Praises of a Wife and Mommy

A new chili cook off has started in our town to help raise funds for different projects.   My husband was determined to make a great spicy/hot chili.   He ended up winning 3rd place but claims he could have done better had one of the judges actually liked hot... sadly for him this judge was the mayor of town and had to take several drinks to tame the fire.    We have a lot of fun getting to know more people in our town.   I encourage your to reach out and get to know your neighbors more.  

Description: The first book in  The Reading Game  learn-to-read series tells the story of a skunk without a stripe who is rejected by the other skunks but finds acceptance among some cats and becomes their defender.  It’s told in rhyme, is beautifully illustrated, and is 32 pages long.  It will be the first book the student reads, and there are five more to follow in this groundbreaking learn to read program. Each of The Reading Game's six stories is told using just thirty new words.  These are broken down into six sets of five words.  The student learns to read each set of five words by playing a simple word matching game.  Frequent exposure through play hard wires these words into long-term memory.  Rote learning is transformed into a fast-paced game with a winner every few seconds. After completing Skunk, Game 1, the student has learned five words (can, cat, is, me, not).  Playing Game 2 adds an additional five w...

Book Description: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 In this newest 8x8 softcover title in the Berenstain Bears Living Lights collection, the Bruins join the Bear family for a cookout and bring their cousin Tommy along. It isn’t long before the cubs start up a game of baseball and Sister soon notices that Tommy doesn’t play like the rest of the group. When Sister asks about Tommy, Mama takes the opportunity to talk to Sister about how God makes each of us unique in our own way. And that we all have special gifts and talents to share with the folks around us. My review: Thanks Zondervan for sending me this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.   I was not paid for this review and all opinions are 100% mine.   I loved this story!   Since I have a nephew who has disabilities this is a great story to share with my kids to help them understand and discuss their cousin better and to show love and patience...

Online specialty Food Company stands the test of time - Spice Company creates custom spice blends, sesonings and dry soups. Olde Westport Spice & Trading Company is a 33-year-old spice manufacturer that is still going strong. This online company operates a small plant in Goodland, Kansas, and knows a thing or two about spices, seasonings and soups. This family owned and operated company was originally founded in the Kansas City area and has stayed true to its mission of making custom spice blends for main meal dishes and appetizers as well as nearly 20 varieties of dry soups. The products are available online at www.oldewestportspice.com; at food-related craft and trade shows throughout the Midwest; and at gift and gourmet food shops. Olde Westport's spice blends and seasonings include Italian, Cajun, Taco, Fajita, Chili, Jalapeno, Beef Sauce, Salsa, Garlic and many more. All of the products use quality ingredients for a balanced flavor that compliments meats, pastas and ...

About the Bible: The  Little Chick’s Bible  is a soft, cuddly Bible that children age 2-5 can call their own.  Throughout this plush-covered book little ones learn that they’re loved and cared for by God as they hear about God’s faithfulness in stories from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.  With sweet, rhyming text and colorful illustrations, this soft and cuddly character storybook Bible is sure to become a classic with preschoolers. My Review: My 7 and 3 year old love the fuzzy soft book... they even said it could be a stuffed animal because it's so soft!  I did go double check their beds and was hoping to see if they were cuddling with their Bible but nope they weren't... that would have been an awesome picture.   Over all there are 9 key stories in the Bible.   I love the rhymes on each page as well as the pictures. We actually read all the stories for bedtime rather than one per night.    Once my kids get...

This year my daughter participated in the Jump Rope for Heart- to raise awareness on heart disease partnering with American Heart Association.   I was surprised that 1 out of 3 women die from heart disease and 80% of it is preventable!!!    Here is her page if you would like to donate:   http://jumphoops2015mwa.kintera.org/selahgracielou Here she is with her group that  she jumped rope with.   They got silly and had a lot of fun!   I have to giggle when I look at this picture.   Yes she is jumping rope... no she is not doing ballet.  LOL   She sure is adorable with her method.  

I am so thankful for my husband that last couple weeks!   He has really done a great job at being the active parent.   I have had a couple hard weeks at work... some days I love my job and other days I long to just be at home with my family.   It changes often so I know I need to be where I am at and wait for God's direction.   These two pictures of my kids were sent to me via text while I was still at work.   Our local library had a fun Valentines Day planned and my daughter got out of school early so my amazing hubby to the kids to have fun! My word this year is intentional with time and I have made more time for meeting and having people over for dinner but some days I truly miss doing more crafts and fun stuff with my kids.   PRAY for me!  I guess the word should go to BALANCE!   Balance all my hats I wear.