Wisdom Wednesdays

Yesterday's sudden passing of rapper/actor, Heavy D at the age of 44 is another reminder of how absolutely precious life is. I shudder to think about the amount of time I waste doing things that just don't matter, like surfing the net idly while my precious baby boy is waiting for me to play with him. I can't get back the time I've squandered, but I will definitely be using my time more wisely from now on. With a family, home, and business to take care of I really can't afford to spend large amounts of time doing things that aren't moving me towards my life goals.

Tell someone you love how much she or he means to you today, because tomorrow is not promised.

RIP Dwight Arrington Myers, aka, Heavy D. Check out one of Hev's last performances at the 2011 BET Awards last month. I got "Nuttin But Love" for ya baby!

Teach Them Tuesdays

I went straight to winter after our snowstorm last week. This week we're heading back to fall.

• Reading:   
• The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

• Activities:
• Nature walk
• Be sure to collect fallen leaves and other goodies to add to your nature book!

• Crafts:
• Falling Leaves
• Nature Book
• glue leaves and other items collected on your nature walk onto different colored construction paper
• staple sheets together
• be sure to decorate the cover

• Worksheets
• Fall Worksheets
• there are plenty of reading and math worksheets for many different skill levels
• How Do Trees Change?
• Coloring Pages

Menu Mondays

Monday: BBQ Chicken w/ Macaroni & Cheese & Veggies

1. Use chicken strip recipe from 10/03/11
2. When strips are cooked brush tops with your favorite BBQ sauce
3. Broil on high for 3-4 mins
4. Turn over and repeat steps 2&3

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes w/ Veggies

• I use Great Value Sloppy Joe seasoning and follow the directions on the packet

Wednesday: Baked Chicken w/ Brown Rice & Veggies

• Season chicken to taste
• Bake on 350 degrees for about 20 mins
• Broil each side on high for about 3 mins to brown

Thursday: Tortellini w/ Meat Sauce & Veggies

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Sesame Chicken

• This week we're using the recipe from Irma S. Rombauer's classic, Joy of Cooking

Funtastic Fridays!

Each Friday I will post a video, picture, activity, or story to get you in a cheery weekend mood. This week's clip comes courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Watch what happens when parents tell their children they ate all of their Halloween candy. The two brothers at the end are my favorite!

Thrifty Thursdays

Each Thursday I will be giving you money saving tips. This week's tip is how to make your own pore strips. If you're anything like me, you love removing unsightly blackheads with pore strips, but hate spending $8.00 or more for a box of 6. I also hate the fact that the strips never reach the tiny patch of skin between my nostrils, which is where my blackheads like to congregate. Watch this video and learn how to make your own for a fraction of the price! The recipe is for a gel you brush on allowing you to reach areas the strips miss. 

Wisdom Wednesdays

As I continue to tend to the business seeds I have planted my dear hubby reminded me of an oldie, but goodie. "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll fall among the stars!" I'm shooting for the moon!

Teach Them Tuesdays

We had a huge snowstorm here in the northeast on Saturday. My three year old has been so excited about it. Every time we go out he stops to pick up a handful of snow to throw. His curiosity inspired my lesson plan for this week. Here are the activities we'll be doing.

• Read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
• Make hot cocoa w/ marshmallows
• Click the link above for a recipe. I haven't tried this yet, so let me know how you like it!
• Make paper snowflakes
• Click the link for instructions.
• Do some snow themed worksheets and activity pages
• Circle What Belongs: Snowy Day 
• Snowman Race
• Winter Worksheets Mix
• And of course... play in the snow!!!