Have your younger children ever felt left out on Valentine’s Day because older children brought home Valentine’s cards and treats they received at school? Come in, fix the Valentine’s box! My mother created one when I was in elementary school because all the older kids brought home their Valentine’s treats and the younger siblings felt […]
The sight of a little boy sleeping is heavenly. After a day filled with lots of laughs, hugs, kisses, and snacking, a tired toddler should go to sleep and sleep. Sometimes this is not the case. Parents who have thanked their lucky star that the era of sleepless nights is finally over may be in […]
The trends in wedding cake toppers have grown by leaps and bounds over the boring stiff duo we’re used to seeing. You know the guy, a bride and groom in formal good looks, smiles painted on plastic faces. Fortunately, the options these days offer really cool alternatives to the cookie cutter statues of the past. […]
When I was a teenager, what I hated the most was having to listen to what adults told me to do. In my mind back then, I thought I had all the answers. He couldn’t wait until he was older so he wouldn’t have to listen to anyone. I foolishly believed that my parents were […]
Mosquito season is here! With so many repellent options to choose from, I am often asked which ones are safe and can be made at home, without harmful chemicals. Here is a list of 6 essential oils that are great for fighting mosquitoes and other insects: 1. Peppermint oil: It has myriad health benefits – […]
Where did the basket originate? Since the beginning of humanity, man has woven herbs, straw, twigs and branches to create baskets. The first uses of the basket were to store dry products and transport food and materials. In biblical times, larger baskets were used to carry people and goods on water. Always a useful and […]
Father’s Day 2016 is just around the corner, a day whose history dates back to July 5, 1908 when a West Virginia church sponsored an event honoring the 362 men who had died in a mine explosion. coal, a planned one. time I just try, but then … The following year, Sonora Smart Dodd, of […]
It is quite incredible that in this 21st century people are still talking about the repulsive and retrograde act of killing other human beings for religious reasons. Yes, it is very unfortunate that when the rest of the world advances with massive human and infrastructure development, innovative and progressive laws that include the removal of […]
Proverbs 3: 5-6 says this: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” If you notice, this verse doesn’t say, “Trust the Lord with half your heart” or “three-fourths.” It says “all”. That’s completely, […]
Mr. Jay Shafer is the responsible genius who came up with the idea for Tiny Houses! His company, known as Tumbleweed, is part of the tiny home movement. In 2002, he co-founded the Small House Society in Iowa City, Iowa. In 2003, Gregory Paul Johnson commissioned him to build The Mobile Hermitage, which became one […]