A.C.T.S. (A Call to Service): a Summer Challenge and Contest for Kids from Adventures in Odyssey

On May 21, 2013, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Matters that Matter, by Glenda Embree

Click the player, below, to listen to the free Adventures in Odyssey episode, The Business of Busy-ness, and get inspired for a summer of fun, serving others! …           … Join Adventures in Odyssey this summer to discover how fun it can be to serve others! Adventures in Odyssey, the beloved audio [...]

Winning the Fight Against Childhood Hunger and a $25 Walmart Gift Card Give Away!

On May 7, 2013, in Gift Ideas, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®, Odwalla, and Champions for Kids #cbias #SocialFabric  A positive review was not required and as with all Busy-at-Home reviews, the views and opinions expressed are wholly my own [...]

Yup! I Knew Her When… Let Me Introduce You to Gretchen Jester + a Give Away-a-Day for FIVE Days!

On April 23, 2013, in Giveaways, Matters that Matter, Reflections, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Well, far be it from me to say, “I told you so.”, but…   Do you remember this post from August of 2011?  I may actually have the gift of prophecy.  Just sayin’.  lol I am so blessed that God moved Gretchen Jester right into the center of “my universe”  in 2010.  She is a [...]

A Quiet Moment to Relax with #DeliciousPairings and a Simple DIY Up-cycling Project for Earth Month

On April 22, 2013, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Gardening, Home and Garden, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

With me working outside the house for the first time in twenty-nine years, our family has definitely gone through a myriad of changes and adjustments, the last couple of months.  One of the most challenging has simply been the absence of a wife and mom from very early in the morning until well after dinner, [...]

Life Changes, Organizational Skills and Priorities

On March 30, 2013, in Family Circus, Matters that Matter, Reflections, by Glenda Embree

I almost started this post with the sentence, “Last year, was a crazy year”, but then I realized, every year is a crazy year!  lol  We don’t plan it or even wish it, but every year brings it’s share of life changes and harried scrambles to adapt to them.  Granted, last year, and the beginning [...]

Ballet: Step by Step – a Review and Give Away from Dance Teacher Press

How many little ballerinas do you have in your life?  :)  With four daughters and two granddaughters, it seems like I’ve always had someone in the house who was passionate about being a princess AND becoming a ballerina.  At a certain age, each of the girls lived in pink or purple and had to wear [...]

An Update and Explanation of Our Situation

On December 28, 2012, in Matters that Matter, Reflections, by Glenda Embree

I’m sitting next to my husband’s hospital bed, this morning, and I am rejoicing!  God is so incredibly good and throughout this entire experience, has been so incredibly present — opening doors, paving the way, protecting us — I’m feeling blessed and grateful.  I’ve had several people look at me like I’m crazy when I [...]

Hickory Farms to Finish Off Your Christmas List and Give to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign

On December 17, 2012, in Family Circus, Gift Ideas, In the Kitchen, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Are you panicking, yet?  Have you started that last mad scramble to finish your shopping and get everyone on your list covered before Christmas?  Take a DEEP breath.  That’s it.  In and out.  In and Out.  Calm, quiet, peaceful.  There you go!    Why do we work ourselves into a frenzy and lose sight of [...]

Perfect Custom Lattes for the Holidays, and All Year: Mr. Coffee Cafe Latte Review and Give Away!

On December 13, 2012, in Beverages, Budget-wise, Gift Ideas, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

The irony of being a non-coffee drinker, surrounded by coffee connoisseurs, is never lost on me when I do one of these posts.  Fortunately for me, I always manage to review the most awesome kitchen appliances for making coffee, that just happen to also create warm, delicious, non-coffee beverages, as well.  Such is the Cafe Latte, by [...]

The Smallest Gifts and Gestures Can Mean So Much: Bless Loved Ones with Kleenex Care Packs

On December 11, 2012, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Gift Ideas, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

How many times did your mom tell you, “It’s the thought that counts.” We really don’t fully grasp the truth of that statement in childhood. The smallest gifts and gestures can bring uncalculated happiness.  Take for instance, a tiny handmade booklet with a Bible story, carefully made and delivered with love, by our five-year-old granddaughter. [...]

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