Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Schoolwork Gallery

I saw this idea on another site and thought it was an attractive and inexpensive way to display my children's schoolwork. Here's how I made them...


I needed three clipboards (one per child) and found these for about $1.50 each at Wal-Mart. I covered the hardware with masking tape.


I then spray painted the clipboards. I took this picture after a couple of coats in honor of my mother, who's told me a MILLION times that I should always, ALWAYS prime before I paint. Sure enough, I could almost hear slurping sounds as the boards drank that paint right up. For a second or two I actually thought of stopping and priming before going on, but who has time for that??? So I just sprayed and sprayed and sprayed...


When I removed the tape, I noticed that I had missed a few spots, but it wasn't a big deal because there will always be something covering most of the board anyway. I used clear Command hooks to mount the boards to my wall. Loving that self-portrait of my daughter in the center!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Timez Attack: AMAZING Free Math Game!

Multiplication Games
               
I found this game earlier this summer, and my son LOVED it! The graphics and music are similar to the ones on his DS, so they hold his attention. The game progresses through several "chapters" of the storyline, and the free version only takes you through so many of them. Progressing to higher levels requires purchasing a download or subscription. We haven't done that yet, but my son's excitement over math facts has me thinking I might! 

Friday, August 12, 2011

Versatile Blogger Award



Much thanks to Terri at Mom's Point of View and Kim at Get in Shape and Save for awarding me The Versatile Blogger Award! This is very exciting for me, as it is my first blog award! I am honored that they enjoy reading my posts, and I enjoy reading theirs as well.
The rules after accepting the Versatile Blogger Award are:
1. Thank the person who gave the award and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along to 15 recently discovered blogs.

So...

7 Things About Me
  1. I was raised on a "mill hill." (Know what that is?)
  2. I've driven a racecar in a powderpuff race (and finished very badly).
  3. I married a seminary student who was a former crackhead. He's now a pastor!
  4. I finished my masters degree when I was 38 and pregnant with DD2. 
  5. My favorite book is the Bible, but I also love Anne of Green Gables.
  6. I enjoy singing and playing piano.
  7. I am enjoying getting older.

My picks for The Versatile Blogger award are...
  1. Answers from the Queen of Useless Information
  2. Big Universe Small World
  3. Busy Mom's Tips
  4. Domestic Imperfections
  5. Frugalapolis
  6. Grandma Bonnie's Closet
  7. Gumdrop Pass
  8. It's a Sun Kissed Life
  9. Life with Tootsabella and the Rose
  10. Life's Little Surprises
  11. Pattyville
  12. Pickle Jars and Pears
  13. Rambling with Grace
  14. Ramblings of an Empty Mind
  15. Sunla Designs