I love Featured Blogger Fridays because it gives all of my readers and visitors, as well as myself, a chance to get to know other bloggers out in the blogosphere. Today, I have the privilege of introducing a blogger who has visited my site several time...

A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to th...

I remember watching “Care Bears” as a little girl.  I remember even owning a Care Bear (or 2 or 3).  I was excited to introduce “Care Bears” to my boys, even though it was somewhat different than what I used to.  Overall, it was...

Do you love Ninjas, Cowboys, and Bears?  If so, then you’ll love reading this book!  The Ninja, Cowboy, and Bear are friends, but all have different and unique talents.  As they compete against one another, they find that where one has weakness t...

I love books that talk about our American history, particularly the Revolutionary War.  I had the opportunity to review 2 wonderful books called By the Sword and Upon Secrecy.  Both books were written by author Selene Castrovilla and were amazing stori...

Thanks to Mom Central and Evenflo, I had the opportunity to try out some Evenflo Smart Steps products!  There is so much information on the news and internet about childhood obesity studies or complex strategies on how to deal with children that are pi...

I love Chicken Soup for the Soul books and was recently sent a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog, by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark.  As soon as I looked at this book, I immediately thought of a woman at...

I love Sandra Bullock and now love Ryan Reynolds after watching “The Proposal.”  There were some really funny parts!!  I was in tears after watching some of the funny parts – oh man!  I love where the movie was shot also and would lov...

I would love to go to Cooking School someday, whether it’s a few years long or just a session.  I love learning new things about cooking!  Next weekend, on October 16th and 17th, the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel will be presenting their...

In Sunday school little Kathy was drawing a Nativity picture…. There were Mary and Joseph, shepherds and wise men. “What’s that in the corner Kathy?” asked the teacher. “That’s their TV, of course,” replied Kathy. This came from JokeaDay.com – it...

Teacher: Why do we sometimes call the Middle Ages the Dark Ages? Peter: Because they had so many knights.   These jokes come from aJokeADay.com!!...

On a happier note, here is the joke of the day.  I thought it was a cute one. “How did school go today? a mother asked her little boy. “Fine”, the little fellow replied. “We had a new teacher and she wanted to know if I had any brothers and I told her ...

I am a mother to 3 boys and my oldest just started school. I truly appreciated the speech given by President Obama at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia on September 8th, 2009. It was not a speech on policy, but rather one giving encouragemen...

I have loved getting to know so many great bloggers around the blogosphere and the Featured Blogger Friday on The Mommy-Files gives everyone a chance to get to know those bloggers. Today, I’d like to introduce Tanya from Mommy Goggles, one of the...

My oldest had his first day of Kindergarten yesterday. I think I was more nervous about him going to Kindergarten then he was! He had a blast! He was telling us all about it on the way home from dinner last night (and then…and then…and then...

Today was my oldest’s first day of Kindergarten. I remember reading other blog posts about parents who had a hard time taking their children to school and how they felt happy and sad. My initial thoughts were, “he’s just going to Kind...

I had never seen “Olivia” before, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review it. My kids enjoyed it and I found it entertaining as well! Paramount Home Entertainment released “Olivia” on DVD on August 11, 2009. This is t...

In our home, we use Kleenex brand tissues and LOVE them. I grew up with them and my kids will grow up with them. We’re getting ready to enter the cold and flu season, so Kleenex will be necessary to have in our home. Whether you’re a parent, teac...

I was recently told about an event taking place on the weekend of October 16th and 17th at the HIlton Branson Convention Center. It’s called the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel’s Cooking School Weekend. Guests will be welcome with a ...

Thanks to Family Review Network, I had the opportunity to review a new kids DVD called “Veggie Tales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah’s Umbrella.” I can honestly tell you that my kids LOVE it! They’ve already watched it s...