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Watch free movies online

2011-11-10T22:54:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite hobbies is watching free movies online. It's fun and easy to do. My two favorite free movie sites include, Hulu and Netflix.com

With Netflix you pay a small monthly fee, under $8.00 a month, but with over 20,000 free movies and TV shows available, there is always fun to be had.

Hulu.com offers a completely free movie and TV watching option. They have access to new TV shows from sites like NBC and CBS, full TV episodes and clips.

Fast, fun free entertainment, 24/7.

The Web Rangers! Get kids involved in nature. Free Home School Resource

2011-02-23T10:49:00.000-08:00

Image by North Cascades National Park
Here's a really awesome home school resource, called Web Rangers

I was so impressed by this free resource and wanted to share it right away.

With Web Rangers, kids get a hands on feel for what it would be like to be a real park ranger in a virtual game environment.

Web Rangers is the National Park Service's on-line Junior Ranger program for kids of all ages. If you love your National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites, this site is for you.

Web Rangers was recently updated this site to make it even more fun. You can now customize your Ranger Station, earn more rewards, and play new activities! And we're busy making new activities for you all the time!

Now there are 142,927 registered WebRangers;7,029 have earned WebRangers patches by completing all of the required activities.

How to eliminate litter box odor and get rid of the stinky cat smell in your home

2011-01-12T12:04:00.000-08:00

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What's the first thing you smell when you go into a cat lover's home? Most likely, the litter box! A stinky litter box is the biggest complaint of most cat owners, but most people feel there's nothing that can be done to keep the litter from smelling bad. And, stinky cat litter smells don't just bother the humans.

Cat's hate a stinky cat litter box too. Sometimes, the source of the stinky cat box is obvious if you haven't scooped for awhile. But other times, digestion problems can cause a cat's litter box to take on a foul odor. Whatever the cause, there's really no reason why your cat's litter box can't smell fresh all the time. Try out these simple tips to keep your cat's litter box odor from taking over your house.

Start with a clean litter box

Properly cleaning and sanitizing your cat's litter box is the most important step and helps ensure that all odors from previous cat litter is removed. Throw out all old litter. Replace your cat's litter box every two months to ensure that lingering smells don't ruin the box.

Once the litter box is completely clean, sanitize by spraying the inside of the box with a dilute solution of bleach or Lysol sanitizer. If you'd prefer, you can use a combination of Isopropyl alcohol and Pine sol. Be sure the inside of the litter box is completely dry before adding litter.

Cover the bottom of your cat's litter box with Arm and Hammer scented carpet deodorizer. This layer of odor protection will keep your cat's litter box from absorbing odors as litter levels get low.

Next add three to four inches of scoopable litter to the cat's litter box. Make sure that the litter in the box has a uniform depth of three to four inches to ensure maximum clumping capacity. As you scoop out solid waste, be sure to add at least a half cup of fresh scoopable litter back into the litter box each time to maintain proper levels. Never mix scoopable and non-scoopable cat litter.

Use scented Arm and Hammer carpet deodorizer which contains baking soda and a mild fragrance such as wild flowers or country meadow to mask odors temporarily. The ideal solution would be to add some scoopable litter and then sprinkle down a layer and then add more litter followed by another generous layer of Arm and Hammer carpet deodorizer. The deodorizer will activate every time your cat scratches the litter.

It's best to use a cat litter which contains all natural odor killers such as charcoal such as Tidy Cats or Fresh Step Scoopable, which will naturally get rid of the cat smells as they are created.

Scoop solid waste matter as it occurs, if possible, to keep cat box odors out of your home. If you have more than one cat, be sure to keep at least two to three litter boxxes available so that your cats can have some privacy while using the box. If you don't have the opportunity to scoop often, you might consider investing into an automatic cat litter box that will easily dispose of cat waste as it occurs.

Place the litter box in an out of the way place, like the laundry room or near the back door (but not near the kitchen or main living area), so that the cat litter smells are not transported into the living areas.
Another technique to get rid of stinky cat box odors that linger in the air would be to strike a match over the recently cleaned litter box to burn away the methane that still lingers in the air. You could also burn a scented candle near the cat litter box.

Math video

2010-09-20T02:56:00.001-07:00

Free math video

2010-09-20T02:51:00.001-07:00

Home school: Free Spelling Games

2010-09-02T15:36:00.000-07:00

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One of the easiest ways to help your home school student improve their reading skills is by strengthening spelling skills.

Here are some really fun and easy ways to help develop your home school student's spelling and reading skills.

1. Pick a story from your reading list.

2. Create a spelling list based on the words your student doesn't already know. These will be easy to spot, since your home school student will almost certainly struggle with reading the words.

3. Use a free online spelling game to create a word search or word find. These free online spelling games will help your student develop a sense for how words are spelled.

One of my favorites is the Scholastic Spelling Wizard game.

You can use the free ABC Scholastic Spelling Wizard to create unlimited free word search puzzles or word scramble puzzles online. Your child can play free online or print out.

These word search-word scramble puzzles make excellent additions to the home school work sheet portfolio.   And, they provide hours of helpful, wholesome educational fun.

Other free spelling games include:

Harcourt Word Builder: Fun interactive game that features scrambled or 'broken' words that your child can help fix.

Simply select the appropriate grade level and unit.   You may find that the lower level grades are too easy for your home school student. If so, simply select a higher grade.

These free fun online spelling and reading games are a great way to get your child involved in learning. Even if you're not currently homeschooling your child, you can use the games for extra practice or refresher course.

First Grade Language Arts Success, free home school resource

2010-08-28T21:28:00.000-07:00

How to design your perfect baby nursery

2010-03-10T22:35:00.000-08:00

Everything you need to know to design your dream baby nursery

How to swaddle a baby

2010-02-17T22:44:00.000-08:00

Nutrition tips for new moms

2010-01-17T22:48:00.000-08:00

Essential nutrition tips and diet how-to tips for new moms

You might not be eating for two anymore, but as a new mom, it's always important to take care of yourself and make sure you eat right. Check out this free video which explains how you can easily nourish your body so that you have more energy for the more important things in your life, like keeping up with the little one!

Calming your newborn

2009-12-17T10:37:00.000-08:00

What you need to know for a happy, well adjusted calm baby. Free tips. Please watch the video

Easy baby care tips. How to train your baby to go to sleep on cue

2009-10-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

File this video under 'stuff I wish I'd known' when my own daughter was born. Nap time and bed time was always such a challenge.

In this video, baby sleep expert Suzy Giordano (aka the "Babycoach") guides you in training your baby to eat every 3-4 hours during the day, sleep 12 hours at night and sleep 3 hours during the day. This video is designed for first time parents or parents who wish to take a different path with their next children. It is designed for single or multiple babies between the ages of 0-18 months. This video series will teach you step by step how to set up a daytime feeding and activity schedule, eliminate nighttime feedings, establish a bedtime routine, teach your baby to self-soothe and put himself back to sleep at night, and how to handle changes to your baby's routine like travel and sickness.

Free Books and Publications

2009-09-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

Free Agricultural Publications
Distance Education Publications
Free Idaho State Travel Brochures (print or pdf)
National Institute of Aging -- Free Publications

See Mom Run!

2009-05-31T15:58:00.001-07:00

In praise of moms! Take a moment to share with other mom bloggers.

An ideal stay at home job for moms

2009-05-30T00:34:00.001-07:00

An innovative stay at home mom job that appeals. Work two days a week and earn enough money to stay home with the kids. Check out the video.

How to be like those gorgeous Hollywood moms

2009-05-30T00:31:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder how hot Hollywood moms like Angelina Jolie, Tori Spelling, Heidi Klum and others manage to look fabulous all the time? Find out as The Hot Hollywood Mom Handbook author Jessica Denay offers tips that YOU can use!

Free Home School Resource:

2009-05-30T00:30:00.001-07:00

How to prevent infant SID syndrome

2009-05-30T00:28:00.000-07:00

Safety tips for your infant. Reducing the risk of SID syndrome

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2009-04-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

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Freebies 4 Mom: Birthday Freebies 4 Mom August Update

2009-04-04T09:27:00.000-07:00

Freebies 4 Mom: Birthday Freebies 4 Mom *August Update*

How to make an easy carrot cake (video)

2008-08-09T02:14:00.000-07:00

How To Make Carrot Cake

Join a caring Mom community

2008-08-09T02:06:00.000-07:00

Join other moms on the Mylot forum. Talk about kids. Upload photos. Let off some steam. Have fun.

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Healthy Chicken Finger Recipe, meals your kids will love.

2008-08-08T21:27:00.000-07:00

How To Make Chicken Nuggets

My daughter loves these chicken nuggets. They're easy to make and cook up in just minutes. And, unlike the McD chicken nuggets (with the mystery meat), you can be assured that home made chicken nuggets are 100% all natural chicken. Try out these free and easy recipe for kids. Get ready for the applause! Enjoy!

Free kids science lesson, Vison

2008-03-16T19:40:00.000-07:00