Photography
Choosing a Digital Camera
March 1, 2010 · 2 Comments
I have been a photographer for over sixteen years. During this time, I have used 35mm and medium format film cameras as well as digital cameras. I have owned many brands, including Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Kodak. One benefit of this experience is a certain expertise when shopping for a new camera. I have learned what I want and need in a camera, as well as what to avoid. However, for people without similar experience in photography can find that making a decision on the right camera can be difficult. I walked into a local consumer electronics store and was overwhelmed by the number... [Read the full story]
Mommy Tech
Tech in School – Are your Kids Protected?
February 26, 2010 · 1 Comment
Technology has quickly become a staple in our educational systems. You would have a hard time finding a classroom in any school across the US that does not have a computer either in each classroom or a computer lab for students to access, regardless if it is high school or elementary. Schools are even handing out laptops and netbooks to their students and the hardbound textbooks are becoming as extinct as the dinosaurs. But is all of this a good thing? We can spend hours and hours debating the relevancy and ramifications of tech in our classrooms, but the questions will still remain! And,... [Read the full story]
Fitness
Friday Fitness – What’s the Script on Prescription Drugs?
March 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Most everyone has had a prescription at one time or another. Whether you take medication daily or just when you are ill, there are some important things to keep in mind when it comes to prescription medication: The reason a medication is only available via a physician’s prescription is because if it is taken for anything other then its intended purpose or at prescription level dosages, the incredible risks can and will outweigh the benefits. You should never share medications, even if two people are prescribed the same pills, they could be of different dosages and or frequency. If a medication... [Read the full story]
Health
Friday Fitness – What’s the Script on Prescription Drugs?
March 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Most everyone has had a prescription at one time or another. Whether you take medication daily or just when you are ill, there are some important things to keep in mind when it comes to prescription medication: The reason a medication is only available via a physician’s prescription is because if it is taken for anything other then its intended purpose or at prescription level dosages, the incredible risks can and will outweigh the benefits. You should never share medications, even if two people are prescribed the same pills, they could be of different dosages and or frequency. If a medication... [Read the full story]
Giveaways
Winning Wednesday – March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010 · 7 Comments
Welcome to Winning Wednesdays, your home for the latest and greatest blog giveaways. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and start entering! Winning Ways This week’s tip involves Twitter. Most blog giveaways I come across give you an extra entry for tweeting about the giveaway. You then need to leave your tweet link in a comment as proof that you tweeted. If you are new to twitter, you may not know what a tweet link is. After you hit the update button to submit your tweet, your tweet then appears on the list below. Immediately below your tweet, there will be a time stamp stating how... [Read the full story]
Winter Arts and Crafts
Runaway Snowball – Preschool Science Activity
September 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
This is a great winter preschool science activity that uses a really cute poem. This poem is one that I used to use with my daycare children and it is such a fun way to teach about different states of matter. This activity requires very few materials but preschoolers love collecting a snowball and watching it melt. The next time you have a snowy day, take advantage of the snow to teach a basic preschool science lesson. Supplies Needed Blue Construction Paper A Cookie Sheet with an Edge Snow Snowball Science Instructions Type or print this poem on the bottom of a piece of blue construction paper: I... [Read the full story]
Blog
Hungry Monkey Book Review (Giveaway)
Full disclosure: I asked for this book. I was given a free copy to review but I actively sought it out when it was published because I was already a fan of Matthew Amster-Burton’s blog, Roots and Grubs, and I was very much looking forward to reading his book. I wasn’t disappointed. While it is a cookbook,...
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Wordless Wednesday – Chinese New Year Dragon
I realize that Chinese New Year is over but I loved this picture from our trip to the Chinese New Year Parade in L.A.
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Baked Kale Chips
This method of cooking kale is my new favorite. Kale chips made by baking the leaves with a little olive oil and salt results in an almost potato-chip like treat that is genuinely good for you. You can season them with whatever spices you like or keep them simple and plain. There is no easier way to eat green leafy...
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Winning Wednesday – March 10, 2010
Welcome to Winning Wednesdays, your home for the latest and greatest blog giveaways. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and start entering! Winning Ways This week’s tip involves Twitter. Most blog giveaways I come across give you an extra entry for tweeting about the giveaway. You then need to leave your tweet...
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#WAHMW Twitter Party – Can you Make Money Selling with Party Plans?
Stay at home moms are always looking for ways to earn some extra money and I don’t know too many who haven’t at least considered selling with a party plan. I had mild success for a while selling Pampered Chef but quickly realized I didn’t know how to be really successful without irritating my friends,...
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How Does Fear Change the Way You Parent?
In 2009 we had a child pass away, were told our 4 year old very likely had a brain tumor, and my husband and 6 year old son nearly drowned in a boating accident. It wasn’t a good time for us. Today, 3 out of my 4 children are healthy and strong but the fear that I experienced during that time in my life continues...
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