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Funny Video Time

Debbie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:07:10 +0000

In my quest to see how much time I can waste in one day, I am continuing to add to Momma’s Choice a funny video collection to go to when you need a lift, or just a good laugh. Have any to add, please email me!

Here’s the latest, the EVIAN Babies, US version:

Then the interview of the stars:

Mrs. Jonas On How To Raise Gentlemen

Debbie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:57 +0000

Here’s a video interview of Mrs. Jonas (the Jonas Brothers) and some endearing advice on being (active verb, here) a mom:

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How To Make Homemade Laundry Detergent

Debbie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:33:48 +0000

Living On a Dime is one of those websites you will want to bookmark, because they have loads of money saving ideas and recipes. This is where I found an excellent video on how to make your own laundry detergent. Less than 3 minutes long, it gives you clear directions for each step, while watching how it’s done. It’s helpful to me to see the size of the buckets she uses, because I’ve done things like this in the past with the wrong sizes and wooo- what a mess!

Some of the ingredients might be hard to find in the grocery store, but most smaller stores are willing to order them for you. You can also find items like Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap online at Amazon. I noticed they offered orange and lavender essential oils that you could use in the rinse water to make it smell nice, too.

Living On a Dime says it costs about 40 cents per gallon of detergent. Make sure you save your empty laundry soap containers before you make your first batch, you’ll need them to store all that homemade detergent. I’ve heard it works as good, if not better than the expensive store-bought varieties. Have fun!

The Boy That Sees Without Eyes

Debbie — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:53:27 +0000

This is an amazing story with an important lesson for all parents – that instilling confidence in our children will enable them to use all of their abilities to the maximum. Ben Underwood lost his eyes from cancer at 3 years old, but has developed the ability of using echolocation to do just about everything, from surfing to playing video games. It’s the same way dolphins navigate, using sounds and how they bounce off of nearby objects to find their way. Ben has developed this in a way no one else ever has and his story is amazing.

The first video is a summary, then I place the full documentary videos underneath. It will inspire you, and make you think twice before you say “I can’t do that…”

Funny Videos – Or Maybe Not For Moms!

Debbie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:40:05 +0000

One of my son Ben’s favorite shows is Funniest Home Videos, (yes, it’s still running!) and it never ceases to amaze me how the majority of the clips involve mishaps. This clip is full of cute little ones that aren’t too steady on their feet, and can be really funny . . . unless it was your child! I’m sure none of the kids were seriously hurt, but I can’t help but feeling the mom’s concern on a few.

How about you? Ready to go through your home videos yet? Upload yours on AFV’s site here.