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I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter weekend.  We went to the mountains for a night and did an Easter egg hunt up there.  On Easter, we went to church and then over to my brother’s house for an egg hunt.

This week, we are going to chug right along with school so we can hopefully get a little break this summer.

Here’s what’s on my meal plan this week:

Monday: Cajun chicken, okra salad

Tuesday: Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas , salad

Wednesday: Chicken and broccoli alfredo

Thursday: Taco Pie

Friday: Black beans and rice

Saturday: Trim Mac Salad

Sunday: Southwest Chicken in the Crockpot, brown rice, salad

What are you making this week?

Athens: Beechwood Chick-fil-A Deals!

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Great news locals!  I just saw this banner on Chick-fil-A at Beechwood’s Facebook page!  Check out the banner above and mark your calendars.

Only at Chick-fil-A Beechwood and Barnett Shoals. One offer per person per day.

Save $5 Off a Smurfs: The Lost Village Movie Ticket with Entenmann’s® (Plus Giveaway!)

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We are planning to take our kids to see Smurfs: The Lost Village in the next few days.  This movie hit the theaters on April 7th.  I loved watching The Smurfs when I was younger and it’s fun to share this show with my kids.

If you’re planning on going to the movie, here’s a way to save a little and enjoy a yummy snack!

With the purchase of two 5 count, one 10 count, or one 20 count specially marked Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Smurf Blueberry Muffins packages, you’ll receive $5.00 off a movie ticket to see the “Smurfs: The Lost Village.”

As you can see below, Simon is a fan of the Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Smurf Blueberry Muffins!  They are the perfect size for his little toddler hands and his little tummy!  At less than 200 calories per pouch, Entenmann’s® Little Bites® are just the right amount of snack to enjoy at home or on-the-go.

For More Information:

For more information about Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Smurf Blueberry Muffins or about this Fandango Movie Promotion,please visit www.littlebites.com.  You will also find games and stories about the Smurfs  on their website.

Giveaway:

One lucky reader will win a $25 Fandango gift certificate and three coupons for $5.00 off the purchase of any Entenmann’s® Little Bites®, provided by Entenmann’s® Little Bites®.  Simply fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win!

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This post and giveaway were sponsored but all opinions and comments are my own.

Meal Plan Monday

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Great weekend here.  We had a spend the night and a first dance.  Lots of fun and were able to enjoy this lovely weather.  The toddler is up to his wild shenanigans and seriously keeps me on my toes!

This week ahead is another busy one filled with homeschooling, cleaning, and hopefully escaping to the mountains at some point.  It’s also Easter weekend!

Be sure and check out some of our Easter posts:

Time to make a meal plan again!

Monday: Steak, broccoli

Tuesday: Meatloaf, okra, salad

Wednesday: Lazy Lasagna

Thursday: Pizza

Friday: Burgers, veggies

Saturday: Leftovers

Sunday: Easter Potluck with friends

What are you making this week?

Review: Once Upon a Time Holy Bible and Storybook Bible

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We had the great opportunity to check out the new Once Upon a Time Holy Bible and Storybook Bible to review for you guys.  Having 3 girls in the house that love fairy tales (and 2 boys that do, too!), we couldn’t wait to check out these books.

About the Books:

The Once Upon a Time Holy Bible has illustrations scattered in between the books of the Bible.  This Bible is in the New International Reader’s Version, which is supposed to be an easier to read version of the Bible.  The Holy Bible is offered in hardcover, and pink leathersoft editions.

The Once Upon a Time Storybook Bible is brightly colored with stories and references to where these stories are in the Bible.  Included are 18 Old Testament stories and 15 New Testament stories, such as Samson’s Strength, Queen Esther’s Bravery, Jesus is Born, and The Darkest Day.  

Our Thoughts:

The Bible is not a Fairy Tale, but every Great Story happened Once Upon a Time…

This is the tagline for the Once Upon a Time Holy Bible and Storybook Bible books and it couldn’t be more true.  The artwork in these books is by Omar Aranda and is absolutely phenomenal!  It definitely brings the stories to life in an attractive way.

My kids have loved thumbing through these books to see the pictures.  I love that it emphasizes that these stories were real and not a fairy tale, despite of the fairy tale appearance of these books.  They are definitely ones that we will continue picking up again and again throughout the years.

More Information:

For more information, you can visit the Zondervan website.  You can find the Bibles available where books are sold and the Storybook Bible available at Sam’s Club or wherever books are sold.

We received these books in exchange for our honest review.

Review: Memoria Press – American History

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I love being part of the Homeschool Review crew.  It’s always fun to check out new homeschool material for my children.  The next thing on the list to review are these two American history sets that greatly complements each other.  Our friends at Memoria Press generously provided us with The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic Set and 200 Questions About American History Set for us to review for you guys.

About the Products:

The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic Set
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic Set is made with middle schoolers in mind and consists of a teacher’s guide, student’s guide, and a text book.  Each lesson has several “Facts To Know” about the subject that help explain key figures or words.  Next comes vocabulary, comprehension questions, and an enrichment section to further knowledge.  There are 32 lessons in this book set.  The teacher’s guide has the answers for the student guide and also a tests and keys section.  Maps and copies of important documents and speeches are also included.  The text book is simply The Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic by H.A. Guerber.  There are 85 chapters but each chapter is very short and is fairly easy reading.

200 Questions About American History Set Grades 5-8
200 Questions About American History Set is a supplement to the set above and features a list of 200 questions that everyone should know about American history.  This set includes flashcards, a student book, and a teacher’s guide.  This course is designed to be used over 32 weeks and has a couple book recommendations to go along with it.  Tests and Keys are also included with the teacher guide in this set.

Our Thoughts:

History has never been my thing so I was happy to check out a program that would help me to teach history to my children.  I really appreciate that these 2 sets work together to teach facts and help your students to remember what they have learned.  Inside the 200 Questions about American History Teacher’s Guide, there is a recommended weekly schedule.  We were able to follow the schedule fairly close.  It has chapters listed for reading and which drill questions go along with those chapters.  The chapters are fairly short and read like a book, so that made learning easier.

To work both courses, simply look at The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & The Great Republic student book to see which chapters are covered in a particular lesson.  Do the lesson once you have read those chapters and then review your drill questions and take any appropriate quizzes or tests.  Pretty simple once you see how they work together.

I really like that the lessons cover more than just history by working in vocabulary and research topics as well.  I read the chapters to my 2 bigger kids and then my oldest did the lessons.  She didn’t seem to mind and quite enjoyed all the enrichment projects.  We worked at a pace of about 2-3 lessons a week and it seemed to be enough.  We were able to review our flashcards daily during the week.

For More Information:

For more information on Memoria Press, please visit their website.  You can also find out more on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  You can read more reviews on this product and a couple other products by Memoria Press by visiting clicking the banner below.

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Giveaway: SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE Movie Tickets

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Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend?  Great news!  April 7th is the theatrical release for the new SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE movie.  Join all of your favorite Smurf characters in this new movie!

Growing up I absolutely loved watching the Smurfs!  So fun that I can now share Smurfs with my kids!

Check out the Official SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE trailer below!  Looks cute!

For More Information:

For more information, please visit the Smurfs Movie website for extra fun and ticket information plus

  • Downloadable content
  • Family discussion guide
  • Coloring/ activity pages
  • And more free content!

Giveaway:

One lucky winner will win a Fandango code good for two tickets to SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE  during the first two weekends of release, Friday, 4/7 through Sunday, 4/16.  This is a quick turnaround so make sure you can go see the movie before you enter.  Fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win.

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Meal Plan Monday

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It’s meal planning day!  Sadly our plans over the weekend didn’t pan out and my husband and I weren’t able to get a few nights away for our 15th anniversary.  Really disappointed, but it’s par for the course for us.  We had a good time together regardless.

The week ahead brings lots of catching up on homeschool work.  We haven’t done much at all with moving gradually and trying to get the new house in order.  We are pretty much there, only have to unload a few more boxes and then hang up some decor.

Looks like there are going to be bad storms today in Georgia.  Be sure to keep an eye on the weather.  I like to follow the AthensGA Weather facebook page.  They are pretty accurate for our area.

Here’s what I plan to make this week:

Monday: Taco salad

Tuesday: Kielbasa, brussels

Wednesday: Burgers, broccoli

Thursday: Breakfast for dinner!

Friday: Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, salad

Saturday: Leftovers

Sunday: Cheesy Bacon Chicken, italian potatoes, green beans, salad

What are you making this week?

Spring Diaper Bag: 10 Must Haves

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This review was made possible by iConnect and Luvs.  I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.

 

The weather is warm and spring cleaning is in full swing around here.  With spring comes switching out all of the children’s clothing and making sure they have what they need for spring.  One thing that I often forget to switch out is the items in our toddler’s diaper bag.

In the winter, we keep warm clothing, mittens, and hats in the bag, but those items aren’t needed during spring here in Georgia.  Today I have put together a list to help you switch over from the winter diaper bag to a spring diaper bag.

10 Must Haves for a Spring Diaper Bag

Extra Clothing:

Extra clothing is always an essential.  Depending on your location, you might want to toss in a light jacket for chilly mornings or evenings.  Shorts and pants can be appropriate for spring and a short sleeve shirt.  Extra socks and shoes or sandals can be helpful for kids that love to splash in puddles from spring showers

Sunscreen:

SPF 30 or more is recommended.  Be sure to check expirations on your sunscreen and toss ones that have expired!

Sunglasses:

If your little one will wear sunglasses, that’s great!  Pack a pair for baby and for yourself!

Diapers, such as Luvs Ultra Leakguards with NightLock Plus™:

No diaper bag is complete without diapers of course!  You won’t want to get caught without a diaper during a time of need.  Softer and more absorbent than ever before, and a money-back guarantee, Luvs Ultra Leakguards with NightLock Plus™ provide the high-quality features babies and parents need for less than many other brands.

Wipes:

Wipes are perfect for diapering and for wiping down hands after an ice cream cone or popsicle.

Sunhat:

Keep your little one’s head covered and sun out of their face with a simple hat that can be thrown in the diaper bag.

First Aid Kit:

My littles play so hard outside in the spring and are always getting scrapes, bumps, and bruises.  Having a first aid kit handy with cream and bandaids is a must!  Toss in a bite stick as well just in case of sings or insect bites.

Bug Repellant:

Evening picnics and chasing fire flies also bring out the bugs!  Protect your littles by keeping this on hand and in the diaper bag.  Make sure to find one appropriate for children.

Snack:

Summer snack ideas are simple crackers or small bags of cheerios.  Be careful with any item that needs to be refrigerated.

Sippy Cup With Water:

Hydration is key to having a great outing in the spring!  Bring baby a cup and yourself as well.

More Information on Luvs:

If you want to stock up on diapers for spring, this week Luvs is offering up a $2 coupon to save on Luvs diapers.  You can rest assure with these diapers because of the Luvs Money Back Guarantee, where if you aren’t satisfied with the leakage protection of Luvs, Luvs will refund your money. See www.luvsdiapers.com for details.

Luvs are available in sizes newborn through size 6!

 

 Can you think of other Must-Haves?  What would you add to this list?

Meal Plan Monday

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We’ve moved most of our stuff to the new house from the old house and it’s coming along nicely.  Having breathing room has been beneficial to all of us.  Now I’m having fun decorating and reminding the 18 month old that the table isn’t for standing 🙂

The week ahead brings a friend staying with us a few days and then our 15th anniversary!  I can’t believe it’s been that long.  It’s surreal.

Here’s what I plan to make this week:

Monday: Dinner out with friend

Tuesday: Lazy Lasagna

Wednesday: BBQ Chicken in the Crock pot

Thursday: Eggs, sausage, toast

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Chicken quesadillas

Sunday: Poppyseed Chicken, salad

Hope you have a great week!

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