In which I share my favorite posts from this blog's Facebook page."He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding."
Daniel 5:21
* UPDATE: Friends, I found another apple tree. I previously overlooked it because a small wild tree is trying to grow through it. But even though it's been neglected, there are some apples on it. I think that brings us up to 11 apple and 11 plum trees. Amazing blessings.
* My newest Pinterest board is all about raising sheep...because hubby thinks they should be our next homestead addition. Turns out, they are very good at keeping down vegetation - better than goats. Plus...lamb chops.
* These "Bouncy Bands" look like a great invention for young kids who must sit all day in public/private school. A reader who works for Head Start says they use them with their kids and they work well!
* I've been using these free first day of school questionnaires with my kids since kindergarten. They make wonderful keepsakes!
* "Studies show a direct link between the amount of physical possessions in a house and the stress level of the female homeowner. One study done at UCLA found that the more stuff was in a woman’s house, the higher her level of stress hormones. This same study also found that women subconsciously relate how happy they are with their home-life and family to how they feel about their homes. So the more clutter and chaos in the home, the less happy the woman is with her family and her life."
* Ibuprofen isn't especially safe for anyone, but there are special considerations if you're over 40.
* The FDA bans antibacterial soap.
* "We now know that those iPads, smartphones and Xboxes are a form of digital drug. Recent brain imaging research is showing that they affect the brain’s frontal cortex - which controls executive functioning, including impulse control - in exactly the same way that cocaine does. Technology is so hyper-arousing that it raises dopamine levels - the feel-good neurotransmitter most involved in the addiction dynamic - as much as sex. This addictive effect is why Dr. Peter Whybrow, director of neuroscience at UCLA, calls screens 'electronic cocaine' and Chinese researchers call them 'digital heroin.'"
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* An interesting article about heirloom apples and why you've never heard of them.
* The puppy Ed is primarily my 7 year old son's responsibility. He's doing a good job, but today he said, "He wants to go out again? I wish there were 10 of me!" Ha! Now he knows how every mama feels!
Oldies But Goodies:
* How We Homeschool on a Shoestring Budget
* Want Big Savings on Groceries? Use a Price Book!
* Quesadillas for a quick, healthy meal anytime.
* How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
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