Our CFK Jennie-O Make a Healthy Switch Donation and My Soda Free Progress

As a participant in May’s Champions for Kids Jennie-O Healthy Switch Simple Service Project, I gave up drinking soda, to save money and funnel that savings into donating food to help kids in need in our own community.  With “Healthy Switch” being the theme, I wanted to be sure the recipes we created and used [...]

Healthy Kids and Healthy Me : Giving Up Soda for a Cause

I’m not going to lie.  I’m wincing a little as I write this.  Not because I’m in physical pain, but because mentally I have convinced myself that I need something — something that this month, I’m not going to have  — something I love — something that I have been known to hide from the [...]

My Champions for Kids: Energizer Simple Service Project Donation

On February 21, 2012, in Family Circus, Homeschool, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Last week we talked about child safety and the February Champions for Kids: Energizer Simple Service Project that I’m working on.  I love Champions for Kids and the motivation to get out in the community and make a difference in the lives of children.  Champions for Kids is not just for bloggers.  Their goal is [...]

Champions for Kids: Energizer’s “Light Up a Life” Simple Service Project

On February 13, 2012, in Family Circus, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Last month, I got to share my first Champions for Kids simple service project with you.  I’m so pleased to have an opportunity to complete a second project in our community and share how you can get involved, right where you live.  This month, Champions for Kids is partnered with Energizer to  prepare kits to [...]

The Heart Project: A Valentine’s Day Gift for My Readers and the American Heart Association

On February 1, 2012, in Family Circus, Giveaways, Matters that Matter, by Glenda Embree

I have the great good fortune to meet and get to know some of the most amazing women, through blogging.  When I started sharing recipes with family and friends, here, two years ago, I had no idea that it would lead me to such fantastic people and opportunities.  One of the most exciting things about [...]

Our Abbott Champions for Kids Nutrition Snack Pack Service Project

I recently shared my shock at discovering that one in six children, in my own state of Nebraska, are considered food insecure.  Nationally, more than sixteen million American kids, (under the age of eighteen), are unable to consistently access adequate amounts of nutritious food necessary for a healthy life.  Does that not blow your mind?!!? [...]

DIY Handmade Paper Tutorial and a Bloomin’ Valentine’s Bouquet

In case you hadn’t noticed, I kinda, sorta, maybe, a little bit, like Pinterest.  lol  The premise behind Pinterest is a good one, because you find interesting products, money-saving tips and ideas for your home and family, crafty projects you can do with your kids, make for gifts or use to spruce up your home [...]

Is Childhood Hunger an Invisible Reality in Your Community? You Can Be Part of the Solution!

What does it mean to be food insecure?  In simple terms, those who are food insecure have no idea when, or from where, there next meal is coming.  They don’t have consistent access to the nutritious food which is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  As difficult as things have become in our current economy, [...]

Denied! Does Your Child’s IQ Measure Up or Would They Be Denied Necessary Medical Care?

On January 14, 2012, in Matters that Matter, by Glenda Embree

I rarely get “political” on this blog, though we all know I am DEFINITELY not, nor do I care about being, “politically correct”.  My faith in Christ is no secret and while I don’t run around beating people over the head with it, I hope I live and write in such a way that it [...]

Limited Edition OXO “Be A Good Cookie” Spatula Give Away and Support For Pediatric Cancer Research

On December 4, 2011, in Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

One lucky Busy-at-Home reader is going to win a “Be a Good Cookie” spatula for their own kitchen! Oh my kitchen tool heaven!  Have you found the OXO website, yet?  Every wonderful kitchen tool you can imagine – in bold colors, modern designs and sturdy craftsmanship.  Not only that, they have products for all through [...]

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