Family-Friendly Christian Games
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I probably prefer a little more “family-friendly” games than I do any of the more “mature” games. I found this site with demo games and thought it looked interesting. I have downloaded the demos — they even have some beta pre-releases on the site, but I haven’t had a change to look at them. I didn’t want to lose the link so I am blogging it here. Christian Games! Now! – The One Stop Shop for Christian Games!
Summer Reading — Lifelong Learning
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How do I use a library?
Well, I first locate the children’s section followed by the “NEW” non-fiction books. Hopefully, they are in a close proximity of each other so that I can keep an eye on my children and browse the new books at the same time.
Although this is my method whenever I go to any library; this summer, I came to the realization that I am really a lifelong learner. I pick books on topics I am familiar with — but want to know the latest tidbits about. I also pick books that just sound interesting to expand my horizons.
These are my first two selections of the summer:
In her book, The Creative Family, Amanda Soule takes us back to basics with our children as “less is more.” Her many ideas spark even more for her readers. Some of my favorites include: having kids transfer a favorite drawing to fabric to embroider, the idea wire, using good art supplies for family drawing time, stenciling a T-shirt. I have tried some of her ideas, and many more are on my list to pull out on a rainy day.
My second selection, Staging Your Comeback, was a bit more of an educational stretch for me. I consider myself rather casual in the beauty area — don’t wear much makeup, simple clothes. In this book, though, Christopher Hopkins tagged me as a “Classic,” and taught me a few tricks that I have already incorporated. The big point here is you can be comfortable without looking “dumpy,” and that it doesn’t take a whole lot of time or money to do so.
I recommend both for a great summer read!
Piano for three
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Piano for three. It was so wonderful to take piano lessons with my two daughters this past weekend. We all signed up for piano lessons, and are having a wonderful time learning together. We each have our own private lessons. While one daughter is having her lesson; my other daughter and I read, draw, or do homework. Then we switch places. My oldest daughter does her homework or reads while I’m in my lesson. This week, she was also looking for a Christmas song book during that time. I think we have a winner here!
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Become a Star Sleeper!
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We all know how much better we feel when we have a good night’s sleep. How we welcome the occasional nap, too! Why do kids fight naps and bedtime? They’re afraid they are going to miss something! Here is a fun pad with the Garfield Star Sleeper promotion. Other good things at this site, too.
Kandoo Potty Chart
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Here is a handy link to help with potty training. We plastered this next to the toilet and found some little frog stickers just the size of the circles on the chart (it was an accident) at the new Teacher’s Aide store in town. You can personalize it with the child’s name. It is a big hit in our house!