Lessons from Homework
on Nov 21, 2009 in American Education Week Mommyhood I had a parent few years ago who had a limited reading ability. She was a very humble woman. Each night that I sent home an assignment she didn’t understand she would call me at school. She checked over her son’s assignments as soon as he walked...

American Education Week-Funny Science Quiz Answers
on Nov 21, 2009 in American Education Week My friend Cathy sent this me. I thought the answers were really funny. I hope you enjoy them.Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink. A: Flirtation makes...

Mommyhood Tip: Help Your Child Remember- Backpack Checklist Tag
on Nov 21, 2009 in Mommyhood Tip American Education Week Do you have a child that is constantly forgetting things they need for school? Do they forget to give you things that you need to sign, fill out, and do for school? I remember reading about this great idea. It was called a backpack checklist. How do...

Barnes & Noble: 25% off One Item - Ends 11/22
on Nov 21, 2009 in Coupons Deals Do you have someone on your Christmas list that loves to read? Grab this coupon to get 25% off any one item at Barnes & Noble. It is good on anything, even clearance!Thanks to Southern Savers!

Horizon's Little Blends: Yogurt with Fruit and Veggies Review
on Nov 20, 2009 in Product Review My sister Kate mentioned that her son“C” had hidden his carrots in his toys earlier this week. I am so thankful that JDaniel isn’t a picky eater. Her comment reminded me of a great product my other sister Michelle had introduced to JDaniel wh...

Subway Free Reusable Lunch Bag
on Nov 20, 2009 in Freebies Subway is giving away FREE reusable lunch bags with every Fresh Fit for Kids Meal purchase. These reusable lunch bags are quite cute and they come in 4 different styles. The leopard looks really cool!Thanks Thrifty and Chic Mom!

Taxi! Taxi!
on Nov 20, 2009 in JDaniel Says the Funniest Things JDaniel loves to work on his letter sounds on Starfall. My husband and I take turns holding him in our laps and talking about what is going on as we go through the letters. JDaniel loves the letter T. There is a tiger that roars on the T and a man wh...

Friday Fill-Ins #151
on Nov 20, 2009 in Friday Fill- Ins 1. We need more time in the day and then great sleep.2. JDaniel said “Thank you” to the Publix bagger who pushed our cart to the car in sign language and it made me smile. (He remembered when to use it. Hooray!)3. If you want to get it all done,...

Some of My Favorite Education Links-Links 4 Moms
on Nov 19, 2009 in Links 4 Moms Math These sites cover a variety of math skills at all different grade levels.AAA MathMath Playground Games A Plus Math National Library of Virtual Manipulative ScienceSimple MachinesEdheads- Simple Machines Language ArtsWriting Paragraph Punch- Walk...

JDaniel Made This Placemat
on Nov 19, 2009 in JDaniel Moments Craft JDaniel made this placemat in the nursery at church. I was going to have him use it for Thanksgiving. His paternal grandfather (JDaniel2) hasn’t been feeling well lately. I think I am going to sent it to him. It will really make his day.