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Archive for September 27th, 2007


English in China

Since the Peace Corps are falling by the waste side my daugther is looking into going to China to teach English. Has anyone done this? We are kind of leary because of the political climate right now in China. If it were Japan we would probably feel more comfortable about it.

What are your views on it? Have you taught there are know someone that has? Give me a shout.

Spend your Black Friday shopping from home

Shopping from home on black Friday? Everyone at this point must know what Black Friday is but just to be safe. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. For most people this is the first day of their Christmas shopping so stores have crazy deals so people will come out and spend their cash.

Can this be true? You mean I don’t have to get up at 4am to be in line at Wal-mart or Target by 5am and then stand with my hand on the computer or baby doll that we want until 6am? A new website , blackfriday, is putting end to all the craziness.

Yes, my friend, it is true. Welcome to that 21st century, where a hermit can really be a hermit. Now you don’t even have to leave your house to get all of those cool deals they have to lure you out on Black Friday. Black-Friday will even send you email alerts to let you know when stores post their black Friday ads so you can plan out your shopping in advance.

You would not believe the stores they have access too. They have over 50 stores they are expecting to get black Friday ads for. I am going to keep my eye on Best Buy, Toys R Us and New Egg specials for some great deals. Good luck and happy shopping.

Produce that makes you smile

I have to share this with you guys. My youngest daughter has discovered Veggie Tales. They are the funniest thing I have seen. They have the catchiest theme song: “If you like to talk to tomatoes, if a squash can make you smile, if you like to waltz with potatoes.” I have been singing that song since yesterday. Lani loves the theme song; she just dances and claps her hands.

The up side to these videos is that it teaches them a little about God. I know not everyone believes in him but we do. Not like some crazy church people or anything like that but we pray. The video we have now is God Made You Special and it is so cute. Each video acts out a story from the bible on a level that a child can relate too.

If you don’t mind your child being exposed to religion at an early age, I give kudos to Veggie Tales they are awesome. Go to Veggie Tales official website and get more information on them. They have a very good message for children.