What is the difference between respect and honor? Believe it or not, there is a big difference. The bible says to “Honor our parents,” but there are other places where the word “respect” or “fear” is used. Now why would we “fear” God? Isn’t He loving and compassionate? Respect is more of a synonym to …
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Fun Friday… Have you taken your break this week?
In the spirit of remembering our challenge this week, my friend Shay sent this “Rose is Rose” Comic to me: And now I am off for a kiddy free weekend with my hubby! Have a Happy Weekend!
Setting Clear Expectations
Have you ever gone to a job and they said “Ok, Mrs. So’n’So, go to work!” No explanation of the job description or expectations of your performance. This would be very frustrating right? Worse yet what if that same boss came in and yelled at you, or docked your pay, because certain tasks were not …
An Interview With 1SmartMom
I’ve been interviewed… check it out. Then after you’ve read all about me, take a few moments to see all the mom-owned stores they have listed. There’s quite a variety — toy stores, handmade baby announcements, mom-designed clothes and more. And if you know of any moms who run websites, let them know they also …
From “Dick and Jane” To “Where’s That Stupid Stork?”
While I have asked the questions of “what type of schooling is best for your child?”, I haven’t come to my final conclusions yet. I was reading over at Holly’s Corner, and she had some great thoughts on the subject of schooling. She asks “did Dick and Jane run away?”, speaking of course of the …
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Take the Headaches Out of a Nice Smelling Home!
Because I am very sensitive to getting headaches I can not have alot of perfumy things in my home. But I love nice smells, so I have had to come up with some ideas to make my home smell nice without getting a headache. These are not only effective but inexpensive: 1- To get rid …
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Don’t you Deserve A Break Today?
Do you remember Mcdonald’s old slogan, some time before “Da da da da da, I’m lovin it!”? It was “You deserve a break today.” I know you are continuously reading that it is important to take time for yourself, nurture your spirit, have a quiet time each day… The truth is this is so much …
Fun Friday!
Sing out loud in the car even, or especially, if it embarrasses your children. ~Marilyn Penland Keep on Shinin’ by Third Day: [audio:keeponshinin.mp3]
Problems Are Opportunity’s Catapult!
“Whether or not something is a problem or an opportunity is determined by your own attitude, approach and perspective. It is entirely your choice.” -Jill Koenig I found this quote inspiring when I read it. Jill Koenig was speaking in her October 11th post about the creators of YouTube, which we all know as a …
Should children witness childbirth??
Due to a power outage, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very, very dark, so the paramedic ask Kathleen, a 3-year-old girl, to hold a flashlight high over her Mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. Very diligently, Kathleen did as she was asked. Heidi pushed and …