Special thanks to BookLookBloggers for providing a review copy of the Bible. Book Description: The NIV Once-A-Day Bible: Chronological Edition organizes the New International Version Bible—the world’s most popular modern-English Bible—into 365 daily readings placed in chronological order. This softcover edition includes a daily Scripture reading followed by a short devotional thought written by the staff at the trusted ministry Walk Thru the Bible. Book Details: Series: Once-A-Day Paperback: 1280 pages Publisher: Zondervan; Special edition (October 31, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 9780310950950 ISBN-13: 978-0310950950 ASIN: 0310950953 Retail Price: $19.99 My Thoughts: I’ve had several Once-A-Day Bibles over the years, but it…
Month: September 2014
Switched-On Schoolhouse (SOS) is a computer based learning program from Alpha Omega Publishing. There are a variety of core subjects as well as electives available for all grade levels which allow the teacher to create a customized learning environment for their student(s). **Please see update at the end of this review.** Installation and Setup: Before you can start using specific subjects, you need to install the main Switched-On Schoolhouse software on to at least one computer. You have the option of running the entire program on 1 computer, or you can install the main program on 1 computer and then…
Wordless Wednesday: Bug Hunting
Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures
Review: Super Flex Silicon Oven Mitts
Posted in Reviews
We’ve tried a variety of oven mitts and holders for our cast iron cookware, but none of them completely worked with the heat generated from cooking with cast iron. The regular oven mitts didn’t protect our hands well enough from the heat while the silicone handle sleeve only worked for a little while before becoming too hot to touch. The only thing that we had that remotely worked was pot holder than had silicone on one side and padded fabric on the other, and it’s a pain to keep clean. The Triumphant Chef Super Flex Silicone Oven Mitts are food…
Girls Night In
Posted in Family, and Military Life
Ever since Munchkin was an itty bitty girl, I’ve tried to make time away from Daddy a little easier. When he was TAD or deployed, I did my best to have at least one big special event each month and a smaller special thing each week. Somehow, looking forward to lease events eased the hardship of Daddy being gone if only a little. You see, Munchkin is totally a Daddy’s girl, so having him gone was always very difficult for him. Fast forward to today…. Every month when Daddy has duty, I schedule a Girls Night In for Munchkin and…