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CAT Tough Tracks Free Wheeling Dump Truck Review

On June 15, 2011, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Parenting and Grandparenting, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

The CAT Tough Tracks Free-Wheeling Dump Truck arrived for me to review, thanks to Team Mom and Toy State Toys. I waited with great anticipation for my almost two-year-old grandson to arrive and test it out. He is in love with anything on wheels and finding the fun surprise of the included hard-hat, made the [...]

Have You Built Your Tribe, Yet? A Newbie’s Perspective on Triberr

On May 22, 2011, in Blogging, Computing and Family Electronics, by Glenda Embree

Well, I had a disastrous afternoon of panic, today, when the monitor SNAPPED off my laptop. After several failed attempts to stuff metal parts and wires back inside and hold everything together with electrical tape, I had the expected meltdown, ate some chocolate and found an HP on clearance at our local Wal-Mart. Balance was [...]

It’s 4-H Day! and a Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

On May 21, 2011, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

It’s 4-H Day! That was the happy exclamation I was greeted with, this morning. Our nine-year-old is just beside herself about being able to participate in 4-H this summer. I was in 4-H throughout elementary and high school and our two older daughters participated in a local homeschooler’s 4-H club when they were young. I [...]

Is Your Blog Listed on Technorati?

On May 19, 2011, in Blogging, Computing and Family Electronics, by Glenda Embree

I’m learning as I go in this blogging process and every day I find some new thing I should have known. Is your blog listed on Technorati? It’s apparently an important measure of your blog’s strength, but I have to admit that I still am unclear how it all works. All the rest of you [...]

Mastermind and Mastermind Towers: Review and Giveaway

On May 10, 2011, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Homeschool, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

How do you teach your kids to think critically and analyze available information to solve a puzzle or problem? There are several logic and/or critical thinking curricula available in workbook format, though most are written for upper elementary and older students. To include younger children and your hands-on learners in mastering these critical thinking skills, [...]

Real Joy as a Parent and a Request for Your Help and Prayers

On April 27, 2011, in Family Circus, Matters that Matter, by Glenda Embree

Throughout every stage, and for each individual child, there are those moments and memories that we will remember with happiness. There are so many special times, when we know that God has blessed, led and grown our children, in spite of our shortcomings and mistakes. 3 John 1:4 says, “I have no greater joy than [...]

Wordless Wednesday: How it Looks to be Blessed – Our Easter Sunday

On April 27, 2011, in Family Circus, Matters that Matter, Parenting and Grandparenting, Reflections, by Glenda Embree

This is my first Wordless Wednesday post. I get the concept, but seriously; did you really think I would be totally wordless? - lol- Maybe I’ll start calling it Mostly Wordless Wedneday. I love these people and the only ones missing from this day were our daughter and son-in-law, who were just married [...]

Dora’s Garden Gazebo by Mega Bloks: A Review & Giveaway

On April 27, 2011, in Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Homeschool, Parenting and Grandparenting, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Mega Bloks are a family favorite, in our household; and their new Dora’s Garden Gazebo set has only reinforced that! I had the chance to review this fun toy with our 3- and 4-year-old granddaughters, over the weekend, and was so tickled to see the fun they had. The toy is designed for ages 3 [...]

What’s Your Frugal Fitness Secret?

On March 16, 2011, in Budget-wise, Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, by Glenda Embree

Spring is nearly here and summer is just around the corner. What’s your frugal secret for getting in shape, being fit, eating healthy? A gym membership might be good, but is often costly and in all honesty, requires a lot of self-discipline to keep going. Do you have home exercise equipment you love and REALLY [...]

Mega Bloks Domino Build Game Review

On March 8, 2011, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Three of my top product reviewers participated in the testing of Mega Bloks’ new Domino Build Game! They put it through it’s paces and returned with a five-star rating! They had great fun and shared all the things they loved the most about playing Domino Build. A big thank you to their mommy, my oldest [...]