Tots and Me... Growing Up Together: August 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Giveaway Opportunity at Mama to 4 Blessings: Three Cups Book

It's been a while since I entered any giveaways. I just saw this one while I was linking up my Wordless Wednesday Post. Not sure how I missed it. This book looks very interesting. I would love to teach my children to be good stewards of their money. If you are also interested in teaching this to your child I would suggest heading over to Nicole's blog: Mama to 4 Blessings and check out this book. The giveaway ends tomorrow!

Wordless Wednesday: August 31, 2011

She's doing really good getting down these stairs. Maybe next week I will have a shot of how she gets down the stairs in the house.

Link up your Wordless (or not so wordless) posts here.

1.	My SoCal Life linky	27.	Mica Moose Lost His First Tooth {Linky}	53.	Verenas schoene Welt LINKY
2.	Kristi @ Live & Love Out Loud *LINKY	28.	Adventures of a Wee Mason Man	54.	Our Homeschool Reviews LINKY
3.	My Husband, My Hero	29.	ToBeThode w/linky	55.	Renew your License
4.	Flower London Taxi LINKY	30.	The Green House (linky)	56.	Isra
5.	Home of OHM	31.	Tina´s WW - Linky	57.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)
6.	Tarasview LINKY	32.	Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy {linky}	58.	Bodynsoil
7.	project alicia linky	33.	Tales from a Mother w/Linky	59.	The Daily Dish w/Linky
8.	Toronto Teacher Mom (linky)	34.	Brookies Baby Bargains w/LINKY	60.	My Own Four Corners
9.	Goodbye Disposable, Hello Cloth w/ LINKY!	35.	Why We Love Green Linky	61.	Mom Caboodle w/Linky
10.	OneSmileyMonkey (linky)	36.	Organic-Mama.ca (LINKY)	62.	MomVantage w/ Linky
11.	bethere2day w/Linky	37.	Lisa @ My thoughts w/Linky	63.	Heartfelt Balance Handmade Life w/linky
12.	Catch My Words	38.	Mel @ Outnumbered 3 to 1 w/linky	64.	La-La's Home Daycare w/Linky
13.	CREATE WITH JOY - w/ LINKY	39.	WarmSunshine W/LINKY	65.	First Baby Smiles!
14.	Adv St Mom w Linky	40.	Girl Talk with linky	66.	Views From Nature
15.	Cookin' for my Captain {{linky}}	41.	Kame: pee a boo	67.	Me, Myself, and Everyone Else
16.	GPFarm w/linky**	42.	jessica @peekababy	68.	mizhelle
17.	Dagmar: Guten Tag! *linky	43.	Working Mommy - Follows Back	69.	Render Me Mama- Moving Hilarity
18.	Better on a Budget w/linky!	44.	Decisions, Decisions with *LINKY*	70.	Chelsea @The Curly Cues
19.	Staci @ Playing House	45.	Monster Round-Up	71.	Ginger@NJAMT
20.	Just Winging It w/linky	46.	Growing up Gardner ::linky::	72.	My 2 Cents with Linky
21.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS W/ LINKY	47.	Prov 31 Mom & Wife -My Baby w/ Her Baby {linky}	73.	GGGG Yellowstone National Park
22.	Baby Baby Lemon linky	48.	Robin	74.	Not So Normal Mommy
23.	Marvelous Mommy with LINKY!!	49.	CoffeeJitters	75.	Sleeping Baby Bella
24.	Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas w/Linky	50.	HOME GROWN FAMILIES w/ linky	76.	Purple Rose of Sharon (w/Linky)
25.	Racing and Saving Mama	51.	Sparkle the Designer Cat	77.	Brothers
26.	Climbing Pumpkin w/Linky	52.	New Shoes – Coupon Saving Family w/Linky	78.	Wordless at the butterfly house (follows)

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up- August 30, 2011

Welcome to the NEW and improved Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Aimee @ Classified: Mom & Karen @ Tots and Me & Alicia @ McCrenshaw's Newest Thoughts!

This link up will be posted Monday at 8 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways.

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1.	J4C- My Baby Clothes Boutique $25 GC, ends 9/6
2.	J4C- Mabel’s Labels combo pack, Ends 9/6
3.	$25 Giftcard Socktopus Creations 9/3
4.	LOW ENTRY: BUBBLES FOR BUSY WOMEN PLANNER - 9/5
5.	The Bath Divas "True Diva" Spa Set Ends 8/31
6.	Softsoap Body Butter Strawberry Smoother Ends 9/3
7.	Hair Therapy Wrap Ends 9/10
8.	Brenese Ageless Rejuv & StretchMark Cream End 9/15
9.	Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste/brush Ends 9/19
10.	The Bath Divas "Classic Mornings" Spa Set End 9/30
11.	Pilates DVD ends 9/2
12.	430 GC to Alli Cat Creation on Etsy 9/12
13.	$40 GC to Kalypso Blue on Etsy 9/4
14.	$50 GC to MadisonLily Boutique on Etsy 9/4
15.	Choice Jumper from Jumpin Jumpers on Etsy 9/4
16.	Hooded Bath/Beach Towel from Auntie M's 9/1
17.	Choice Hat/Item from Mama Meg's Yarn Shoppe 8/30
18.	Rattle/Teether from KyandKin on Etsy 8/30
19.	School Bus Photo Frame K-12 - 8/30
20.	My Memories software giveaway
21.	RUG, Winner's Choice, Rafflecopter 9/3
22.	WEN Hair Replenishing Mist 9/4
23.	My Memories Giveaway, and Coupon Code! 9/3
24.	Your Best Face $420 in Products 9/10 US & Canada R
25.	Compendium’s 2 book- inspirational love and marria
26.	Paper Coterie 5 winners $30 GC WW 9/9 Rafflecopter
27.	CottonAge Wrap Robe US 9/7 Rafflecopter
28.	Little Jots Lunchbox Notes
29.	Pacifica Vegan Persian Rose Perfume US 9/2 Rafflec
30.	Scentsy Warmer/Plugin 831
31.	Field Guide to Butterflies and Moths 9/1
32.	The 5th Quarter DVD 9/5 US/CAN
33.	Milkmate – 9/15 Worldwide
34.	Shoulder Buddies – 9/12 CAN&US
35.	ShaToBu Shape Wear – 9/08 CAN & US
36.	Everyday Minerals Makeup – 9/05 CAN & US
37.	Baby Bond Nursing Sash 9/13
38.	My Memories Scrapbooking Software 9/11
39.	$100 Gift Cert of Choice. Ends at 1000 followers
40.	Prefense Hand Sanitizer 9/15
41.	Stride Everyday Panty 9/15
42.	2 Bottles L'il Critters Vitamins, 8/30, LOW ENTRY!
43.	CONNECTAGONS HAPPY FACES WOODEN TOY 9/14
44.	THREE CUPS (KID’S BOOK) TEACHES KIDS HOW TO SAVE, SPEND + BE CHARITABLE 8/31
45.	NINTENDO Wii GAME FOR KIDS – JUMPSTART PET RESCUE 9/8
46.	VEGGIETALES PRINCESS AND THE POPSTAR DVD 9/7
47.	BOB THE BUILDER SUPER SCRAMBLER DVD 9/10 US
48.	SMENS PENS – A SET OF GOURMET SCENTED PENS 9/15
49.	Carmex Prize Paack 8/31
50.	Organizing Works 8/31
51.	$50 to Magic Cabin Toys 8/31
52.	AP College Prep Guides 9/1
53.	Kaye (Prefense Hand Sanitizer) 9/5
54.	Kaye (Carmex Prize Pack) 9/5
55.	Duckle Dance Prize Pack ARV $100 (8/30, US)
56.	Kaye (Happikins Cloth Napkins for Kids) 9/5
57.	Kaye ($25 Credit to The Ultimate Green Store) 9/5
58.	Kate n' Kaboodle- EvoraPlus Teeth Whitener 9/5
59.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $25 Dali Decals 9/8
60.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Chuggington DVD 9/10
61.	MyMemories Digital Scrapbooking Software $40 (9/2)
62.	MF - Spa for Ma $172 Expecting Mommy Prize 8/31
63.	Set of 8 Waterford Champagne Flutes ($200) 8/30
64.	$50 worth of Udi's Gluten-free Foods (9/2, US)
65.	Keurig MINI Plus and K-Cups (9/4, US)
66.	Gretchen Jester 2 CD set -Christian Music - 9/11
67.	Moonlit Dreams - Kindle - ARV $139 (11/30, US/CAN)
68.	AOM - NEW Britax B-Agile Stroller Giveaway
69.	Green Tea Metabolism Booster (8/30, US)
70.	Hollywood Fashion Secrets Prize Pack (8/30,US)
71.	$40 Paper Coterie Gift Card - 10 win! (8/31, WW)
72.	MAMG - $100 Zutano Gift Card - 9/3
73.	Zoobies Blanket Pet (Ends 8/30)
74.	$40 Amazon Gift Card (9/04, US)
75.	Adorable Birthday Caketopper Etsy (8/30)
76.	Robby Wash Fuchsia Laundry Ball (ends 9/8)
77.	LYSOL® Healthy Touch® No-Touch Hand Soap System and LYSOL® Disinfecting Wipes (ends 9/8)
78.	Peter Rabbit Organics - 12 Pack (ends 9/16)
79.	Microsoft Streets & Trips (5 winners) - 9/4
80.	$75 Blurb Book Gift Card (ends 9/8)
81.	Box of Halo Bars Organic Snacks (ends 9/5)
82.	MAMG - Portable DVD Player - 9/7
83.	MAMG - $100 Wall Words Gift Card - 9/8
84.	$30 EyeBuyDirect.com Gift Card - 9/9
85.	OPI Spookettes Halloween Nail Polishes - 9/10
86.	MAMG - $100 Ultimate Green Store Gift Card - 9/18
87.	Lace headband in color of your choice - 9/5
88.	Cinderella Story 3 9/7 Rafflecopter
89.	$20 Amazon Egift (be sure to scroll down and locate the giveaway)
90.	Wisharoo Park/Capezio prizepack, CAN/US, 09/02
91.	$20 amazon.com giftcode, Can/US, 08/31
92.	iPad2 or a $25 Amazon Gift Card (9/11, US/CAN)
93.	"Totinos Learn a Ton when School is Fun prizes 9/4
94.	Coupon Binder Starter Kit w/ Tote Bag 9/06
95.	Thank You Giveaway ends 9-4
96.	Totino’s "Learn a Ton when School is Fun" giveaway ends 9/2
97.	carmex giveaway ends 9/1
98.	My Memories Digital Scrapbook Software (9/13)
99.	the Vampire Diaries DVD Season 2-ARV $60.00 (Ends 9/15)
100.	John Deere Roll and Go Flashlight! 9/4 (Rafflecopter)
101.	$5 Starbucks GC! Ends 9/5
102.	Laurie Berkner Band: Party Day DVD! 9/12 (Rafflecopter)
103.	A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song! DVD 9/13

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday: August 28, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday items: Old and New, Night Photography, Music (Self Portrait suggestion), Cheesy and Sun
Old and New

Old seats at Ralph Wilson Stadium with new/current Gameday Magazine

New endzone/turf

Night Photography

Wanted to show a progression from twilight to night.

Music

Amelia dancing to the Shout song after one of the Buffalo Bills scores.

Cheesy

Sun

The girls were using their magnifying glasses to look at a spider on the ceiling. I like the way the sun was coming in the window and through the magnifying glasses.

Don't forget to head on over to Ashley's blog, Ramblings and Photos to check out other's interpretations.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: August 24, 2011 (w/linky)

Link up your Wordless (or not so wordless) posts here.

1.	My SoCal Life linky	11.	Misadventuring Mommy	21.	GreeN MaM-a JaM-a
2.	the frugalette {linky}	12.	Monster Round-Up	22.	Granola Catholic
3.	Goodbye Disposable, Hello Cloth w/ LINKY!	13.	Possibilities and Peas Linky	23.	White Lotus
4.	Gluten Free Motherhood--A Treat	14.	And on his farm he had a	24.	Raising My Boys (w/ Linky)- Dancing Machine
5.	Working Mommy - Follows Back	15.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS W/ LINKY	25.	Chelsea @The Curly Cues
6.	Mom Caboodle w/Linky	16.	A Boy and His Dog, w/Linky!	26.	Planet of the Apels - Riding Bikes Linky
7.	Moms Bookshelf & More	17.	mommybaum	27.	Brianna In Wonderland
8.	Brookies Baby Bargains w/LINKY	18.	The Daily Dish w/Linky	28.	Baby Baby Lemon linky
9.	la familia Aissa {linky}	19.	Fins to the Left - Mouse Tales Travel	29.	Sweet Peas and Bumblebees Follows Back
10.	CREATE WITH JOY - ONE BORED KITTY w/ LINKY	20.	Simply Budgeted w/ Linky	30.	Sibling Love

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A Day in the Life

We have continued to have some lesson time during the summer, but with the start of our new curriculum we are sort of unofficially starting school again this week. I am going to try to be more organized now. We'll see.

I have been having a hard time waking up at a decent time. The plan was to be up at 7am, but the earliest I seem to be able to get moving is 8am. The girls are more likely than not to already be up and running around, or getting in Hannah's crib (now that they are sharing a room). So, when mommy finally hauls herself out of bed (possibly after munching on some Rice Chex or Life cereal) I find clothes for all of us and we head downstairs.

We get dressed.

We have breakfast. I will do hair as they are eating, munching on my food as I go (which lately has been a two egg sandwich as nothing else gets me through the morning as well).

The girls take their plates into the kitchen and then play while I clean up from breakfast.

I aim to start lesson time around 10am, though sometimes I find myself hunting for materials I thought were in a specific place and they aren't, very frustrating.

We start with prayer

Pledges to the Flag...

and the Bible.

Then we sing the B I B L E. On the second and third verse we walk around the dining room as we take the Bible along with us and sing about being H A P P Y.

Then we do our calendar.

We then do our FIAR and some from the Weaver Interlock.

While I get lunch ready the girls watch a video. It is usually something like Dora, Elmo's World, Super Why, Leap Frog or Veggie Tales. Then we eat lunch.

Next up is reading time. I usually read 2 or 3 books. They will each pick a book and sometimes I have one or two I want to read. Yesterday it was a Go-Along book for our FIAR story.

We are currently trying something new. As the girls are now sharing a room they tend to not take their naps very well. So, after the stories, I take Hannah upstairs and lay her down. Then the girls work on their Brain Quest workbooks (which Tabitha likes to call her Homework). When we are done with that, Amelia goes for her nap. Then Tabitha reads her Abeka reader to me and another easy reader. Depending on her attitude she may go up for a nap, or she may just rest on the love seat. I have been known to let her get on Starfall or Sesame Street at this time too.

When they get up it is dinner time. If they get up early they sometimes go out to the back yard to play while I cook dinner. We eat around 5pm so hubby can go to work (he works 12 hour shifts as an LPN). Then the girls play while I clean up or sometimes get on the computer and waste time. I try to get the girls out to the park and/or go for a walk. Then it is time to finish cleaning and get ready for bed. I aim for bed by 9:30 and am trying to get it moved up to 9:00.

Menu Plan Monday: Week of August 22, 2011

Monday: Leftovers

Tuesday: Broiled chicken and rice with green beans

Wednesday: Breakfast For Dinner a Day Early: Pancakes (of course) with scrambled eggs with veggies

Thursday: Chicken Tacos

Friday: Chili

Saturday: Take food to Buffalo Bills game (possibly some hot dogs at the game)

Sunday: Leftovers

Head on over to I'm An Organizing Junkie to check out other's menu plans.

Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up- August 23, 2011

Welcome to the NEW and improved Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Aimee @ Classified: Mom & Karen @ Tots and Me & Alicia @ McCrenshaw's Newest Thoughts!

This link up will be posted Monday at 8 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways.

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1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many as you have, be sure to add the end date (family friendly please)
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1.	K-Y Intimacy Experiment Kit (Rafflecopter) 8/29
2.	$50 GC to Inspired 4 You Decor - 9/4
3.	Choice Jumper from Jumpin Jumpers on Etsy - 9/4
4.	Natural Household Cleaners eBook 2 WINNERS! (8/26) WW Rafflecopter
5.	Capezio & Wisharoo Duckle Dance Gift Pack Giveaway - 8/28
6.	YoCrunch Greek Yogurt 8/25
7.	Carmex New Click Sticks Review Plus Carmex Kit Giveaway - 09/01
8.	Strawberry Shortcake: Growing Up Dreams DVD Giveaway - 2 Winners - Ends 8/31
9.	Tastes from Home with Frito-Lay Recipe and Giveaway - 08/31
10.	New Goosebumps Adventures DVD Prize Pack Giveaway - 2 Winners - 09/13
11.	The Grace Card DVD - 9/03
12.	Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Teenagers - 2 winners- 9/05
13.	Dr. Scholl's High-Value Coupons - 7 WINNERS (8/30)
14.	Hooded Bath/Bech Towel - 9/1
15.	Choice Crotchet Hat from Mama Meg's Yarn Shoppe8/3
16.	Rattle/Teether from KyandKin on Etsy - 8/30
17.	School Bus Frame - 8/30
18.	Child Size Reversable Apron - 8/25
19.	Home Decor {Wood Sign} 8/24
20.	Party Prize Pack {$65} 8/23
21.	Raise Armpit Stain Remover 8/23
22.	Cereal Treat Bars Back to School Giveaway 8/31
23.	Mini Chakra Flags & Pocket Pouch 9/5 Worldwide
24.	Party Flyers/Print Flyers (8/25)
25.	Notebook Tee Giveaway {ends 8/25/11} Open to US
26.	iPod Shuffle 2GB ($50) 9/16
27.	Reetmomma - $40 Shop Credit {Ends 8/26/11} Open US
28.	Nursery Art Print {Ends 9/2/11} Open Worldwide
29.	RUG, Winner's Choice, Rafflecopter 9/3
30.	TEA FORTE, Organic Herbal Retreat Box (Rafflecopter) 8/29
31.	Make - up Bag {ends 8/26}
32.	$25 MARY KAY gift card 8/28 (U.S.)
33.	Everyday Minerals – 9/05 CAN & US
34.	Gourmet Gift Baskets - 8/31 CAN & US
35.	Beija Flor Naturals – 8/29 CAN & US
36.	IronKids Gummie Vitamins - 8/28 CAN & US
37.	Rock Bottom T-Shirt $25. GC-9/01(US)
38.	The Grace Card-A MUST SEE MOVIE-9/01 (US)
39.	Back to School Pack from Loveable Labels-9/01 $44.
40.	$10 Amazon Gift Certificate Ends 8/24
41.	$100 Gift Cert of Choice. Ends at 1000 followers
42.	Parents CHoice Prize Pack 8/31
43.	Wisharoo Park Prize Pack 8/31
44.	Zoobies Blanket Pet - Winners Choice
45.	Zippity Doos Prize Pack 8/31LOW ENTRY
46.	Goosebump DVD Set (2 winners) 8/26 LOW ENTRIES
47.	SMinLA - $25 Paypal Cash (8/26, WW)
48.	2 Pack L'il Critters Vitamins 8/30 Low Entry
49.	Ice Pop Joy recipe book 9/6 US&CAN
50.	$25.00 CrazyforBargains.com Store Credit (9/9)
51.	NINTENDO Wii GAME FOR KIDS – JUMPSTART PET RESCUE 9/8
52.	WHO’S MY CUPCAKE? (SPECIAL BOOK FOR LITTLE GIRLS) US & CAN 8/28
53.	GAZILLION BUBBLE PARTY TOY 8/29
54.	KIDZIKOO (SIPPY CUP / BOTTLE INSULATOR) 8/24
55.	THREE CUPS (KID’S BOOK) TEACHES KIDS HOW TO SAVE, SPEND + BE CHARITABLE 8/31
56.	Duck Duck Moose Pjs and Book - 8/26
57.	Ipad2 and (5) $20 Amazon Gift Cards - 8/28
58.	Duckle Dance Prize Pack ARV $100 (8/30, US)
59.	Angry Birds Puzzle Game - 2 winners (8/31, WW)
60.	Keurig MINI Plus and K-Cups (9/4, US)
61.	$500 in School Supplies for your school - 9/16
62.	Reusable Bag from ConservingNow - 8/29
63.	Moonlit Dreams - Kindle - ARV $139 (11/30,WW)
64.	Galacto Kidz Membership - ARV $250 (8/23, WW)
65.	$25 Giftcard Socktopus Creations 9/3
66.	StriVectin-SH Age Protect SPF 30 (8/26,US)
67.	$40 Paper Coterie Gift Card - 10 win! (8/31, WW)
68.	$25 Walmart Gift Card - ends at 600 FB friends
69.	GGG (Bath Luve) 8/28
70.	Kaye (Raise Stain Remover) 8/28
71.	Kaye (Alphabet Tile Magnet Set) 8/28
72.	Kaye (Pocket Purifier) 8/28
73.	Kaye ($10 GC - Whitties Knitties) 8/28
74.	Kaye (Eco Prize Pack - Naked Binder) US/CAN 8/28
75.	The 5th Quarter DVD 9/5 US/CAN
76.	$40 + free ship Paper Coterie- 10 winners-8/27
77.	WATERCOLOR PAINTING, INTERNATIONAL LOW ENTRY 8/29
78.	Your Custom Portrait $2000 8/25
79.	GraceCard (8/29)
80.	MSF- Win $100 Gourmet Food!-9/25
81.	Hot Wheels Nitro Speeder (8/26)
82.	Green Tea Metabolism Booster (8/30, US)
83.	SnugZee Baby Photo Contest - $300 prize pack 8/29
84.	Hollywood Fashion Secrets Prize Pack (8/30,US)
85.	Baby Buddha Cosmetic Bag - 9/7 - WW
86.	Kate n' Kaboodle- EvoraPlus Teeth Whitener 9/5
87.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Teton Sports Sleeping Bag 8/24
88.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $75 GC My Wonderful Walls 8/27
89.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Spilling Funnel Sand Toy 8/29
90.	$40 Amazon Gift Card (8/28, US)
91.	Go-Picnic 08/25
92.	Final Touch soap dispenser 09/05
93.	Free Spirit Apparel Skirt 09/06
94.	Prefense Hand Sanitizer 09/06
95.	SpiritHoods Giveaway 09/13
96.	Set of 8 Waterford Champagne Flutes ($200) 8/30
97.	UPrinting $50 Value Very Low Entry 8/01, US
98.	LUVIEW Korea Cosmetics about $50 Worldwide
99.	Amish Values for Your Family by Suzanne Woods Fisher 8/29 US
100.	The Small Blogs Big Giveaway 3 prizes books and giftcards 8/29 WW
101.	The Back to School giveaway event $25 School Supply prize 8/31 US
102.	Spa 4 Ma $140 Gift Basket 8/31 US
103.	Corolle Dolls Tidoo - 8/28 LOW ENTRIES
104.	Reviva Labs Face Scrub 8/25 US Rafflecopter
105.	Organic Hair Oil 8/30 US & Can Rafflecopter
106.	UPrinting Poster 8/28 US Rafflecopter
107.	Persian Rose Perfume US 9/2 Rafflec
108.	CottonAge Wrap Robe US 9/7 Rafflecopter
109.	Family Talk Giveaway ends 8/31 Low entries
110.	Spa For Ma $400 package, 8/31
111.	LOW ENTRY - BUBBLES FOR BUSY WOMEN PLANNER - 9/5
112.	Back To School Prize Pack, 8.31
113.	Tellurian Baby , 8/31
114.	Win a $100 Beauty Gift Bag from Glimmer City
115.	$50 to Magic Cabin Toys 8/31
116.	K-Y Intimacy Prize Pack ends Aug. 5
117.	Ed Insights Lenticular Human Body Poster 8/25
118.	Ed Insights Dino Dig Kit 9/1
119.	Hot Dots Jr. Getting Ready for School Set 9/8
120.	Butterflies and Moths field guide 8/31
121.	My Memories FREE Scrapbookng Software

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Muffin Tin Monday: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

We started our FIAR curriculum. This week we are rowing the book Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton. So, of course I had to figure out how to make a tin revolving around this theme.

A bologna and cheese roll up with a construction hat pick (to remind us of the construction rollers)

Spaghetti-Os with meat ball boulders to dig out.

Cucumber wheels and carrot construction cones.

Grape "rocks"

Applesauce with raisins to dig out.

No bake cookie dirt

(We made them last night and I stuck one in each of the girls' muffin tins)

Hannah's tin:

Daddy didn't know we had made cookies and he decided to make a dirt pudding dessert for the girls. He had it all done before we woke up. He found the recipe here. Basically it is pudding mixed with Cool Whip which is alternated in the pan with ground up Oreos. Oops, can't forget the gummy worms that are mixed in. The animals represent all the people observing Mike and Mary Ann (his steam shovel) as they attempt to dig a cellar in one day. He got the idea, I think, from the cake in the archives.