Mommy Tech
Apple iPad – Tech Toys for Moms
January 29, 2010 · 2 Comments
Unless you’ve been cut-off from all media, you’ve at least caught wind of the rumors that Apple has been working on a new tablet computer of sorts. Speculations on what it would look like, when it would be released, and even what it would be named were the subject of many news articles, tech-blog posts, and tweets for months. And now, the wait is over! Yesterday, during a keynote address, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the much anticipated iPad. Now, while I’m not a fan of the name (come on Apple, you could have come up with something better than that), I do think the iPad has... [Read the full story]
Cooking
Friday Fitness Fact – Change it up
February 5, 2010 · 2 Comments
Changing your workout routine often helps to keep you interested – mind and body. Consistency is important when it comes to exercise but it doesn’t need to go all the way to doing the same exact exercise for months on end. So change up your aerobics class ever 3-4 weeks. What Should You Change to? If you are taking aerobics classes, talk to the instructor. Ask for suggestions on what s/he thinks you might like, since you enjoy their class. Ask around to other participants and your friends and family. See what they do to stay in shape. You might be pleasantly surprised. There are all sorts of... [Read the full story]
Fitness
Friday Fitness Fact – Change it up
February 5, 2010 · 2 Comments
Changing your workout routine often helps to keep you interested – mind and body. Consistency is important when it comes to exercise but it doesn’t need to go all the way to doing the same exact exercise for months on end. So change up your aerobics class ever 3-4 weeks. What Should You Change to? If you are taking aerobics classes, talk to the instructor. Ask for suggestions on what s/he thinks you might like, since you enjoy their class. Ask around to other participants and your friends and family. See what they do to stay in shape. You might be pleasantly surprised. There are all sorts of... [Read the full story]
Health
Friday Fitness Fact – Change it up
February 5, 2010 · 2 Comments
Changing your workout routine often helps to keep you interested – mind and body. Consistency is important when it comes to exercise but it doesn’t need to go all the way to doing the same exact exercise for months on end. So change up your aerobics class ever 3-4 weeks. What Should You Change to? If you are taking aerobics classes, talk to the instructor. Ask for suggestions on what s/he thinks you might like, since you enjoy their class. Ask around to other participants and your friends and family. See what they do to stay in shape. You might be pleasantly surprised. There are all sorts of... [Read the full story]
Giveaways
Winning Wednesday – February 3, 2010
February 2, 2010 · 3 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 Sunday, I discovered our internet was out and it just got restored Tuesday evening. So I apologize that this week’s Winning Wednesday is going to be shorter than normal. My oldest daughter has several assignments that are due that require her to use the computer. School work trumps mom’s hobby! Anyway, in light of our recent lack of internet, today’s giveaway tip is to make sure you back up any sweeps related files... [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]
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Valentines Day Coloring Page
This adorable Valentine’s Day coloring page will be a hit with preschoolers and can be used as part of a preschool Valentine’s Day preschool theme or as a fun activity to do at home with mom. We plan to use this page to decorate our homeschool classroom. Have you colored this page? Send a picture of your...
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Friday Fitness Fact – Change it up
Changing your workout routine often helps to keep you interested – mind and body. Consistency is important when it comes to exercise but it doesn’t need to go all the way to doing the same exact exercise for months on end. So change up your aerobics class ever 3-4 weeks. What Should You Change to? If you are taking...
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Make Your Own Recycled Paper
My kids love to recycle but until recently, they really had no idea what happened to our paper after they put it in the recycling bin. This simple activity is a fun and interactive way to teach kids how to recycle paper and can be a good use for the extra newspaper you have laying around from couponing. We decided...
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Chicken and Cream Cheese Pockets
I like to try new recipes but my family has a few favorites that we make on a regular basis because they are either easy or tasty. These chicken and cream cheese pockets are both. This simple recipe can be adapted to fit your family’s food preferences and changed to add variety to your menu plan. This recipe...
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Vitamins and Your Kids
I hope you got a chance to read my article about Vitamins (The ABC’s of Vitamins). Now I would like to take the time to discuss vitamins and their specific indication for children. Essentially all of the details regarding each individual vitamin is the same regardless of the age of the consumer. However, children...
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Winning Wednesday – February 3, 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 Sunday, I discovered our internet was out and it just got restored Tuesday evening. So I apologize that this week’s Winning Wednesday is going to be shorter...
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