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St. Patrick’s Day is coming fast, and I wonder if you are planning on anything special this year?
We make a special dinner of Corned Beef and Potatoes.
I also try to look for activities for homeschooling …

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WFMW: The 30 Day Shred Challenge WFMW: The 30 Day Shred Challenge

Getting in shape has become an ongoing struggle for me over the last several years.
I had finally joined a gym with my husband about 2 years ago.  This was really hard for me to do …

More Disney Magic:
Ty Pennington, Joe Jonas, & Demi Levato
More Disney Magic: <br />Ty Pennington, Joe Jonas, & Demi Levato

After our first day at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration I knew this was going to be an experience of a lifetime.
Still nothing could prepare me fully for all that was to come.
On my …

Spring Fever Spring Fever

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of AccuWeather. All opinions are 100% mine.
I can feel a slight case of the Spring Fever coming on me.
I have been awoken the last couple …

WFMW: Dealing With Frugal Burnout WFMW: Dealing With Frugal Burnout

I have to admit that recently I have been dealing with a very serious case of Frugal Burnout.
I thought that maybe I just needed to reorganize my coupons, but even that turned into a tedious …

It’s Disney Magic! It’s Disney Magic!

I was pretty excited when I received my invite to attend Social Media Celebration.
This would be the first time I had ever been to Florida, Disney, or a Blogging Conference.  I wan’t sure what I …

Detroit Public Schools sinks to a New Low:
Offers Working at Walmart Classes
Detroit Public Schools sinks to a New Low:<br />Offers Working at Walmart Classes

I was hanging out at Twitter this morning and a little tweet went flying by that caught my eye.
It was for an article that was published here.
It was the title that caught my attention.
It …

We’re Mobile! We’re Mobile!

I joined the rest of the world and got a cell phone that keeps me connected wherever I go!
The very first thing I did when I figured out what I was doing was connect to …

Join Us On Facebook! Join Us On Facebook!

Did you know that there is an official Facebook page for This Side of Eternity?
Now you can stay up to date on all of the happenings on This Side of Eternity. If you’re on …

Valentine’s Day Activities
For Homeschoolers & More
Valentine’s Day Activities <br />For Homeschoolers & More

How do plan to spend Valentine’s Day?
Since we are a homeschooling family I like to make Valentine’s Day a fun day at our house.
I also think it is the perfect time to share with our …

Superbowl Sunday With Air Bud Superbowl Sunday With Air Bud

Superbowl Sunday is this weekend and I’m curious to hear how you will be celebrating it?
We usually get lots of yummy food and just veg out all day.  We watch the game a little and …

Epson Artisan 810 Epson Artisan 810

About 8 years ago when Rich and I decided it was time to homeschool our kids, there were just three things I knew I had to have.
Forget books, curriculum, or school supplies.
All we thought we …

WFMW: Free Personal Organizer WFMW: Free Personal Organizer

One of the things I am focusing on this year is looking for ways to make better use of my time.
I recently came across a very valuable tool that I have started using to make …

Disney World
Social Media Moms Celebration
Disney World <br />Social Media Moms Celebration

That’s right, after the bitter cold temps we have been living with here in Michigan lately I can say that this is THE perfect time to head south.
I was super excited to find out that …

The Five Second Rule
Clorox Gift Basket Giveaway
The Five Second Rule<br />Clorox Gift Basket Giveaway

When I was a kid growing up, the five second rule was one we all knew well and followed religiously.
After all it was a rare occasion that we would get candy or treats, so we …

Planning a Car Purchase

This past year my car turned 10 years old.
It has been a good ten years with this little car of mine.  But for many different reasons, my husband has been looking for a new vehicle …

Tony Hawk: Ride Tony Hawk: Ride

The Fed Ex guy dropped off our new Tony Hawk: Ride game for the Wii a couple days ago, and I have to say this has become practically the only thing my kids want t …

Looking Ahead Looking Ahead

Recently I have been looking towards the future a little and thinking about the different things that will be happening in my life with my family.  I know that my children are just going to …

What Kind of Hoarder are You? What Kind of Hoarder are You?

Well my plan to get every area of my life organized is rolling along, although some days quite slowly.  But there is movement so that has to mean progress right.
I have not arrived at the …

Sharing the Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sharing the Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It is so important that we teach our kids to embrace the vision that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tried to share.
Here are a few ideas to remind your kids of the vision that Dr. …

Back On Schedule Back On Schedule

Yesterday was our “official” first day back to school after taking almost a month off!
I have to say it went much more smoothly than I could have possibly imagined.  After such a lengthy break, I …

Some Changes in Store for This Side of Eternity Some Changes in Store for This Side of Eternity

I am so excited about the different things that are going to be happening here at This Side of Eternity over the next several weeks!
I have listened to all of the suggestions that have come …

I Won The Nikon Coolpix Camera Giveaway and a New $500 Giveaway! I Won The Nikon Coolpix Camera Giveaway and a New $500 Giveaway!

You are never going to believe this, mostly because I hardly believe it myself.
Yesterday morning I awoke to find an email in my inbox announcing that I had won a Nikon Coolpix camera!
I shared this …

Allow Me To Introduce Myself Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me.
My name is Kristie and I have been happily married for 12 years to my best friend.  We are the parents of a …

Don’t Forget To Breathe Don’t Forget To Breathe

Last week I took my daughter down to the Secretary of State office to get her driving permit.
It really doesn’t seem like all that long ago we were teaching her how to ride a bike …