Thursday, September 26, 2013

Blog post without pictures?

How do you feel about post without pictures.  I have to say for me to type out a post without one takes a few minutes tops!  If I have to find, edit and upload the picture that can take some time.  Then you have to consider that it has to be an image I own.  So I either have to go take the actual picture or already have one.  (I'm not good at creating my own images! See the image with this post!! haha!)

So what are your thoughts?






Don't gorget to enter the two giveaways (Mike The Knight DVD & Hot Pink Pencil Sharpener!)
Link on the sidebar!

Friday, September 20, 2013

*NEW* Precious Pink Sharpener! #WIN

I know I just worked with ClassroomFriendlySupplies.com but they had some exciting news to share with my readers!  They've just released a new color Precious Pink!  This bright beauty is beautiful but there is something even more special!

ClassroomFriendlySupplies.com is going to be  donating $1 from the sale of each Precious Pink sharpener to Cancer charities. You can see the 2 charities that I have selected here.

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month which makes this a great month to purchase your sharpener.  Not only will you get a WONDERFUL sharpener you will be helping out a great cause!

ClassroomFriendlySupplies.com is so generous they are going to give one of my lucky readers their own pencil sharpener!!!  Just use the widget below to enter!


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Mike the Knight: Magical Mishaps DVD Review & Giveaway! #WIN

A Rup Life was provided a sample of this DVD for review purposes. Giveaway is a sponsored giveaway. Post contains affiliate links! 

I'm so excited to bring this awesome giveaway to my readers!  Mike the Knight is just about the cutest little knight!  My 2 year old loves watching him on tv and has told us many times he would like the playsets (maybe Christmas!).  Little Mike works hard to become a brave and strong Knight!  Mike the Knight: Magical Mishaps DVD is another one of his wonderful adventures!

About:
While Mike is training to be a knight, his younger sister Evie wishes to become a wizard. Accompanied by her pet frog Mr. Cuddles, Evie uses spells to help Mike with his missions, but a series of magical mishaps occurs: Galahad is covered with polka dots, the Throne Room gets filled with dirt, and Sparkie and Squirt disappear when Mike accidentally wishes them away. Though Evie does her best to help, Mike thinks his missions would be better solved using his knightly skills!

 Mike the Knight airs daily on NickJr and takes the viewer on medieval adventures with the knightly Mike and his trusty horse Galahad, his sister Evie, their friend Trollee, and two friendly dragons, Sparkie and Squirt.  Mike, whose  motto is “Be a Knight and do it RIGHT!”,  helps teach young fans about helping others, problem solving, working together, and chivalry.

Additional Information:
You can purchase your copy of Mike the Knight: Magical Mishaps at Toys”R”Us, Kmart, Target, and Amazon.com!

Be sure to like NCircle Entertainment on Facebook for additional information!

ENTER TO WIN! 


Friday, September 13, 2013

Apologia General Science Experiment

Our science this year is Apologia General Science.  The kids are extremely excited to be doing so many experiments.  They did their first one on the 2nd day of school!  This was a study on density.  I was so impressed at their questions and how many things they knew already.  If your doing this course I highly recommend buying the experiment kit.  We did have to add water, a glass, a small rock, ice cube and a grape but it was nice to not have to measure out any ingredients and find a cork! 


Monday, September 9, 2013

Curriculum choices for 2013-14 School Year, Grades 6th & 8th!

I think narrowing down curriculum is really difficult!  There are so many amazing things and frankly just not enough time to do them all.  This year we are finishing up Ancient History and moving onto Middle Ages.  That is pretty exciting!  So here is our list:




8th Grade:

English:
Easy Grammar/Daily Grams
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Level B
Reading List found Here
Abeka Spelling

Additional:
Abeka Health
Apologia General Science
Mystery of History Vol 1 & 2
Fallacy Dectective
Creation or Evolution 
Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra

6th Grade:

English:
Easy Grammar/Daily Grams
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) Level B
Reading List found Here
Abeka Spelling

Additional:
Abeka Health
Apologia General Science
Mystery of History Vol 1 & 2
Fallacy Dectective
Creation or Evolution 
Teaching Textbooks Math 6

Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run for Your ‘Rife! Available 9/10!!

Thank you to  Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. for providing a copy for review.  This post contains affiliate links.


Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run for Your ‘Rife! will be released on 9/10/13!  If your kids are like mine they love Scooby-Doo!  They love watching the antics of Scooby and Shaggy (they are my personal favorites too!!!



Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run for Your ‘Rife! is available at most local retailers and online at Amazon.

About: 


It’s non-stop chills and thrills on Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run For Your ‘Rife! Viewers will embark on 13 exciting voyages with Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma as they uncover mysteries through epic adventures. This collection is comprised of fan favorite Scooby-Doo episodes from classic Scooby-Doo shows including Scooby-Doo Where are You!, Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour, The Scooby & Scrappy Doo Puppy Hour and others. Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run For Your ‘Rife! will also include an all-new original episode titled Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Scarecrow. It’s the perfect collection to get Scooby-Doo fans of all ages into the spirit of Halloween.


“We’re delighted to debut an all-new 22-minute Scooby-Doo mystery in this wonderful collection comprised of memorable cartoon fan favorites,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation and Partner Brands Marketing. She added, “These cartoons are a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of Halloween. We’re pleased to offer this release in time to celebrate one of the year’s most fun holidays.”


Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales Run For Your ‘Rife! Featured Mysteries:

·         Scooby-Doo! and the Spooky Scarecrow – All new 22-minute cartoon
·         Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Werewolf?
·         A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts
·         Which Witch is Which
·         A Tiki Scare is No Fair
·         Scared A Lot in Camelot
·         Hang in there, Scooby-Doo
·         Snow Job Too Small
·         The Stoney Glare
·         Scooby Doo and a Mummy, Too
·         A Scooby-Doo Halloween
·         Scoobra-Kadoobra
·         Scooby in Kwackyland


The Credits



About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, with an innovative and talent-rich roster boasting some of the most accomplished writers, producers and artists working today. The studio is on the cutting edge of animation technology and has both CG and traditionally animated projects in current production and development. For TV, WBA produces series such as The Looney Tunes Show, MAD, Teen Titans Go! and the forthcoming Beware The Batman and The Tom and Jerry Show for Cartoon Network. WBA also produces series and additional original content — including animated shorts — for Cartoon Network’s multiplatform branded DC Nation programming block. In addition to TV programming, WBA produces theatrically released CG cartoon shorts featuring iconic Looney Tunes characters, rendered in stereoscopic 3D. WBA also creates the highly successful series of DC Universe Original Animated Movies for DVD. Producing for multiple platforms including TV, digital and home entertainment both domestically and internationally, WBA is highly respected for its creative and technical excellence, as well as for maintaining the Studio’s rich cartoon heritage. It is also the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has been honored with six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).



About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution, interactive entertainment, technical operations and anti-piracy businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees, as well as directly to consumers through WBShop.com.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

First Day of Homeschool 2013-2014!

We've officially started back last week!  I'm looking forward to another awesome year.  Some of the curriculum I've chosen will be challenging but I think that the boys will enjoy that too!  We are adding Jace's preschool to the mix and that should prove to be interesting but he is ready! 

I'm going to put up a curriculum choices for preschool and the big kids this coming week.  So faithful readers have you started school?  Homeschool? 

Friday, September 6, 2013

WIN: MIKE & MOLLY: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON!!

Thank you to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. for providing a copy for review purposes.  This post contains affiliate links. 


I'm am all about the funny when it comes to television.  Emmy®-winner Melissa McCarthy has to be one of the best comedic actresses out there.  Mike & Molly is a great show with lots of laughs... perfect to watch after a long day.  The 3rd season is now available on DVD!!  Guess what?  I'm giving away a copy to my readers as well!!!  



You can purchase your copy of MIKE & MOLLY: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON at most local retailers or online at Amazon.  

About:

 Join newlyweds Mike (Billy Gardell – My Name Is Earl) and Molly (Emmy®-winner Melissa McCarthy – Bridesmaids, Samantha Who?) as they leave their romantic honeymoon in Paris behind and learn to adapt to their new roles as husband and wife. This won’t be an easy task as they return to a house filled with craziness thanks to Molly’s half-baked sister, Victoria, her smart-talking mother, Joyce and Joyce’s lascivious new husband Vince.  Join Mike and Molly in their hilarious journey as they discover the ups and downs of this next chapter of their lives as newlyweds.


WIN:
 

Peggy Kotsopoulos’ delicious Amaranth Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Mini Muffin Recipe!

 

Amaranth Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Mini Muffins


Servings: 12
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ready In: 40 minutes

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground chia seed
4 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup mashed banana (usually about 1 banana)
1/2 cup hazelnut butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup almond or hazelnut milk
3/4 cup cooked amaranth
1 cup brown rice flour
2 teaspoons shredded coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon non-aluminum baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and lightly crushed or chopped

Preparation:
  1. Place ground chia in a small bowl. Add warm water and mix with a fork. 
  2. Set aside to let gel form. Mix oil, banana, hazelnut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and milk together in a medium bowl. 
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Place in muffin tins.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes.
***BONUS: Click HERE for the full video demonstrating this recipe!
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Cleaning with Lysol® Power & Free™ ! #GotItFree

Thank you to BzzAgent for providing a product in exchange for an honest review.



Have you tried Lysol® Power & Free™?  It is the newest cleaner in the  Lysol family and it is FAB!  I've had Lysol antibacterial spray in my house for years!  It is my go to product when flu-season hits for door handles.  I personally was very curious to try Lysol® Power & Free™ because my philosophy on chemical cleaners has really changed over the past year.  I want something that will clean without the harsh odors and residue.  I've been hearing a lot of buzz about hydrogen peroxide and so this was the perfect opportunity to test out HP as a cleaner. I'm happy to say that this product worked wonderfully!  The scent is very light and clean too.  (a bit better than the vinegar I had been using!)  The wipes make cleaning quick and easy as well.  All in all a hit for us! 

About:

Available in 5 formulas:

  • Lysol® Power & Free Multi-Purpose Cleaner

  •  Lysol® Power & Free Multi-Purpose Cleaning Wipes

  • Lysol® Power & Free Bathroom Cleaner

  • Lysol® Power & Free Toilet & Bathroom Wipes

  • Lysol® Power & Free Toilet Bowl Cleaner

 

 You can find these Lysol products at most grocery and other retailers.