March 2011 - Page 6 of 10 - Marine Corps Nomads

Project 365 – #078 On Sunday afternoon, we’re heading over to a birthday party. Since I prefer Munchkin doesn’t have to do without a tasty cupcake when the other kiddos are eating their birthday cake/cupcakes, I made some gluten free cupcakes to take with us. We had picked up a Simply Organic Gluten Free Carrot Cake mix at some point the last few months, and it’s been sitting in the pantry waiting to be used. I thought this would be a great time to make Munchkin’s favorite type of cake. Last time I used the mix, I found that the…

Cherishing Life at Home

Posted in Family, and Photography

Project 365 – #077 Sometimes, when I’m away on vacation, I get caught up in the simplicity of being away from it all. The responsibilities are less (even if you’re still cooking meals and cleaning), and we don’t have all of the outside activities. It’s easy to idealize the situation. Walks on beaches ~ Playing Games ~ Relaxing Who wouldn’t want it all to remain the same? A simplistic, easier lifestyle tends to call out to all of us – especially when “real” life holds many obligations. Vacation comes to an end. We pack up our things and return home. …

March 18, 2011

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Review: Exploring the World of Biology

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Exploring the World of Biology From Mushrooms to Complex Life Forms by John Hudson Tiner Book Description: The field of biology focuses on living things, from the smallest microscopic protozoa to the largest mammal. In this book you will read and explore the life of plants, insects, spiders and other arachnids, life in water, reptiles, birds, and mammals, highlighting God’s amazing creation. You will learn about the following and so much more: How does biological classification give each different type of plant or animal a unique name? In what ways are seeds spread around the world? What food does the…

The Great Shark Rescue

Posted in Family, Outdoor Adventures, and Photography

Project 365 – #076 Last week, every day seemed to hold a new adventure. Yes, we enjoyed walking the beaches and collecting various shells, but we also enjoyed being able to see rays, fish, and other sea creatures in the water. A couple of mornings, we found sand dollars on the beach. All of these things were fun, but our biggest adventure began with a simple walk on the beach…. Munchkin let out a squeal when she saw something on the beach. She went running over and discovered that a shark had been beached when the tide went out. At…