Marine Corps Nomads

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D’s had an busy week at work. He was suppose to be heading out of town for a conference, but things at work kept him from going. We decided that we needed a little break to allow him to get away from everything, so we’re heading out for a short overnight camping trip. He plans on doing a little of this… We plan on doing a little exploring. Mainly, I plan on relaxing and reading. I’m sure Munchkin will make sure we have games on hand to play. I did a bunch on baking on Friday to allow us to…

Review: VeggieTales It’s a Meaningful Life

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It’s a Meaningful Life Dvd Synopsis It was the biggest football game of his life and Stewart (Larry the Cucumber) had a chance to win it all. Injured in one bad play, his hopes of playing in the Salad Bowl – and living a life of fame and fortune – are dashed forever. Years later, silly-but-sweet Stewart loves his family, friends and job at the toy train factory, but still wonders “what if” things had been different. When he meets a mysterious train conductor who can turn back time, Stewart gets a chance to have the life he always wanted.…

Fit Mommy Friday: Fitness Challenge

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Denise from Got Chai says: There seems to be a common thread here among us Fit Mommies and it’s this: A serious lack of motivation! Factors such as: stress, an insane schedule, illness, injury, the new school year, or even the dreary fall weather can do a number on our workout routines, pushing them and our goals to the back burner. Trouble is, many times that’s exactly where they stay. Once the vicious cycle of “Exercise, eat right, get fit, feel great / Get bored, gain weight, feel bad” begins, it’s hard to stop. (Can I hear an “Amen”?) Well,…

October 22, 2010

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TOS Schoolhouse Middle School Student Planner

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When I first saw that TOS was coming out with a student version of their Schoolhouse Planner, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be different enough for there to be a need to purchase a separate planner for the student. I looked at samples and was intrigued by what I saw. I liked that they had chosen to break the planner down by grades – primary (K-3), secondary (4-6), middle school (7-8), and high school (9-12). Yet, I still wasn’t completely convinced that I needed a different planner for Munchkin. I had created a workable planner from the…

Review: Knights of Arrethtrae Books 4-6

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The Knights of Arrethtrae is a series written by Chuck Black. Chuck Black is known for his Kingdom series. In both series, readers travel back to a time of knights, chivalry, castles, and sword fights. The lack of magic, wizards, and graphic violence is notable. These allegories span from Genesis all the way to the second coming of Christ. In the Knights of Arrethtrae series, readers enter into the lives of specific knights who are fighting for their Prince. These stand alone books take place between books 3 and 5 of the Kingdom series. Lady Carliss and the Waters of…