Newberry Winners for 2008!

They announced the Newberry Award Winner for 2008...

I had recommended two Newberry considerations of the Honors Books previously- I have read The Wednesday Wars and Feathers and loved them! Here are the Honors winners:

I am amazed at the great literature that is emerging each and every year. Take the time to read these books and some other new fiction and non fiction for yourselves or with your children. You will not be disappointed.

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Christian Loan Matching Service

Christian Faith Financial is a online loan service that offers payday loans and cash advances. They want to help families with Christian financial assistance to get money for anything, vacations, bills, rent or emergencies. They have a simple application right on the main page of the site. Complete it, and they will match you to the loan that best suits your needs. They help the Christian way.

This time of year, some of us realize just how much we spent over the holidays. If you need help, this is a good place to start.

Happy early Birthday! A Kitchen Aid!

My husband got me a Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer for my birthday. I usually have a "no appliance" rule, but I did ask! I have not turned it on yet, but it looks great on my counter!

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A Great Idea for Vitamins!

This is not a paid advertisement, just great information. I found Vuru through a ezine I get daily. It is a vitamin and supplement company that packages daily packs of vitamins for you. You select from a variety of companies and products they have and they ship them to you in nice, pretty daily packs. So simple and so easy. I selected a women's formula, a brain formula to boost memory, a veggie type supplement, and a skin and hair supplement. In the morning, I open my pack with breakfast and take all of them at once. I don't have to sort my own in containers and I don't have to open one million bottles! And, they will all run out at the same time!

Love it! If you are interested in helping me out with referrals, leave your email in the comment section and I will send you a special invitation from Vuru- and if you choose to stock up, I will get $20- you know my moto- MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME!

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Recycling For The New Year

One of our family's new year goals was to recycle more. We started with the newspaper a few months ago, but our county offers recycling for aluminum and plastic too. So we bought new bins for the garage and are recycling all three. It is amazing what we have been throwing away instead of recycling! The amount of plastics we use is astounding, from milk cartons, juice bottles, soda bottles, and water bottles. We are proud of our efforts and know we are now doing our part. The kids can even help to sort since the bins are easily accessible to each of them. It is a great goal for the new year and one we will stick with forever. It is amazing how buying some $7 bins can make such a difference in a household habit!

We are also making an effort to use less, like reusable grocery bags and less water bottles. Some things are hard to cut out, but over time, we should be successful!

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