Baby Foot Massage Wonderful Bonding

Your baby's foot is divided into different zones. By applying gentle pressure to certain areas, you will be able to soothe and comfort and thereby providing relief from discomforts while bonding with your baby!

Oma's Family Immigrate To The U.S.A.

The story of Oma’s life begins in Indonesia in 1954. After a detour in the Netherlands, the family immigrated to the United States of America in 1961. It is the best present Oma’s parents bestowed on their progenies. Oma love America and all that it represents.

Daniel Malcolm, president of Mrs. Green’s class shows the three Dutch visitors:
Toni age 9, Z. age 5, & Rein age 7, the class’ events bulletin board (Star News Photo)

This narrative was taken from a newspaper article written in 1961.

Students in Mrs. Kathryn Green’s third grade class at Lilian J. Rice School found their three visitors from Holland more than a little different from the wooden-shoe-wearing Dutch children most Americans imagine. The three children and their parents live with Mrs. Green. The family’s immigration is being sponsored by Mrs. Green’s church, St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church.

Z. speaks no English Mrs. Green said, but is a happy child, singing all the time. Her older brother Toni speaks English fluently, while Rein does a pretty good job with his “new tongue.”

The family comes from Armsworth. They came from Holland to this country by boat and from New York to San Diego by rail. The two boys were attired in new jeans. Mrs. Green said in their country they had worn short pants to school, but had insisted they have long pants before they would come to school here in the United States!

Lost Civilizations – 10 Societies that Vanished Without a Trace Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. 

 

Oma just loves reading about history. History is a means to understand both the past and present. It supports the foundation of an informed tomorrow!

When the opportunity presented itself to read and review Michael Rank’s “Lost Civilizations – 10 Societies that Vanished Without a Trace” Oma happily accepted the challenge.

The book title leads the reader to believe this book to be an arid textbook. However, nothing could be further from the truth. The short ninety-five page book is handily organized into ten chapters; one chapter on each of the Lost Civilizations explored.

This book discusses the cultures of the ten greatest lost civilizations in history. Some were millennia ahead their neighbors, such as the Indus Valley Civilization, which had better city planning in 3,000 B.C. than any European capital in the 18th century. Others left behind baffling mysteries, such as the Ancient Pueblo Peoples (formerly known as the Anasazi), whose cliff-dwelling houses were so inaccessible that every member of society would have to be an expert-level rock climber.

Michael Rank’s “Lost Civilizations – 10 Societies that Vanished Without a Trace” is a quick read divided into bite-size analysis of not only the civilization lost but the possible explanations for their disappearance.

My only negative comment would be this book’s lacked illustration. As a personal preference, Oma would have savored some drawings, photographs, and/or maps to augment the fascinating historical tales.

If you appreciate a good mystery surrounded by history – you will love Michael Rank’s “Lost Civilizations – 10 Societies that Vanished Without a Trace” as much as Oma did.

You can purchase this book on Amazon Here

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Reef Indy's First Christmas

"Use a picture. It's worth a thousand words." appeared in a 1911 newspaper article quoting newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane who was discussing journalism and publicity.  However, the concept is just as relevant today.

Therefore, here is Reef Indy's First Christmas in  28,000 words . . . . . err . . . . in 28 photos.

Oma’s Christmas Breakfast – Turkey Neck Soup

Even Reef Indy And Opa Are Vegetarians
Opa Makes Turkey For The Rest Of Us.

Oma and Opa’s house – full of Christmas Decorations

Auntie Jennifer Brought Yummy Snowman Cupcakes

Christmas in California
Cousins Mckenna and Bailee enjoy the pool

Uncle John spoils Riley and Spike

Reef Indy loves his BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier

Reef Indy, Kicking It With Dad

Sleepy Reef Indy With Mom

Reef Indy Taking A Christmas Power Nap

Reef Indy Enjoying Family Time

Christmas Dessert Bar

Yummy Christmas Spread

Time For Christmas Dinner

Nothing Better Than Family & Friends At Christmas

Reef Indy Entertains Himself
While The Family Eats

Christmas Gift Opening – Always A Fun Time

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Christmas Family Time

Reef Indy Really Enjoyed His First Christmas

Auntie Sitara And Uncle Moses Check Out The Christmas Tree

Uncle Moses Finds Cash In The Christmas Mailbox Ornament

Reef Indy (3.5 Months-Old) Had An Exhausting Christmas Day

Grandma Wendy And Grandpa Ray

Cousin Kaleb

Mom And Dad Find Time For A Kiss

Dad Acting Silly As Auntie Heather Looks On

Reef Indy Receive Plenty Of Christmas Gifts

Hope everyone had a happy and fun Christmas. Reef Indy’s first Christmas was filled with love and enjoyment. Although only three and a half months old, Reef participated glowingly and demonstrated advanced social abilities.

Amira, Age 9 Wows in Holland's Got Talent!

Enjoy this beautiful music from the tiny Dutch Wonder, Amira Willighagen.



Amira Willighagen was the last audition in this year's Holland's Got Talent, held in October.




Armed with new-found confidence, 9-years old, Amira beautifully sang Ave Maria in the Semi-Finals Liveshow of Holland's Got Talent on 21 December 2013. Next week Amira will sing again during the Finals.

Caramel Matcha Green Tea Powder Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. 

Oma received a package of Red Leaf Caramel Matcha Green Tea Powder to review. Oma is a big tea fan and recently learned to love Matcha Tea. 

Matcha refers to finely milled or fine powder green tea. The Japanese tea ceremony centers on the preparation, serving, and drinking of matcha.

In 2003, researchers from the University of Colorado found that the concentration of the antioxidant EGCG available from drinking matcha is at least three times greater than the amount of EGCG available from other commercially available green teas. Matcha is also said to boost metabolism and help reduce cholesterol levels when it is drunk regularly.

Here is a few details of the Red Leaf Caramel Matcha Green Tea Powder by the creators:

For those with an unrepentant and unwavering sweet tooth, there is no better tea than sweet caramel matcha. This fine tea blends the eastern traditions of matcha with the modern caramel flavor to brew a delectable tea that is sweet to take as a mid-morning snack, before lunch aperitif or after dinner relaxing drink. The toned-down caramel matcha is ideal for those who need a sweet tea without adding any extra sugar.

Oma prepared the Caramel Matcha Green Tea Power using two different protocols:

1. Oma simply mixed about a half a teaspoon of the Match Powder in a cup and added about three ounces of pre-boiling water; then stirred briskly.
2. Oma added a half a teaspoon of the Match Powder to approximately three ounces of Almond Milk; then gently heated the mixture while stirring the entire time.

Both ways were rich and yummy! The Caramel flavor offers a unique aroma and palate.

If you go to the Red Leaf Tea website you can order this marvelous tea in several sizes & different quality levels. Red Leaf also carries other types of teas including: Wine Infused, Blooming, Red, Green, Black, White, Pu-Erh, Oolong, Herbal and a large Earl Grey Collection.

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Remember to keep your Caramel Matcha Green Tea Powder in the refrigerator or freezer to help maintain the freshness.

As a blogger, integrity is one of the most valuable commodities Oma possesses. Therefore, reviews will contain both positive and negative aspects as is appropriate. To put it in a simpler manner, this review is meant to help my readers (editorial) more than to help a brand (advertising). However, it should be noted that Oma was given a packet of Red Leaf Tea Caramel Matcha Green Tea Powder to use then review. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.