I'm pretty sure most cashiers are worried about getting robbed, and if not I guess I'm alone and should change the title to this post to "A message from Me" But none the less....
THE Worst time to be reaching into your pockets is just after you hand me your cash and my till flies open.
You'd be surprised as to how often this happens.
Now you are informed...carry on now!
:-)
*High Five if you agree!
"Imagination is More Important than Knowledge" -Albert Einstein
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Broken Hearts
Oh bummer I can't find where I found this craft at, if I find it I will add it in. I changed things up a bit to fit Angelina who is 5, but the root "game" was thought up by someone else.
Angelina knows how to count to 100 and can say each number by looking at it. We are moving on to actually reading the numbers in word form. Starting slow with 1-10. To help her with this we made our Broken hearts.
As you can see I cut out 10 identical hearts. One side of the heart I drew the number, on the other side I wrote the number out in word form. Then I cut each heart into a broken heart. I was careful to cut each broken heart out the same as I knew she would just try to match each heart as in a puzzle, and I really needed to her be paying attention to the actual word. (With me on this?) She was really excited to try something new, and even played it three times in a row.
The first time I put all the words in a pile, then all the numbers in another. She took a number the had to find the word. We did it the opposite way next, then I mixed it up on the third time. She was so proud she showed Daddy right when he got home.
Just thought I would share this idea, it was quite simple and a lot of fun, never mind a learning tool!!! Happy Friday Everyone!
Angelina knows how to count to 100 and can say each number by looking at it. We are moving on to actually reading the numbers in word form. Starting slow with 1-10. To help her with this we made our Broken hearts.
As you can see I cut out 10 identical hearts. One side of the heart I drew the number, on the other side I wrote the number out in word form. Then I cut each heart into a broken heart. I was careful to cut each broken heart out the same as I knew she would just try to match each heart as in a puzzle, and I really needed to her be paying attention to the actual word. (With me on this?) She was really excited to try something new, and even played it three times in a row.
The first time I put all the words in a pile, then all the numbers in another. She took a number the had to find the word. We did it the opposite way next, then I mixed it up on the third time. She was so proud she showed Daddy right when he got home.
Just thought I would share this idea, it was quite simple and a lot of fun, never mind a learning tool!!! Happy Friday Everyone!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Go Fish
Today I thought I would play a little game with Angelina. She loves to play Go Fish, ever since her Aunt Kelli taught her how to play.
Even though the game Go Fish is educational in itself (knowing your numbers, matching skills, plus the taking turns, winning losing aspect as well), I decide to shake things up a bit.
I cut 26 index cards in half, and wrote out the alphabet in Upper Case and Lower Case. Then I mixed up the cards, and we play Go Fish by asking each other for the Match to each letter. Angelina loved playing the new game. After two rounds of that we made up a new game and instead of asking for the actually letter name, we asked each other using the Sound of each letter.
This also helped me in knowing what we need to work on more. A little side note: The first game I won...(hard to let someone win in Go Fish, lol) the second game she won...and she immediately suggested playing again to "break the tie" :-)
Just thought I would share a cute easy craft with an added game in the end! Enjoy!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
A Perfect Mix of Business and Fun
Many of you guys saw this on my Facebook Page (Facebook Me) I posted it after we arrived at the park, and captioned it "Business first, now play time" And it was exactly how our day went. Like the title of this post, it truly was the perfect mix of business and fun!
We had a couple of errands to run, and a bill to pay, then it was off to the park. It was a beautiful day, it sure seemed like it had been quite some time since we had seen the sun here. Angelina was a good sport at all the stores, knowing we would soon be running around and playing on the toys.
While watching Angelina play and run and laugh, I leaned over and gave Mike a kiss...(tmi??) And I told him I love days like this.
Next up are some pictures that I took at the park with my phone. Enjoy!
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| A bird that we didn't know what it was...any ideas? |
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| She LOVED the "big girl" swing |
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| Really hard to take a swinging picture with a phone camera that has a delay lol |
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| We tried to be funny, and pretend she was reading over this boys shoulder |
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| A friendly competition of Checkers |
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Feeling Hunger Vs. Feeling Thirsty
Can any of you tell the difference between Feeling Hungry, and Feeling Thirsty? Its very hard to separate the two, and maybe impossible.
This past week we have become more health conscience. On Monday I watched a documentary called The Beautiful Truth, and it added to what I already knew about the healing properties of fruits and vegetables. (I would love to write a blog about the documentary and about The Gerson Therapy, and in the future I will) To sum it up in one sentence, its about Max Gerson and his "findings" on how eating solely fruits and veggies can heal the body from the common cold to cancer. If you like documentaries and enjoy learning, I highly recommend The Beautiful Truth.
So anyhow...many of you know that I have diabetes. And where as I am getting a tad better, I am still far from where I need to be. (Side note, I lost another 2.8 pounds) :-) On Monday after Mike was home from work, we took a trip to the fruit market that's about 2 miles from our house. Extremely close if you ask me. We purchased a handful of different fruits and veggies, and when we got home we dusted off our Jack LaLanna Juicer, and had our very own homemade juice. I will admit the first one wasn't very tasty. We had added too much Kale to the mix. LOL But we juiced again last night and it was much better! MUCH better!
Now that we have that tangent taken care of, lets go back to my original question. Hunger Vs Thirsty, a fine line!
I noticed this first hand the last two days. Especially last night. Here's my story...:-)
Yesterday I was very busy around the house, cleaning laundry, errand running, dinner making, ya know the basics right? All this and I was forgetting to drink my water. I had fixed Stuffed Peppers for dinner, which were so delicious by the way!!! Not 20mins after dinner, I felt hungry pains or hunger pangs rather. I was, you are not serious I just ate dinner and now your hungry? But then I remembered how busy my day was with the lack of water, and I knew I was just thirsty. I got a bottle of ice water, chugged it, and what do you know?! I wasn't "hungry" no longer.
So I will leave you with a challenge...next time you think you feel hungry, think back and see when was the last time you drank water! :-)
This past week we have become more health conscience. On Monday I watched a documentary called The Beautiful Truth, and it added to what I already knew about the healing properties of fruits and vegetables. (I would love to write a blog about the documentary and about The Gerson Therapy, and in the future I will) To sum it up in one sentence, its about Max Gerson and his "findings" on how eating solely fruits and veggies can heal the body from the common cold to cancer. If you like documentaries and enjoy learning, I highly recommend The Beautiful Truth.
So anyhow...many of you know that I have diabetes. And where as I am getting a tad better, I am still far from where I need to be. (Side note, I lost another 2.8 pounds) :-) On Monday after Mike was home from work, we took a trip to the fruit market that's about 2 miles from our house. Extremely close if you ask me. We purchased a handful of different fruits and veggies, and when we got home we dusted off our Jack LaLanna Juicer, and had our very own homemade juice. I will admit the first one wasn't very tasty. We had added too much Kale to the mix. LOL But we juiced again last night and it was much better! MUCH better!
Now that we have that tangent taken care of, lets go back to my original question. Hunger Vs Thirsty, a fine line!
I noticed this first hand the last two days. Especially last night. Here's my story...:-)
Yesterday I was very busy around the house, cleaning laundry, errand running, dinner making, ya know the basics right? All this and I was forgetting to drink my water. I had fixed Stuffed Peppers for dinner, which were so delicious by the way!!! Not 20mins after dinner, I felt hungry pains or hunger pangs rather. I was, you are not serious I just ate dinner and now your hungry? But then I remembered how busy my day was with the lack of water, and I knew I was just thirsty. I got a bottle of ice water, chugged it, and what do you know?! I wasn't "hungry" no longer.
So I will leave you with a challenge...next time you think you feel hungry, think back and see when was the last time you drank water! :-)
Thursday, January 6, 2011
How Do You Classify A Day of Nothing?
I texted Mike (Hubby) this morning...
His response:
This is one of the many reasons I love him! So now here is my question, How do YOU classify a day of nothing?
Nothing
No Dishes
No Laundry
No Shower (Yes this is true I didn't take a shower today)
No Work
No Cleaning
Pretty much nothing in the way of improving the living quarters
But now let me list the things I Did Do
Did Do
Woke up :-)
Took care of Angelina's needs all day (of course)
Went to the fabric store (No I wasn't alone this time) lol
Got materials for a couple of projects
Made two coin wallets
Straightened up the living room (Not actually cleaning but cleared the room)
Teeny bit of grocery shopping
Kept updated with Facebook
And am writing my blog
So all in all it wasn't a day of "nothing" per se! A very fun relaxing day. But now I have my work cut out for me tomorrow. Mount Laundry needs to be dealt with!
I apologize for no blog last night. If you are a friend on facebook (My Facebook Page) then you would know that I was having issues with Blogger. Hope to have two blogs up tomorrow! Got some exciting news!!! Happy Almost Friday! :-)
"Do U mind if I do nothing today? :-) "
His response:
Lol I don't mind at all! As long as you are enjoying your day off!"
This is one of the many reasons I love him! So now here is my question, How do YOU classify a day of nothing?
Nothing
No Dishes
No Laundry
No Shower (Yes this is true I didn't take a shower today)
No Work
No Cleaning
Pretty much nothing in the way of improving the living quarters
But now let me list the things I Did Do
Did Do
Woke up :-)
Took care of Angelina's needs all day (of course)
Went to the fabric store (No I wasn't alone this time) lol
Got materials for a couple of projects
Made two coin wallets
Straightened up the living room (Not actually cleaning but cleared the room)
Teeny bit of grocery shopping
Kept updated with Facebook
And am writing my blog
So all in all it wasn't a day of "nothing" per se! A very fun relaxing day. But now I have my work cut out for me tomorrow. Mount Laundry needs to be dealt with!
I apologize for no blog last night. If you are a friend on facebook (My Facebook Page) then you would know that I was having issues with Blogger. Hope to have two blogs up tomorrow! Got some exciting news!!! Happy Almost Friday! :-)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Yet Another Issue I have
Does anyone remember the 2nd post I wrote? The one about journals, and how often I buy new journals but yet never journal? Heres A Reminder
Well I am this same exact way with new Day Planners. I bought a new one about a week ago, and have yet to write in it. I think the reason why is that I don't want to wreck it, or make a mistake. But who cares...its Mine!!! LOL
So tomorrow I'm breaking it out and writing it in! So if you want your birthday in my new planner, give it to me!!! :-)
Well I am this same exact way with new Day Planners. I bought a new one about a week ago, and have yet to write in it. I think the reason why is that I don't want to wreck it, or make a mistake. But who cares...its Mine!!! LOL
So tomorrow I'm breaking it out and writing it in! So if you want your birthday in my new planner, give it to me!!! :-)
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