Momma's Time

Overreacting on a Whole New Level

2012-02-10T13:35:00.000-08:00

So this video has just gone viral and I thought I would open it up for discussion here.

*There is some language so watch it without little ones in the room.

What do you think? Do you think assassinating the laptop was necessary?

Do you think this dad would have gotten so upset if this had been written in a traditional journal as opposed to a FaceBook profile?

I'm just going to state that I don't join in with the masses who think this dad is some sort of super hero. Frankly, I think he appears just as stupid in this video as what his daughter may appear on FaceBook. But I tend to have high expectations of people...

Yeah, she used poor language. Yep, she disrespected her parents. I agree, putting it on FaceBook was incredibly stupid.

But in this video the dad uses poor language. He disrespects his daughter. And putting it on YouTube and her FaceBook, well, that's just as juvenile.

Assassinating the laptop... I hope he got all his rage out by doing that because if not then I worry for his daughter.

You probably feel different. I know from reading what friends of mine have been saying that I am definitely in the minority on this. But seriously, this isn't parenting. This is anger taken public and overreacting in a very bad way, from both parties.

Take a step back and remember your teen years. Think about all the crap you wrote in your journal. Now tell me, did your parents need to do anything like this if they read it?

Just remember people, you are the example for your kids whether they are toddlers or teens. What has his daughter learned from this? She's learned that her daddy just did exactly what she did, except on video, and therefore she shouldn't be in trouble at all.

It's like punishing a kid for dropping the F bomb when they hear you say it in your house every day - it makes no sense.

Silly Kid, Sick Family, Sad Mom

2012-02-08T12:06:00.000-08:00

My son makes me laugh. He says these things to me with such a serious tone that I never even see what's coming...

Bug: I know someone who thinks they're an owl.

Me: Who?

Bug: Make that two people.

In other news... I've been sick. I'm still sick. My entire family has been sick. We even had a family trip to the doctor where we were all seen and all of us were put on antibiotics. It has just been a really crappy time. The Husband had to miss work, homeschooling for Bug got put on hold, Bean had to miss school, and I had to miss Zumba! Grr...

We still aren't 100% - this illness is just lingering. But at least we are more alive today than we were yesterday.

But even feeling more alive just can't erase the sad mom syndrome. Yes, I am sad. I'm tired, rundown, worn out, exhausted, and I just want someone to take care of me but it doesn't really work that way. Despite feeling like poo I still have to cook and clean and clean and clean - yeah, there is a lot of cleaning that goes into illness. People never talk about the cleaning. Probably because it reminds us of the gross stuff.

But that's about all the time I have to dwell on that so I hope your family is doing better than mine at the moment. I'm sure we'll be back to normal soon - it's just not soon enough.

Bible is a Tool

2012-02-02T09:27:00.001-08:00

I saw this on FaceBook today and it really struck me as a great truth...

And it really made me want to dig even deeper... Spend even more time with God.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

A Bible isn't a trophy to be placed on display. A Bible is a tool by which we live. I'm ready to live, are you?

Finding Humor in the Chaos

2012-02-01T10:15:00.000-08:00

So last night was a rough one. Around 3:00AM, my son began screaming and just flipping out. Our power had gone out. The funny thing is, he wasn't flipping out over the power. He was in hysterics because "the clock doesn't tell the right time."

The power went out... Numbers were flashing and they weren't the "right numbers."

Let me tell you, that early in the morning the last thing I wanted to deal with was a meltdown.

And you may be wondering why he was up that early to begin with... Well, because he barely sleeps. He just doesn't do a lot of sleeping at all and is always up at a ridiculously early hour.

I think that is pretty common with Autism. It seems to me that a lot of parents talk about how their kids just don't sleep. It's like their brains just refuse to shut off - the wiring won't let them.

So he was up and having a meltdown because the wrong numbers were flashing on the clock - he is OBSESSED with numbers.

I'm tired and I was pretty grumpy up until a little bit ago when I just started laughing.

Even in the chaos I find humor.

This is my life. My son, not upset that the power went out. Not upset that things were flashing. Upset because the WRONG NUMBERS were on the clock!

When you stop and think about it, well, it's a bit funny.

The Life of a Mom

2012-01-30T20:46:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it is the end of January? Where is the time going?!?

I find myself without a lot of time to just sit down and blog. The kids are keeping me extremely busy and I just want to soak up every moment I can with them - the good and the bad.

They grow up so fast...

Anyways, I'm glad you are hanging on, dear readers! I know I am slow to post, but I promise I haven't gone away for good. I'm just finding my groove again somewhere in between tea parties with my daughter, Wii competitions with my son, family game night, all the housework, homeschooling lessons, Bible study, working on my fitness, and trying to be a good wife... Hmmm... I bet so many of you can relate to that!

Time is flying by and there just aren't enough hours in the day! That's the life of a mom!

It reminds me of a video...

LOL!!! That just cracks me up! Hang in there mommas!!! We'll make it through this together. One way or another, I promise you we will!

Psalm 91 - "He Who Dwells"

2012-01-25T12:16:00.000-08:00

I wanted to take a minute to tell you about another eBook that I think you will enjoy. It is an in depth study on Psalm 91, titled He Who Dwells.

This eBook is written by one of the authors I've mentioned to you before, Lara Velez, and she does a wonderful job of digging deep into the scripture and unwrapping the gift of what God is trying to teach us through His Word.

One of the things I really appreciate about the way Lara writes is that she takes you verse by verse and really breaks down the scripture. She looks up definitions and original Hebrew meanings and really brings the study to life in a way that many people don't do on their own. I find myself encouraged to dig deeper every time I read one of her writings.

Psalm 91 promises us that God will be with us in times of trouble and that if we call on Him, He will answer us. But there is a way we are to live that is also outlined in the Psalm - breaking it down verse by verse, Lara takes us through what is expected of us as Christians.

The impact is great and it will stick with you for a very long time after you go through the study.

You can get Psalm 91 - "He Who Dwells" by visiting THIS SITE.

The eBook is $2.99 and worth every penny.

*This post is my opinion. I received Psalm 91 - "He Who Dwells" as a gift from Lara Velez and decided to review it just because I really like it. I received NO compensation for this post.

Techie Tuesday - Charisma News Mobile App

2012-01-24T13:10:00.000-08:00

I enjoy reading news. Do you? One of the things I don't enjoy is that so much of it is repetitive and irrelevant. I mean seriously, read any major new outlet's headlines and aside from the big story of the day the rest is generally just trash.

Enter my newest news app find... Charisma Mobile News.

I love this app!

Charisma provides me with relevant news that I can be interested in. News that makes me wake up. News that makes me think.

This is news for the Christian world and it is news that we all need to be reading. Now more than ever, Christians need to stay up to date on what is happening around the globe. It is imperative to be in the know!

The Charisma app provides news that shows us what the Holy Spirit is doing around the world. And what's great is that while I enjoy it on my iPhone, you can enjoy it on your Andriod, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm, etc... Just visit the Charisma site for more.

Oh... And the best part... It's FREE!

*This post is my opinion. I downloaded the app for FREE from the iTunes App Store and I use it daily. I received NO compensation for this post.

Courageous

2012-01-21T15:08:00.000-08:00

Last night I finally caught up with so many others out there and watched Courageous.

I'd heard so many positive things about the movie that I just couldn't wait to sit down and watch it.

And I was not disappointed!

From the moment it started, Courageous had me hooked. The movie starts with a bang and just keep delivering with action, humor, unexpected twists, and, most importantly, thought provoking dialogue.

This is the kind of movie that Christians everywhere need to sit down and watch.

And after they watch it, they need to share it with friends.

And they need to talk about it. They need to discuss the concepts brought up and how they are implementing them in their lives.

This is a life changing movie.

I know the movie has a focus on fathers, but mommas listen to me, this is a wake up call for you, too. You need to listen to what this movie is teaching. Everyone will benefit from seeing this film. This momma gives it five out of five stars.

It's Your Job

2012-01-18T14:38:00.000-08:00

Last night I heard something come out of my son's mouth that I never in my life imagined him saying.

It made me stop and gasp. Literally.

I was washing dishes - something I do every night - something he sees me do every night - when suddenly a conversation struck up about doing things we may not like but that we have to do them anyway.

Bug asked me for an example.

So I said, "Well, I don't like to do dishes but I still do them every night."

And that is when my heart dropped a little.

That is when I felt a shift in the universe.

And that is when I knew I had to do some major correcting and I needed to do it immediately.

Bug, in his ever-so-monotone voice, said to me, "But it's your job."

My job??? Excuse me???

I stood at the sink for a minute just in shock. Like I said, I gasped.

Then I turned around and looked at him and asked, "What did you say?" as if I didn't already know...

He spoke again, "Dishes, it's your job. You are a mom and it's your job."

I breathed deeply to remain in control, but I couldn't hold it. The "excuse me" came right out...

"Excuse me??? EXCUSE ME??? MY JOB???"

Then I breathed deeply again, reminding myself that my son is just 7 years-old, has Aspergers, and has absolutely no filter on his mouth.

I calmed myself down. And then I spoke to him gently...

"It is not my job, Bug. I do the dishes and clean the house every night because I love my family and I want to give them a nice place to live. I don't do this because I have to, I do it because I want to and because I love you and your Dad and your sister."

Bug looked at me, "But you don't like doing it."

"No, honey, I do not like doing it. But that doesn't make it my job to do it anyway. I do the things I do out of love. Being your mom and caring for a family is not a job. I don't work for anyone. You need to remember that I do these things out of love."

And that was that. Bug just kind of looked blankly at me, made a grunt-like noise, and turned around.

I can only hope that I never hear those words again.

My job? As if!!!

Techie Tuesday - Mee Genius! App

2012-01-17T13:52:00.000-08:00

Today I'd like to tell you about an app that I think is just fun and educational and exciting for the kidlets all in one... It is the Mee Genius! app for iPhone and iPad.

Mee Genius! is an app for books - but not just any books. The books provided on this app are full color, very vibrant, and fun for kids - yes, this is a children's book app!

In this FREE app you will find SIX FREE BOOKS that your kids can enjoy. I just love them! The illustrations are fun and the kids can either choose to read the books themselves or the app will read the books to them - and the reading voice is very nice.

Free books that come with the app are: Pinocchio, Rapunzel, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Little Red Hen, The Springtime Fairy, and Three Little Pigs - my kids have enjoyed all of them!

And if you ever get to where you feel you have exhausted the free books you can always purchase more books for the app. The books are priced well and are all very fun. The home educator in me can't get enough of this app!

Here is an example of one of the free books...

You can check out the Mee Genius! website to learn more about which books are offered and to see pricing.

*This post is my opinion. I downloaded the app for FREE from the iTunes App Store and I use it daily with my kids. I received NO compensation for this post.

Prayer Request for a Friend

2012-01-16T12:13:00.000-08:00

Back in August I told you about my best friend and I told you that she has cancer. She's been going through all kinds of treatments and so far nothing is really helping much.

She's just started a new round of treatments and has asked everyone to pray.

I can't imagine not praying for her.

Back in August I told you that it made me angry that she has cancer. I'm not sure if anger describes me anymore. I think now it just makes me sad.

Friends, I know you don't know her, but I am asking you all to please pray for her.

Please pray she has the strength to get through this.

Please pray she stays strong in faith.

Please pray for the doctors helping her - that they can give her what she needs to make some sort of difference.

And pray for her family - that they can find strength and courage through the Lord during this time.

This song always serves to encourage me when I feel like life is taking over. And when I think about my friend, and emotions start to get the best of me, I remind myself of God's Word and how we have to rely on Him in times of trouble. He is listening. He does care. He is with us always.

Ongoing Journey to Thin - Winners!!!

2012-01-15T19:43:00.000-08:00

Thanks for entering to win Ongoing Journey to Thin - I think you gals will really enjoy this eBook!

And the winners are....

"BeckiH_253"

and

"Me" (not actually me, that is her blog name, LOL!)

To claim your prize just use the email address on my CONTACT PAGE to send me a message that includes your name and email address to send the eBook to.

Congratulations and good luck on your weight loss journeys!

**And for those who did not enter/win this giveaway... For the month of January 2012, anyone who purchases the e-book, Ongoing Journey to Thin, and then contacts the author, Lara Velez, via THIS FORM and mentions my review (you must mention my review!) will receive a 30-day email course titled Weightloss for Life FREE!**

Making Decisions

2012-01-12T14:29:00.000-08:00

One thing I have learned that I cannot stress enough to parents, especially parents of children with special needs, is that it is YOUR CHILD and therefore when it comes to the important decisions (like decisions in education) you have say - YOU HAVE SAY.

That means you make the choices.

Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in what the so-called experts say that you lose sight of the goal. It's so easy to get caught up that you forget to listen to both the spoken and unspoken needs of your child. It's so easy to get caught up that you forget that you were the first and will be the last when it comes to parental authority of your child.

Making decisions can be tough for any parent, but if you are faced with one and you feel strongly about which way to go then listen to your instincts. I don't care what other people are saying to you - you know your kid and you know your kid's needs.

Ongoing Journey to Thin - Review and Giveaway!

2012-01-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

Many of you know I have been working at my weight loss for some time now. In fact, I keep track of it on another blog that I call Fat Mom Thin. So far I have managed to drop 38 pounds and shed 31 inches from my body. I've also gone down 5.9% in body fat. It's a process that takes commitment, time, willpower, and energy. And it is a commitment that I have made and will keep for the rest of my life.

It is because of that commitment that I was thrilled when a friend asked me to review her latest e-book, Ongoing Journey to Thin. I think any tool or resource that can help women to achieve success should get attention and consideration - and it just so happens that this resource passes with flying colors!

Ongoing Journey to Thin is a very practical guide that can be used in conjunction with any weight loss plan. The author, Lara Velez, takes a non-clinical, reality-based look at why we eat, what we eat, and how we eat, while offering some very easy to follow solutions that can be added to daily life to increase your health.

Lara's eating tips, fitness tips, and lifestyle tips can be used by just about anyone. As I read along in the book I found myself agreeing with most of what she said and thinking that yes, that is how to do it. Quite a few of her ideas are things that I have learned while on my own weight loss journey and I found the e-book to be loaded with great reminders for me.

And as an added bonus, Lara included a recipe section with some of her favorite good eats that I think anyone who reads the book would enjoy!

All in all, I was just really pleased with this e-book. It is useful, it is real, and when it comes to weight loss it is refreshing.

And I'm even more pleased to be able to offer it (via PDF) to TWO LUCKY READERS!!!

That's right, ladies, I'm having a GIVEAWAY!!!!

Winning is simple...

Mandatory (this will get you one entry): You must leave me a comment stating your biggest weight loss struggle.

Additional Entry: Follow me on Twitter AND tweet out the link to this review/giveaway with my Twitter name (@MommasTime) in it so that I will be sure to see it. Leave a comment here stating you did so.

Additional Entry: Blog about this review/giveaway AND leave me a comment with a direct link to your blog post. That post MUST include a direct link back to this blog post.

The two winners will be picked via a random number drawing from the comments - each form of entry MUST HAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT.

The contest will be closed on Sunday, January 15, 2012, and winners will be posted here on this blog in a separate post on Monday, January 16, 2012.

Good luck!

**And for those who may not want to press their luck with a giveaway... For the month of January 2012, anyone who purchases the e-book, Ongoing Journey to Thin, and then contacts the author, Lara Velez, via THIS FORM and mentions my review (you must mention my review!) will receive a 30-day email course titled Weightloss for Life FREE!**

**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**

Survivor and Mother Warrior

2012-01-05T12:12:00.000-08:00

From time to time I get emails from people wanting to share something on my blog. It's kind of cool to see what people like to share and to hear their stories. And this next story really hit me. I felt it was inspiring, encouraging, and filled with such emotion that every mom might want to read it.

Heather Von St. James had Mesothelioma (a form of cancer) and survived. Her story is one that every mother out there fears - the story of the doctors and treatments and major odds stacked against you for survival. She went through emotions that I can't even begin to imagine and made some very tough choices along the way.

Heather is a survivor and a mother warrior.

In Heather's email to me she said, "I'd like to turn my pain into purpose and become someone that other parents can look to for guidance, inspiration, and hope in situations like my own."

I hope if there is anyone out there dealing with this or something similar that you will read Heather's story - contact her - and learn from each other.

"I was told the words that strike fear into everyone's heart that learns that they have cancer. Those are three words I never thought I would hear; yet I did. There I was 36 years old, a new mom barely adjusting to the changes of pregnancy, caring for a baby, and now a cancer victim."

You can read Heather's full story on her Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog.

You can also find her on FaceBook and Twitter via that same blog.

Remember it is a blog so scroll to the bottom to read her first post.

Techie Tuesday - The Social Express

2012-01-03T06:00:00.000-08:00

One of the best apps I have purchased and placed on my son's iPad has got the be The Social Express. This is hands down the most amazing social skills app I have found and it was worth every penny I paid. And yes, it is expensive, but when it comes to helping my son I made a choice to suck it up and bring on the big guns... And this app is the big guns!

Now I know the first question in your mind is how much did it cost so before I tell you that I want you to know that there is a lite version you can try for FREE to make sure that the app suits your needs before purchasing it.

As for the full version, well, it is $89.99.

Don't freak out! Take a look at this video and see what the app is about...

Incredible, huh? Just the graphics alone are amazing, but what's inside is a fantastic world of social skills adventure just waiting to be tapped into.

I've been using the app for a couple of weeks now with my son and it has proven itself over and over again. The app has 16 lessons and over 30 scenes with two different skill levels to choose from. With lessons, teaching tips, and printables (all included in the app) I am able to create actual social skills lessons that go right along with things we are working on in therapy - it's reinforcement at its finest!

If you have a kid like mine that struggles daily with his social world then this app may be something you'd like to look into. Being an Aspie, my son just doesn't get those social cues that so many of us take for granted. This app helps to teach him proper reactions to situations and to teach him how to look at body language in a situation to tell how people are feeling and how it might be best to proceed in a given situation. It's an amazing teaching tool and because it is so vibrant and interactive my son is happy to do the lessons and has been fully engaged every time we open the app.

I can't praise The Social Express enough! If you'd like to learn more you can visit their site here: TheSocialExpress.com

*This post is my opinion. I purchased the app for $89.99 from the iTunes App Store and I use it with my son regularly. I received NO compensation for this post.

Wishing You a Happy 2012!

2012-01-01T10:09:00.000-08:00

My, my, how time flies!

Have you made any New Year's Resolutions? If so, would you care to share them in the comments?

I haven't made any as I generally don't end up keeping the ones I make, but I am looking forward to a blessed, fabulous, exciting, Christ-filled New Year. It just couldn't get any better than that!

Words to keep close to your heart this year...

1 Peter 1:3-9

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Wishing You a Merry Christmas!

2011-12-14T12:43:00.000-08:00

Every year we all get so busy at this time. There is a lot to do with the kids and with family and just with holiday "stuff" in general. I wanted to make sure that you knew, dear readers, that I am not lost in the blogosphere. I am just taking time to enjoy my family as much as I can.

I'm going to be taking a blog break from here until the New Year. I think a lot of bloggers do this and I think it can be a good thing. I just want to take the time to enjoy the season and all that it has to offer.

From my family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

May you always remember the true reason as to why we celebrate this season.

Sometimes You MUST Step In

2011-12-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

Last night I was at my son's Cub Scout Christmas Party.

In the scouts the boys do a variety of activities so even a Christmas party will be full of things to make them think and get involved. One of the activities last night was to make a card to send to a wounded veteran in the hospital. I thought this was a great activity for the boys to do.

I watched as my son sat down with his Den to begin working.

Bug is a quiet worker. He doesn't say that much and he just does his thing. I smiled and sat down near him and took a look at what the other boys were creating.

That is when I noticed one of the boys had finished and his card had serious misspellings on it. It wasn't a big deal - these kids are 7 and 8 years-old and spelling isn't going to be perfect. It made me happy to see he tried as he is really a great kid.

Then I heard it.

Two boys across from him at the table began making fun of him for his spelling.

I noticed the Den leader standing there.

The boys were saying, "What's wrong with you? You can't spell?"

And they went on, "A baby could spell that. That's not how you spell Christmas. Didn't you go to school?"

And they laughed. And they teased.

And the boy put his head down and began to cry while saying, "I tried to sound it out my best."

And the Den leader continued to stand there. She never once stepped in even though I knew she was hearing every little thing going on.

And that is when I stepped in...

"Hey, knock it off! He tried his best. What is your Cub Scout motto?'

They looked at me like I was crazy.

"It's 'Do Your Best' - Remember?"

They nodded.

"He did his best. He tried to sound it out. His card is fantastic because he did his best and it was made with care. You two need to stop picking on him and finish yours and remember that you are scouts here."

They mumbled, "I'm sorry," and went about their work.

All the while not a peep from the Den leader. She just looked at me.

Later, after the cards were made, I went up to the boy with the misspellings and I said to him, "Hey, don't let anyone get you down for not being about to spell something. You are a smart boy and even if you can't spell a word it doesn't mean anything, you're still a smart boy."

He smiled and told me thank you and it was the kind of smile and thanks that told me he really needed to hear someone say that.

So I tell you all of this to reinforce in your mom brains that kids are mean and if we as mothers, as parents, as roll models, don't step in and make an impact they will just continue to get meaner and meaner.

I could have sat by and done nothing like the Den leader (by the way, I am VERY disappointed in her), but what would that have accomplished? It would have told those boys that it was ok to tease people - and it just isn't. It is not ok to bully in any way, shape, or form.

Mom up, people, even if you aren't a mom, mom up!

Techie Tuesday - Touch and Learn Emotions App

2011-12-06T11:04:00.000-08:00

One of the things we work a lot on with Bug in his social skills therapy is understanding emotions and reading facial expressions and body language. It often amazes me how much we take for granted in everyday life and conversations and how much Bug just doesn't understand and how difficult it can be for him. That's why I was excited to find the Touch and Learn Emotions app for the iPad.

The Touch and Learn Emotions app, created by Alligator Apps, is a very simple way to reinforce the learning of facial expressions and body language and what it all means.

The app places four pictures in front of you and then asks you to touch the correct one be it the mad child, the frustrated lady, the upset kid, the confused boy, etc...

I love how the app not only uses the descriptive emotional words, but it also puts in various nouns to tell what kind of people that should be selected, such as toddler; baby; kid; teenager; woman; lady; man; boy, etc... Bug has a really hard time distinguishing between all of those different nouns so having that extra reinforcement is great for him.

The app comes with over 100 images preloaded and you can customize it to use only what you want. You can also add your own pictures and use your own voice to describe things if you like - it is very versatile.

Touch and Learn Emotions, I think, was designed basically as an app for toddlers so I don't know if they even realize the amazing power it holds for Autism - but I think it is FANTASTIC!!! It is just one of the many apps I have found to reinforce what is learned in therapy with my son and I am so grateful for it! And the best part, it's FREE!!!

*This post is my opinion. I downloaded the app for FREE from the iTunes App Store and I use it daily. I received NO compensation for this post.

Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii

2011-12-05T14:29:00.000-08:00

I love Zumba.

I love Zumba games.

I have the Zumba Fitness game for Wii and I have enjoyed playing it, so imagine how thrilled I was when I discovered that there was a Zumba Fitness 2 for the Wii!

The second version is even better than the first! It has much better graphics, a lot of the more upbeat music - including Pause!

It's just so much fun to play. You can do single songs or choose three different Zumba class time frames. And you can choose what intensity level you want.

It tracks your progress and gives you all the important information like calories burned.

And, well, it is just fun, fun, fun!

I got started playing last night and just couldn't stop - it is fabulous! And ladies, let me just tell you a secret - there is nothing more exciting (in video games) for your man than watching you play Zumba. Yeah, there's just something about the way ya move...

*This post is just my opinion. I purchased the game myself off of Amazon and I LOVE it! There are two affiliate links in this post. What can I say, Zumba is my workout gig.

Important Announcement

2011-12-05T13:36:00.000-08:00

I've made an important choice that I need to announce

I've decided to delete my FaceBook page for this blog.

I don't have time to do anything with it.

I want to keep the blog going, but the FaceBook page is just too much.

So... Keep up with me on Twitter and if you know me as a friend then you have my personal FaceBook page to enjoy.

Otherwise, keep reading the blog - I love that you do!

Planner for Moms

2011-12-01T11:55:00.001-08:00

Pre-orders start today for the Printable Planner for Moms and I just think it is the neatest idea!

And what is even neater is that if you pre-order before January 1, 2012, you will get it for 50% off!

The Planner for Moms will officially launch on January 1st.

If you are a fan of the Printable Homeschool Planner then I feel pretty sure you will love this one as well. Heather has a gift for creating these things.

By the way, at 50% off it is only $2.49 for an entire year!

What can you expect from this planner? Here are just a few things: Weekly Planner Pages; Monthly Calendar Planning Pages; Address Book; Doctor Appointment Planner; Bible Study Planner; At a Glance Special Dates by Month; Christmas Card List; Party Planner; Password Keeper; Menu Planner with Grocery Lists; To Do List; Vacation Planner; Monthly Budget Planner; and more planner pages as the days go on!

It sounds like a great mom tool to me!

*This post is 100% my opinion. I received NO compensation for it. I simply wanted to tell you what I think is cool and support my friend.

*Updated 1/4/12 - I added an affiliate link.

My Other Blogs

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Every once in a while I just like to remind my readers about the other blogs I have. What can I say, I'm a bit of a blogaholic.

Here on Momma's Time I like to keep my posts a bit less personal. Oh sure, sometimes I share emotions and share about family and even get riled up, but mostly I talk about things on the surface - basically this blog is my take on a "mommy blog" with the exception being that I'm not constantly trying to sell you something or get you to enter something. It's a nice site to post interesting factoids and information. Yes, information - this is my information for moms spot!

Anyways, I don't tend to put all my thoughts and life experiences on my information for moms spot so I have a few other blogs that I maintain...

Educating My Children - This is my blog where I chronicle the findings, discoveries, challenges, and achievements as I follow the scholastic journey of my two kids. As you know, I homeschool my son and my daughter is in public school. This blog is a mixed bag of all things related to their educations and all the emotion and drama that entails.
Fat Mom Thin - This is my diet and exercise blog. This is the blog where I tell the world how much I weigh (gasp). On this blog I share my weekly weigh ins, my ups and downs with what I call the "love affair with food" and my feelings about myself as I go through this process of change. I'm also now featuring my Hubby as he has just begun working out.
Blogging Obsession - This is the blog where I just let it all out. This is the blog where you will really get to know me on a deeper level. All those things that upset me or make me laugh, inspire me or make me gag - this is the blog where I share that and more.

So there you have it - my other three blogs. Whether they interest you or not we will never know until you click over and check them out.

As for Momma's Time - I'm so grateful for my readers. It blows my mind every day when I see how many people are sharing in what I write.

I guess in providing information I am doing a pretty good job - at least that is what I will keep telling myself, lol!

Happy Blogging!

Techie Tuesday - A Big Thank You!

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Over the weekend we were able to go and get Bug's iPad. I just want to again thank all of my friends and family and those who don't even know me who helped to make this happen for my little man.

Bug was very excited to get his iPad - I told him to "give a big thank you smile to all of my friends" and he did...

I've been working on getting all of Bug's apps set up and yesterday we began using the iPad with our homeschool lessons. It's a great tool! And Bug is incredibly responsive to it!

Hopefully as the weeks progress I will be able to highlight some of the various apps we have downloaded. Right now I am still researching and filling it up with things he needs - everything from educational apps for schooling to fun apps for break time to helpful apps that will assist in teaching him his life skills - there is so much and they are all so great!

A couple more pictures...

Here Bug was taking a break from lessons and just using the iPad as a drawing tool. He loves to draw and most days he spends pretty much half of his day drawing.

And here he is using the chalkboard app to solve a math problem - this excites him way more than our standard chalkboard ever has!

I'm so excited about some of the various math apps I downloaded and some of the science apps I found - this is going to be great for homeschooling!

I mentioned life skills before - there are apps that will even assist in teaching him to brush his teeth and dress himself! So many visuals that it is hard to choose - but we will choose!

Right now I am deciding on which visual scheduling app I like the best - Bug's daily routine works best when it's set out for him in pictures so it's just a matter of figuring out which one will suit the need the best for him - any suggestions? There are so many!

We even used it for our reading lesson this morning!

Again, friends, thank you so much for helping us get this tool for Bug. I know this post is a bit sporadic, but I am just thrilled by it all and seeing him light up is very exciting!

Thank you!!!