll find MacRae's Indian Books. It's been there since before I was born. A few months ago on a date night, my husband and I wandered in. Wow! This bookstore was HUGE with a gigantic selection of Native Americn books, art and artifacts. Many of the books are out … [Read more...]
Children’s Product Reviews: Got Swine Flu? Get Shandle
October 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
Swine flu has hit my school. Yesterday we had over 10% of our students absent, district wide. Today it was only 8.7%. I've heard lots of advice, some of it pretty crazy, but no matter who you talk to or what you read, handwashing is the constant advice. I wash my hands and you wash your hands, but what about your kids? I know I am not as vigilant as I should be. However, the people at … [Read more...]
Bloggers Care: Operation Christmas Child
October 26, 2009 2 Comments
As parents, we all want our children to have less of a case of the “gimmies” and more a case of the “givvvies.” During the Christmas season, this is especially true. My girls are young...3 and 4. Lots of helping ideas just aren't appropriate. Serving in a soup kitchen? Not such a goodd idea. Giving money to the Union Gospel Mission? No meaning for this age. A perfect match is Operation … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Swiss Courier
October 26, 2009 2 Comments
Thanks to LitFuse, Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey, I recently missed out on a lot of sleep. The new book, The Swiss Courier, kept me up at night. I seriously couldn't wait to get my girls in bed then hop into bed myself to get reading. I LOVE books that I think about all day and can't wait to read that night. So, what's all the fuss? The Swiss Courier is set in 1944 Switzerland. Though politically … [Read more...]
App Review: Concertimaticrelease.com
October 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
I am so behind. Seriously. I just learned to text a few months ago. I heard about this great sounding iPhone App. Now, I don't know much about iPhone Apps, but I do know that I usually only find out about a concert a few days before it happens. I'll be reading the paper to see what's going on this weekend, then there's a concert I wish I knew about! Check this out and let me know what you … [Read more...]
Website Review: Weddgistry.com
October 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
Wow! I just found out about this awesome wedding registry. You register once from all sorts of different stores. Your guests can price compare to get the best deal. I really wish this was around when I got married. Here's the scoop: In an era where time and money are precious, brides and grooms are working diligently to plan affordable weddings and get the gifts they desire without breaking … [Read more...]
Book Review: O2…Breathe In…Breathe Out…Breathe In…Breathe Out
October 17, 2009 1 Comment
I am so excited to partner with LitFuse to share this new book by Richard Dahlstrom. O2 is an amazing book on Christian Living and spiritual growth. Have you ever been on a mission trip? Years ago I went to the Philippines with a small group from my church. I was so excited to get out there are bless those folks. As it turns out, I was the one blessed. Now, even 15 years later I look back at that … [Read more...]