Crab Apple Paradise

Ebay Song

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:22:00 +0000

I do my fair share of ebaying(is that even a word??) during the Christmas. My daughter found this on YouTube and we thought it was cute. Something to smile about anyway....

Brr....It's Cold

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:04:00 +0000

Well it is that time of year again for us in the northern states. Time to hunker down and stay inside. At least that is what I try to do in the winter, anyway. I am not a snow person. I sure am glad that I don't live in Pennsylvania or wherever it was that got all that snow. Plus I don't think my daughter would care for trudging through the snow to go trick or treating.

Invest In a Brighter Future

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:31:00 +0000

With the economy in such a rut I would love to escape for a little while and forget about it all. Taking a vacation would be really nice right now. I sit at my computer and stare at the warm weather scene of my computers screen saver and wish I was there as the weather in my neck of the woods begins to get colder. I would love to go away to somewhere warmer, especially when winter really hits.

I would love to go to Panama. There is a hotel in Panama called Hotel Casco Antiguo that is actually a condo hotel. They have 34 condo units for sale. It isn’t like the condos that you buy in the states though. They have hotel amenities and service including a concierge service. They also have a roof top Terrace, a bar and a pool. This wonderful place to get away from it all will be built beginning February 2009. You can Register for an eBrochure Here. Can you imagine living in a place like this? It does sound better than some of the problems that are occurring at this time in our present reality. Now if I can only come up with the money;-)

Laundry Soap for a Year

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:17:00 +0000

I was watching the Duggars on TV the other day. They were talking about how they save money. One of the things they mention is that they make their own laundry soap. Mrs. Duggar said that one batch lasts a family their size(19 people) 2 months or so. I thought to myself since I'm trying to save money on everything possible maybe I should give it a try. With my size family I think I would only have to make one batch of laundry soap that would probably last a year or more:-)

Free DVDS

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:51:00 +0000

I know that it's not a good idea to do the same post multiple blogs, but I can't resist free stuff and this is a good one. If you have any old dvds that you don't want you can trade them in for some you haven't seen. Go to Swap A DVD for more info.

A Picture is Worth a 1000 words-especially if you have a poor memory

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:05:00 +0000

Do you have kids that have trouble remembering vocabulary? Or maybe if you're like me you do to. I found a site that uses pictures to help with remembering vocab words. The site says it is actually for people preparing for the GRE test, by hey I think it is worth using for anyone. See what you think at GRE Picture Dictionary.

Save Green and Go Green

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:43:00 +0000

I am one of those people who is always trying to save a buck. This economy has made it even more apparent that saving money is necessary for everyone. It doesn't matter who you are. Every six months I check my car and house insurance to see if some other company has better rates. It doesn’t hurt to check. Besides I have actually save quite a bit of money by doing this. Cable is another area where you can save by getting the best deal. We have Charter in our area and they offer some good rates. They not only have cable tv, but also high speed internet as well as phone service. They currently have a give a way called Save Green, Go Green. This give a way is worth your time to check into. They are giving away a Honda Civic Hybrid worth $24,000. If you want to see if you can save money on the services they offer go to their website for further details. While you are there if you live in an area that offers Charter services register for a chance to win this car. Not only can you have a chance to win a car that will save on gas, but also on the services you use on a daily basis.

I love the Eighties

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:47:00 +0000

I've been reminiscing lately about the good 'ol eighties. I graduated in 1988 so a lot of this video brings back memories. If you grew up during this time period watch the video you may just remember some of this stuff. Funny what was in back then. My kids still laugh when they see pictures of me with my big hair;-)

The Buck Stops Here

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:01:00 +0000

I've been watching the news coverage lately regarding our financial situation in this country. Boy it sure makes you think twice about using credit cards....definitely not a good idea now. I don't think consumers will be given as much rope now either.

It's True

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:35:00 +0000

When I was growing up I heard many "sayings" from my mother and grandmother. You know the type I'm talking about? Those old wives tales and other such messages that your adult relatives say to you when your young that you let go in one ear and out the other. As a kid I never had any idea what they were talking about half the time. Absence makes the heart grow founder is one such phrase that I am remembering now. My husband is away for a few days and I am missing him terribly.

How Rich Are You?

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:56:00 +0000

Even when the car breaks down, the dry goes out and your digging out change from your couch for gas money...we still are rich. Take a look at Global Rich List which will show you how wealthy you are in relation to the rest of the world. It just may make you feel better about your situation.

Spelling Words For Any Age

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:44:00 +0000

I don't know about you, but I have a son who has trouble with spelling. His spelling mistakes often are too much for even spellchecker to handle. I found a list of the 100 most commonly misspelled words at YourDictionary.com that he will be working on this year. I even found some of the words that I consistently miss listed. Maybe we both should work on this assignment together.

Makes Me Want Another One

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:11:00 +0000

My family already has two dogs, but after seeing this video I can't help but want another one. Oh, how cute. If only my dogs would listen so well:)

Jumpin for Joy

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:21:00 +0000

My daughter is so excited for school to start. She just loves school so much. She reminds me of myself when I was younger. All the new school supplies and the new books...how exciting. She's in her room now organizing her pencil box. If I could only get her this excited about organizing her room;-)

School time again

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:07:00 +0000

I've been MIA when it comes to the internet lately. Sorry but I haven't had time to entrecard drop or anything else for that matter. I even took time away from my work online. All you home school moms know why. I've been preparing for the new school year. The first year of high school and all the record keeping that goes along with it. Boy am I tired and school doesn't even start 'till next week for us.

Are You A MAE?

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:45:00 +0000

I don't know about you, but I'm sure my son thinks I belong to this group at least some of the time anyway. I try to be flexible when it comes to some of his interest, but sometimes it's just hard to bend:-)

Blogoholic or Not

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:55:00 +0000

Ok, I'm only 69% addicted to blogging. Not too bad. I thought I was going to be much more addicted than that. I'm sure some of you are much worse than I. But on the same token I am blogging at midnight ;-)

Disney Bingo DVD game Fun for the Whole Family

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:06:00 +0000

Growing up I lived down the street from a Catholic church that had bingo on a regular basis. I remember one time my mom and I went just to see what it was like. I must have only been seven or eight at the time. I remember think how much fun all those people must have especially with all the toys they had sitting all over their tables and all the bright colors they got to use. I was really young, what was I suppose to think. I had snacks and helped my mom play. As I got older I played Bingo in school for educational purposes. It is an easy game to play, but still quite fun. I should try playing with my kids. Screenlife's Disney Bingo DVD game would be a great addition to all of my families games. We mainly have board games so a DVD game would be a nice change. My daughter enjoys many of the Disney characters too so I know she would like this game. Christmas is not that far away either and Screenlife's Disney Bingo DVD game would be a nice gift that the whole family could enjoy, creating memories for my kids. To purchase Disney Bingo game go to to Amazon.com or Drugstore.com.

Free Reading Test

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:59:00 +0000

I found this free reading test that measure your speed and comprehension. It might come in handy for some of you home schoolers. I took a speed reading class in junior high, but it didn't do me any good. I love to read, but I definitely don't do it for sport;-)

Hollywood Love

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:31:00 +0000

I love a good old fashioned romance movie. I use to watch old Cary Grant movies when I was younger. Hollywood just doesn’t make them like that any more. One of the modern movies I enjoy is Jerry Maguire. Some famous lines came from that movie, “You...complete me” and my favorite “You had me at hello”. After playing Extreme Style by VO5 Ultimate Flirting Championship game I realize that these are just lines for Hollywood. Would they really work in real life? No, not really and they don’t work playing the game either. It’s what happens in between the lines in or everyday lives that counts.

A Book Lovers Dilema

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:36:00 +0000

Well it's that time of year again, for me anyway. I've got the clean and get organized fever. School will be starting soon and I know I will not have time then. Cleaning out and throwing out is something I really enjoy, except when it comes to the book case. I just have a real hard time parting with any books. So instead I have a pile sitting in my office. Ok I know that won't work 'cause they are bugging me by not having a home. What's a book loving home schooler to do??

Family Watch Dog looking Out For Us

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:23:00 +0000

I signed up for this site a while back when I moved to a new state. It is called Family Watch Dog. I'll warn you now it may be a bit disturbing. The reason is cause they send you emails every time a sex offender moves into your neighborhood. The email takes you to a map near your house and shows exactly where they live. You can even click and it will bring up their address and a picture of them if it is available...scary stuff, but worth knowing. They also will send emails for things like new listings for product recalls. This site is worth signing up for and it is free.

Supercharge It

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:06:00 +0000

Several years back I once owned a Pontiac. It was a nice car that my son thought was pretty cool. Pontiacs have unique sound when starting I think anyway. It almost reminds me of a mini race car starting..kinda a rumble. I think that is one of the reasons my son liked it so much. He wanted me to keep it until he could drive. He had already made plans to soup it up some more by putting a pontiac supercharger and mag rims. At superchargerpros you can find all the turbo chargers and parts both new and re manufactured that you will need to customize your car. They have there parts ready to ship today too.

Yuck, Milk

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:47:00 +0000

I seen this and thought it was funny since I'm lactose intolerant. The thought of drinking milk just turns my stomach. I sure do miss all the cheese and milk based sauces though. Oh and the milk chocolate, it's just not possible to live without it. I do sneak stuff once in a while with my lactose pills ;-)

Power Steering To Your Door

noreply@blogger.com (Tammy) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:01:00 +0000

When I was a teenager my friend had an old Buick. It was a big boat of a car. Don’t quote me on it, but I think it was a “76. Anyway the power steering went out on it and it was so hard to turn that big car. When he would turn the corner we both would pull at the steering wheel and lean in to the curve. Definitely not something that is safe to do and I would never think of letting a car go that long without getting the proper power steering rack and other such parts fixed to drive safely. I don't know what was wrong with it, maybe the steering box went out. If my brother had had the use of the internet and could have order the parts from Power SteeringPros he could have fixed it without a problem. They will ship the parts free right to your door and with a full warranty. If you or someone you know can fix it, image the money that you would save by not paying for over priced parts and labor.