February 2011

10 Things I Like About Using Mozilla Thunderbird for Email

I’ve had the same laptop computer for many years, and finally relented that we could purchase a new one for me when we got a tax return.  So, when we received the return, Eric was on the computer that night ordering from Dell. Yes, it is quite possible that he was even more excited than [...]

Grocery University is 65% off through Tuesday!

I must be honest here and say that I haven’t made it all of the way through listening to Grocery University.  Still, with only having listened through three or four lessons, I went to the grocery store the next day and saved over 50%.  WooHoo! While Grocery University is usually $24.95, it will only be [...]

Just a Tiny Owl is Featured Today at Jimmie’s Collage

I have long since loved the blog Jimmie’s Collage.  Not only is Jimmie a really smart and nice woman, but her writing is fantastic.  I was thrilled that she is featuring Just a Tiny Owl today on her blog.  I have to admit that I blushed a little reading it — nothing like some compliments [...]

Many Little Links: February 27, 2011

Oil Substitutions for Baking – Food…Your Way Great reminder that you can substitute apple sauce in some recipes that call for oil. 8 Reasons to Comment on My Blog – Crafterminds Fabulous reasons why it’s a great idea to comment on other people’s blogs. Warm and Fuzzy Budgeting – Simple Mom Loved this look at [...]

7 Quick Takes: February 25, 2011 (Vol. 72)

~ 1 ~ Happy Birthday today to just about my favorite female on the entire planet — my Mom.  Love you bunches!!!  Wish I had more to say, but words just seem incomplete. ~ 2 ~ I have ruined one part of my desk.  I couldn’t figure out for the longest time how my black [...]

Helpful Homeschool Hints: Artistic Pursuits

I just love reading about art and artists with the kids, as well as working on art based on what we’re learning. We don’t do it nearly often enough, but I always enjoy it when we do.  Although we do some more free form artist studies where we just look at paintings and discuss them, [...]

Being a Yes Mom

Are you a No Mom? Do you find yourself saying no to your kids requests and ideas far more than you say yes?  Are you often telling the kids why a particular idea won’t work, without giving them the chance to try it out for themselves? Know what?  I’m that Mom sometimes, and I don’t [...]

10 Reasons to Attend Savvy Blogging Summit

Applications have opened for Savvy Blogging Summit for this year, and as an alumni, I was able to register without applying this year.  You better believe that I paid my registration right away! Today, I wanted to look back at my experience last year in order to reflect on why Savvy Blogging Summit is such [...]

Many Little Links: February 20, 2011

DIY Tank Top Dress Tutorial – The Happy Housewife Super cute dress and a great step-by-step tutorial.  These would be great for summer! Avocado Goodness – Sycamore Stirrings Holy heck!  This salad looks delicious!  (Well, except I would probably skip the fennel.) 8 Ways Having a Rhythm Helps a Mom’s Day – Simple Homeschool Love [...]

7 Quick Takes: February 20, 2011 (Vol. 71)

~ 1 ~ Jack and I got over the flu!  WooHoo! Oh, but then it seems that Eric picked up something at work, brought it home, and the two of us whose immune systems were already working overtime just couldn’t take it any longer.  So, that’s right — Jack and I were sick, got better, [...]

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