Need A Spiritual Boost?

I have spoken before about my experience attending Time Out for Women a few years ago. It is a great way to re-charge spiritually and get that extra boost you need to continue on your way at being a better mom, wife, and daughter of God. I loved the talks, and treasure the notes I took during them. I read them every once in a while to remember the spiritual thoughts I had during those talks. I especially loved hearing Hillary Weeks. One of my favorite LDS artists. But, we can’t always make it to TOFW can we? Well, I … Continue reading

SYTYCD – Las Vegas “Don’t Give Up”

The summer’s phenomenal dance show made it back to Las Vegas last night and covered a week’s worth of grueling auditions to trim 200 dancers to 20. The experience was mentally, physically and emotionally daunting for the contestants. To those who’ve always thought it would be easy to get that far in the dance world, take note – even those who made the cut were worn out and looking forward to the month long break before the contest starts. Luckily for viewers, the month long break started a month ago, so we will be seeing the Top 20 perform next … Continue reading

Are You a Working Mother?

I know, your first reaction was “Aren’t ALL mothers working mothers?” Yes, they definitely are, but WorkingMother.com is geared toward moms who work outside the home. They’re looking for working moms whose children play video games to take a brief survey. In consideration, they’ll send you a $5 Best Buy gift card by mail. It takes about six weeks to get the card, but the questionnaire only takes a few minutes. $5 for a short quiz is very good pay. We are signed up with just one research firm, and take one or two surveys a month. Usually they’re geared … Continue reading

Desktop Learning Technologies

Education has certainly come a long way over the past 100 years from the one room school house to interactive classrooms. Technology has created a plethora of electronic devices to help make learning more global, interesting and fun. At the forefront of the revolution are the steady old desktop computers. K-12 students who have a few of these computers in their classroom that are hooked up to the internet have an advantage over other students who do not have this tool. The internet can offer so much depth to what students are learning through their textbooks or via teacher lectures. … Continue reading

Coupon offers — Expiring Soon! Part 2

Part 2 of soon-ending coupon offers! All of these offers expire on April 30, 2006, so take advantage of them while you can!!! Get a head start helping your kids by keeping their education going throughout the summer. Hooked on Phonics is helpful AND fun. Visit hop.com for 10% off (Enter code CJ0406F1). Sometimes crazy, sometimes controversial, HotTopic.com is offering 15% off (Enter code HT15OFF). JCMadison.com is offering 30% off lovely Bulga Handbags (Enter code Bulga04). For the sports fan in your life! Check out Lids.com for great sports hats! They’re offering $5 off $40 (Enter code APRIL06LIDS5OFF), and free … Continue reading