Spelling Bees and The Bat Jar Conjecture
Tonight while watching episode 13 from season one of The Big Bang Theory, “The Bat Jar Conjecture,” reminded me of a 3th grade spelling bee. There was a kid in our class who just thought he was unstoppable and by far the greatest speller the 3rd grade, or universe for that matter, ever had the fortune […]
Candy To Satisfy Your Cravings – Low Carb Halloween Goodies
Starting with Halloween, when the holidays roll around, you can expect the sweets to be everywhere. Most every candy you used to enjoy before you went on a low carb diet is off limits. But, aren’t there any options? Although you won’t be able to help yourself to every goodie that you’re offered, there are […]
Middle Earth Paradigm
The Big Bang Theory Halloween is certainly one of my favorite holidays, so naturally I enjoyed watching the guys of The Big Bang Theory dress up and attend their friend’s Halloween party in the “Middle Earth Paradigm” episode. If you’ve never seen it, imagine four quirkly roommates intitially choosing identical Halloween costumes and you’ll begin to understand […]
Little People® Zoo Talkers™ Animal Sounds Zoo
We love going to the zoo so much that we are annual passholders for our local zoo. So, when first introduced to the Little People® Zoo Talkers™ Animal Sounds Zoo, of course, we were all instantly enchanted! The Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo is a detailed,interactive playset featuring animal recognition technology. Place any […]
Introduce Your Children to Modern Art in an Exciting Way
Imagine playing a fun game with your children that incorporates the vibrancy and history of modern art. There are endless possibilities that art appreciation and literacy can offer your children in the future. You could even be inspiring the next Claude Monet or Andy Warhol… The Modern Art Deluxe Memory Game brings modern art alive while […]
The Pumpkin Puzzle – A Fall Super Food Getting Its Just Desserts
Thinking of pumpkin as a nutritious super food can be a bit puzzling. After all, isn’t the image that comes to mind sweet and smooth and covered in whipped cream? But, according to nutritionists, we should be thinking of pumpkin more often than during the annual Charlie Brown cartoon or as a delicious way to […]
Halloween Printables, Stencils, and Safety Tips from the Power Rangers
Rural Moms, you can now gear up for Halloween with the Power Rangers on their newly launched website You’ll find videos of the Power Rangers offering Halloween safety tips, Halloween printables including Power Ranger coloring pages and party invites, cool stencil designs for pumpkin carving, and a whole lot more. Well worth a visit!
Newton’s Third Law
Leonard from The Big Bang Theory If a force acts upon a body, then an equal and opposite force must act upon another body. This is Newton’s Third Law of motion… which could easily be equated to e-motion. Take for example my propensity to cry at inopportune moments, generally when a “force” acts in an […]
Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam
It’s canning time! One of my favorite times of the year. If you are looking for a twist to your traditional strawberry jam recipe, try this yummy Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam recipe… What You Need: 1 pt boxes of fresh strawberries, washed, drained and hulls removed2 1/2 C of fresh pineapple, peeled and finely chopped7 […]
How To Start Your Own Tutoring Business
It may be summer time, but back-to-school is right around the corner… Do you enjoy teaching? Do you have specialty knowledge? You can turn your enjoyment for teaching and your specialty knowledge into a business. You can become a tutor. How Does a Tutor Make Money? As a tutor you have a variety of choices […]
Come And Get It Chuck Wagon Style – Host a Cowboy Picnic
If you conjure up images of cowboys gathered round a well-tended fire on the lonesome prairie, those images usually include cowboys enjoying simple but filling meals. Back in the wild west days, chuck wagon style meals of beans and stews were prepared in a kettle over an open fire, but the meal didn’t always live […]
Straight Talk from the Garden: Broccoli, A Super Food For Every Body
When former President George W. Bush made his shocking proclamation that he didn’t like broccoli and that he wasn’t about to eat any, you could almost hear parents across the country gasping. While some kids might have praised the proclamation as an excuse to justify their own broccoli beliefs, the popularity of broccoli has really […]