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5 Top Adventure Stories For Kids
Long hot summer days are the perfect time to relax with a good book. And what better way to unwind than with a great adventure story? Keep your kids entertained these holidays with these adventurous and exciting tales. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis Four young English children discover an enchanted glacial world of talking animals and mythical creatures when they step through the back of their wardrobe. Widely hailed as one of the greatest children’s novels of the 20th century. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J.K Rowling Go back to where it all began with this phenomenal series about a boy wizard and his friends,…
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DIY :: How to Make a Lemonade Stand
What’s summer without selling lemonade in front of your house or on the street corner? In my last post I mentioned that my daughter and I worked on a summer bucket list of things we want to do this summer. We have about 42 days of summer to finish our checklist as she goes to a year-round school, so we are starting this weekend by building a lemonade stand. Since it will most likely be my husband doing the actual building of the stand, I went in search of some simple ones to attempt as this will be his (and my) first one! I came across some adorable ideas…
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Warner Brothers Jack the Giant Slayer Review and Giveaway
This week Warner Brox. released Jack the Giant Slayer on DVD & Blu-ray. Starring some of my favorite actors; Nicholas Hoult (About a Boy), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Moulin Rouge!), and Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), the story is about Jack (Nicholas Hoult) fighting for his life and rescuing the princess from the giants who strive to reclaim the land they once lost after being unleased onto Earth for the first time in centuries. This movie looks like the type that has you are on the edge of your seat throughout the film. The special effects are amazing and the giant is pretty fierce. And if you are a fan…
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Words of Wisdom My Mother Passed On To Me
When I think back to the main things I learned from my mother, they had more to do with an overall feeling than actual words of wisdom, though there were a couple that still run through my head! It was a way of being in the world as a woman and what it meant to create your own path. My mother was very driven to make things happen – whatever that might be at the moment. To give an example, in the early 80’s she worked at a nursing agency in Orange County, California as a employee. After only a few months at that job, she realized that not only…
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Business :: Are You Ready For A Bookkeeper?
Are You Ready For A Bookkeeper? Though it is summer, the end of the year will be upon us soon enough and it might be time to start putting your paperwork in order for your tax preparer. But you have put it off all year. Now you have a big pile of “stuff” and the task seems overwhelming. You are not alone. Many small business owners choose to do their own bookkeeping and as a result the job gets pushed aside until tax time. As long as there is money in the checking account to pay the bills you are alright; right? Well, yes…and no. While you may have enough money…
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Crafts :: Creative 4th of July Crafts for the Kids
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays as it is usually spent at the pool, eating barbeque, and hanging out with friends. Last year, we spent the entire afternoon at the pool and no matter how much suntan protection we put on our redhead, she still managed to get a little sunburn – granted we spent most of the day at the pool so I guess it goes with the territory! This year, loaded with even more sun protection, we are planning to decorate the pool area and we found some cute 4th of July crafts you can do with the kids to help celebrate Americas’ birthday! Some of…
