Playmobil
May 20, 2010 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Games and Toys, Miscellaneous, Reviews, School Age

Mel’s Thoughts:
Playmobil is a company that brings imaginative, creative toys to kids, and they’re definitely a company that is on this mom’s good side. With toys for both boys and girls and a variety of sets to choose from, there’s something for every child.
My boys actually received the African Wild Life Waterhole. As soon as [...]
This Earth Day . . . Change!
April 22, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Miscellaneous
This Earth Day…Change.
You know, it is not often that you can change your entire life in a month. However, around here, we have basically done just that. This all began with a simple book called The Conscious Kitchen from Alexandra Zissu…
Her clear writing with specific examples about how to have great tasting food and maintain [...]
House Cleaning Made Easy | Guest Post
April 13, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Living Life at Home, Miscellaneous

Guest post with Mrs White from Legacy of Home. Mrs. White is the mother of five home-schooled children and has been happily married for almost a quarter of a century. Her and her family live in rural Vermont.
When I was growing up, my Mother had us cleaning the house all the time. Later, [...]
Seven Ways to Let Your Husband Know You Love Him | Guest Post
March 29, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Marriage Matters, Miscellaneous
Seven Ways to Let Your Husband Know You Love Him
Guest Post from Tracey at Girls to Grow
Since the main thrust of my blog is rearing our daughters to be Godly young women, I often talk about a mom’s relationship with her children. However, I never want to downplay the importance of nurturing a Christian marriage [...]
Making Work at Home Work
March 24, 2010 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Miscellaneous

As you may remember, I recently partnered up with Making Work at Home Work as a blogger.
Working with a Coach
By Mary M. Byers
I took the plunge and hired a coach late last year. She’s been a fabulous addition to my team and is worth every penny. Here’s how I’m benefiting:
Accountability: At the end of each [...]
Book Corner | Dead Reckoning – Giveaway Available!
March 15, 2010 by Melissa j
Filed under Book Corner, Miscellaneous, Reviews

Congratulations to Margie for winning this giveaway!
I can only hope my debut novel is this amazing some day! Ronie writes as if she’s been writing best sellers for years. This coming from an avid reader of action-packed, international crimes-to-be-solved reader. What a good book! It kept me up way too late at night. Always a [...]
Buying Homeschool Curriculum | Guest Post
February 21, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Miscellaneous

Homeschooling post from Theresa at HighterEducation-mama4x
We’ve all had to click “buy” without being certain of what we were buying- Would the program do what it claims? Would the company offer a refund? Would the layout be too busy? It’s difficult to purchase materials for your child’s education when you can’t handle the actual book [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 12, 2010 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Polls
What is the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift?(surveys)
* Saturday Giveaway *
December 19, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Miscellaneous

Giveaway Link ups
Link Up Your Giveaways
December 12, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Miscellaneous
* Saturday Link Up and Giveaway *
December 5, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Miscellaneous
Visions of Sugarplums
December 3, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Miscellaneous, Reviews

Presented by: Lizzie at A Dusty FramePrice: $7Available at: A Dusty Frame Description: Visions of Sugarplums: A Collection of Christmas Cookery is a delightful ebook published by Lizzie of A Dusty Frame, filled with those exceptional recipes of holidays past. My mouth waters as I examine the contents:Gingerbread WafflesWarm Cranberry PunchSweet Potato CasseroleMoravian CookiesToffee SquaresEpiphany [...]
* Featured Blogger: Mommy Has to Work *
December 1, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Featured Bloggers, Miscellaneous

I felt like I met a kindred spirit when I went to Anne’s blog, Mommyhastowork. She is into green living and saving money. That’s right up my alley!
Here’s what she had to say to our featured blogger questions:
Blog URL – http://mommyhastowork.blogspot.comWhat’s your favorite junk food? Kandy KakesWhat is your passion in life? To be [...]
Timberdoodle: Typing Instructor for Kids
November 29, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Homeschooling, Miscellaneous, Reviews

Melissa J’s ThoughtsTimberdoodle has done it again! A product geared towards children has provided much entertainment for me.
Maybe entertainment isn’t right. Maybe “challenge” is the word I want.My two year old is too young for their Typing Instructor for Kids program, but you can be assured I will be using it with her [...]
Link up your Giveaways!
November 28, 2009 by Melissa J & Mel
Filed under Miscellaneous

Link up your giveaways!:)














