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Bacon Ranch Chicken for the Slow Cooker

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As you probably already know, I love easy and delicious slow cooker meals. This was floating around the internet and drew me in because of the savory ingredients and easy prep. We tried it for the first time today and it was a big hit - from my husband all the way down to the toddlers. The chicken was so tender you could shred it with a fork and the combination of bacon and ranch flavors mixed into the creamy gravy were delicious! You can serve it solo if eating low carb, or over rice, Continue Reading

How to Choose a Great Name for Your Business or Product!

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Updated: April 2024 Naming your business or product is a crucial element in the marketing process. A good name enhances your image and opens up all kinds of promotional and branding opportunities. Here is a step-by-step approach to finding the right name and some helpful tips to consider when launching your business or product online. Step 1: What's Your Business Personality? Before you can find a good name you'll need to develop a road map for success. Create a naming brief, which is Continue Reading

A Game for Cat Fans and Crime Solvers

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Thinkfun has created a clever little logic game called Cat Crimes that challenges your child to solve mysteries like "Who broke the flower pot?" and "Who ruined the shoes?" The guilty party, of course, is one of the six sneaky cat characters. Using clues, self-standing cardboard cats, and a colorful board to guide them, children can sniff out the culprit using logic and spatial concepts. We received a complimentary copy of the Cat Crimes game from our homeschooling partners at Timberdoodle to Continue Reading

Having Fun with First Grade Geography

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When I was very young, my grandmother gave me a wonderful book called It's Fun Finding Out About People and Places. Boy, is that title true! I still have this book and my family treasures it. Little ones are naturally attracted to maps and globes and places all around the world, so it's a shame that more attention isn't given to the study of geography, especially in the early grades. As a longtime homeschooling mother, I can attest that geography workbooks are something my young learners Continue Reading

5 Ways to Give Your New Pet a Healthy Start

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Ask any new pet owners what they wish for their new buddy and "good health" or "long life" will probably be at the top. And it's important to remember that health is about more than just diet and activity but encompasses your pet's overall wellbeing and happiness. Here are five ways to give your new cat or dog the best possible start in life! Be very hands on. Watch a mama cat or dog with her litter and you'll see how much touch and interaction goes on among them all. There's pushing, Continue Reading