Monday, April 30, 2012

Who could use a massage?!

 

 

 

As mother’s we are always super busy. I know, I am! One of the first things they say when you become a mom, is make sure you take time for yourself. However, that is usually way easier said than done. I’m horrible for taking time for myself.

Wahl Massagers are one way to make this easier for you. As a mom we work super hard, and so Wahl wants to make life a bit easier on us. They are giving away 50 massagers away to 50 very deserving moms for Mother’s Day!!!


What special things do you usually do for Mother’s Day? Do you have a family tradition? Since I became a mom, my kids (with the help of my hubby) make me breakfast in bed. Which always has a lovely homemade card with it. Then we spend the day together, watching movies, or playing outside. The perfect Mother’s Day in my book. Once my kids get older though, I won’t lie, a nice getaway could be fun! Smile 

 

If you can’t make it to the spa for a nice relaxing Mother’s Day bring the spa to you. If you “Like” Wahl’s Facebook Page, you can nominate a deserving mom you know to win a “Mom Relief Package”.  Just simply leave a comment on their page about the person, and why you think they deserve to win. All entries will be judged for their uniqueness and sincerity. Winners will all be chosen by May 13th.

 

I was able to test out the Deep Tissue Massager, and boy was that just amazing! My husband was anxious to see what arrived in the mail, so he opened the box right up. Then he ripped it open, took it out, plugged it in and tested it out on me. Oh my, how great that felt. It is amazing how much that helped even in a few minutes. My back felt so much better. I love that the handle is long enough, that if you want to do it yourself (incase no one is around, or you can’t bribe your kids) you can reach your neck and back yourself.

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It comes with 4 attachments;

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  • The Deep Muscle Attachment
  • The Four-Finger Flex Attachment
  • Accupoint Attachment
  • Raised Bump Attachment

 

Besides feeling like you have been at the Spa all day after using this, it has great benefits. It helps with pain management, which I’m sure every mom can associate with. After childbirth, or just carrying that child around. Plus it helps increase the blood flow in your body. It can also help with muscle tension. (I have so much of that) Helps regulate blood pressure, and reduce anxiety. I recently have been having really bad time with anxiety, so this could be really helpful for me. In the last week, I have used this a 3-5 times, and I can already feel a huge difference in my shoulders where I carry all of my STRESS! Plus I have had a bit less anxiety.

I’m totally in love with this thing, and can see it being used a lot in the near future!

Don’t forget to go nominate someone to win!

 

*I received a Wahl Massager as part of a review through Mamabzz Media. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Simple Woman’s Day book:

 

 

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FOR TODAY

April 30th, 2012


Outside my window...

It is sunny.. and I think it will be another nice day.

I am thinking...

Wow, do I have a lot to do this week… but that is usually the same for each week. Right?  


I am thankful for... 

Beautiful days, and amazing people


From the learning rooms...

We are hopefully finishing up this week.. YAY!

From the kitchen... 

Thinking meatloaf, mashed taters, and a veggie.

I am wearing... 

Jeans, t-shirt, and my flip flops! (love that I can wear them again)


I am creating... 

New walls, and trying to pick colors..


I am going...

to have lots of fun this week! I think that starting with a positive attitude.

I am reading...

The Chesapeake Shores Series, by Sherryl Woods.


I am hoping...

for many things!!

I am hearing...  

My kids be silly little people.


Around the house... 

We have lots of laundry to fold, and wash! Floors to sweep, wash. Beds to make, dishes to wash. Yup, I’m so far behind!


One of my favorite things...

Spending time with my family!


A few plans for the rest of the week: 

4H, building more walls, appointments, a play, time with friends, gardening… Yup, gonna be a busy week!


Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Monkey Man made a robot suit from a box. I love his imagination!!

 

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Homeschool Mother’s Journal

 

 

 

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In my life this week…

We have been really busy again..

4H…

Appointments…

Putting up sheet rock…

fun with friends…

church functions…

and a Girl Scout Party…

last but not least a Cub Scout Crossover!

In our homeschool this week…

There was math…

spelling..

history…

and Geography!

We are busy little people!

Want to read more, swing by our blog.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

Have fun on some really cool field trips.. Field trip season are approaching… and I am anxious to have some fun with my Crazy Monkey’s!! Smile 

I am inspired by…

amazing stories about people around the world who have triumphed above all. I love to read their success stories, and learn more amazing things that will help us in our journey.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

This week, we will be doing Pottery at 4H…

more appointments…

seeing a play..

enjoying time with friends..

and working around our house!

My favorite thing this week was…

Seeing the amazing accomplishments of my great kids!

What’s working/not working for us…

Taking things one day at a time…

Questions/thoughts I have…

How many more days do you all have left for his year? We are done this week..

Things I’m working on…

Getting a start on next years curriculum, field trips, and fun things we are going to do.

Plus finishing up our walls, and getting ready to paint. Wait til you see what is in the heads of these Crazy Monkey’s. Gonna be fun!

I’m reading…

Finishing up the Cheaspeake Shores Series, by Sherryl Woods. (really good books)

I’m cooking…

Not sure what we are having tonight.. Just don’t feel like cooking. LOL..

I’m grateful for…

My amazing family…

A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Life is only what you make it..

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Amazing food…

 

 

Any of you that follow me on Facebook… Have probably seen me asking and trying to figure out how to get a Bountiful Basket Program in my area.

There is nothing better to me, than fresh fruit and vegetables. However, not everyone can achieve that, or afford it. So, I had started a mission to find out a way to get one in our area.

However, I didn’t have to! I was going through some status updates on my page, and saw someone talking about a similar program here in our area. I was beyond excited!!!

So, within a few minutes flat.. I had gone on and signed up for this program. I am all for helping the local farmers, and our local economy. The Local CSA, has a program called the “Pickup”. Every Wednesday we pick up a basket that has great local products in it. Depending on what is in season.

Here is one from last week…

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In this basket we had salad greens, pea shoots, potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, salad turnips, radishes, frozen strawberries, beans, and gouda cheese.

The night we got them, we made an amazing salad with all our salad ingredients, and roasted the potatoes, and artichokes to go along with dinner. I love eating fresh, and local. Smile 

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One of the best things I am loving from this program is that my kids eat more fresh foods, but also are so much more likely to try new things. That night they tried 3 new things, and liked them all. Its great!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

TOS Crew Review: Critical Thinking Skills- Balance Math Teaches Algebra

 

 

 

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We have used Critical Thinking a few times in the past. Since Monkey Man is good at math, I like to buy him things that are fun, but still involve the math, so he doesn’t get bored. Cause that is really the challenge in school isn’t it? Keeping the kids liking the subjects, or encouraging them to want to learn things they may not care for?

I have two children that love math, and one that does well with it, but isn’t a huge fan of it. I’m always trying to find ways to incorporate it in everyday learning, as well as making it fun. Critical Thinking really helps make that possible.

This time we got to try Critical Thinking Balance Math Teaches Algebra. Which Monkey Man thought was really cool. He loved that it wasn’t in his words “As much like the Algebra in his normal text books”.

What makes Critical Thinking Balance Math Teaches Algebra different from another work book? They use puzzle like problems to teach them to simplify and solve them.

If you would like to check out some of the products they offer before you buy them, you can go here. They offer a very wide variety.

Critical Thinking Balance Math Teaches Algebra is a 64 page book, with 52 activities. You can purchase it for $14.99. You can order them straight from their website, or call them at 1-800-458-4849.

See what our TOS Crew members are saying about Critical Thinking.

*Disclaimer: We were given this product free of charge from Critical Thinking in exchange for our review. As part of TOS Crew. All opinions are 100% mine or my monkeys.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Menu Plan Monday:

 

 

 

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A peek at our week..

Sunday-

Simple Chicken Nuggets and French Fries

Monday-

Taco’s

Tuesday-

Chicken Stir Fry over rice

Wednesday-

Pork, oven roasted potatoes, and salad


Thursday-

Spaghetti

Friday-

Pizza

Saturday-

Leftovers

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

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FOR TODAY

April 23rd, 2012


Outside my window...

It is raining so hard!!! IT is nuts. We are suppose to get like 3-4 inches of rain today.

I am thinking...

Wow, I have so much to do today, but I don’t want to go out in the rain.


I am thankful for... 

All the help I have gotten lately!


From the learning rooms...

We are learning all the time, but fitting lessons in when we have the time do to construction. It’s a bit crazy right now, but we are making it. One more week, and we will be done for this year! You can see more here.

From the kitchen... 

Tonight is Taco’s!! Love them!

I am wearing... 

My jeans, t-shirt, and sweatshirt. Its freezing!


I am creating... 

Organization to my chaos!


I am going...

Lots of places this week!

I am reading...

Books by Sherryl Woods. Really liking her!


I am hoping...

That we can get to mudding next week.

I am hearing...  

My kids running around getting ready for 4H


Around the house... 

I’m so behind in laundry and so much more.. Ugh!


One of my favorite things...

Spending time with my friends!


A few plans for the rest of the week: 

4H, appointment, Library, Working on the walls, another appointment, some time with friends, and a girl scout event this weekend!


Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Middle Monkey with her Chalk Person

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