My Dad sent me this one, and I thought it pretty cute! Don’t take it too seriously, unless you really do know how to crochet! 😉 A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other …
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Bubble Baths
Need something to do with cooped up kids? Kerri suggests a bubble bath … a great idea that is usually forgotten. We use it at the end of the day. Our girls get in together, and will typically give us at least 30 minutes to catch up on everything they have pulled out. If we …
Saying You Are Sorry
I am not a perfect mother. I am not a perfect wife, and I am not a perfect woman. Big shock?! Yeah well, let me just go ahead and put it out there. Have you ever had one of those days where you are great with the kids, seem to stay on top of the …
Bratz Dolls Harmful?
Sexualised images in the media are psychologically damaging young girls and corrupting childhood, according to a group of psychologists. The report says that virtually all media forms are promoting inappropriate images of products such as toys and clothing that are harmful to girls’ self image and healthy development. It specifically criticises Bratz dolls, which come …
Small Deeds Count
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10 NLT What seems small to you might be huge to someone else. Ask Bohn Fawkes. During World War 2 he piloted a B-17. On one mission he sustained flak from Nazi anti aircraft guns. even though his gas …
Fun Friday!
Maxine is my smart alleck alter ego. You know the things you would never say, but wish sometimes you had the guts. Well, I am off to a girls “crop ’til you drop” weekend, hope yours is as relaxing and fun as mine!
Thankful Thursday – Perspective!
A friend sent this to me, and I thought it appropriate for Thankful Thursday, life is about perspective, and knowing there is always something to be grateful for. Whether we have alot or nothing at all. Sometimes less truly is more. One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a …
Be An “Oprah”
We look to our boyfriends/spouses/family/friends to tell us how great we are but this truth is as follows: “You are the first example of how the world is supposed to love you and you have to give them the best example ever. You expect someone to show you your greatness when instead you’re supposed to …
Let The Kids Cook Tonight!
I have been taking a class on healthy cooking/eating and we made “pizzas” with tortillas. I tried it with my girls, and they loved it. It is so simple, and delicious, and great even for finicky eaters because everyone can make their pizza their way. Anna, only 2 years old, was even able to participate. …
Why Do I Blog?
Aurelia has tagged me with the question “Why do I blog?” 1-Well, I have had a desire to help other moms. We all struggle with the same things on some level, identity for ourselves, perspective in life, finding the balance of what we can and can’t do in all things (God, marriage, children, work,etc.),and finding …