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September 9, 2009
Heather L
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Getting Ready for Awana

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Last Wednesday, our church held registration and orientation for the new year of Awana. We registered Munchkin and then the leaders talked to the parents. The leaders are really pumped about this year. They are expecting great things for the kids. I was impressed with their concern with the safety of the kids, and their desire to see the kids grow in Christ. After the leaders were done talking to the parents, the parents were dismissed, and the kids had a meet and greet time. Munchkin has been happily working on her book this week. She’s learning her verses and…

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September 7, 2009
Heather L
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Studypod Review

Posted in Homeschooling, and Reviews

Studypod was developed by a former teacher (assisted with input from his students) to help students organize their workspace when doing homework and reading, helping to make homework more enjoyable and to get their work done faster. Studypod isn’t just limited to students. Here are some examples of different uses for the Studypod: portable music stand portable art stand book holder at the gym recipe book holder When I first saw the Studypod, I thought, “where was that when I was in school”. I could immediately see many uses for it in our home. I was thrilled when I found…

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September 4, 2009
Heather L
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Homeschool Fun

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Thursday, our day started with some cool, refreshing fun. We had our first meeting with the newly formed homeschool group on base. We were pleased to see several familiar faces there as well as some new. We even reconnected with a friend that we had lost touch with several years ago. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures as we were all having such a good time of fellowship. One of the ladies was able to get a HUGE inflatable waterslide for the kiddos to play on. We were at the park, so the kids went back and forth between the…

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September 4, 2009
Heather L
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Gluten Free Cake Donuts

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Ingredients: 2 C gluten free rice flour mix 1 tsp xanthan gum1 C sugar2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt (mix together dry ingredients and set aside) 1 tsp vanilla extract1 Tbsp shortening, melted (or oil)3/4 C milk2 eggs (combine thoroughly) Directions: 1. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients.2. Lightly spray donut trays with non-stick spray.3. Pour mixture into pans so they are about 3/4 filled4. Place in pre-heated 325 degree oven for 15 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean)5. Remove from oven and allow to cool. ***These are great with a glaze, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or dipped in melted…

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September 3, 2009
Heather L
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Almond Waffles

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

These waffles use Sue Gregg’s Blender Waffle/Pancake batter as the base. Having most of the prep work done in the evening makes these waffles quick and easy in the morning. Ingredients: 1 Cup Brown Rice 1/2 Cup GF Oatmeal 1 3/4 Cup Buttermilk 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (or coconut oil) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure almond extract 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 Cup almonds (optional) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds Directions: In the evening: Place buttermilk, brown rice, oatmeal, olive/coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond…

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