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Go Trybe! (review)

Fitness is more fun with more people! That’s the premise behind Go Trybe, which is an online activity, fitness, and nutrition center for kids of all ages. Kids join a trybe with others their age, build an avatar, talk about fitness and nutrition issues on the safe forums, and gain motivation through a points system.ContinueContinue reading “Go Trybe! (review)”

My Homeschool Transcripts (review)

It’s never too early to start on your children’s high school transcripts. Okay, well maybe kindergarten might be a bit soon, but by the beginning of 9th grade, you’ll want to have a system in place. I’ve seen free templates, expensive templates, and instruction books thicker than Webster’s. But the best, new solution I’ve seenContinueContinue reading “My Homeschool Transcripts (review)”

Buckets-O-Fun

 When we received the “It can’t get any Yuckier!” and “Sticky Yuck!” packets from Buckets-O-Fun in the mail, my kids could not wait to try them out. They even agreed to work together on the projects! “Sticky Yuck!” contained one small packet of granules and directions on the card to which it was stapled (onlyContinueContinue reading “Buckets-O-Fun”

An Organized Laundry Room

My laundry room looks more like a laundry closet, so it’s important that it be organized or else it looks like a hurricane hit it. When we bought the house, these wire shelves were already installed. I put the products I use directly above the appropriate machine, then lump other cleaning products on the restContinueContinue reading “An Organized Laundry Room”

Storing Summer’s Bounty: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating (a Molly review)

With autumn right around the corner, this month’s “Begin with the Basics” section on apples is quite timely. Included are what some of our favorite types are best suited for (applesauce, pies, etc) and several yummy recipes. Crunch!I enjoy canning, especially salsa, which never lasts long, and spaghetti sauce. Molly includes links, directions, and recipesContinueContinue reading “Storing Summer’s Bounty: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating (a Molly review)”

Centsible Celebrations (a Molly review)

Over the next few months, my family has been invited to two graduations and a wedding shower. In addition, we have a slew of summer birthdays and holidays that we like to celebrate with our friends by hosting bbq/swim parties. I can’t wait to use Molly’s thrifty ideas to make this year’s events fun andContinueContinue reading “Centsible Celebrations (a Molly review)”

Homemade Happiness–Frugal Fun and Games (review)

Spring is in the air and with spring fever running rampant, everyone’s looking for outside fun—on the cheap, of course. Where better to get great ideas for games and activities than from Molly Green! Her April 2010 Digest, Homemade Happiness—Frugal Fun and Games provides over 30 suggestions. She also delves into the world of yardContinueContinue reading “Homemade Happiness–Frugal Fun and Games (review)”

How to Write a Review

I’ve written many reviews in the past two years and in the process, I’ve received many free products. If you’re interested in receiving free products but intimidated by writing reviews, here are a few pointers to get you started:1. Evaluate the product. Use it. Have your kids stomp on it. Read the book. Check theContinueContinue reading “How to Write a Review”

Molly’s $7 Slow-Cooker Recipes (review)

I think that the Crock-Pot is one of the greatest inventions ever. The only thing better is having a variety of tasty recipes from which to choose. Molly to the rescue! In Molly Makes $7 Slow-Cooker Suppers, you’ll find 140 recipes in all categories: soups and stews, chicken, beef, pork, meatless, and sandwiches, plus bonusContinueContinue reading “Molly’s $7 Slow-Cooker Recipes (review)”