Endings are better than beginnings. Sticking to it is better than standing out. Don’t be quick to fly off the handle. Anger boomerangs. You can spot a fool by the lumps on his head. Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 TM Last Saturday I was ready for an afternoon of errands and finishing up back to school shopping. As …
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Tracy Says…
Tracy, over at TracyHurst.com, had a really great post that I wanted to share, and comment on. I think all of us have heard the phrase, “When someone mimics or copies you, it is the best form of a compliment.” And although this statement may be true, when someone imitates us in one way or …
Grace for All of Us!
Quote of the Day: “We are trying to obtain by our efforts what God wants to give us by His grace.” Joyce Meyers Selah! Think about this for a moment. Ever had circumstances in your life that seem to have no resolution? You battle in your mind how to correct a problem in your life, …
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
This is a wonderful side item for any dinner. Ingredients: 1 Large Onion 1 bellpepper 3 garlic cloves (minced) 3 tbs. Red Wine Vinegar Olive oil 2-3 cans Black Beans 2 bay leaves (optional) 1 tsp. Cumin Directions: Saute Onion & bellpepper in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute’ another …
The Dr. Beth Show – Episode 1
Here is the first episode of The Dr. Beth Show on Reallife360 featuring yours truly! Enjoy!
Important Announcement
Some of you may know about a job I took last year, and some of you may not. Last Spring I was asked to do an interview for a new online Talk Show, The Dr. Beth Show. After interviewing me for 1Smartmom.com they asked me to come and work for them as a Writer and …
Super-Sized Kids.
Last week I picked up a Time Magazine titled “Our Super-sized Kids”. Nearly the whole magazine is about how fat our kids are, what the demographics are, genetics, etc. Being a mom who struggles with my weight, and having parents who have always struggled with theirs, I am of course always concerned about watching how …
What A Difference a Year Makes…
This is just a personal update on my life. Hope you enjoy it, and I hope it inspires you to keep on keeping on! “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 …
Addendum to Last Weeks post
Last week I had a list of things you can do with your kids this summer. I wanted to simply add … reading time! Your local Library, or Bookstore typically offer this for all ages. Libraries usually have it broken into toddlers and school age reading times. Plus you can let them check out a …
Organizing Your Time
We all have busy schedules, and the more kids you have, the older they get, the more activities accumulate. It is a slippery slope to find yourself running here and there and everywhere. With soccer on Monday and Dance on Tuesday, Church on Wednesday, karate on Thursday, and sleep overs on Friday, when do you …