We are staying on the continent of Asia to unpack our suitcases on a country of islands – 6852 islands to be exact. Reputation and responsibility are highly regarded in this country’s culture. This country is also a world leading manufacturer of motor vehicles and electronics. But as popular as Sony and Toyota may be, […]
[Continue reading...]#54 Thoughtful Spot Blog Hop
Welcome back to the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! This is now my 3rd week as a co-host. There are 5 of us mama bloggers working together so that means if you link up to this party you will be seen on 5 different sites! Also make sure to enter the September giveaway for your […]
[Continue reading...]India Book Review | The Pearl of Bengal
If your children are the type of learners who do well learning about geography and historical facts when they are set in the context of a story, then they will benefit from reading this book. Young genius Agatha, and her aspiring super detective cousin Dash venture to India to meet Agatha’s uncle Raymond, a wildlife […]
[Continue reading...]What Would Help You Keep Your Family Healthy?
When my oldest daughter was about 11 months old we took her with us on a trip to England and Spain. We had lived in Granada, Spain for 3 years prior to that trip, so on this return visit we stayed with good friends we had made when we lived there. They also had a […]
[Continue reading...]India Recipe (Week 4) Banana Fritters
I have to admit, I have sampled a lot of food from many different countries around the world, but I have not tried a lot of Indian food. I did eat some delicious Indian chicken curry when I was in England awhile back. I think I had some while on a soccer/football tour in South […]
[Continue reading...]#53 Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop
Welcome back to the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! This is now my 2nd week as a co-host. There are 5 of us mama bloggers working together so that means if you link up to this party you will be seen on 5 different sites! Also make sure to enter the September giveaway for your […]
[Continue reading...]Compassion Sunday | Caption Contest
When my sister and I were little we used to pour over our family photo albums, not so much because we were intrigued by our relatives’ smiles, but because we loved to make up captions for the pictures. I can’t even remember any of the captions we thought up, I just remember laughing and laughing. […]
[Continue reading...]India Craft | Tiger Print Manicure & Tiger Handprints
Have you heard of Thing 1 and Thing 2 from The Cat And The Hat? Well, today is somewhat similar because I am going to show you how to make Craft 1 and Craft 2. One of the crafts is geared towards girls who are old enough to paint their nails. Perfect for me because […]
[Continue reading...]Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop 52
Welcome! If you are new to my site please start by downloading my Mommy Maleta Welcome Packet Printable! Download I’m so excited: It’s Thoughtful Spot Blog Hop Day! This is the first time that I am participating as a co-host. I hope you will like our September Giveaway. You can see the prize and enter […]
[Continue reading...]India Interview (Week 2)
I am really pleased that Tim Glenn from Compassion International could join us for this interview. Compassion International is an organization that meets the physical and spiritual needs of children all over the world through child sponsorship programs. I have not been compensated for this post. I just like to see hungry children fed. I […]
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