Places around the Web that I think are just awesome!
Check them out.

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WildCam Africa is hosted by National Geographic. It is live streaming video of Pete's Pond in Botswana, Africa. In a day you might see zebra, giraffe, or bush babies - oh, my. This morning I watched a grey heron get it's lunch. They're 7 hours ahead of us. Check it out. It's not crummy streaming video either - it's really nice.
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The Toymaker is unlike any other paper craft site I've seen. It has a well organized selection based on a good variety of topics and holidays. You can print full-color items for easy cut and assemble or lined items to allow for coloring them yourself. Beautifully designed site and paper toys.
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I know most people are American Girl fans. Our family is too. But, the dolls and accessories at A Life of Faith are beautiful. It's the same premise - historically accurate books, pretty dolls to play with, clothes and accessories. However, these dolls are beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. There is no comparison. The angelic faces on these dolls is not found anywhere else I know of. Check out their site. You can also buy these dolls, their books, and some of their accessories at Heaven Help Us. Here's a map for directions.
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I just discovered this guy. Even if you aren't a wine drinker, you'll consider taking it up after just a few episodes. Gary talks in easy to understand, entertaining phraseology. Not, highbrow, elitist jargon. He does a show every weekday. Check out his podcasts at Wine Library TV.
One of the coolest things any company is doing! Google Earth can be downloaded at earth.google.com and it's FREE. You can visit famous locations, amazing cities and your own backyard. I've used this while teaching my girls about geography or when discussing a particular city during history lessons. Of particular interest is the pyramids. The Great Wall of China is a little disappointing, though. But, you can see my grill from space.
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