Getting Enough ZZZs…Sleep
Sleep Habits for Kids …when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24b Getting Enough ZZZs? In regard to attitude, health and general well being nothing beats a good night sleep. I know at my house when we are not getting enough of the old shut eye things deteriorate quickly; tempers are quick…
Read MoreComfort Food for a Cold Winter Night
In Minnesota, it’s usually cold in January, very cold. This year has been the exception. Even with the warmer than usual weather, comfort foods are still at the top of the menu lists. Pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy, wild rice soup, and hearty spaghetti with Italian meat sauce are family requests on cold…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolution or Revision?
I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions in the past. It always seemed a little hokey, making a promise to do something one needs to do anyway such as get fit, clean out closets and finish projects. This year may just be different. What if the resolution was manageable and more than just a…
Read MoreWhere is Jesus?!?
Advent, a time to look forward expectantly to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. Each day, the advent calendar ticks off another day, moving my family closer to the real Reason for the season. When I think back to when my boys were little, once the nativity scene…
Read MoreMore on Manners
Christmas festivities have already kicked into high gear to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus. It’s the time of year when families and friends draw close, sharing stories, traditions and of course meals. To make this joyous time less stressful when visiting with the relatives, take some time to work on manners with your…
Read MoreDo Manners Matter?
Manners are powerful, both good manners and poor manners. Think about it. Would you rather hang out with a friend who is polite or rude? Society may focus on the crass and unruly, but respect and polite behavior will always be in style. Teaching manners goes far beyond please and thank you. And it is…
Read MoreA History of Giving Thanks
I really enjoy history! Stories of long ago that have shaped people and nations are fascinating. The history of Thanksgiving is intriguing. The first Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated in 1621 with the colonists and Native Americans. Centuries later, in 1863, Abraham Lincoln made the day of thanks official during the Civil War. It makes me…
Read MoreThanks to Our Veterans
I was in New York City last week. My son’s high school marching band was invited to take part in the NYC Veteran’s Day Parade. What excitement was in the air! I have to admit I was very proud to be a band mama. He looked so handsome in his uniform! I can only imagine…
Read MoreMore Than Just a Thank You Note
I remember leaving the mall one day when my two boys were little. They both ran ahead to open the door for me. We had been working on manners and acts of kindness. Another shopper hurried past me through the open door. Rather than expressing her appreciation, she scowled, “You don’t need to open the…
Read MoreWho Do You Love?
Uncle Dale Families are are God’s gift to His people.Through ups and downs, twists and turns and inevitable bumps in the road, family members encourage and guide along the way. And they pick you up when you fall flat! Family members also lay the framework for how we see the world. I’m so thankful for my…
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