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Find My Friends App – Yes, Your Mother is Watching…
This morning my son in college Skyped me, telling me that he had a new family-friendly electronic tool for me to write about. I was about five minutes ahead of him, having just downloaded it, which made me feel really good. That’s right, ladies and gents, the free Find My Friends app is live and ready for…
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Save Money on Music Lessons
Last week, our son became a pianist thanks to the Internet (the video of him playing is at the end of this article). We didn’t have to pay for lessons, and we didn’t have to nag him about practicing. All we did was offer him an Internet connection, and he did the rest on his…
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Pancakes – Norwegian Style: It's the Perfect Crepe
Honestly, I don’t know if they are Norwegian, Swedish, or just crepes, but as I was growing up, we called them Norwegian pancakes. They are a family favorite. Add cheese and microwave for a lunch if you have any leftovers (I have to make a triple batch if I want to have any chance of…
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Sour Cream – Homemade
We use it all the time. It also works as a cream cheese, too. This was published on my Suite 101 site a while ago: People around the world have discovered a thickened homemade yogurt that acts as the perfect replacement for sour cream. Make this sour cream substitute in less than 24 hours. It’s…
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Bread Machine Basic White Bread
Did you know that you can pick up bread machines really cheap at almost any thrift shop? They are also found in yard sales. No matter what brand of bread machine I use, I always use this recipe for a two-pound loaf. ***Tip – Buy your yeast in bulk to make your bread cost-effective. Just…
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Homeschooling Heaven – Free Curriculum Supplements From PBS LearningMedia™
Learning is fun. I firmly believe it, and it’s one of the messages I really want to get across to my kids. One way to do that is by using the Internet as a resource for interactive learning. But I am so tired of looking for free curriculum for homeschooling, finding the perfect site, then…
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Car Trouble – It's Okay. I have my iTouch
Disaster struck this summer while my boys and I were away at camp. My husband, who stayed home to work, became very ill. Off I went to the rescue with fluids and fever-reducers tucked safely into my trusty steed (aka, our stunning electric-blue new-to-us “hope we make it through the summer” mini-van). Two hours into…
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A Podcast to Inspire Family Tech Chat
If you’ve got teens or tweens who want to keep their fingers on the pulse of technology, check out the podcast 350 Third. Hear an analysis of new products on the market and get a glimpse at trends coming to the forefront from technology geniuses Scott Barstow who runs Rocket Hangar and Anders Brownworth, head of research and development at Bandwidth.com. Are…
Word Quilt
I don't sew, but I write — patching together pieces of my life.
