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Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
Feel Better Soon
Congratulations On Your Graduation
Thinking Of You…
This list can go on and on and on…
There are cards for every occasion and there are a lot to choose from; however, there is a chance that you may purchase a card that someone has already received; or you may just want to spice up your “store-bought” card and put your own thoughts in it.  So if you don’t have the time to pre-order or create fun, cute personalized cards …

Are you looking for a new bedtime story for your young children?
How about a story that…
“is a whimsical and rhythmic bedtime story that takes you in all directions and then back to your pillow to dream up another adventure.“  (as described by www.jillianlnowlan.com)

 Have you ever noticed that we parents often look like sleep-deprived zombies? Do you wonder how we ever complete the daily tasks? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to tip my hat to all mothers who hang on with their fingernails and function each day with grace and humor, by sharing a special memory of a parenting fiasco that I experienced when my youngest son was five months old.
One afternoon I was in the midst of doing something in the living room when the phone rang.  I …

Charity – Philanthropy – Give Back – Donate – Help Someone – Support

We need more of the above in our society, wouldn’t you agree?
Here is another Charity Event that needs our help on May 12, 2012:  RUN Wild 5k 2012, benefiting the African Children’s Project and helping children who have lost their parents as a result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.

 
 
Give the gift of hope and help put a smile on the faces of children …

Mother’s Day is almost here everyone!  That’s right Sunday, May 13, 2012 is the day that we all will make a special attempt to honor the Mothers in our lives.  Consider giving a special gift, note, phone call or even text message to some of, or all of the Mothers in your lives; including your own Mother, Grandmother, your sister (who has children), and even your friend (who is expecting).  If you know of any single Mothers, think about them …

 An involuntary groan escapes my lips every time I walk by my teenage son’s room and his door is not safely closed.   I speculate about what is under the scattered clothes and books and shoes.  Then I shut the door and wonder, “should I make my children keep their rooms clean?”  Most of us at one point or another have considered the reason behind having our children clean their rooms.  Does it teach responsibility?  Respect for the siblings with whom they share the room?  Or is it just one more battle …

It’s hard being a parent right?!?! Worrying about your kiddos when they’re sick, making sure your children do well in school, trying to be a good example and show them God’s love when sometimes you yourself need a time out??? To some parents those are the trivial things in life when you’re dealing with life-threatening illness.
Being a worrywort mom, {God’s still working on me,} I dread the day I have to take one of my girls to the ER, if I had …

 This weekend I was struck once again by the blessing of a Christian heritage.  As we celebrated Easter with a special dinner, I couldn’t help but be grateful for the four generations represented around the table.  My mother and grandmother as well as my husband’s parents joined us for our Resurrection celebration.  Both my husband and I experienced the great gift of being raised by faithful Christ-followers.  The older generations in our families continue to influence us by their on-going walk with Christ.  Their …

The Easter Bunny
Chocolate eggs with yummy creamy insides
Pretty pastel colors
Easter egg hunts with candy hidden in the eggs that are found…
The items above have become part of Easter and are so highly commercialized that it causes many to forget what Easter is really about and the importance of the life, death and Resurrection of Christ.  Here are some ideas to ensure that Christ is the focus of your Easter celebration.
 Ideas for Christ-Centered Easter Celebrations
Make it REAL:

Do crafts with the kids; make …

  Traditions are the glue of our family life. They give us and our children ways to create anticipation and life-long memories simultaneously. Kids need something to look forward to which makes it more likely that they will want to be together.  Having and keeping traditions is another way that we allow our family the time necessary to build the relationships we desire.
Repeating a particular activity each year can serve a number of different purposes.  Some traditions help us to teach the principles of our faith …