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Your Family Tree: Where to Start
The idea of starting a research project on your family history can be an exciting, yet daunting, one. Where did your family come from? How did your ancestors live? These questions are just two that got me started on a family tree. I wanted to know as much as I could about my family. When I first started, I was immediately overwhelmed and had no clue what to do. After quite a bit of research, I finally got on track and was amazed at some of the things I found. If you are interested in finding out more about your own family, I have put together a few pointers…
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In the Spotlight: WoonHung Jewelry
This week we are featuring Yvonne Chia who went after her dream of starting her own jewelry company several years ago and has gone on to be quite successful at it! Her jewelry is sold in Barney’s New York in Japan and in many top boutiques. I like how her pieces have a natural element feel to them. They are definitely statement pieces that could tie together a whole outfit! There is a simplicity to them but they are quite beautiful in this simplicity. She is based out of Singapore and took some time to talk to us about her company, WoonHung. Tell us how you and when you…
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Walt Disney’s Peter Pan Review & Giveaway
Can you believe that Walt Disney’s classic Peter Pan is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary this year! This was my mothers favorite Disney tale and I also love Peter Pan with all the lost treasure, pirates and Tinker Bell. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary, Disney released an all-new “Diamond Edition” DVD/Blu-ray this month; however, fans can also experience the classic tale on mobile devices with the Peter Pan: Disney Classics book app. The iOS story takes readers to Neverland like never before. With read along activities, games and more, readers will join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the whole gang on a magical adventure whenever, wherever, and however they choose. I…
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Apps with Curriculum Facebook Party
Apps with Curriculum Facebook Party! This month we are hosting another fun Facebook Party featuring PicPocket Books Apps with Curriculum, Cyndie Sebourn of Sascyn Publishing and other participating developers who are part of the Apps with Curriculum program. PicPocket Books has created a separate library on their website of apps that include a common core standard aligned reading activity. Cyndie Sebourn, a retired teacher has created Apps With Curriculum, www.appswithcurriculum.com, an educational technology service to develop Common Core-aligned lesson plans for book app developers. Ms Sebourn is a retired Arkansas educator, founded Apps With Curriculum to make educational apps better suited for classroom use. All curriculum is downloadable and free to access.…
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Money: Saving For College
If you have at least one child I’m sure you have at least thought about what to do about saving for their education. Choosing the right option can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider. This post is not designed to help you choose what option is best for you, but to give you a bit of information on what the options are. I want to focus on three options. The Pre-Paid Tuition Plan – This type of plan allows you to pay for tomorrow’s college costs at today’s price. Sounds great, right? Well there are some things you should know. First, your child must…
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Calling All Ketchup Lovers!
When I was a kid, ketchup was a main staple in our household. Who am I kidding? It is still a big part of our menu and I just can’t eat french fries or a hamburger without it! I am not alone as it is America’s favorite condiment and can be found in 97 percent of kitchens. Apparently, President Nixon covered his cottage cheese with it, the Japanese eat it on rice, and one ice cream manufacturer allegedly once tried a ketchup ice cream. (Source: www.assortment.com). Studies show tomato ketchup can also be a powerful tool in the fight against cancer and heart disease. Ketchup History The word ketchup is derived from…
