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A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the
same importance as a full time job but also gives her
life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks
and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our
TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of
motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun.
This list changes every Monday.
Top Five for the week of Sept 3, 2007
1. School Idea: Homework Tip
Set a schedule, including both a beginning and an ending time. Most kids need some time to unwind after school before they tackle their homework. Doing it too close to bedtime may make it difficult due to fatigue. Fridays are usually the best day for homework that must be completed over the weekend. Assignments are still fresh in mind and last minute panic rushes are avoided. Find a good time for your family to all turn off the TV and sit and either color - for the younger ones with no homework, or doing homework for the older ones. Get parents involved too - you could use some "homework" time as well. If set for everyday - it gets done a lot faster without a lot of frustration.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Leftover Pizza
Find some of your left overs for the week and get a container of biscuits and then you can flatten those biscuits and let your family top them with whatever topping they want. You can use pizza sauce, or even spaghetti sauce!
3. Web Page for the Week: Abella Boutique
This is a great web page for some awesome baby things and very in-style clothes as well as accessories for your baby.
4. Week's Definition: Labor Day
Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States since the 1880s. The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
Today Labor Day is often regarded simply as a day of rest and, compared to the May 1 Labor Day celebrations in most countries, parades, speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key, although especially in election years, events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer. Some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school. However, of late, schools have begun well before Labor Day, as early as the 24th of July in many urban districts, including Nashville and Atlanta. In addition, Labor Day marks the beginning of the season for the National Football League and NCAA College Football. The NCAA usually plays their first games the weekend of Labor day, with the NFL playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Baby Powder
Preventing sweat stains on white shirts. Sprinkle a little powder on the underarms and the collar of a shirt, then iron. The powder forms a barrier that prevents oil and grime from seeping into the threads. Reward: Shirts that stay powder-fresh.
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Top Five for the week of Sept 3, 2007
1. School Idea: Homework Tip
Set a schedule, including both a beginning and an ending time. Most kids need some time to unwind after school before they tackle their homework. Doing it too close to bedtime may make it difficult due to fatigue. Fridays are usually the best day for homework that must be completed over the weekend. Assignments are still fresh in mind and last minute panic rushes are avoided. Find a good time for your family to all turn off the TV and sit and either color - for the younger ones with no homework, or doing homework for the older ones. Get parents involved too - you could use some "homework" time as well. If set for everyday - it gets done a lot faster without a lot of frustration.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Leftover Pizza
Find some of your left overs for the week and get a container of biscuits and then you can flatten those biscuits and let your family top them with whatever topping they want. You can use pizza sauce, or even spaghetti sauce!
3. Web Page for the Week: Abella Boutique
This is a great web page for some awesome baby things and very in-style clothes as well as accessories for your baby.
4. Week's Definition: Labor Day
Labor Day has been celebrated on the first Monday in September in the United States since the 1880s. The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
Today Labor Day is often regarded simply as a day of rest and, compared to the May 1 Labor Day celebrations in most countries, parades, speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key, although especially in election years, events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer. Some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school. However, of late, schools have begun well before Labor Day, as early as the 24th of July in many urban districts, including Nashville and Atlanta. In addition, Labor Day marks the beginning of the season for the National Football League and NCAA College Football. The NCAA usually plays their first games the weekend of Labor day, with the NFL playing their first game the Thursday following Labor Day.
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Baby Powder
Preventing sweat stains on white shirts. Sprinkle a little powder on the underarms and the collar of a shirt, then iron. The powder forms a barrier that prevents oil and grime from seeping into the threads. Reward: Shirts that stay powder-fresh.
Other Links:
Feeding Your Family
About Us
Kids Eat Free
Redeeming Time in the Carpool Line
Conversation Starters
Great Web Pages
TV Picks
Majoring On Motherhood without Minoring on ME!
Simplifying your Life
Weekly News Wrap
Home Page, Resources, Polished Moms, Professional Moms, Competent Moms, Recipes, Top Five, Simplifying Your Life, Daily Prayer Guide, News at a Glance
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A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the
same importance as a full time job but also gives her
life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks
and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our
TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of
motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun.
This list changes every Monday.
1. Great IDEA!: Sharing Ideas
We need some good ideas for after school snacks - please share them by clicking here!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Chicken Fingers on a Stick
Check out this web page for a quick and easy chicken recipe your kids will love.
3. Web Page for the Week: Rocks in My Dryer
We all get concerned when our little ones start that first day of school. Check out this blog with a great prayer and some other fun stuff too!
4. Week's Definition: Attorney General
Our Attorney General is resigning this week, his name is Alberto Gonzales. Here is what the attorney general is for those that need a reminder.
The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government. The Attorney General is considered as the chief lawyer of the US government. The Attorney General serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, but is the only cabinet department head who is not given the title Secretary.
The Attorney General is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. He or she is normally removed from office by the President but, in cases of wrongdoing, can be impeached by the House of Representatives and brought to trial in the Senate where, if convicted (by a two-thirds majority), he or she may be removed from office or even barred from holding future offices.
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Lemon Juice
You know that ugly yellowish stain that comes on white t-shirts on the underarms??? I am sure you do not get those but if you have family members that do try this: take some lemon juice and poor it on the stain, then lay it out in the sun for an hour or so. Then take the shirt which now looks like you have stained it with lemon juice and treat it with stain remover like shout or something and wash like normal and it disappears! WHOOHOOOO!
Other Links:
Feeding Your Family
About Us
Kids Eat Free
Redeeming Time in the Carpool Line
Conversation Starters
Great Web Pages
TV Picks
Majoring On Motherhood without Minoring on ME!
Simplifying your Life
Weekly News Wrap
1. Great IDEA!: Sharing Ideas
We need some good ideas for after school snacks - please share them by clicking here!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Chicken Fingers on a Stick
Check out this web page for a quick and easy chicken recipe your kids will love.
3. Web Page for the Week: Rocks in My Dryer
We all get concerned when our little ones start that first day of school. Check out this blog with a great prayer and some other fun stuff too!
4. Week's Definition: Attorney General
Our Attorney General is resigning this week, his name is Alberto Gonzales. Here is what the attorney general is for those that need a reminder.
The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government. The Attorney General is considered as the chief lawyer of the US government. The Attorney General serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, but is the only cabinet department head who is not given the title Secretary.
The Attorney General is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. He or she is normally removed from office by the President but, in cases of wrongdoing, can be impeached by the House of Representatives and brought to trial in the Senate where, if convicted (by a two-thirds majority), he or she may be removed from office or even barred from holding future offices.
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Lemon Juice
You know that ugly yellowish stain that comes on white t-shirts on the underarms??? I am sure you do not get those but if you have family members that do try this: take some lemon juice and poor it on the stain, then lay it out in the sun for an hour or so. Then take the shirt which now looks like you have stained it with lemon juice and treat it with stain remover like shout or something and wash like normal and it disappears! WHOOHOOOO!
Other Links:
Feeding Your Family
About Us
Kids Eat Free
Redeeming Time in the Carpool Line
Conversation Starters
Great Web Pages
TV Picks
Majoring On Motherhood without Minoring on ME!
Simplifying your Life
Weekly News Wrap
Home Page, Resources, Polished Moms, Professional Moms, Competent Moms, Recipes, Top Five, Simplifying Your Life, Daily Prayer Guide, News at a Glance
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A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the
same importance as a full time job but also gives her
life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks
and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our
TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of
motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun.
This list changes every Monday.
1. Great IDEA!: Contact Sheet
Real simple has the ultimate contact sheet. As school year is starting and schedules will get busy this is perfect to keep track of important numbers! Check it out!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Easy Cranberry Chicken
Great easy recipe for the busy before school days!
3. Web Page for the Week: Starting School Tips & BACK TO SCHOOL
Of course this is on our web page but wanted to draw extra special attention to it! ;) The BACK TO SCHOOL link is to Real Simple magazine with tons of tips on going back to school. Great to browse if you have time.
4. Week's Definition: Hurricane Categories
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of "tropical depressions" and "tropical storms", and thereby become hurricanes. The categories into which the scale divides hurricanes are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. The classifications are intended primarily for use in measuring the potential damage and flooding a hurricane will cause upon landfall. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used only to describe hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean and northern Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line. Other areas label their tropical cyclones as "cyclones" and "typhoons", and use their own classification scales.
To see specific category definitions click here!
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Car Wax
Make stove top cleaning easier. Before you cook, apply a layer of wax to the surface of your stove top with a soft rag and then wipe off. The thin layer that remains will prevent greasy splatters and spills from sticking.
Other Links:
Feeding Your Family
About Us
Kids Eat Free
Redeeming Time in the Carpool Line
Conversation Starters
Great Web Pages
TV Picks
Majoring On Motherhood without Minoring on ME!
Simplifying your Life
Weekly News Wrap
1. Great IDEA!: Contact Sheet
Real simple has the ultimate contact sheet. As school year is starting and schedules will get busy this is perfect to keep track of important numbers! Check it out!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Easy Cranberry Chicken
Great easy recipe for the busy before school days!
3. Web Page for the Week: Starting School Tips & BACK TO SCHOOL
Of course this is on our web page but wanted to draw extra special attention to it! ;) The BACK TO SCHOOL link is to Real Simple magazine with tons of tips on going back to school. Great to browse if you have time.
4. Week's Definition: Hurricane Categories
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of "tropical depressions" and "tropical storms", and thereby become hurricanes. The categories into which the scale divides hurricanes are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. The classifications are intended primarily for use in measuring the potential damage and flooding a hurricane will cause upon landfall. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used only to describe hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean and northern Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line. Other areas label their tropical cyclones as "cyclones" and "typhoons", and use their own classification scales.
To see specific category definitions click here!
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Car Wax
Make stove top cleaning easier. Before you cook, apply a layer of wax to the surface of your stove top with a soft rag and then wipe off. The thin layer that remains will prevent greasy splatters and spills from sticking.
Other Links:
Feeding Your Family
About Us
Kids Eat Free
Redeeming Time in the Carpool Line
Conversation Starters
Great Web Pages
TV Picks
Majoring On Motherhood without Minoring on ME!
Simplifying your Life
Weekly News Wrap
Home Page, Resources, Polished Moms, Professional Moms, Competent Moms, Recipes, Top Five, Simplifying Your Life, Daily Prayer Guide, News at a Glance
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A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the
same importance as a full time job but also gives her
life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks
and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our
TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of
motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun.
This list changes every Monday.
1. Great Purchase!: Wall Decals
Dress up bare walls with interchangeable dVider decals. There are more than 20 self-adhesive designs, including fairies and sailboats.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Blue Cheese Chips
This is a great crowd pleaser even if you do not like blue cheese! Give it a try it is so easy!
3. Web Page for the Week: Inspire Bright Minds
School is about to start and if you want to "encourage learning" in your children with some great preschool educational toys at home, this is the place to go.
4. Week's Definition: Berlin Wall
You are probably thinking that this is an odd definition for the week. But on August 13, 1961 the wall started construction.
After the end of World War II in Europe, what territorially remained of Nazi Germany was divided into four occupation zones (per the Potsdam Agreement), each one controlled by one of the four occupying Allied powers: the Americans, British, French and Soviets. The old capital of Berlin, as the seat of the Allied Control Council, was itself similarly subdivided into four zones despite the city itself lying deep inside the zone of the Soviet Union. Although the intent was for the occupying powers to govern Germany together inside the 1947 borders, the advent of Cold War tension caused the French, British and American zones to be formed into the Federal Republic of Germany (and West Berlin) in 1949, excluding the Soviet zone which then formed the German Democratic Republic (including East Berlin) the same year.
Construction of 45 km (28 miles) around the three western sectors began early on Sunday, August 13, 1961 in East Berlin. The zonal boundary had been sealed that morning by East German troops. The barrier was built by East German troops and workers, not directly involving the Soviets. It was built slightly inside East German territory to ensure that it did not encroach on West Berlin at any point; if one stood next to the West Berlin side of the barrier (and later the Wall), one was actually standing on East Berlin soil.
Many families were split. Many East Berliners were cut off from their jobs and from chances for financial improvement; West Berlin became an isolated enclave in a hostile land. West Berliners demonstrated against the wall, led by their mayor Willy Brandt, who strongly criticised the United States for failing to respond. Allied intelligence agencies had hypothesized about a wall to stop the flood of refugees but the main candidate for its location was around the perimeter of the city.
When the East German government announced on November 9, 1989, after several weeks of civil unrest, that entering West Berlin would be permitted, crowds of East Germans climbed onto and crossed the wall, joined by West Germans on the other side in a celebratory atmosphere. Over the next few weeks, parts of the wall were chipped away by a euphoric public and by souvenir hunters; industrial equipment was later used to remove the rest of it.
The fall of the Berlin wall paved the way for German reunification, which was formally concluded on October 3, 1990.
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Queen of Clean Tip
Love the Queen - she gives great tips. Here is one that I have found works great!
Club soda is the best emergency spotter there is. Keep club soda on hand to clean up spills on carpet and clothing. Remember to react as soon as possible to a spill. If you act fast, a spot shouldn't become a stain. Club soda will remove red wine, coffee, tea, pop (yes even red pop!) Kool-Aid™ and any other spills you can think of. Lift any solids carefully off carpet or clothes and then pour on the club soda, blotting with an old rag until all the color from the spill is removed. Don't be afraid to really wet the carpet, it won't hurt it-carpet goes through countless dippings in water as it is made. Blot carpet easily by folding a rag and standing on it, turning the rag as it absorbs moisture and discoloration from the spill. The carbonation in the club soda brings the offending spill to the surface so that you can blot it up, and the salts in it will help prevent staining. If you spill on your clothes in a restaurant, ask for a little club soda or seltzer and use your napkin to blot the stain until it is removed. At home, you can pour the club soda directly onto the spot, flushing it out. I have found that club soda will even work on many old stains, too. Always keep several bottles on hand.
1. Great Purchase!: Wall Decals
Dress up bare walls with interchangeable dVider decals. There are more than 20 self-adhesive designs, including fairies and sailboats.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Blue Cheese Chips
This is a great crowd pleaser even if you do not like blue cheese! Give it a try it is so easy!
3. Web Page for the Week: Inspire Bright Minds
School is about to start and if you want to "encourage learning" in your children with some great preschool educational toys at home, this is the place to go.
4. Week's Definition: Berlin Wall
You are probably thinking that this is an odd definition for the week. But on August 13, 1961 the wall started construction.
After the end of World War II in Europe, what territorially remained of Nazi Germany was divided into four occupation zones (per the Potsdam Agreement), each one controlled by one of the four occupying Allied powers: the Americans, British, French and Soviets. The old capital of Berlin, as the seat of the Allied Control Council, was itself similarly subdivided into four zones despite the city itself lying deep inside the zone of the Soviet Union. Although the intent was for the occupying powers to govern Germany together inside the 1947 borders, the advent of Cold War tension caused the French, British and American zones to be formed into the Federal Republic of Germany (and West Berlin) in 1949, excluding the Soviet zone which then formed the German Democratic Republic (including East Berlin) the same year.
Construction of 45 km (28 miles) around the three western sectors began early on Sunday, August 13, 1961 in East Berlin. The zonal boundary had been sealed that morning by East German troops. The barrier was built by East German troops and workers, not directly involving the Soviets. It was built slightly inside East German territory to ensure that it did not encroach on West Berlin at any point; if one stood next to the West Berlin side of the barrier (and later the Wall), one was actually standing on East Berlin soil.
Many families were split. Many East Berliners were cut off from their jobs and from chances for financial improvement; West Berlin became an isolated enclave in a hostile land. West Berliners demonstrated against the wall, led by their mayor Willy Brandt, who strongly criticised the United States for failing to respond. Allied intelligence agencies had hypothesized about a wall to stop the flood of refugees but the main candidate for its location was around the perimeter of the city.
When the East German government announced on November 9, 1989, after several weeks of civil unrest, that entering West Berlin would be permitted, crowds of East Germans climbed onto and crossed the wall, joined by West Germans on the other side in a celebratory atmosphere. Over the next few weeks, parts of the wall were chipped away by a euphoric public and by souvenir hunters; industrial equipment was later used to remove the rest of it.
The fall of the Berlin wall paved the way for German reunification, which was formally concluded on October 3, 1990.
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Queen of Clean Tip
Love the Queen - she gives great tips. Here is one that I have found works great!
Club soda is the best emergency spotter there is. Keep club soda on hand to clean up spills on carpet and clothing. Remember to react as soon as possible to a spill. If you act fast, a spot shouldn't become a stain. Club soda will remove red wine, coffee, tea, pop (yes even red pop!) Kool-Aid™ and any other spills you can think of. Lift any solids carefully off carpet or clothes and then pour on the club soda, blotting with an old rag until all the color from the spill is removed. Don't be afraid to really wet the carpet, it won't hurt it-carpet goes through countless dippings in water as it is made. Blot carpet easily by folding a rag and standing on it, turning the rag as it absorbs moisture and discoloration from the spill. The carbonation in the club soda brings the offending spill to the surface so that you can blot it up, and the salts in it will help prevent staining. If you spill on your clothes in a restaurant, ask for a little club soda or seltzer and use your napkin to blot the stain until it is removed. At home, you can pour the club soda directly onto the spot, flushing it out. I have found that club soda will even work on many old stains, too. Always keep several bottles on hand.
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A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the
same importance as a full time job but also gives her
life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks
and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our
TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of
motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun.
This list changes every Monday.
1. Great Purchase!: Juice Box Holder!
Teaching your child to drink out of a juice box? Or just want to take it in the car and not make a huge mess? This is a great solution! Enjoy!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Andee's Egg Casserole
Enjoy the few weeks of summer left by giving your children a great breakfast at home. You can even use it as a dinner. It is really easy and really good!
3. Web Page for the Week: Take It Personally Stationary!
Truly personal gifts perfect for holidays, birthdays, teacher gifts and other special occasions.
4. Week's Idea: BINGO!
I read in a magazine this week that you can take the old version of bingo and re-vamp it for any situation where you need your child to be entertained: like restaurants, long road trips, doctor's visits, department stores. They can "cover" the blocks of things they see!
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Lint Roller
I know most of you do not use glitter in your home, so this may be for the teachers about to start back - get a lint roller and it will pick up all that extra glitter! Great tip to remember for the future!
1. Great Purchase!: Juice Box Holder!
Teaching your child to drink out of a juice box? Or just want to take it in the car and not make a huge mess? This is a great solution! Enjoy!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Andee's Egg Casserole
Enjoy the few weeks of summer left by giving your children a great breakfast at home. You can even use it as a dinner. It is really easy and really good!
3. Web Page for the Week: Take It Personally Stationary!
Truly personal gifts perfect for holidays, birthdays, teacher gifts and other special occasions.
4. Week's Idea: BINGO!
I read in a magazine this week that you can take the old version of bingo and re-vamp it for any situation where you need your child to be entertained: like restaurants, long road trips, doctor's visits, department stores. They can "cover" the blocks of things they see!
5. Week's Cleaning Tip: Lint Roller
I know most of you do not use glitter in your home, so this may be for the teachers about to start back - get a lint roller and it will pick up all that extra glitter! Great tip to remember for the future!
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Feeding Your
Family
About Us
Kids Eat
Free
Redeeming Time in the Carpool
Line
Conversation
Starters
Great Web
Pages
TV
Picks
Majoring
On Motherhood without Minoring on
ME!
Simplifying your
Life
Weekly News
Wrap
Home Page, Resources, Polished Moms, Professional Moms,
Competent Moms, Recipes, Top Five, Simplifying Your
Life, Daily Prayer Guide,
News at a
Glance
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A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the
same importance as a full time job but also gives her
life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks
and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our
TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of
motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun.
This list changes every Monday.
1. Summer Activity Idea: Car Travel Tips
Here are some things you should add to your car that will help the long drive take a little less desperate feel.
1. Cookie Sheet - good as a lap desk - great for magnetic things.
2. Etch a Sketch - doesn't take a lot of room and gives you something to do.
3. I have heard that some folks put a shoe organizer on back of the front seat and then the kids can place their toys and stuff in there and not take up room on the car seats.
4. Set up rules before you go.
5. Make sure there is a boundary between your kids.
6. Take a map or atlas and some stickers and have your kids track the trip.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Andee's Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the greatest and because of the special ingredients they look professional!
3. Web Page for the Week: Summer Skin Survival
Summer still has some time to make us burn - make sure you take care of your skin!
4. Week's Definition: DUI
Lindsay Lohan? Paris Hilton? Astronauts in Space? Do we all know what the law is?
In addition to driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of other drugs, a third "DUI" offense consists of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and other drugs. The drugs causing or contributing to the impairment need not be illegal, but can consist of lawfully prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Anti-drunk-driving advertising campaigns have aimed to raise awareness of the legal situation and the dangers of driving while intoxicated. Drunk-driving is responsible for a large number of deaths, injuries, damage and accidents every year.
The specific criminal offense may be called, depending on the jurisdiction, driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving while impaired (also DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI), driving under the influence [of alcohol or other drugs] (DUI), driving under the combined influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, driving under the influence per se or drunk in charge [of a vehicle]. Such laws may also apply to boating (as in Canada[2]), piloting aircraft, and even bicycling in some states such as California.
Today's statutes commonly provide for two separate and distinct criminal offenses. The first is the traditional "drunk driving" offense, consisting of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Evidence to support this crime generally comes from the officer's observations (erratic driving, slurred speech, unsteady gait, etc.), performance on field sobriety tests, and a legal (and generally rebuttable) presumption of intoxication from a blood alcohol test result over the legal limit. The second offense is the more recent so-called "per se" offense: rather than focusing on impairment the crime consists entirely of having a given blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of driving, regardless of the individual's tolerance to alcohol. Both offenses may be charged, and the defendant may be convicted of both; if a blood alcohol test result was not obtained, only the traditional "DUI" offense will be charged.
BAC is most conveniently measured as a simple percent of alcohol in the blood by weight. It does not depend on any units of measurement. In Europe it is usually expressed as milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. However, 100 milliliters of blood weighs essentially the same as 100 milliliters of water, which weighs precisely 100 grams. Thus, for all practical purposes, this is the same as the simple dimensionless BAC measured as a percent. Since 2002 it has been illegal in all 50 US states to drive with a BAC that is 0.08% or higher.
5. Week's Purchase: Tennis Shoes!
These shoes are designed with Nike's Sports Research Lab. It boasts sensational technology (like the cushy G-zone honeycomb gel that compresses on impact), streamlined styling. Found at payless.com for $30! The Tailwind line by Payless.
1. Summer Activity Idea: Car Travel Tips
Here are some things you should add to your car that will help the long drive take a little less desperate feel.
1. Cookie Sheet - good as a lap desk - great for magnetic things.
2. Etch a Sketch - doesn't take a lot of room and gives you something to do.
3. I have heard that some folks put a shoe organizer on back of the front seat and then the kids can place their toys and stuff in there and not take up room on the car seats.
4. Set up rules before you go.
5. Make sure there is a boundary between your kids.
6. Take a map or atlas and some stickers and have your kids track the trip.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Andee's Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the greatest and because of the special ingredients they look professional!
3. Web Page for the Week: Summer Skin Survival
Summer still has some time to make us burn - make sure you take care of your skin!
4. Week's Definition: DUI
Lindsay Lohan? Paris Hilton? Astronauts in Space? Do we all know what the law is?
In addition to driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of other drugs, a third "DUI" offense consists of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and other drugs. The drugs causing or contributing to the impairment need not be illegal, but can consist of lawfully prescribed or over-the-counter medication. Anti-drunk-driving advertising campaigns have aimed to raise awareness of the legal situation and the dangers of driving while intoxicated. Drunk-driving is responsible for a large number of deaths, injuries, damage and accidents every year.
The specific criminal offense may be called, depending on the jurisdiction, driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving while impaired (also DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OMVI), driving under the influence [of alcohol or other drugs] (DUI), driving under the combined influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, driving under the influence per se or drunk in charge [of a vehicle]. Such laws may also apply to boating (as in Canada[2]), piloting aircraft, and even bicycling in some states such as California.
Today's statutes commonly provide for two separate and distinct criminal offenses. The first is the traditional "drunk driving" offense, consisting of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Evidence to support this crime generally comes from the officer's observations (erratic driving, slurred speech, unsteady gait, etc.), performance on field sobriety tests, and a legal (and generally rebuttable) presumption of intoxication from a blood alcohol test result over the legal limit. The second offense is the more recent so-called "per se" offense: rather than focusing on impairment the crime consists entirely of having a given blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of driving, regardless of the individual's tolerance to alcohol. Both offenses may be charged, and the defendant may be convicted of both; if a blood alcohol test result was not obtained, only the traditional "DUI" offense will be charged.
BAC is most conveniently measured as a simple percent of alcohol in the blood by weight. It does not depend on any units of measurement. In Europe it is usually expressed as milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. However, 100 milliliters of blood weighs essentially the same as 100 milliliters of water, which weighs precisely 100 grams. Thus, for all practical purposes, this is the same as the simple dimensionless BAC measured as a percent. Since 2002 it has been illegal in all 50 US states to drive with a BAC that is 0.08% or higher.
5. Week's Purchase: Tennis Shoes!
These shoes are designed with Nike's Sports Research Lab. It boasts sensational technology (like the cushy G-zone honeycomb gel that compresses on impact), streamlined styling. Found at payless.com for $30! The Tailwind line by Payless.
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1. Summer Activity Idea: Homemade Ice Cream!
Ice cream makers - cuisianart classic $60 Testers praised this machine's "no-hassle" approach: Freeze a 1 1/2 qt canister for six hours, pour in the ingredients and come back in 1/2 an hour for "extra creamy" results. It also comes apart for cleaning. 8in wide x 11in high. Great summer fun and so GOOOOD!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Spicy Recipes
According to a recent study published in Physiology & Behavior, eating firey foods can make you feel full faster. So you end up eating up to 200 fewer calories during a meal. So try adding some spice to your meals! You can find some recipes at www.realsimple.com/spicyeats.
3. Web Page for the Week: Nayio
This web page is pretty cool. You can go to it and hum a tune (in tune) and it will tell you the song. Great for when you can't remember the names of songs or just when you want to see how well you hum. :)
4. Week's Definition: Sisyphean Challenge
"Sisyphean task" or "Sisyphean challenge"
As a punishment from the gods for his trickery, Sisyphus was compelled to roll a huge rock up a steep hill, but before he reached the top of the hill, the rock always escaped him and he had to begin again (Odyssey, xi. 593). The maddening nature of the punishment was reserved for Sisyphus due to the mortal's hubristic belief that his cleverness surpassed that of Zeus. Sisyphus took the bold step of reporting one of Zeus's sexual conquests, telling the river god Asopus of the whereabouts of Asopus' daughter, Aegina. Zeus had taken her away, and regardless of the impropriety of Zeus's frequent conquests, Sisyphus unmistakably overstepped his bounds by considering himself a peer of the gods who could rightfully report their indiscretions (Edith Hamilton's Mythology, 312-313). As a result, Zeus displayed his own cleverness by binding Sisyphus to an eternity of frustration. Accordingly, pointless or interminable activities are often described as Sisyphean.
In other words - he has to keep rolling the rock up the hill, getting no where. Do you often feel like that? Check out ways to Simplify Your Life and not feel like your are living a life of Sisyphean Challenges!
5. Week's Purchase: Magnetic Measuring Spoons
I get so frustrated when I am wanting to use one measuring spoon and I have to clean them all because they are all stuck together. Now you can get some measuring spoons that are magnetic - so stick together when you need them and yet are just one when you don't. Also they have an oval spoon so that you can get in to small spice jars. AND they are only 7.95!
1. Summer Activity Idea: Homemade Ice Cream!
Ice cream makers - cuisianart classic $60 Testers praised this machine's "no-hassle" approach: Freeze a 1 1/2 qt canister for six hours, pour in the ingredients and come back in 1/2 an hour for "extra creamy" results. It also comes apart for cleaning. 8in wide x 11in high. Great summer fun and so GOOOOD!
2. Top Recipe for the week: Spicy Recipes
According to a recent study published in Physiology & Behavior, eating firey foods can make you feel full faster. So you end up eating up to 200 fewer calories during a meal. So try adding some spice to your meals! You can find some recipes at www.realsimple.com/spicyeats.
3. Web Page for the Week: Nayio
This web page is pretty cool. You can go to it and hum a tune (in tune) and it will tell you the song. Great for when you can't remember the names of songs or just when you want to see how well you hum. :)
4. Week's Definition: Sisyphean Challenge
"Sisyphean task" or "Sisyphean challenge"
As a punishment from the gods for his trickery, Sisyphus was compelled to roll a huge rock up a steep hill, but before he reached the top of the hill, the rock always escaped him and he had to begin again (Odyssey, xi. 593). The maddening nature of the punishment was reserved for Sisyphus due to the mortal's hubristic belief that his cleverness surpassed that of Zeus. Sisyphus took the bold step of reporting one of Zeus's sexual conquests, telling the river god Asopus of the whereabouts of Asopus' daughter, Aegina. Zeus had taken her away, and regardless of the impropriety of Zeus's frequent conquests, Sisyphus unmistakably overstepped his bounds by considering himself a peer of the gods who could rightfully report their indiscretions (Edith Hamilton's Mythology, 312-313). As a result, Zeus displayed his own cleverness by binding Sisyphus to an eternity of frustration. Accordingly, pointless or interminable activities are often described as Sisyphean.
In other words - he has to keep rolling the rock up the hill, getting no where. Do you often feel like that? Check out ways to Simplify Your Life and not feel like your are living a life of Sisyphean Challenges!
5. Week's Purchase: Magnetic Measuring Spoons
I get so frustrated when I am wanting to use one measuring spoon and I have to clean them all because they are all stuck together. Now you can get some measuring spoons that are magnetic - so stick together when you need them and yet are just one when you don't. Also they have an oval spoon so that you can get in to small spice jars. AND they are only 7.95!
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WEEKLY TOP FIVE
A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the same importance as a full time job but also gives her life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun. This list changes every Monday.
1. Shopping Tip for the week: Quick Dry Top Coat
Salon pedicures will last longer if you apply Revlon Expert Effect, Quick Dry Top Coat once a week. About $7.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Easter Cookies
Make Easter Story Cookies with your kids. It is a great way to tell the Easter Story to your kids. You make the cookies the night before and let them sit in the oven all night -then when you get them the next morning the inside is empty -just like Jesus' tomb! Fun to have cookies for breakfast too. Give it a try and make it a fun tradition.
3. Web Page for this week: Seussville.com
Go to this website to find some great print out games and things for your kids to color!
4. Week's Definition: Easter
The English a
A professional mom not only gives the job of mom the same importance as a full time job but also gives her life and duties equal importance. Jobs have many tasks and roles that have to be done. We hope you find our TOP FIVE helpful in making your PROFESSION of motherhood a little easier, more fulfilling and fun. This list changes every Monday.
1. Shopping Tip for the week: Quick Dry Top Coat
Salon pedicures will last longer if you apply Revlon Expert Effect, Quick Dry Top Coat once a week. About $7.
2. Top Recipe for the week: Easter Cookies
Make Easter Story Cookies with your kids. It is a great way to tell the Easter Story to your kids. You make the cookies the night before and let them sit in the oven all night -then when you get them the next morning the inside is empty -just like Jesus' tomb! Fun to have cookies for breakfast too. Give it a try and make it a fun tradition.
3. Web Page for this week: Seussville.com
Go to this website to find some great print out games and things for your kids to color!
4. Week's Definition: Easter
The English a