I’m sure none of you can deny that holiday fun can recharge or rejuvenate you. Going on a fun holiday is good for your body, mind, and soul. Going on holidays helps you relieve stress, inspires creativity, besides helping you bond with your family and loved ones. Not to mention, the time you get for [...]Please visit the blog Aha!NOW - a self-development, life, and family blogzine to view the entire post and read the comments, contribute your thoughts and views on 8 Reasons Why Holiday Fun Recharge You. See you there, Thanks!! :) - Harleena Singh Now you can get our email newsletter, latest…
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Juneteenth, Oreo Cookie Day, National Martini Day
Odd Loves Company » Blog19 Jun 2013 | 5:14 am★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 19, 2013 Today’s Quote: “The best things said come last. People will talk for hours saying nothing much and then linger at the door with words that come with a rush from the heart…♥” ~Alan Alda ★~ Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with [...] -
Father’s Day “Steakcation” Giveaway
A Family Runs Through It12 Jun 2013 | 10:16 pmIt’s a well known fact that 87% of all dads will be requesting a steak dinner in celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday. Okay, so I made that up, but it sounds about right. If you’re a dedicated carnivore like myself, visions of a big juicy steak are making your stomach growl right about now. So, it’s a good thing LongHorn Steakhouse is offering one of my readers a $75 gift certificate in honor of Father’s Day. Yes, you read that right. $75. LongHorn doesn’t just want you and your family in the door, they want to generously pay for the best items on the… -
Teaching & Education Beliefs: Use Your Power
Family Matters12 Jun 2013 | 4:20 pmHere are 20 more of my top 100 beliefs about teaching and education:Teaching is the business of manipulating students to think they are smart, wonderful, talented, pretty, successful, happy, healthy and wealthy. Whether we like it or not, us teachers have a lot of power over what our students think about themselves. Do not feel guilty. It is part of the job description. Just be sure to use this power wisely.When I am upset with my students I think of them as the cutest babies. My anger dissolves.It is better for students to have lunch in the company of their teacher. A 10 minute meal can… -
I’m Betting On The Racehorse
Our Modern Family16 Jun 2013 | 5:17 amIt’s June, which can only mean one thing. Time for the annual O’Brien vacation to the ICU. It’s not exactly …Continue reading »
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8 Reasons Why Holiday Fun Recharge You
18 Jun 2013 | 6:35 amI’m sure none of you can deny that holiday fun can recharge or rejuvenate you. Going on a fun holiday is good for your body, mind, and soul. Going on holidays helps you relieve stress, inspires creativity, besides helping you bond with your family and loved ones. Not to mention, the time you get for [...]Please visit the blog Aha!NOW - a self-development, life, and family blogzine to view the entire post and read the comments, contribute your thoughts and views on 8 Reasons Why Holiday Fun Recharge You. See you there, Thanks!! :) - Harleena Singh Now you can get our email newsletter, latest… -
Beware of These Friendship Problems
13 Jun 2013 | 11:22 pmLet’s face it, who doesn’t have friendship problems? For that matter, every interpersonal relationship does come up with problems at some time or the other. However, every problem has a solution. In fact, there are no magical solutions because mostly the solution is inherent in the problem. All you need to do is understand the problem [...]Please visit the blog Aha!NOW - a self-development, life, and family blogzine to view the entire post and read the comments, contribute your thoughts and views on Beware of These Friendship Problems. See you there, Thanks!! :) - Harleena Singh Now… -
Understanding the Role of the Father in Child Development
12 Jun 2013 | 7:37 amWhat could be the role of the father in child development, many would ask? With Father’s Day just round the corner, I thought this would be the right time to share about it with you. If you’re a parent, you very well know that parenting is a tough job. And to do it single-handedly is [...]Please visit the blog Aha!NOW - a self-development, life, and family blogzine to view the entire post and read the comments, contribute your thoughts and views on Understanding the Role of the Father in Child Development. See you there, Thanks!! :) - Harleena Singh Now you can get our email newsletter,…
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Juneteenth, Oreo Cookie Day, National Martini Day
19 Jun 2013 | 5:14 am★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 19, 2013 Today’s Quote: “The best things said come last. People will talk for hours saying nothing much and then linger at the door with words that come with a rush from the heart…♥” ~Alan Alda ★~ Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with [...] -
Gone Fishin’, International Panic Day, International Picnic Day, Sushi Day
18 Jun 2013 | 12:12 am★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 18, 2013 The Double rainbow, that appeared over Lake Michigan and the Chicago downtown on Tuesday evening (June 17) was a magical and beautiful event. ★~ Today’s Quote: Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. ~Author Unknown ★~ Gone Fishin’ Day: (the date seems to vary) Did you know [...] -
Eat your Vegetables Day, Apple Strudel Day
17 Jun 2013 | 5:20 am★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 17, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them. ~Chinese Proverb ★~ Eat your Vegetables Day: Yesterday, we celebrate Fresh Vegetables and today we eat them, If you don’t eat your vegetables you’ll get the plague. At least that’s what my sweet mother always told me. [...] -
Father’s Day, Fresh Veggie Day, National Fudge Day
16 Jun 2013 | 5:19 am~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 16, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote:Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap on a rope. Bill Cosby, Fatherhood ★~ Father’s Day: (Alaska, 2010, Cole’s hair was a bit wilder back then ) In 1910, the state of Washington declared the nation’s first Father’s Day celebration. The idea of [...] -
Smile Power Day, Lobster Day
15 Jun 2013 | 4:33 am~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ June 15, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: She gave me a smile I could feel in my hip pocket. ~Raymond Chandler ★~ Smile Power Day: Show off your super smile power today! Go ahead and flash those pearly whites at everyone you meet. Smiling makes you feel great and the world a [...]
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Father’s Day “Steakcation” Giveaway
12 Jun 2013 | 10:16 pmIt’s a well known fact that 87% of all dads will be requesting a steak dinner in celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday. Okay, so I made that up, but it sounds about right. If you’re a dedicated carnivore like myself, visions of a big juicy steak are making your stomach growl right about now. So, it’s a good thing LongHorn Steakhouse is offering one of my readers a $75 gift certificate in honor of Father’s Day. Yes, you read that right. $75. LongHorn doesn’t just want you and your family in the door, they want to generously pay for the best items on the… -
Graphic Violence
15 May 2013 | 12:09 pmThere’s no quicker way to lose a teenager’s interest than to bring up the subject of history. But say the words, “Graphic violence,” and suddenly they’re paying attention again. History is already filled with violence (seriously, take all the wars out of a history book and you’re left with a thin pamphlet). Now all you have to do is make it graphic, and you have a brilliant way of teaching history to kids. That’s the aim of a new book by Wayne Vansant, The Graphic History of Gettysburg. It’s an exciting, fast-paced telling of the landmark Civil… -
Apple of My Eye
1 May 2013 | 10:27 pmWe took a late spring break vacation to Disneyland, and all my son wanted for a souvenir was a caramel apple. However, I don’t think it’s a souvenir if you eat it. Either way, he was happy. -
No Goal
16 Apr 2013 | 11:09 amFile this under Things That Make Me Sad: I was listening to a group of boys talk about plans for the summer and beyond. One of them mentioned a goal-setting exercise they had recently done in school. Another boy piped up with, “Goals? I don’t set goals. That way, when I don’t reach them I won’t be disappointed.” He doesn’t understand that you don’t set a goal just to reach it. You set a goal to give you direction. I hope he soon realizes that wandering aimlessly through life will produce much more disappointment. -
SOL REPUBLIC Headphones Giveaway!
29 Mar 2013 | 12:20 pmSOL REPUBLIC and tokidoki, the Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand, have fused art with music to design and create two new Tracks HD on-ear headphones featuring SOL REPUBLIC’s signature interchangeability, amazing sound, and virtually indestructible design. These headphones integrate colors, characters and trendsetting designs that are signature tokidoki. They were personally designed by Simone Legno, tokidoki’s creative director and co-founder. SOL REPUBLIC has graciously offered a set of these amazing headphones to one of my readers! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post,…
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Teaching & Education Beliefs: Use Your Power
12 Jun 2013 | 4:20 pmHere are 20 more of my top 100 beliefs about teaching and education:Teaching is the business of manipulating students to think they are smart, wonderful, talented, pretty, successful, happy, healthy and wealthy. Whether we like it or not, us teachers have a lot of power over what our students think about themselves. Do not feel guilty. It is part of the job description. Just be sure to use this power wisely.When I am upset with my students I think of them as the cutest babies. My anger dissolves.It is better for students to have lunch in the company of their teacher. A 10 minute meal can… -
Teaching & Education Beliefs: I Am an Educator
5 Jun 2013 | 4:13 pmIn today's part of Teaching & Education Beliefs, I want to share with you the first 20 of the top 100 beliefs I have about teaching and education.Last week, we discussed where beliefs about teaching come from - mostly our parents and our own teachers. This post lists some helpful tips that I found useful throughout my career.I am an educator. I teach, I coach, I present, I motivate, I do public speaking, I write, I do my community work. In all those roles, I educate kids and grownups on how to find the gifts they have inside and let themselves shine.School is not a place where kids come… -
Know Your Partner: Attitudes About Gender and Sex
3 Jun 2013 | 4:28 pmYou cannot truly know your partner without discussing beliefs about gender and sex. Even in our modern society, these topics are not easy to talk about, but are very important.Our attitudes towards gender and sex stem from our childhoods. Sometimes it is because of something we hated and sometimes it is the opposite, something we liked or never really questioned.I grew up in a house where my mom thought boys were worth more than girls. I, of course, am a girl and I had three sisters and one brother. For my mom, my brother was the "prince" and we were supposed to serve him. My dad on the other… -
Teaching & Education Beliefs: Where They Come From
29 May 2013 | 4:06 pmA teacher’s beliefs about education have a direct impact on their teaching style. They form their beliefs from 5 main sources: their own experiences as students, their teachers (in the school or in higher education), their parents, the media, and the experiences of others around them.Own experience as studentsI do not remember much of what went on when I was in school. I was a very sick child and was constantly on medication. I missed many school days so I could visit various doctors. My teachers were not very understanding and I became what is known as a "special education kid with… -
Know Your Partner: Beliefs & Attitudes
27 May 2013 | 6:31 pmNext on "Know Your Partner" are questions about attitudes and beliefs. It is hard to admit, but many of our beliefs and attitudes are part of our identities and can be the cause of relationship breakup or relationship build up. They are extremely important and somehow a bit sensitive.The important thing is to find out which of these beliefs or attitudes are “musts” – those things that you are not willing to compromise on. For example, Gal and I do not share the same political opinion or even religious beliefs but this has never been a conflict between us.The idea behind these questions…
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I’m Betting On The Racehorse
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Grace’s Baptism
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The Best Week Ever (pt.3): The Proposal
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The Best Week Ever (pt.1): Homecoming
28 May 2013 | 7:01 pmWe pulled up to the airport and I said goodbye to my sister and parents as they made their way …Continue reading »
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Parental consent: required for minors’ use of birth control?
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Baby name or status symbol?
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Still a Life Worth Living
14 Jun 2013 | 1:54 amA response to Tracey Spicer's pro-euthanasia piece and a personal testimony to the incredible value of life. Read more... -
Aussie journalist: “I’m so sorry I didn’t kill you, mum”
12 Jun 2013 | 2:42 amTracey Spicer apologises to her mum for being "too weak" to kill her. Read more... -
Detox your love life
9 Jun 2013 | 1:54 pmSex-free is the way to genuine commitment. Read more...
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over at dear abby leigh, dressing for the day
19 Jun 2013 | 5:19 am“Sunscreen slatherer, strawberry distributor, face wiper, knee bandager, tee-ball watcher, finger food server, swimming lesson chauffer, human incubator. These are the roles my outfit and I filled today…” Read the rest here. Happy Wednesday, friends! -
flipping friday: let there be a second story
31 May 2013 | 3:02 pmOnce upon a time in January, a family bought a house to flip. There was floor plan drawing, there was permit submitting, and that was the first month. There was demolition, there was dust and mess, and that was the second month. There was excavation, there was foundation pouring, and that was the third month. There was roof removal, there was more dust and mess, and that was the fourth month. Then, going weary in their toils, the family hired a crew to frame out part of the house. The crew arrived, worked quickly, and added the second story in a week, roof trusses and all. The family looked… -
O, dear!
31 May 2013 | 12:35 pmThe cupcake filling was pink this time! It’s a girl! Which means that OBoy and OBrother will be welcoming ODear to their small people posse this fall. O my, see what I did there? Yes, because God has a sense of humor and because I have a rough edge or twelve that need to be smoothed, DanO and I will be venturing into the realm of parenting a girl this time around. I hope she has my freckles. I have been processing a lot this week. Honestly, I had a rough couple of days after the ultrasound, trying to re-frame things in my mind to fit reality and not my projection of it. Because I think… -
on gender and things I’m not sure I’m allowed to say publicly
24 May 2013 | 11:44 am{My three kids and me, snuggling.} This afternoon is our twenty-week ultrasound. They will check to make sure baby’s four heart chambers are all properly formed and functioning, that his or her brain and spinal cord look right, and a dozen other things, I’m sure. This always makes me a little bit antsy, as it is the first peek inside and abnormal results can be life-altering, medically speaking. However, more often than not (and in 100% of our past experience) the fetal survey ultrasound has been rather uneventful as far as baby development is concerned. Gender discovery,… -
may, I love you.
21 May 2013 | 9:23 am{OBoy walking home from the park with our across-the-street neighbor.} We’ve been outside a lot lately. I have taken a solemn oath with myself to never once complain about the heat or humidity this summer, given the winter we endured. Nothing makes you appreciate muggy weather like snow storms in late April. I’ve seen clearly that the boys do so much better when they’ve been outside for extended periods of time. They nap better, they play better, they eat better, their hygiene is better (because Mommy can’t stomach the thought of those feet rubbing around in their…
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Relationship Help Forum: Bad Relationship
4 Jun 2013 | 11:02 amHere's another instalment of our relationship help forum articles. These are true relationship crises faced by real women. We change any recognisable detail and share the story (and the possible solution) with you so that you can be helped if you're in the same situation. You can find more real life relationship crises stories on our Relationship Help Forum page. Here's today's story. Dear Anne My boyfriend broke up with me earlier this week after 9 months together. I’m finding it really difficult to cope. I keep wanting to call or text him in case he changes his mind. It… -
Teenagers And Heartbreak
13 May 2013 | 10:34 amWhat do you do you when your teenager has their first heartbreak? Would you know how to handle teenagers and heartbreak? You know that the bliss they feel when they're 'in love' won't last. You understand that they think it'll be forever, but you know otherwise. It can be a pretty scary thought knowing that something so blissful for your child has the potential to work out so badly. You don't want to potentially spoil the relationship you have with your teen by handling their heartbreak badly. However, you also don't want to make them bitter about love or too caught up in the 'forever'… -
Relationship Help Forum: Rushing Into Things
6 May 2013 | 10:23 amThis week our Relationship Help Forum story comes from *Alice (not her real name). Her true relationship crises deals with a situation a lot of people can relate to. She mistook a casual, rebound relationship for the real deal and paid for it with a lot of heartache and worry. I have a feeling this relationship was rushed into without much consideration, but my heart goes out to *Alice (all identifiable details have been removed). You can read more true relationship crises stories on the Relationship Help Forum page. Relationship help forum: rushing into things Continue reading -
Relationship Help Forum: Mature Love?
15 Apr 2013 | 10:43 amToday's Relationship Help forum situation shows that sometimes even mature men and women can experience the same relationship crisis younger people can face. This real-life story is about *Lily (not her real name), a woman in her 50s, who's had a terrible time recently with her love life. All identifiable details have been changed in these real life relationship crisis stories. You can see the rest of them at this page: Relationship Help Forum. Relationship help forum: mature love? Here's *Lily's story: Do men ever hurt? I’m just out of a 9 year relationship that was… -
How To Keep The Fire Burning After Years Of Marriage
24 Mar 2013 | 11:24 amMarriage is a long road that definitely has its ups and downs. A common issue in most marriages after many years is a loss of a "spark". However, there are still many ways to keep your marriage alive and strong for as long as you and your partner are together: Read on for some great insight that's always worked for me. Date Night Making time for one another in a relationship, especially a marriage, is incredibly important. Everyday life is busy, as everyone knows. It can be difficult to make time for anything really, even when they're things you want to do. The same is true…
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Abracadabra Alakazam: Throwing A Magic Party with a Bang!
19 Jun 2013 | 4:41 am(Written by Cathy John) Everybody knows that magic is cool. Ever since the silver screen arrival of a certain tousle-haired wizard back in 2001, magic parties have been all the rage. They’re quirky, they’re exciting and they’re not all that difficult to pull off. If the idea of throwing a magic themed bash for your little ones seems like an impossible task, don’t worry – it won’t be as stressful as you think. If you follow these simple tips, you’ll sail through the organisation and the hosting of your children’s first magic party. Your guests will be enthralled and amazed,… -
How To Educate Your Kids On Stranger Danger
17 Jun 2013 | 4:53 am(Written by Sophie Peak) Kids need freedom to grow in confidence and independence, as well as to have fun and explore. But while it’s important for them to have time away from their parents, it’s essential to first equip them with the knowledge of how to stay safe and protect themselves, and the skills to get help if they need it. Explaining things in an effective and child-friendly way is important to minimize fear but maximize preparedness. Many parents find it difficult to address the subject of stranger danger in particular, because they don’t want to run the risk of making their… -
Live In The Moment, Just Not On Facebook | Parenting Quotes
14 Jun 2013 | 5:10 am(Written by Scott Collen and Edited by Elle Yi) We all know technology is affecting the way children communicate with each other (and us parents). Back in the day, we would write little notes, then graduated to phone calls. Soon after that text messaging became the favourite form of communication and now there are Facebook, Twitter, Kik, WhatsApp and Reddit. Could this shift of pace in how children communicate be changing the pace at which they build relationships? And are we as parents keeping up? An article in the NY Times laments how millennials have got a “hook-up” culture and have… -
Thank Your Dad This Father’s Day
13 Jun 2013 | 4:41 am(Written by Pheobe Johnson) Working long and tiring hours to provide their kids with the best food, healthcare and education is no easy task but each day 70 million fathers across the nation accomplish that mission. Their involvement in a child’s life and his upbringing can have a profound impact on how he turns out as a person, which basically means a healthy relationship with your father can make all the difference. Father’s Day is our way of thanking our dads for all they have sacrificed for our wellbeing, and while a single day to appreciate your dad may not be enough; it certainly… -
Entertainment Ideas For A Fun-Filled Kids Party
12 Jun 2013 | 5:17 am(Written by Erica Johnson) A great kids’ party doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. It’s no secret that a great party starts with the right choice of venues in London, décor, and food. But the most important element that influences the success of a kids’ party is entertainment. Adding some sort of games, activities, or gigs helps to get the ball rolling. Kids will not remember the extravagant décor but they will definitely cherish the fun and joys had at the event. You just need to plan a party that can keep the kids busy and entertained all day long. There are plenty of…
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Summertime Enrichment that is Budget Friendly
19 Jun 2013 | 10:37 amNow that school is over for the year, your kids have a lot of time on their hands. Without the day-to-day interaction with peers that they have during the school year, they will likely be complaining of boredom after the novelty of sleeping in and lounging around the house wears off. With friends going on vacation and summer camp throughout the summer, it can be hard to just send the kids out into the neighborhood to play.I’ve been making a list of free and low-cost things to do to keep the kids occupied without relying on video games or television too much. Here are a few things I’ve… -
Summertime Car Safety Tips
13 Jun 2013 | 3:49 amUnfortunately, ever summer brings tragic and heartbreaking stories about children left alone in vehicles. You already know the dangers of leaving a child in a car during the summer; the inside temperatures can skyrocket in a matter of minutes, with dangerous – and sometimes deadly – consequences. While summer is winding to a close, it’s not a time to become complacent; there are certain safety measures you should be taking during the hot weather to keep your child happy and safe in the car. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:Never, never leave a child in a closed car… -
Summer Camp: Dealing With Anxiety
12 Jun 2013 | 3:00 pmCrying, clinging, bad dreams, stomach butterflies… all signs of separation anxiety. And that’s just you! Or maybe you’re excited about the prospect of some adult time during summer vacation, but your child is nervous about the prospect of new kids, camp counselors, or sleeping away from home. Now that you’ve chosen a summer camp, you might be experiencing some nervousness. Anxiety over new experiences is normal for kids and grownups alike. As parents, we can allay our fears somewhat by choosing programs that we know are safe and suit our child’s needs and interests. Dealing with our… -
Start a Summer Book Club with your Kids
8 Jun 2013 | 1:50 pmIf you’re looking for a way to encourage your kids to read over the summer, one idea to consider is starting a summer book club. Getting the kids together with their friends to read or discuss what they’re reading turns reading from a solitary activity into a social activity and gives everyone a regularly occurring fun activity to look forward to. It will also give you a chance to help stimulate your child’s imagination and foster his love of reading.You’ll need a group of children and parents that are interested in participating and, most importantly, willing to commit to showing up… -
Summer Health Checklist
6 Jun 2013 | 6:25 amSummer is the time when doctors’ offices book up quickly, because parents try to get their kids in for checkups while school is out. I called my kids’ pediatrician the other day to set up their well visits and was given an appointment about 6 weeks from now. This is a good time to be sure that your kids are up-to-date on all of their medical appointments. Here’s a checklist to go through to make sure you’re not forgetting anything:Well Visits Most doctors want to see kids every year to make sure that they’re growing and developing as expected, and so that any potential problems are…
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Treehouse of Doom (Part 2 of a Series of Collosal Errors of Judgement)
18 Jun 2013 | 9:32 amSo, I don’t want to sound too melodramatic or anything, but I think the treehouse is trying to kill me. Now, I was not blessed with gracefulness at birth (or anytime afterwards) and I’m willing to admit that I may have contributed to some of my injuries myself. Better Judgement: Really? *dripping with sarcasm* Do [...]The post Treehouse of Doom (Part 2 of a Series of Collosal Errors of Judgement) appeared first on Imperfect Mommy. -
The Garden of Good Intentions
17 Jun 2013 | 8:08 amAs I mowed the lawn the other day, dodging branches and snakes in the grass, I couldn’t help but think of this post from last August. Unfortunately, not much has changed. The irises still sit in their bucket, the peonies rest on the ground and the thistle threatens to poke me as I push by. Thought [...]The post The Garden of Good Intentions appeared first on Imperfect Mommy. -
Treehouse of Doom (Part 1 of a Series of Collosal Errors in Judgement)
13 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amSo, I started building the kids a treehouse. It’s something I have thought about for a few years, but I finally just got the resolve to do it. As I have no carpentry experience at all it has been taking a while. I actually embarked on this by getting two books about building treehouses. And reading [...]The post Treehouse of Doom (Part 1 of a Series of Collosal Errors in Judgement) appeared first on Imperfect Mommy. -
Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
11 Jun 2013 | 3:58 pmSo, I was outside getting the mail when Kelly came bounding out through the front door with the phone in her hand. She ran over to me and, handing the phone over to me, she said, “It’s an ad, Mom. Someone’s just calling to sell you some crap.” I took the phone preparing to listen [...]The post Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid appeared first on Imperfect Mommy. -
My Superpower is Useless
8 Jun 2013 | 5:49 pmMy daughter’s school celebrates birthdays in the classroom by inviting the birthday child’s parents in to read a story to the class. Rarely do my children invite me to be the reader for these things because they have a reputation to protect Mark is way cooler than me. It’s true. Mark is a huge hit [...]The post My Superpower is Useless appeared first on Imperfect Mommy.
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Calgon can't help
18 Jun 2013 | 9:06 amMy parents are coming for a month-long (maybe more!) visit, my parents who I haven't seen in three years and since that time I've had another baby, yelled at my jeans too many times because my ass... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
I'd take credit for Father's Day if I could
16 Jun 2013 | 7:13 am8-year-old: Mom? Me: Yeah? Hold on, bud, I'm trying to carry this box in the door. 8-year-old: When you drop something on your foot, what is the appropriate word to use: fu... or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
So you think you can dance
13 Jun 2013 | 10:48 amLos Angeles, Summer 2000. I met a girl on Venice Beach while waiting for a date to arrive one sunny afternoon (who never showed up by the way, or saw me from afar and said No friggin' way! and he... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
American horror story
10 Jun 2013 | 10:06 amSince turning 39 recently, I've noticed strange things going on with my body, things it has never done and I am truly frightened, not only for myself, but for my family and dog. Upon seeing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
I'd take credit for cronuts if I could
9 Jun 2013 | 8:34 amI took Prince for a walk this morning. The little bugger peed on my foot. This is probably foreshadowing for how the rest of the week. Also, he needs to work on his peeing arc. This week I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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She {hearts} Zipzicles
19 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amAs a kid, I remember enjoying icy freeze pops all summer long to beat the heat! I know they are mostly high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes, so I haven’t given any to my girls. I was sad about them missing out on this childhood tradition until I found Zipzicles! Zipzicles are clear skinny [...] -
she {hearts} mirabelle lane
14 Jun 2013 | 6:00 amI have been searching for a sweet and unique blanket for Guinnyth. I wanted something that was different than the blankets I see at the big box stores, and something that she could cling to when we were sleeping at different places. When I went searching, I came across an adorable shop, Mirabelle Lane. I [...] -
she {hearts} yogurt cookies
12 Jun 2013 | 6:00 amToday I thought I would try yogurt cookies. Have you heard of them? I have seen the recipe floating around the web world for some time now so I took the plunge to try for myself. I made some changes as always from several different ones to better suit our family’s taste buds. I went [...] -
She {hearts} Little Green Pouch & Eco Ditty
10 Jun 2013 | 7:03 amI am sure anyone out there with a little one beginning to eat, has experienced the “baby food pouches” available at almost any store around. These pouches are filled with a large variety of baby food’s and most of them are organic…. the one thing about them though that isn’t fantastic is their steep price [...] -
She {hearts} Scheduling the Summer with Kids
6 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amToday marks the first day of Summer Break for my kids and while many kids are excited to not have to answer to a teacher until school begins in the fall, my kids won’t have that option. The structure my kindergartener had during the school was a blessing. I didn’t realize how much a creature [...]
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Kisses and Huggs Devotional for Singles and Married Couples
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How to make your husband love you forever and do anything for you and how single ladies can help their fiancé not to sin
18 Jun 2013 | 10:30 pmThere is something every man has. It is called ego. Ego can be defined as the consciousness of one’s own identity. It can also be seen as an inflated pride of one’s superiority.Without ego, your husband will not feel like a man. However, like just any other thing, excessive inflation of ego is not good. It can make a man to live in his own worldview and consequently become very selfish. If you want your husband’s wrath, continue to bruise his ego. If you want his love and you want him to do anything for you, continue to boost his ego.How do you bruise your husband’s ego? … -
It is the job of the wife to cook while the husband should flip through the channels on Television
17 Jun 2013 | 10:26 pmMr. and Mrs. Johnson are the young average Lagos, Port-Harcourt or Abuja couple. They both work long hours. They have one or two kids. They don’t have a house-help. They decided against taking a house-help because of the high rate of sexual abuse on children through house-helps. They decided to keep their children with an after-school service company, while they pick them on their way home. That too may not be totally safe though, it is actually God that can keep our children for us. We must not stop covering them in prayers. They decided not to invite in-laws because of incessant quarrels. -
The life of a single compared to the life of a married couple
16 Jun 2013 | 9:54 pm1. Singles have all the time in this world. They don’t know the meaning of “busy.” When I hear singles say they are busy, I just smile. They should wait till they are married. A married couple lives busy lives, especially when the kids start arriving. Lesson – Do all you want to do now, don’t postpone anything. Stop making statements like you will serve God more after marriage. You are going to get busier. I read the whole Bible many times over as a single in one or two months. As a married man, it takes me like six months to do that, and not as… -
Eight pertinent things to do to avoid being lukewarm and be successful in life
15 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pmSomebody once said that the things you do to succeed in life are fewer than the things you do to fail. Bishop Oyedepo once said that the secret to his productivity is his ability to appropriate every covenant demands in the scriptures. This is why asking God for wisdom is one of the greatest prayers you can offer to God. Wisdom to know what to do at every step of the way. Wisdom for you as a teenager. Wisdom for you as you choose your partner. Wisdom for you as your prepare to go into marriage and so on. Here are a few things you can do to make sure things are in place in your spiritual… -
Lord, please help me, I don’t want to be lukewarm
14 Jun 2013 | 9:59 pmDrop your BB PIN HERE to receive Daily Notifications of Devotionals - http://goo.gl/a5sfJ In the generation before us, we hear stories of Generals like Bishop Oyedepo in their youthful times, seeking God and sometimes having to enter into thick forests and isolated places to seek God’s face and pay the price for God’s anointing. In one of such experiences, he spoke about how rain began to fall on him with nowhere to hide. In our generation, I witnessed a lot of people spending hours on school fields, retreat centers to pray and to seek God’s face. Praying for seven hours straight in…
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Girlilla Warfare
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The Life Lessons That Hurt (AND Help): Here’s Why NOT To Save Your Kids From Failure
17 Jun 2013 | 10:03 pmBy Debby Shulman Why is it so hard to watch our kids fail? Whether it’s on the ball field or in school, watching them falter and trip again is one of the most frustrating emotions we feel as parents. It is so hard just letting them live through the journey of failing … but the truth is, we have all failed at something and survived to tell the tale. Taking the attitude of if they’re failing, it must be because of something I did –that is simply naïve. If I rescue them just this once, it will keep them (and me) from having that awful feeling of not doing the right thing. Trust… -
To The Men We Love xoxo
15 Jun 2013 | 10:03 pmHAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Here’s to the Men We Love … Who Make Us Laugh … Who Make Us Better Women … xoxo With Much Love xoxo THE GIRLilla Warfare Team -
One Dad Asks: Why is Father’s Day Code For “The Kids Are ALL YOURS, Babe”…
13 Jun 2013 | 10:03 pmBy Evan FieldEvery year, the night before Father’s Day I think to myself how nice it will be to be treated with extra love, sleep late with no noise, served breakfast in bed, have everyone respect me like a king, and basically have it as good as my wife does on Mother’s Day. Then the next morning rolls around and it doesn’t quite seem to ever happen like my fantasy. My 4-year-old son quietly takes the blanket off and wakes me up with a giggling left jab to the abdomen, my daughter starts to whine about her lack of iPad charge, my wife has the pillow over her head to drown out the noise,… -
Spontaneity & Sex: Here’s Why Women DON’T Like Surprises
10 Jun 2013 | 10:03 pmBy E.J. Gordon I don’t know where we get the idea that spontaneity is a positive thing. Maybe the seeds are planted when we are 22 and doing our poverty-jet setting Europe tour, and someone says, “Dude, let’s hop on a train and go to Prague!” When we’re re-telling the story, we remember the awesome Canadians we met on the stopover in the Paris train station, and the crazy New Zealander who tried to sell us pot on the train, and the Welsh guy we met in the Czech hostel whose English was unintelligible. We laugh at our memories, and we shake our heads at how we… -
The “I-Don’t-Have-A-Friggin’-Minute” Blog
6 Jun 2013 | 10:03 pmBy Lisa Barr If any of you had noticed in all of your running around this week, my blog did NOT come out yesterday. Why? Because I don’t have a friggin’ minute. And this seems to be the vibe around my town. School is out. Graduations abound. Camp (packing) is approaching but not here yet. Baseball is insane. Kids want plans. Kids want you to drive them and their friends EVERYWHERE. Read: YOU ARE THE ENTERTAINMENT. Whatever has been your normal pattern of life – at least for the next few weeks until normalcy kicks in — is shot to hell. Do you mind if I take a moment…
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GrowingSlower
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Tuesday Baby Link Up Week #35
18 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amWelcome to the Tuesday Baby Link Up! Grab the Badge Your Hosts Shannon at GrowingSlower Jennifer at Every Breath I Take Charise at I Thought I Knew Mama Christine at African Babies Don't Cry Melissa at Adventures of Captain Destructo Copyright 2011-2013 GrowingSlower. Thank you for subscribing to GrowingSlower. If you are reading this content elsewere, please contact me to let me know. Thanks! -
4 Potty Training Tips
14 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amEver since I used the book Oh Crap Potty Training by Jaime Glowaki to potty train my 20 month old, I've been getting tons of potty training questions. The most common reaction I get is actually just shock that yes my 20 month old is potty trained, yes even at night, and no I don't carry around diapers anymore. Then the questions start. So, I thought I'd answer some of the most common potty training questions I've been hearing so far. I can only answer based on my own experience, but the book literally has all the answers to every potty training question imaginable. (Scroll all the way to the… -
Tuesday Baby Link Up {Week #34}
11 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amWelcome to the Tuesday Baby Link Up! Grab the Badge Your Hosts Shannon at GrowingSlower Jennifer at Every Breath I Take Charise at I Thought I Knew Mama Christine at African Babies Don't Cry Melissa at Adventures of Captain Destructo Featured Post This week's feature is To All the Nursing Mamas (Extended, Tandem, and Otherwise) from S.A.H.M. i AM! This is just an incredibly sweet and candid look at one mom's breastfeeding journey. It brought me so much encouragement this week as I will soon be embarking on my own tandem nursing journey. I hope you enjoy it too! Link up… -
37 Memories to Record for Baby's First Year {Baby Memory Book Checklist}
6 Jun 2013 | 5:00 amHere's a checklist of all baby's firsts, memories, and milestones that you won't want to forget to record in your baby memory book. ($25 photo book giveaway from Blurb at the end of this post) Pregnancy 1. About Mommy and Daddy 2. A Story from Pregnancy 3. How Mommy and Daddy Announced the Pregnancy 4. Mom's Favorite Foods While Pregnant 5. Birth Class 6. Baby Shower(s) Birth 7. Doctor or Midwife's Name 8. Birth Story 9. How You Named Your Baby/ Namesake Holidays & Events 10. New Year 11. Easter 12. Thanksgiving 13. Christmas 14. Pictures for each month 15. Christening/ Baptism/… -
Tuesday Baby Link Up {Week #33}
4 Jun 2013 | 4:30 amWelcome to the Tuesday Baby Link Up! Grab the Badge Your Hosts Shannon at GrowingSlower Jennifer at Every Breath I Take Charise at I Thought I Knew Mama Christine at African Babies Don't Cry Melissa at Adventures of Captain Destructo Featured Post I just love all the baby bumps the ladies of the Tuesday Baby Link Up are sporting this summer! Last week I was 29 weeks pregnant, Ashley was 19 weeks, Kelly was 22 weeks, Stephanie is 32 weeks with twins! Link up your post below. Then stop by and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate for a Blurb…
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Everybody Needs A Little Sugar
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The Mouth, The Boss and Baby J Makes Three
18 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pmRemember I told you that The Mouth and The Boss are having a baby? I am not sure if I told you but Baby J is a she. :) That is pretty exciting in this male dominated family. So today, during the Little Man and Penelope's year end concert, CH got an emergency text from The Mouth. The Boss was bleeding. She is 23 weeks 5 days. Tomorrow she is going to be air lifted to Vancouver. The Little Man was a 29 week 6 day premie. That six weeks is huge. I am worried for Baby J. I am worried for The Mouth. I am worried for The Boss. We are a family. Dysfunctional or not, family is family. And this is a… -
A Storm is Brewing
27 May 2013 | 5:20 pmOver the weekend, I had some time to talk some things out with a friend who I feel is wiser - she is older than me and that is usually how these things work. She is in similar circumstances in that her husband had an accident and is not longer the man she married as a result of it. Mine too. Over the last few years it has been a constant struggle for me with CH. After speaking to my friend, I feel like I understand a bit better and so I decided that I was going to try to help... I asked him if he would go to counselling Okay, maybe I suggested, strongly, that he… -
So Good and Then So Very Very Bad.
15 May 2013 | 10:37 pmAt blogging that is. I have no excuse. I have been busy - but everyone is busy. I have been happy and therefore have had less of a need for ranting and raving... and lets face face it, that makes up a significant portion of my posts! I have been sewing - a lot. Lots of orders coming in and lots of local recognition. AND local markets are gearing up which means I need to spend my evenings sewing. Poor me. I found out today my grand baby is a girl. That is pretty exciting. Penelope is happy to finally have a girl in the family besides me and PITA (who turned 30 this… -
Check In
15 Apr 2013 | 8:53 pmI had a big day today, went on a mini road trip with Nag and submitted my stuff at Craft Connection in Nelson... We shall see. It seemed positive, and I will think positive! I signed up for all 10 Trail Markets and am getting close to finalizing some other summer dates. That is exciting but I need to get sewing!! I am still toying with the idea of Artisan but .... there are issues... Anyway, I am watching The Voice. Be back in the Autumn, or sooner if you are lucky. ;) Tina Posted with Blogsy -
Hello Old Friend
7 Apr 2013 | 9:11 pmI don't like to make excuses and tell you the same old thing over and over again but sometimes they are true. Since the beginning of Spring Break I have been SO busy! I thought when school started again I would get a little less busy - and maybe I have but now I am exhausted. Man do I hate mornings! And even more, I hate giving up the night so that I can get up easily in the morning. Which leads to my being a zombie by 10pm, early in Tinaland. I have been busy - and really happy. Things have been going well. Smoothly. Knock on wood. I got turned down by Circle Craft. Did I tell you about…
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Kate's Blog
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Stamp Art by Katherine Armon
24 May 2013 | 9:38 pmWhat an awesome first outing with my new Stamp Art! Orewa Craft Market I went along to Orewa Craft Market today. It was very quiet with not many people through, but then the weather was cold and yuck!! However my Stamp Art was received really well with lots of positive comments and compliments. I got my first commission which was rather exciting, they want an -
My Perfect Man!!
18 May 2013 | 1:53 amWell Hello Lovely People I hope you have had a wonderful week! We had a fantastic mini break in Rotorua but it is always good to get home isn't it. Even though I seem to be faced with a bomb site and mounds of washing. I am not even sure where all the mess came from...anyway I digress!! Who wants to talk about washing what a dreary blog that would be! So I was thinking today, or rather -
You have to laugh...
11 May 2013 | 11:56 pmYou have to laugh when dining out on Mother's Day at the Gengy's in Rotorua when the CD player gets stuck repeating the song 'All by myself, don't wanna be all by myself' then if that isn't bad enough once it finally moves onto the next song (after 3 repeats) we get 'I will survive' followed by bloody ABBA 'The Winner Takes it All' . I actually got a fit of the giggles, I think my kids thought -
Unlucky in Love....
11 May 2013 | 3:55 amIt was a hard decision to blog on this topic but so many of you keep asking how the big romance is going. After seven wonderful months it's all over and I didn't even see it coming. Feeling a little less raw about it after a fantastic week away with my girls in Rotorua and decided it was time to put pen to paper or rather fingers to keyboard! Online Dating Heading Funnies 'I’m really picky, -
Charli's Crafts - Guest Blog
23 Apr 2013 | 11:21 pmMy guest blogger today is someone very special to me, it's my eldest daughter Charlotte. Charlotte is only 7 years old and she has started her own little business called 'Charli's Crafts' and today she would like to share some of the awesome things that she is making with you all. _____________________________________________ Come See me on Facebook Hi
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Feathering the Empty Nest
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Wearing quality work clothes is a cost-effective solution for working in some work environments.
18 Jun 2013 | 12:13 pmQuality work clothes are a cost effective solution for those who work in environments where one’s own every day clothing would be damaged, stained or soiled. My daughter thinks they can be cute... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Father’s Day – A day to remember…
16 Jun 2013 | 4:59 pm… my wacky, wonderful father. He wasn’t what you’d call an ambitious man. His first priorities were his wife and kids (myself and my three sisters). His next priority was his work.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Review into Rehtaeh Parson’s suicide makes 13 recommendations.
15 Jun 2013 | 7:39 pmIn two previous posts “Rape and bullying lead to suicide of Rehtaeh Parsons” and “Rehtaeh Parsons could get justice after all”, I described Rehtaeh Parsons’ suicide... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Farmer Stu – Man of the Soil?
14 Jun 2013 | 9:49 amThis has been a good week for Stuart, our own Man of the Soil, aside from the sunburn. He got his first full pay cheque and was very shocked at how much had accumulated. He discovered that his boss... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Could Gold Bond Medicated Body Lotion be the solution for mosquito bites?
12 Jun 2013 | 9:47 amIt is for us! Gold Bond Medicated Body Lotion has been my ‘go to’ solution for easing itchiness of any kind. Some effects of my anxiety disorder and allergies have been hives, skin rash,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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My Family Club
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How to get a cheap loan
19 Jun 2013 | 4:25 amGet a cheap loan, decide between a loan, credit card or overdraft, and learn when unsecured loans become secured! Read More... -
Family festival tips with Camp Bestival's Josie Da Bank
17 Jun 2013 | 2:05 amWe talk family festival fun with Josie Da Bank PLUS your chance to WIN a family ticket to Camp Bestival! Read More... -
3 ways to get help with childcare costs
17 Jun 2013 | 2:00 amWe can all get some help with childcare costs, but we don't all know about it. Make sure you do! Read More... -
Cheap holiday park deals for a budget family break
15 Jun 2013 | 12:00 amWe've rounded up the best cheap holiday park deals out there. Nab a family break from just £59 - that's less than £4 per person per night! Read More... -
Family meal planner - quick and easy recipes
14 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amThis week's family meal planner includes chicken fajita wraps, spicy lamb mince tacos and stuffed peppers. Read More...
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Crazy Mom Life
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Three awesomely inspirational videos
19 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amThe challenges and busy-ness of daily mom life can drain you of your energy and enthusiasm from time to time. That’s why I LOVE keeping motivational or inspirational quotes, images, or videos handy. Here are 3 of my favorite videos that give me the boost I need to keep moving forward. I hope at least one of them help you. Impossible is a state of mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC47Xol5dtU Eric Thomas – Secrets to Success http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFC16ptx-0 Danielle LaPorte – A Credo for Making it Happen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cITNveY-kig What about… -
Momfession: I Play Candy Crush (and I know you do too!)
16 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amThere I said it. In fact I got my hubby hooked on that game…and my oldest daughter. But I DO NOT buy extra lives, nor do I bug my facebook friends about the game. However, I DO have the game both on my phone and my iPad (yeesh, I think that qualifies as another momfession), in case I run out of lives on one, I can play on the other. Sad, I know. One thing I realized while playing Candy Crush is how arcades are less and less brick and mortar and more and more virtual or mobile. The first time I ran out of lives the game offered me option of paying $0.99 to “refill” my… -
Say Goodbye to Frumpy Mama Mode with the Rule of Feel Good
3 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amI recently talked with other mamas of toddlers and infants about what they do to feel more sexy instead of just like a sleep deprived-lactating-booger cleaning machine. One mama said… I have a rule against keeping anything I don’t feel good in, including PJs and undies. Hmmmm…I think I may have to adopt that one! What about you? What percentage of your closet would you say is filled with clothes you don’t particularly feel good in? Want to join me in some closet cleaning? *disclaimer: that is NOT my closet pictured above ^.^ -
Embracing the Sea Cucumber Plus Using Pacific Sea Salt to Feel More Sexy Today
1 Jun 2013 | 4:00 amThis week we celebrated by daughter’s 12th birthday. Ever since the school year ended, the kids have been asking to go to the beach (including the birthday girl). What better place to hang out and enjoy the day? How can you NOT feel wonderful and blessed and rockin’ in a place like this? Talk about improving your mood by changing your environment? This is definitely a great way to do that! Obviously the kids enjoyed themselves tremendously, but I enjoy taking them to the beach because: I get to savor the moments of them smiling, laughing, and just plain having fun the kids… -
Shop for Razors Like Rockstar
31 May 2013 | 4:00 amIn this day in age, technology offers you so many options for shopping. You no longer have to pack up all the kids in the car, in crazy kinds of weather, and make your way out to the store to buy what you need or want. So much can be purchased right from the comfort of your own home and delivered directly to your door step, often at no extra charge. I don’t know about you, but to me, that’s shopping like a rock star! If that doesn’t make you feel like you got some swag, I don’t know what will. Plus, shopping like a rockstar, aka online, often saves you time, gas,…
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Successful Family Legacy Notes by The Firstborn Son Inc.
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Who is an Exemplary Father? What Depicts Exemplary Fatherhood?
14 Jun 2013 | 10:30 amOnce again father's day is here. As always, we desire to encourage fathers and families all over the world to live righteously for the incredible benefit of many generations to come. I am blessed to have a great father, not perfect, who taught me a lot of lessons as a powerful man. His power was not reflective of his physical strength alone (always enticing to a young lad or gal), but his fortitude in all situations even with life on the line in dangerous situations beyond his control. His stern images of courage against deadly opposition, humility in service to others, gentleness in baiting… -
Justice League vs. Heavenly Justice?
3 Jun 2013 | 2:23 pmI don't know about you, but as a teenage boy I lived for the world created by DC & Marvel Comics. I had to have my Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Incredible Hulk, Ironman and the rest. The title question to this blogpost presents a bit of a conundrum emotionally. I am a man and father now so the "boyland" characteristics and childish wants are no longer prominent in my being. However, there is no doubt the impact on my masculinity by the many years I enjoyed reading those action comics.My eight year old daughter, who is now an avid reader, I didn't realize until this morning… -
"Bold Faith", What Is It & Where Does It Come From?
3 May 2013 | 5:08 amAs Christians, we have the greatest motivations possible to live our faith boldly, an empty tomb and a risen Lord. Yet at times, we seem to be the ones most timid and afraid to live our faith boldly. Sadly I believe most Christians equate living their faith boldly with arrogance. As such they refuse or fail to do what matters most when it comes to "bold faith", living a life of power and conviction in Christ. The apostle Paul gives us a great example in scripture out of 2 Tim 4 as he speaks of fighting the good fight and awaiting the victor's crown.Last Friday I was asked to speak at… -
Kermit Gosnell, Abortion's Reality Kept Silent!
15 Apr 2013 | 12:57 pmWhen we misplace the sanctity of life, especially when we fail to confront evil, the reign of evil asserts itself so prominently. Regardless of how tough (intellectual power & intestinal fortitude) we may be, or if we have literally and frequently faced the reality of death (evil's ultimate prize), it upsets us and is sickening to observe man's capacity and magnitude when left unchecked. We must actively engaged evil with the only entity that always and absolutely defeats it, Truth!In fairly recent history, some of which you have probably heard of and some not, ordinary people have… -
What Is Spiritual Discernment for Your Family?
12 Apr 2013 | 2:49 pmWhat does the word spiritual mean to you? How does your family define spirituality as a result of your leadership or existence? What is spiritual discernment for your life and that of your family?If you are not sure how to answer these questions I am not entirely surprised. While the dictionary definition of spiritual has not seen as severe a change, the cultural definition has seen a tremendous makeover. The definition of spiritual has always been consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal; as a spiritual substance or being. The soul of man is spiritual (1828 American Dictionary of…
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Confessions of a Serial Napper
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Hump Day
19 Jun 2013 | 5:00 amIt's Hump Day, Baby!!! It's been a loooooong two days let me tell you.I have like zero time to myself.And JUST enough time with bug and boyfriend, and girls wine night (the only two things I will MAKE time for)But this week is turning out to be an extremely eventful one.Boyfriend and I are looking at a house tonight! Yep that's right, you heard correctly. And I am OUT OF MY MIND excited. Like absolutely losing my shit excited because this momma needs to MOVE OUT. I'm just hoping it's the one (we will see, updates to come)So we have the house viewing tonight, and I'm FINALLY almost done my DIY… -
Mini Bug Shoot
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"You Look Tired"
13 Jun 2013 | 6:41 pmThis is the comment I got from our waitress at dinner tonight.How do you even respond to that?"Thanks..."? "I know"?"I get that a lot." ?"Yep"It's basically a blatant and outright insult and the nicest way to tell someone they look like shit and get away with it.It's Thursday, it's rained practically every damn day, so the only thing that's missing from becoming a narcoleptic would be a radio following me around perpetually playing lullabies.Sleepy is not a good look for me, my eyes get all dark and swollen like I just got a fist to the face, my face gets ghostly pale like I haven't seen the… -
Crazy Town
13 Jun 2013 | 5:13 amThese past few days have been absolutely bananas! My schedule goes a little like this:Wake up, engorge on breakfast food, get ready, drive to work, go to work, drive home, engorge on dinner, see bug and boyfriend for ohhhh MAYBE two hours, and then go to bed. BAM. Whole day and that's what I have to show for it.Social media has become a thing of the past.At least now I sincerely look forward to the weekends.And with all this commotion going on, I didn't know monday from thursday and day from night, and what did I do? I forgot my own mother's birthday.I wish I were kidding.Worst daughter award… -
This Weekend's Festivities
10 Jun 2013 | 5:27 pmBoyfriend bug and I went to our friend's graduation party. We were so proud of her and wouldn't have missed it for the world. Especially since we love her and her family so much. So of course we go and bug is passed around like a little hot potato. EVERYONE loves this little peanut. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.'Still working on my DIY project cause lezbehonest...I'm slooooow....but it's a work in progress.
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Shoes Pray Love
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A Great City
19 Jun 2013 | 6:07 amOn the mapI have become very fond of Edinburgh. As far as cities go it is up there with some of the best I’ve been to. What I like about it most is everything is accessible, and in terms of numbers of trees per square meter I’m sure it’s quite high up there on the list. The weather was fantastic and the city is well geared for alfresco dining. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, which is just as well, as it is known a Scotsman and his money are seldom parted! Haggis Neeps and Tatties with whisky sauce A tale of a few citiesI cannot say I am well-travelled within the UK but… -
Timeless Travel
12 Jun 2013 | 9:07 amSo, I went to hang out with Tart for a long weekend; a friend of his had some whisky doo in Edinburgh so were tagging along for fun! I normally fly from Luton or Stansted to Edinburgh, but if I’m honest I find the hole process very stressful. Coming from me, a seasoned traveller, it says a lot. I just feel that the attitude is, if it don’t fly out of Heathrow, anything goes! First class cabinOrange SquashOkay, so my chosen carrier EASYJET may have something to do with my not-to-fond memories of this journey. EASYJET, being the Wal-Mart of air travel, really is the pits, with staff whom… -
Week from Hell
4 Jun 2013 | 12:44 amMy car needed major repairs and I shelled out the best part of £200 just to change the battery and reattach the exhaust only for it to be impounded due to a clerical error on the insurance. Of all places for this to happen it just had to be south London! You would not believe what I had to go through to get my car back, having to return twice (80 miles round trip) as they weren’t sure I was the legal owner despite them writing to me to tell me I was! During my 2 hour wait to get to the counter there were no fewer than 2 arrests for disorderly behaviour, and the cars just kept… -
One to One
24 May 2013 | 6:40 amSo, Barry has been in town for the last few weeks, hence my long absence. I love having him home as I love playing Mommy. As a full-time working single mother I seldom get the time. Him schooling abroad has helped, as when is comes home he gets my undivided attention for the duration of his stay.Quality TimeSurprisingly, and in contrast to the usual mad dash of cramming everything in -- theatre, amusement parks, cinema, museum and art exhibitions, and not forgetting visits to friends across the UK and abroad -- we spent most of his holiday doing absolutely nothing! Being an only child I often… -
Spring in My Step
7 May 2013 | 4:51 amBeyonce was AMAZING! I mean I am no fan, but she showed up on time and did a full 2 hours 15 minutes! She had at least ten costume changes but she never left the stage for more than 3 minutes, unlike other artist who use costume changes as a way to short change the fans. Well done Mrs Carter!After close to 5 months of winter, spring has finally arrived! As you know not all countries have seasons; if you live in a country that doesn’t you will never understand what it is like when any season goes on for too long. I suppose it’s a little bit like fashion; take the…
