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Category Archives: The Moms
Tools for the Emergent Reader
So many times over the years I have been asked how my kids have started reading so soon. Each of my kids learned to read when they were 3 or 4. Not startling at all for some, but an overwhelming … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Family, Fun, Janae, Learning, The Moms
Tagged Bob Books, DVD, emergent reader, leapfrog, learn to read, reader, reading website, starfall
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Learning History in our Home
Looking back on your school years, particularly in Social Studies classes, were you taught the history of the world? I mean, from beginning to present? If your studies were like mine, you were taught in chunks, jumping from the Rennaisance … Continue reading
The Change First Principle
When I was a freshman in college, I took a Psychology class where the teacher assigned the most valuable assignment I had in all 4 years of college. She encouraged us to choose someone with whom we felt our relationship … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Family, For You, Goals, Love, Marriage & Spouse, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged change first, goals, improvment, powerful phrases, relationships
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Grilled Teriyaki Kabobs
A simple, delicious recipe that is simply delicious. Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs 1/4 Cup Water 1 Tbs packed brown sugar 3 Tbs soy sauce 1 1/2 Tbs Lemon Juice 1 Tbs canola oil 1/8 tsp ground pepper 1 clove garlic, finely … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Food, Kerri, Recipes, The Moms
Tagged grilled kabobs, grilling recipe, teriyaki chicken
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Green Smoothies
I know Janae already touched on this in another post, but I want to blog about it anyway. A friend of mine has been battling cancer on a grand scale, and one of her approaches has been to learn voraciously … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health & Weight, Life is Better With..., Recipes, Sunny
Tagged blender, Blendtec, eating, food, goals, green smoothie, greensmoothiegirl, healthy, lettuce, nutrition, recipe, vegetables
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The Miracle of the Leaky Pipe
Over the last couple of months, it seemed like our house was falling apart. It started our bedroom doors sticking on the second level. Then, cracks started to move through the paint around the door frames. A few weeks later … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Finding a Balance, Janae, The House, The Moms
Tagged attitude, leaky pipe, miracle
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Muffins Unite for a Greener Planet!
Have you ever made a bowl full of muffin batter, only to discover that you’re out of paper muffin cups? The only alternative is to spray that muffin tray and dash with flour, but that leaves a good clean-up for … Continue reading
Simplify Cooking with Spice Mixes
Have you ever opened a cookbook, found a recipe, and thought “WOW! There are WAY too many ingredients for me to do this right now!” ? I have. Some of my favorite meals require 10 or more spices to be … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Organization, Recipes, The House, The Moms
Tagged beef, chicken, chimichangas, mix, recipes, rotisserie, spices, stew, time saving
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Favorite Quiet Toy
It’s simple. A watter bottle with colorful cotton balls. Target age: 9 months – 3 years old It goes with us to church, to meetings, to waiting rooms, to restaurants — Anywhere that the kids might be asked to sit … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Family, For You, Kerri, Life is Better With..., The Moms
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Jeanne Robertson-humorist
Have you laughed enough today already? Not long ago I was able to accompany my husband on a business trip, and one evening after a dinner, they had the comedian Jeanne Robertson perform. What a kick! She tells stories from … Continue reading