Archive for July, 2008

By User Imagesimplesahm | July 30, 2008

Simple & Fun Kids Activity - Milk & Dishsoap"Fireworks"

Ever since the Fourth of July…my kids have been begging to see a fireworks show again.  I remembered seeing a little note that was sent home from my daughter’s summer camp showing how to make safe & fun “fireworks” from home. 
It was a lot of fun..and a wonderful learning experience for the kids.  Y
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By User Imagesimplesahm | July 25, 2008

Randy Pausch, Last Lecture Author Dies

Very rarely am I moved by a YouTube video.  Sometimes I find them funny…sometimes interesting - but very rarely am I truly touched. 
That was until I stumbled upon Randy Pausch’s last lecture.  It made me laugh.   It made me cry.  It  made me feel encouraged…and best of all, it made me remember how blessed I […]

By User Imagesimplesahm | July 20, 2008

Attention Children: The Bathroom Door is Closed

Attention Children: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Author Unknown
Please do not stand here and talk, whine, or ask questions. Wait until I get out. Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. It is not broken.
I am not trapped. I know I have left it unlocked, and even open at times since […]

By User Imagesimplesahm | July 19, 2008

Strawberry Freezer Jam

Strawberry Freezer Jam
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By User Imagesimplesahm | July 19, 2008

Sophistication Failure

Sadly…I get her. =) see more pwn and owned pictures
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By User Imagesimplesahm | July 19, 2008

12 Essential Rules to Live More Like a Zen Monk

I just stumbled upon this article and thought I would share it.  Chances are, you’ve never sought advice about parenting & motherhood from a Zen Monk.   Continue reading this article to find out why you should….
 
I’m not a Zen monk, nor will I ever become one. However, I find great inspiration in the way […]

By User Imagesimplesahm | July 16, 2008

Do you Freecycle?

If not, you should. 
I heard about Freecycle.com about a year ago and assumed it was a glorified garage sale “free box”.  You know what I am talking about.  The box filled with crap like stuffed animals and broken Happy Meal toys that no one wants….
Boy was I wrong.   A friend reminded me of Freecycle […]

By User Imagesimplesahm | July 15, 2008

What You Should & Shouldn’t Buy Organic

A list of foods that you can safely buy non-organic, and things that you really should buy organic.read more | digg story
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By User Imagesimplesahm | July 11, 2008

On a Serious Note…Waiting Children from Africa

 This is my sister and brother in-laws blog.  My sister in-law is spending her days in an orphanage in Ethiopia waiting for her newly adopted daughter (Eden) to be released to her by the court system there. 
While bonding with her daughter she’s met dozens of amazing children who desperately need homes.  Please read this post […]

By User Imagesimplesahm | July 9, 2008

Picky Eaters, Beware - Quesadilla Makers Make "Sneaking" Simple

Salton QM2R Santa Fe 900-Watt Quesadilla Maker
 
I was reminded of one of my favorite kitchen gadgets by a desperate mother in a forum I visit, “how can I make tacos my children will eat?”  
Last Christmas my husband and I received this bright red quesadilla maker from his aunt and uncle.  The moment I […]