Book Basket:

This week’s Book Basket is full of new adventures…

• Big day on the river by Sarah Wilson: this was an ok book, but didn’t really keep the interest of my children.
  
• Armadily Chili by Helen Ketleman: this was a very cute book and my kids loved it. I think the name was the best part for them. It also taught them that sharing was important. Great for kids 3-6 we think!
  
• Princess K.I.M. & the lie that grew by Maryann Cocoa-Leffler: My girls loved this book. It was a great book to teach how one little lie can turn into a huge one. Good lesson!
  
• Big Kicks by Bob Kolar: this particular book taught the kids how being different isn’t a bad thing… very cute book about a bear and a soccer team.
  
• Maggie’s Monkey’s by Linda Sanders Wells: very cute book about a imaginary monkey in a refrigerator. My girls again really loved this book, cause it was cute. But also taught them to use their imagination! Good for kids 3-6yrs old.

We will not be posting next week..as I am going on a short vacation next Thursday so we are not getting any books from the library for a couple weeks.
Looking for more Book ideas, also check out Happy Housewife’s Blog.

Thursday Thirteen:

 

 

This weeks letter is “T”

1. Trouble: Seems to be the word of the house! My kids are constantly in trouble… fighting with each other, driving me up a wall!

2. Talk: I love to talk… and if you know me than you know this already. I will talk to people online for hours, or even on the phone. My record was talking on the phone straight for 8hrs. Yup, its true. If I can’t talk, then I will text. I’m addicted to talking! HELP!

3. Trash: Never been one of my favorite chores… now that my son is old enough, I have him do it. It is so weird that the old saying “one persons trash is another man’s treasure” can be so true. Its amazing what people will throw away!

4. Tinkerbell: A cute Disney movie, and also my daughters favorite character. She was so excited when we finally got to meet her. We are now reading the books. We just finished the first one.

5. Time: Why does no one other than yourself ever think your time is worth something?  I like to use my time wisely, though not always an easy task.. Never seems to be enough time to go around though does it?

6. Tomato: One of my favorite vegetables…ok fruit. (however you look at it) Though if I eat to many at once I get cankers. I do love tomatoes though! Especially fresh picked!

7. Turkey: My new friend.. I have been putting ground turkey in place of hamburger. I also enjoy a good turkey…but I like the dark meat best!

8. TV: I like to watch shows… and i think that a good movie now and again is nice. However, I hate that my children think that life needs to revolve around TV. I don’t let them watch much of it… So many better things you could be doing. What are your favorite things to do other than watch TV?

9. Turtle: I think turtles are the coolest. I love to learn about them. I think they are also cute. Well some anyway..snapping ones not so much! Hunter and I enjoying learning about the different kinds.

10. Tadpoles: Do you remember catching tadpoles as a kid, and watching them grow into frogs? I haven’t had the opportunity to do it with my kids yet, but can’t wait. I think it is cool, to watch the transformation.

11. Team: Its so hard to teach your kids the concept of a team sometimes… I think Hunter finally understood it better after this Baseball season… when he realized what he did affected them to, in some way. I think that team work is a vital piece to teach our children, just not always the easiest.

12. Teach: Speaking of TEACH. I think that teachers are not given enough credit anymore. (well some of them) I think they have a very difficult job in our society now. Parents are slowing not becoming involved anymore, and they are left to pick up the pieces. I think that teaching a child is the most gratifying job. I enjoy doing what small part I do with my kids everyday!

13. Thirteen: A nice number, though many are superstitious of it. Are you superstitious? I’m not… I think that 13 has just as much potential as any other number. What is your favorite number? or do you have one?

There you have this weeks letter…. Stay tuned for next weeks letter “U”   

What kids do in water:

 

Here is a taste of what kids will do if left near water!

What better way to spend a hot afternoon??

And what your face looks like if the water goes missing!

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

 

For Today May 18th, 2009

Outside my window.... It is rainy, and dark… but we really need the rain.

I am thinking....  Down to 16 days til I see my family!

From my imagination....Not a thing.. given my brain a rest!

 

I am thankful for....  Family.. We have a new addition to ours… My cousin had a new baby girl yesterday!

 

From the kitchen.... Pork Chops, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and corn.

 

I am wearing..... Jean shorts, t-shirt, and bare feet!

 

I am reading.... A Karen Kingsbury book… A time to dance..

 

I am hoping..... to get some stuff finished up before my short vacation… Gotta get Hunter packed for the summer.

 

I am creating... A mess! Always… in my attempts to get more organized, I make more of a mess!

 

I am hearing....  Silence.. My kids are asleep. I’m a bit late posting this today!

 

One of my favorite things....My girls pretty smiles!

 

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Cub Scouts, cooking, packing, reading, picture taking,laughing,and having fun! 

A picture I am Sharing.… My gorgeous boy!

Dove:

 

Recently I was picked to try the new Dove Visibly Smooth Anti-perspirant Deodorant. I have always been a fan of Dove’s products. This was no different. This deodorant was made to give you the smooth look…and to keep you stubble free under your arms longer. Coming out just in time for the sleeveless weather! 

I’ve only been using this deodorant for a few weeks now. I have noticed the difference in the softness. The hair is easier to remove and much finer…leaving a better looking underarm. What makes this all possible you ask… the special formula contains Pro-Epil Complex. After time your underarm hair will look and feel less noticeable.

Some of the great benefits of using Dove Anti-perspirant/deodorant are:

1. 24-hour Odor and wetness protection.
2. Alleviates white marks.
3. Conditions and cares for underarm skin with Dove 1/4 moisturizers!

It comes in to different scents, Wild Rose, and Nature Fresh. I currently have the Wild rose and love the subtle but refreshing smell. This hits shelves in your local markets sometime in May!

Want a chance to win some prizes such as a luxurious spa robe or elegant, stainless steel and Lucite Dove razor to help make your underarm beauty routine special, each day. Go HERE. 

I’m also giving the chance to 6 lucky people. The chance to win 4 coupons for this wonderful product that tally up to $8 dollars off. They are good until 12/31/09

I will pick a winner with Random.org on May 29th 1pm EST…just before I leave on Vacation..so I can get them out. 

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Purex:

 

I was recently picked to be a Purex Insider, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. They sent me a package with their new laundry product inside. I have to say at first I was not thinking it was going to work out that great. But I put it to work…..

This is what the sheet looks like. It contains your Laundry detergent, softener, and anti-static all in one. What could be more convenient right??

Just toss it in and its ready to go. It is good for all washers including the High Efficiency. When the laundry is done washing you just toss the pad and laundry all in the dryer… No having to remember the softener, or fabric sheets anymore. The stripe is activated by heat and it does the softening and anti static for you! Great for us moms on the go!

Go check out the Purex site for yourself, and be amazed!

Thursday Thirteen:

 

 

Last week was the Letter “R”
This week I bring you the letter “S”

1. Scream: Some days this is all I really feel like I do. My ears start to hurt from listening to it all. I just keep telling myself one day, life will calm down, and children will listen. :)

2. Squash:  I really like this vegetable. My favorite squash is Buttercup, but we can not find them to buy in the stores here in FL. So we have been eating more Butternut squash…which has become my son’s favorite.

3. Silly: I love having silly days with my kids. Life is so much more fun when you can just stop and be silly. Makes the days go by faster too!

4. Serious: I think that we all take life a bit to serious sometimes… we wander why children are so happy and carefree… its because they can turn anything into a silly moment. Does it really hurt us to stop from the serious parts of life and laugh a little?

5. Sulking: Nothing I hate worse than kids who sulk. Oh my, it is a constant in our house some days. Good gravy… Its almost as bad as whining….

6. Smile: Smiles, are a wonderful thing. Do you ever notice that you can be having the worse day, on the verge of a meltdown and tears, and your child can look at you and smile, and it turns it all around! Its amazing how a smile can have so much power isn’t it?

7. Sage: Its a wonderful spice that I use, but its also a great name. I named my youngest daughter this, and at the time you barely ever heard it. Heck, I even had some people look at me weird…. I thought it was cute, and different. Now, it has become a very well used name.

8. Siblings: I don’t have any siblings. Well except for a step sister that I never see, or has anything to do with me. I often get very confused by the fights and jealousy my kids share over their siblings, cause I never had to feel that way. Do they ever start to get along???

9. Sister: As I stated above, I don’t have any biologically related to me.. but like a parent, blood isn’t what makes someone related to you. I have friends that I consider sisters, cause our bonds are just as strong as ones that would be blood related. I am very thankful and grateful for those relationships.

10. Snickers: One of my favorite kinds of candy bar. Yum… Now I want one for a snack! :)

11. Scouts: I am a leader for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I love doing both. As I think shaping our young people into great citizens is very highly over looked these days. What happened to doing community service cause you wanted to help people out, not cause you got in trouble with the law??? I wish that more people got involved!

12. States: I have lived in 3 different states in my life. Maine, South Carolina, and Florida. My goal is to someday visit all 50 states. I think it is wonderful to learn the history of each one, and see what makes them unique.

13. Snow: I’m not a huge fan of snow. That is why Florida was a good pick for our new home. However, my favorite activity with snow is making Snowmen… The kids and I enjoyed doing this a lot. We also liked sledding. I always wanted to learn to ski, but I would kill myself I’m sure!

Well, there you have the Letter “S”
Next week will be the letter “T” ….. Should be just as easy… Join me again next Thursday!