You, as Nancy Drew, are undercover at a prestigious girls’ boarding school to discover the culprit behind the threatening notes and dangerous accidents aimed at its valedictorian candidates! Is there a secret someone wants to protect or are the malicious pranks intended to scare away the competition [...]
Disney’s irresistible talking puppies return in a heartwarming holiday adventure on Blu-ray with theater-quality picture and sound! Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddies to the magical world of the North Pole! Join Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and Mudbud in this classic Christmas tale that will [...]
You, as Nancy Drew, are undercover at a prestigious girls’ boarding school to discover the culprit behind the threatening notes and dangerous accidents aimed at its valedictorian candidates! Is there a secret someone wants to protect or are the malicious pranks intended to scare away the competition [...]
Human Body Detectives - The Lucky Escape is a CD audiobook with an accompanying workbook. The activity-filled workbook complements the educational adventure audio story, The Lucky Escape. The audio story and activity workbook are geared to serve as a tool for families, teachers and parents of [...]
Nickelodeon presents SpongeBob SquarePants: Truth or Square available on DVD November 10th! The DVD features the Special Extended Director’s Cut of the “Truth or Square” TV Movie with celebrity appearances, including Robin Williams, Tina Fey, and others. It also includes the behind-the-scenes of the SpongeBob opening and [...]
Celebrate the season with Disney’s most popular holiday movie ever! Starring Mickey Mouse and 35 of the world’s most beloved characters, this one-of-a-kind adventure joyously captures the spirit of Christmas and is sure to delight the entire family.
When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all [...]
Laura Carrot’s Christmas stocking might be empty this year because her dad is in danger of losing his job. While Larry thinks a letter to the North Pole should fix the problem, Bob knows what will really help…and tells the story of a little boy named Nicholas [...]
~ There is so much going on - I haven’t had much time to post here at Mommy Brain. I feel bad, but Books and Movies has to be more of a priority, because I’m getting free books to review in the mail every week.
~ No improvement on the [...]
I had a strange dream last night - probably a result of watching the last two episodes of Life on Mars. In my dream, I went back in time to visit my younger self - around 15 or 16 years of age. I was allowed to give myself one piece [...]
I have a list called 9 Children’s Novels Both Boys and Girls Will Love to Hear up at Flashlight Worthy Books, in case you’re interested.
(I promise a longer, more substantive post soon. Things are a bit crazy, and I’m getting ready for NaNoWriMo.)
I’m participating in Dewey’s 24 Read-a-thon this weekend. You can read my updates here at Books and Movies.
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We’re almost two months into our new homeschooling year, so I thought it would be a good time for an update on what we’ve been doing.
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The three boys are now doing Horizons Math and the switch from Saxon seems to have been a very good thing. They are all [...]
It’s been a while since I did an update post - and things are always crazy-busy, so here’s the bullet-points version:
~ It’s gotten cold here - we’re running the furnace in the mornings. I’m ready for fall, but praying that we don’t have record snowfall like last winter.
~ Project health [...]
I brought home a new lamp for our bedroom the other day.
Natalie: Ancient Lamp?
Me: No, that says “accent lamp.”
Jonathan: It speaks?
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Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace
Betsy-Tacy and Tib by Maud Hart Lovelace
Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill by Maud Hart Lovelace
Action! (Nancy Drew: All New Girl Detective #6) by “Carolyn [...]
Zamora’s Ultimate Challenge by M.K. Scott
The 39 Clues Book 4: Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson
Bone Volume 3: Eyes of the Storm by Jeff Smith
Bone Volume 4: The Dragonslayer by Jeff [...]
The Littles and the Big Storm by John Peterson
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What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids) by Dawn Huebner
Garfield Spills the Beans by Jim Davis
Goblins: An UnderEarth Adventure by Royce Buckingham
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My week of alternating a normally restricted calorie day with a extremely restricted calorie day worked - down 2.8 more pounds. Woot!
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Last year, I did almost all of our Christmas shopping online. It saved me a ton of time, and I got some really good deals, too. The best thing about doing holiday shopping on the web is that you can do it from the comfort of your home or your [...]
In the past year, the realities of our current economic crisis have hit home for many people, including us. In some ways, we are lucky - Kevin still has a job, we still have a home. We did lose our second income, however, and as a result, are living without [...]
Okay, so I know these haven’t exactly been weekly posts. Life got very busy - and then we didn’t have meetings for two weeks. Plus, one week I gained 1.7 pounds, the next week I lost 1.5, and the next week I stayed the same. Not as [...]
(Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
Climb on board for fun on the high seas as three of your favorite Disney Channel shows come together in Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana - on DVD for [...]
(This post is part of the 2,996 project, a memorial for the victims of 9/11.)
Lynn Catherine Goodchild was a passenger on United Flight 175, the plane that crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. She was traveling with her [...]
(I’m re-posting this memorial from 2006. I was assigned Mr. Moroney’s name for the 2,996 project, a memorial for the victims of 9/11.)
Dennis G. Moroney of Eastchester, New York was 39 on September 11, 2001. He was working at the WTC as Senior Vice [...]
(Disney Nature: Earth was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
On Disney Blu-ray, Earth is an absolutely stunning example of cinematic storytelling with its crisply detailed images and theater-quality sound.
An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures [...]
Well, we made it through our first week back to homeschooling - it went well, we are all still speaking to each other, so far, so good. Natalie is getting used to her bigger load - she’s in junior high now - and will start her weekly babysitting gig next [...]
For this week’s meeting, we didn’t have a planned speaker or agenda, which turned out to be a good thing, because it gave all of us a chance to talk and get to know each other better. It’s a bigger group than they’ve had in past years, [...]
Halfway to Forever by Karen Kingsbury
False Notes (Nancy Drew: All New Girl Detective #3) by “Carolyn Keene”
Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
Coming Attractions by Robin [...]
(Kitchen Basics: Rules, Tools, and Etiquette was provided to me by Ginger Kids for the purpose of review.)
Multicultural cooking company Ginger Kids’ Fun makes it simple for parents to get cooking with kids with their recently launched Kitchen Basics: Rules, Tools and Etiquette – a cookbook introducing [...]
Natalie performed at the fair this weekend, singing two songs. She made it through rounds one and two to perform in the Grand Championship, and was singled out for a special award for one of her songs. I am so proud of her! You can see [...]
Another week has gone by, and 3.4 more pounds have hit the dust. Woo hoo!
At last night’s meeting, we discussed LAB values. I need to go in to the clinic to have some blood drawn (oh, goodie!) so they can check my cholesterol and glucose levels. The [...]
(SpongeBob SquarePants: To SquarePants or Not to SquarePants was provided to me by Special Ops Media for the purpose of this feature.)
The release of a new SpongeBob SquarePants DVD is always cause for rejoicing at our house, especially since the puny cable package we can afford does [...]
(The Suite Life on Deck: Anchors Away was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
Set sail for fun and adventure with Zack and Cody in The Suite Life on Deck: Anchors Away! The guys are somewhat more mature, but that doesn’t stop them [...]
(Sonny With a Chance: Sonny’s Big Break was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
Sonny Munroe takes Hollywood by storm in Sonny With a Chance, the fresh new comedy about a show within a show! In Volume One: Sonny’s Big Break, get to [...]
Whew - it’s been a whirlwind week, with no signs of slowing down. Adding in my weekly support meetings and weekly training sessions, plus three trips a week to the gym on my own, has made things feel very busy - not that I’m complaining, since it’s working. Plus we [...]
Congrats to Karen, who wins the copy of Hannah Montana: The Movie! Please watch your e-mail so I can get your mailing info.
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Another good meeting last night, where one of last year’s program graduates introduced us to SparkPeople, which is a free site where you can track your nutrition, weight loss, and fitness goals. I especially like their recipe calculator, where you can input all of the ingredients [...]
(Delgo was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
The land of Jhamora is torn apart by the mutual prejudice of two peoples – the winged Nohrin, masters of the skies, and the terrestrial Lockni, who harness the mystical powers of the land. When [...]
It seems every year that Halloween takes me by surprise. We’ve just settled in to our new school year, when October is upon us and the kids are getting excited about the Tae Kwon Do Halloween party. Each year, the dojang holds a terrific party with a costume contest - [...]
(Wizards of Waverly Place: The Soundtrack was provided to me by Special Ops Media for the purpose of review.)
Inspired by the Emmy-nominated hit Disney Channel series starring Selena Gomez, as well as the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, the Wizards of Waverly Place [...]
It was a great meeting tonight - lots of time for discussion and questions. I’m starting to put people’s faces and names together. Mike, the owner of the local fitness club, spoke. I am the most encouraged by the fact that the program’s focus is on realistic goals and gradual [...]
(Hannah Montana: The Movie was provided to me for the purpose of review.)
Get ready to be dazzled by Disney’s big-screen smash hit Hannah Montana: The Movie - now even better on Blu-ray Disc with sensational visuals and theater-quality sound! Plus, this 3-disc set has exclusive extras, including [...]
(The Tigger Movie was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
Experience a fun-filled celebration of friendship in the beloved Pooh tradition with this special 10th anniversary edition of The Tigger Movie.
Share the excitement with all your friends from the Hundred Acre Wood as [...]
(Race to Witch Mountain was provided to me by Click Communications for the purpose of review.)
Fasten your seat belts for the thrill ride of your life in Disney’s Race to Witch Mountain, starring Dwayne Johnson. Jack Bruno (Johnson), a Las Vegas cabdriver sruggling to stay on the [...]
Tonight was the first group meeting for the Extreme Health Makeover. I met the other participants, had my Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage measured, took waist and hip measurements, had before pictures taken, and recorded a short video introducing myself. Oh, and they took my blood pressure - [...]
