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Delightful Defrazzlers - for Mothers
I will cherish this moment. I will not let it slip away like
sand between my fingers. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow may
never come, but I have this moment today! (Unknown)
With the crazy kinds of schedules that moms need to cope with
today It's more important than ever to learn how to grab hold of
moments to refresh, strengthen and nourish our souls and bodies.
If you asked most mothers what their biggest frustration is, I
think you'd find that one of them is a lack of time to look
after their ...Read the rest of this entry »
The Graceful Art of Defrazzling - for Mothers
"I wipe my baby's chin with my college diploma and wonder, 'How
did I ever get here?'" -- Joy Rose from the band "Housewives on
Prozac" I'm sure any mom on the planet can relate to that quote
and the sense of exhaustion and bewilderment that it implies.
Let's face it, ladies, after cooking, cleaning, caring,
chauffeuring, and "career-ing" we're pretty frazzled -
physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. We
dream of lives we don't believe we will ever be able to live,
long to go ...Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Skills - Five Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Confidence
The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with parenting
- but it made me think . . .
"Hello, Eastbank Football Club. Can I help you?" "Good morning,
may I speak with the Assistant Coach, please?" "Oh, I'm sorry.
He's still on vacation." "I see. Is anyone on the coaching staff
there?" "No, they're all away right now. The club's closed for
another week yet. I'm only the Groundsman." "Well, thanks
anyway. And hey, why say you're only the Groundsman? If
it wasn't for you, there wouldn't be ...Read the rest of this entry »
Letter for Two (I accept your apology)
Letter for Two (I accept your apology)
To My Dearest Two:
From the day that each of you inhaled your first breath I adored
you. I changed my entire life for each of you (I think they call
this maternal). Even though there were times when I could not
give you all of the things that you thought you wanted, I was
able to provide the things in life that you needed.
There were so many times when I was the one that took ever so
dauntlessly your defiance, your selfishness, your arrogance, and
your ...Read the rest of this entry »
Careful Utilization of Cash Advance Loans Strongly Urged
Brunswick, Georgia, United States (Bizeurope.com) 10-12-09 ' People are continuously colliding with unlucky conditions where they are challenged with a sudden quandary. Unfortunately, it can be very hard to decide what action to take. You could learn that you are momentarily placed in a situation where a moderate sum of money may produce a great deal of difference, however you might be feeling somewhat disturbed presented with the fact that you cannot gain access to emergency money. The ...
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Little Bugs Teach Big Lessons
Little Bugs Teach Big Lessons Product Review of Bugtime
Adventure Series By Lisa M. Hendey
I'm one of those 'mean' moms who typically makes her children do
'homework' during the summer, convinced that a stretch of close
to three months with no pencil in hand will be detrimental to
the academic progress my boys have achieved during the school
year. This summer however, my sons have negotiated with me to
avoid the traditional summer workbooks we've used in the past.
In their place, the boys are ...Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing A Home That Matches Your Lifestyle
Your home may be your castle, but a big part of your housing
decision-making is all about other people. Home is where most of
us experience not only the intimate aspects of our personal
development, but also the most important social interactions
that occur during the course of our lives.
Do you enjoy living alone in solitude, rarely entertaining
friends or family? Or do you enjoy the company of family and
friends at home and the feeling that you are attached to a
broader neighborhood or ...Read the rest of this entry »
Love, Uncles, and Etymology
Thwack! . . . Thwack! . . . Thwack! Steven Arthur Mills slapped
the marble desk in front of Roseville High School's science
class with a yardstick. All eyes suddenly fastened on him. He
sensed that we were getting bored with learning, and he wasn't
about to let that happen.
Black-framed glasses highlighted my uncle's hearty face. Wispy
white hair topped his head. He was mild-mannered and excessively
polite, but when teaching, he was a wild-eyed scientist, a
natural showman, who taught in ...Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower Themes
Once the type of shower has been decided on, the fun begins in
creating a theme. Sometimes, the shower will be very elegant,
sometimes more casual, and sometimes, just downright fun. The
theme of the shower should be a direct reflection on the
expectant parents' personalities and lifestyle. Therefore, when
hosting, it is important that they have input into the final
decisions. Again, you can do anything you
like, as long as it coordinates with what the couple wants. If
you will be the host, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Shower On a Budget
ON A BUDGET
Just because people are on a tight budget does not mean the baby shower cannot
be fun. For this, the guests would all be asked to pick up
unique gifts from thrift stores, garage sales, antique stores,
estate sales, or consignment shops. Not only are the gifts
affordable but the expectant mother will end up with some very
eclectic items.
PURE PAMPERING
When a woman reaches about the seventh or eighth month of
pregnancy, the cute maternity clothes are no longer 'cute'. The
rounded ...Read the rest of this entry »
Resource for Parents and Teachers Dealing with Bullying
Resource for Parents and Teachers Dealing with Bullying Author
Interview with Patricia Gatto and John De Angelis, Milton's
Dilemma By Lisa M. Hendey
We hear all too frequently about the devastating escalation of
'bullying' in today's society ' young lives destroyed forever,
families ripped apart, and a pattern of violence that seems to
be ever increasing. Concerned parents and teachers need to be
informed about recognizing and dealing with bullying, and a new
book from authors Patricia Gatto ...Read the rest of this entry »
1-800 I'm calling Heaven to talk to Mother
How do we face a day set aside for Mothers when the woman who
brought us into this world has been taken from this world. Ask
those who have already been down this road and they will tell
you that it is a very lonely time. For those of you that will be
glowing with smiles, shopping for your Mother and taking her out
to your favorite restaurant there will be those of us whose
heart will be aching as we remember the last moment spent with
our Mothers.
Don't keep these emotions bottled up inside ...Read the rest of this entry »
10 Secrets To Know You're A Good Working Parent To Your Kids!
How are parents to know they are doing the right thing for their
children when they are working parents? Many parents feel guilty
for the amount of time they are spending at work versus the
amount of time they spend with their children. If you are
questioning yourself, trust that you do need to take a closer
look at what you are doing.
We all want to feel and know we are loved. Children are no
exception. I believe that when we parents let our children know
they are safe, secure, valued and ...Read the rest of this entry »
Helping Your Family Survive a Home Makeover
Helping Your Family Survive a Home Makeover An Author Interview
with Laura Jensen Walker, This Old Dump: Renovate Without
Decking Your Mate By Lisa M. Hendey
The Hendey family has been caught up in the home improvement
craze for years, but our children have gotten in on the act too
since becoming fans of one of those 'home makeover' shows. So
when we took our teenager to pick out paint chips for his room
last summer, we shouldn't have been surprised when he chose a
'moon rock' green hue, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Stans' Legacy - My Fathers Impact on his 13 Children
I will always have a clear picture of his face etched in my
mind. As clear as a bright spring day in Geelong, the city in
south eastern Australia where may father (Stan) and mother
(Elsie) raised myself and my twelve brothers and sisters.
Our home (lovingly referred to as '55') was the envy of hordes
of friends we kids accumulated. '55' was always full of
activity, it was the meeting place for the whole neighborhood
and it was also full of genuine family love, largely because of
Dad.
I ...Read the rest of this entry »
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