Family Circus | Busy-at-Home

United States Trivia Games Pack Review

On October 14, 2010, in Family Circus, Homeschool, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

As a homeschooling mom, I am always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to present educational material. As a history and geography buff, teaching children who are NOT “buffs” , I especially get excited about products that might boost their interest levels in those subjects. So, when I was asked to review the [...]

SmartKnitKIDS Seamless Socks Review and Giveaway

On October 6, 2010, in Family Circus, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

This Giveaway is Closed. And the winner is…. #12 Andrea says: I Liked SmartKnitKIDS on Facebook Available colors for SmartKnitKIDS socks. Most parents have experienced a child’s frustration, at one point or another, over the way their socks “fit” or “feel”. In most cases, this is due to seams and the way they rub or [...]

Win the “Ultimate Idaho® Potato Bowl Party”

On October 1, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Home and Garden, by Glenda Embree

I love a good baked potato! And here in Nebraska, you may have heard, football is kind of a BIG deal. – lol – Leave it to the Idaho Potato Council to pair the two seemingly unrelated things into one fabulous contest! The IPC doesn’t want you to miss any bowl game action this season [...]

Garage Sale Extraordinaire

On September 25, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, by Glenda Embree

My sister and her twenty-one-year-old daughter have taken off on an enviable mom/daughter weekend. First of all, they get to spend some great time, together; but secondly, they are off on the great Nebraska Junk Jaunt. The website describes it as “a 300 mile continuous Yard Sale in central Nebraska. Each of 35-40 towns organizes [...]

Printable Party Collection Review & Giveaway from Two Savvy Sisters

On September 12, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

The Two Savvy Sisters is actually one very talented and crafty mom, who creates great items to make your next party a smashing success! Nicole makes and sells customizable Party Collections that help you plan all the details of decorating for a party around one specific design theme. Her pre-made collections are beautiful and an [...]

There’s a Potted Palm in my Driveway

On September 3, 2010, in Family Circus, by Glenda Embree

This is an announcement from your favorite Busy-at-Home author (me – You know I’m you’re favorite, don’t even try to pretend. ). Due to very forseen circumstances, I am napping in a large box and tangled in packing tape. I’m not sure where our next meal will come from, because I don’t know where my [...]

Pinecone Research is Recruiting!!!

On August 25, 2010, in Blogging, Computing and Family Electronics, Budget-wise, by Glenda Embree

This opportunity is now closed. I will post again when new openings are available. Pinecone Research is recruiting for their great survey program, again. They need females ages 18-24 and 35+ for some upcoming projects. If you aren’t already registered with them, hurry! These opportunities go fast. I have been with them for years and [...]

Make It Fun, Frugal & Fabulous AND an Anniversary Announcement

On August 25, 2010, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Home and Garden, by Glenda Embree

It’s been a while since I shared new projects for you to make easily at home. I have two, today that I’m just going to tease you with, until I can get the full “how-to” tutorials posted and one that is so simple you won’t need a tutorial. This adorable apron I made for our [...]

The Horrible Truth about Me & Moving

On August 23, 2010, in Family Circus, Home and Garden, by Glenda Embree

Have I mentioned, lately, that I am not a fan of moving? That I have a strong aversion and dislike for moving? That on a scale of 1-10, one being the worst, I like moving about -2,000,684? Oh, I have? Sorry to be repetitive, but I am having a Monday morning, lack-of-motivation issue. I MUST [...]

I’m Here, Really…You Just Can’t See Me

On August 19, 2010, in Family Circus, by Glenda Embree

I haven’t really gone anywhere, though I know that my postings have been somewhat sporadic, lately. I am buried somewhere deep in a pile of cardboard boxes and packing paper. I’ve been entangled in packing tape and waffled over the dilemma of whether to keep a ventriloquist dummy named Danny O’Day, (from my husband’s childhood). [...]