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- September 4th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Rhyme Time
tiny footprint
looking back in timecan be bittersweetand looking ahead can help make ends meetknowing where you've beenand where you want to gohelps keep everything in perspective,helps to keep an even flowkids big and small can do the sameand often find such delig
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silken has posted a new entry on: the alphabet game
X is for eXcitement
X is for eXcitement. Yes, I am going to “cheat” on this one, but it’s my blog and I can do so if I want to! Today is an eXciting day! My nephews are returning home after three months overseas. For the past three summers, they have
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silken has posted a new entry on: Family Night
making prints
Have you ever painted your child's foot prints or handprints?We have done both. We have a tradition where each Christmas we paint the kids hands and they put their print on our Christmas Tree skirt. This week, my son found a towel in his closet with
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silken has posted a new entry on: Madame Blogalot
Sept. 3
My son found a towel in his closet the other day. There is a date on this towel. He found it amusing that the date corresponds with this week’s date, Sept. 3. I showed him why the towel is dated. We had painted his feet and he had walked all ov
- September 3rd, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
cross training
I like to do different stuff as part of my work out. It keeps it from getting old and keeps my muscles "confused" so they can be better built up. Here are a few of my favorite ways to exercise:1.cycle2. swim3. run/jog4. walk5. elliptical machine6. st
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know Angelina Jolie is Jon Voight's Daughter?
Did you know Angelina Jolie is Jon Voight's daughter?Well, I know I am not with the times, but I did not know this until today. Neither did my husband. For some reason, when he came home today, we saw this "entertainment news" and learned that Jon Vo
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know About Smart Credit Choices New Credit Card Blog?
Did you know about Smart Credit Choices new credit card blog?There seems to be a blog for anything and everything. And now there is a place for you to go to find the best credit card to fit your needs. Learn about 0% APR credit cards, balance transfe
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
Student Ambassadors
I've never been on a Student Ambassadors trip.My son has received an invitation yearly since he was starting sixth grade. We have never allowed him to go, although the programs look really fabulous. As there will be another meeting coming up in our a
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
business trip
I've never been on a business trip.I have been blessed to be able to stay home with my children and find work to do from home. I know that there are many moms and dads who are spending lots of time traveling these days. It is just part of their job.
- September 1st, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Family Night
exercise
My husband and I both like to work out. Our son usually does too. But not our daughter. Whenever possible, we like exercise as a family. Family walks, runs and bike rides are our favorites. Or maybe a game of basketball, volleyball, tennis or badmint
- August 31st, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know About Ichibon?
Did you know about Ichibon?My husband had a birthday this weekend. No, I am not allowed to tell how old he is, but he is older than me! :) We had a really fun evening out with his mom. We tried a hibachi restaurant in the area. We had not been there
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silken has posted a new entry on: the alphabet game
Who to vote for?
W is for Who to vote for? I don’t know! I don’t like either of the two main parties nor their candidates. It seems it has gotten to be nothing but one big game . So I don’t know who to vote for in the upcoming election. I won’
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silken has posted a new entry on: Madame Blogalot
Nothing but a game?
Last week, my blog friend Montucky sent me a link to an article he wanted me to read about water rights. When I got to the website, all that jumped out at me was the release that John McCain had picked his running mate. I had never heard of Sarah Pal
- August 28th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know How to Get Rid of Acne?
Did you know how to get rid of acne ?There are many myths out there about how to get rid of acne. Have you tried giving up coffee, greasy foods and chocolate? Have you tried yoga? Have you heard that sexual intercourse causes acne?? Well, if you are
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silken has posted a new entry on: Rhyme Time
all my blogs
so many blogs and so little timefrom making a list to making a rhymesharing what's newwith each new day and spending time withfamily to learn and to play finding out what Idid not know and telling of placesI wish I could go loving bloggingand b
- August 27th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
my flickr album
I thought it might be fun to put up some of my favorite photos from my flickr album. I have most of these posted on other blogs. So for a nice diversion, here are a few of my favorite photos:1. July 17, 19872. Venus Flytrap3. out my back door4. E
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
gadget inspecting
I have some family members who love to order gadgets from TV infomercials. I have to admit, I have been known to see something advertised on TV and been inclined to learn more about it myself. Now there is a site where I can do just that! Here are
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silken has posted a new entry on: the alphabet game
V is for Venus Flytrap
V is for Venus Flytrap. I have long been fascinated with the Venus Flytrap. Haven’t most people? I mean, a plant that eats bugs?! Very cool!! Yesterday, I was lucky enough to actually come across some Venus Flytraps for sale! Right in my groce
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silken has posted a new entry on: Madame Blogalot
text-a-prayer
I have written before about our family’s tradition of reading a scripture and saying a prayer together before our son heads out for his day at school. We feel this is an important way to share our values and a great way to start the day in focu
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
Little Graceland
I've never been to Little Graceland.This Elvis museum is located in Los Fresnos (named for the "fresnos", the ash trees.) It seems to be a privately owned collection. The owner served in the army with Elvis while stationed in Germany. Open on weekend
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know Rivers Flow in Different Directions?
Did you know rivers flow in different directions?My daughter has a question to answer about the directional flow of rivers. She has been doing some research online to help answer this question. She won't tell me about the rivers in Texas just yet, I
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know How To Set Up Your Site To Accept Credit Cards?
Did you know how to set up your site to accept credit cards?For many people, setting up an e-business is a dream. And for internet shopping consumers like me, being able to make a purchase securely online is important. That is where service merchant
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
Nederland
I've never been to Nederland. Some good friends of ours recently packed their moving trucks for Nederland, so I am sure there will be a time that I make it over to this "Dutch settlement". In the 1800s, Arthur Stillwell constructed a railroad from Ka
- August 25th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know About Biodegradable Bags?
Did you know about biodegradable bags?Some time ago, Montucky had mentioned his surprise that we don't have biodegradable bags yet. I just read an article that states these type bags have actually been around for nearly ten years! I wonder why we h
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
first day of school
Today is the first day back to school for kiddos around here. It's not always my favorite day, but here are some of my favorite things about it:1. back into a routine2. new clothes3. new school supplies4. excited kids5. excited teachers6. fresh, new
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
web hosting rating
As my sister and I have been doing a little more talking about owning our own websites (I already do, she is thinking about it), we have many questions. And yes, even though I already own a couple of websites, I am so new at it that I am still learni
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know About webhostingrating.com
Did you know about webhostingrating.com?My sister has been thinking about doing some things with her own website for some time now. Since I just decided to purchase two of my own domains this summer, we have been talking more about website hosting. T
- August 24th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Family Night
family tree
Have you ever made a family tree with your kids? Sometimes it's hard for kids to keep all their family members straight. But seeing it drawn out can really help, and can help kids connect to their roots, their heritage. Adding pictures of family memb
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
Indian Island
I've never been to Indian Island.But this past week I was transported to this small island off the coast of England. The island is shaped like a man's head. I don't know if this island exists anywhere outside of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know How To Make Columns on a Word Document?
Did you know how to make columns on a Word document?Yes, I know I am slow to learn things sometimes! I just learned today how to make a double, triple, or quadruple column Word document. And it's so easy! On the tool bar there is an icon, fourth to t
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know My Parents Took a Holiday?
Did you know about my parents took a holiday?My parents just got back from a mini-vacation. I am so glad they had a chance to go. They don't get to do that often enough. I was able to see some photos of the place they stayed. I asked if it was a reso
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
FireFold
I've never been to FireFold before.Now that it is back to school season, it is time to get all your computer equipment in order. If you are a high school or college student, or a parent of one, you know how essential computers and memory are for stud
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
cooking frenzy
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen yesterday. On Saturdays, we have our favorite dinner and dessert which takes some time to make. And we have lunch at church today and company coming on Tuesday. So I spent time preparing as much as I could for tho
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silken has posted a new entry on: Madame Blogalot
back to school
School starts tomorrow. I am not really ready. I mean, I have lesson plans ready for my daughter. But I am not really ready. I don’t really understand why so many parents go around saying they can’t wait for school to start, their kids a
- August 21st, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Rhyme Time
upward blogging
I wanted to finda way to impresswhile using a certaintheme from wordpressI want to keep thatparticular designbut have found that it's outdated, I may have to resignit and find a newer onethat I can fiddle withand add what I want when I want like a pr
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know How To Save Money on Lunches?
Did you know how to save money on lunches?I was reading an article today about saving money by packing lunches using reusable containers as opposed to one time use throw away convenience packaging. I admit that I am guilty of this, especially with my
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know About Cleaning Up After a Storm?
Did you know about cleaning up after a storm?Living on the Gulf coast means learning to live with hurricanes and tropical storms. They are not fun and often times it is a guessing game whether one is headed your way or not. But when storms come, and
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did you know about Amazon's "4 for 3" Promo?
Did you know about Amazon's "4 for 3" Promo?I didn't know about this til I was making an order today. Any time there is a new baby born, I like to give My Little Bible as a gift. It is one of the favorite things my baby received and now I love to giv
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
Quanah Productions Studio
I've never been to Quanah Productions Studio .This movie making studio is located in Conroe, TX. They provide classes for youngsters ages 10-18. Classes include lessons on intro to video and film making, acting for the camera, Producing and Directin
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
buying a memory stick
I've never been to buy a memory stick.Now this is not a flash drive like I thought. This is what you use for cameras and video games to add memory. I know that in video games, extra memory is important. I learned this when my son first bought a used
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silken has posted a new entry on: the alphabet game
U is for Underpaid
U is for Underpaid. Yesterday, my son and I were extras in an Adidas commercial. We were looking forward to it, but it was not really what we were expecting. Hey, we were extras, so I guess we shouldn’t really expect much! In going back to the or
- August 19th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Places to Go
Toyota Center
I've never been to the Toyota Center.This is the newest stadium in Houston and the home of the Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros. It was finished in 2003 with the first event hosted being a Fleetwood Mac concert! The stadium can hold from 18,000-19,0
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silken has posted a new entry on: Madame Blogalot
extra, extra
My son and I have been chosen to be “extras” in a commercial tomorrow! Now this is not just any old commercial. This is an Adidas commercial! And we will get paid to go watch some of the Houston Rockets! The pay is very small, but it̵
- August 18th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: Family Night
praparing for a sibling
Other ways that I have found to help prepare a child for a sibling include talking and reading about the upcoming addition of a sibling. Of course a young child has no real concept of what is about to happen, but talking about it and reading stories
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silken has posted a new entry on: Family Night
shopping for maternity clothes?
If you are welcoming a new little one to your family, it is sometimes hard to get the big brother/sister excited and prepared for the new addition. Not to mention that you have no time to take a youngster and go out shopping for maternity clothes! Bu
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silken has posted a new entry on: Did You Know?
Did You Know Bible Power Hour Ended Today?
Did you know Bible Power Hour ended today?Each summer for the last three years we have been running a summer bible reading club, based on the pattern of many public libraries' summer reading clubs. This summer along with our reading club, we met each
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
Olympics
I have been watching the Olympics as have many of you. After a week of staying up bleary eyed and missing some of the things I wanted to see, here are a few of my favorites (even if I had to see them on tape the next day!):1. opening ceremonies2. tea
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silken has posted a new entry on: A Few of My Favorite Things
Contemporary Bedroom Furniture
I am not quite ready for new furniture yet, but as I was browsing the internet a few days ago, I came across a place that has some really cool looking Bedroom Furniture . I looked around at some of the things they have to offer. Here are a few of my
- August 17th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: the alphabet game
T is for Trampoline
T is for Trampoline. Yesterday I was able to watch this Olympic event for the first time. I didn’t even know that trampoline was an Olympic event! It was fun to watch. I was amazed by the height these ladies got (are there any men trampolinists
- August 14th, 2008
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silken has posted a new entry on: the alphabet game
S is for Sample a Day
S is for Sample a Day. Do you love free stuff? Well with Sample a Day, you can get free stuff every day! At this site you will find a new post every day leading you to some really great free (or almost free!) stuff! I have gone through many of these
