Mother Nature is reminding us that summer is over and winter is on its way! When it gets chilly outside, many of us automatically think our lawn work is done for the year. No more mowing, no more weeding, and no more trimming. No so fast! Before you put away all of your gardening tools and equipment, there are a few tasks you’ll want to...
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Cozi is a free online organizer and mobile app with a shared calendar, shopping lists, to do lists, meal planner, and family journal. Named #1 iPhone App for Moms by Circle of Moms editors! Cozi features: a shared family calendar that is color-coded by family member. the ability to text or email appointment reminders and weekly agendas to any and all family members. a shopping...
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We think you’ll find numerous uses for these throughout the home, but they really are the perfect subject organizer for middle school and high school students! The Subject Sleeve is a tough, clear, vinyl pouch perfect for holding a spiral notebook or 3-ring binder, homework folder, and most textbooks. Because of the clear design, students can easily locate and grab a single subject out of...
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Get your entire family organized with the Post-it Weekly Planner, a great functional designer calendar. Each column represents a day of the week, and you can use the lines along the left side to identify a family member. The 2″x2″ lined squares are the perfect size to jot down appointments and other commitments, and the Post-It notes can be used to add extra notes or...
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Have you ever been called out of a meeting to take a phone call from your son, who is upset that soccer practice ended 30 minutes ago and no one has picked him up yet? Or had to make a frantic stop at Target to buy a gift for your daughter’s friend just 15 minutes before the birthday party starts? There’s no doubt about it—families...
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More great healthy snack ideas for kids! Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on freshly popped popcorn. Fill a waffle cone with fruit and top with low-fat vanilla yogurt. Add whole grain cheese crackers to a cup of hot tomato or vegetable soup. Dip baby carrots, celery, cucumber slices, broccoli, cauliflower, or cherry tomatoes in low-fat ranch dressing. Dip baked tortilla chips in salsa or bean dip. Toast...
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When kids get home from school, they’re hungry! Help them refuel after a challenging day of studying with some healthy snacks, the kind you don’t mind saying “yes” to when they ask for more! Dip banana pieces in yogurt and roll in crushed cereal. Freeze. Fill celery sticks with peanut butter or cream cheese. Add raisins if you’d like. Slice an apple and dip in...
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Make every moment count with the Audible 12-inch Time Timer! This is a fantastic way to teach kids at all ages and ability levels about the concept of time. The graphic clock face gives the child a visual understand of time elapsing. As the bright red disk disappears, everyone can see how much time is left. When the red section disappears, time is up. This...
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We all know time flies when we’re having fun, and this summer has been no exception. In just a few weeks, students will fill school hallways with eager anticipation of what’s ahead – catching up with friends, meeting new teachers, and commencing a busy lineup of new activities. And, even though the school year tends to be busy, parents often look forward, too, to getting...
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In The Rewards of Simplicity: A Practical and Spiritual Approach, respected prophetic leader Chuck D. Pierce and his wife, Pam, remind Christians of the rewards of living simply. Together they weave biblical teaching with practical tips that will help readers answer questions like these: How can I clear out unnecessary clutter in my home? Overcome anxiety? Rely on God for my sustenance? And much more....
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