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Discipline for Children

We are all born into this world with a sinful nature. You can see it in the demanding toddler, the mouthy preschooler, the mischievous grade-schooler… This nature needs to be tamed in us by discipline. Discipline and punishment are a bit different. In looking to the American Heritage Dictionary, the first definition of discipline is, “Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.” When we look at the definition of punish, it says, “To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault.” So what should our objective … Continue reading →

Dedicating Children

Within the Christian denominations, there are some churches that believe in baptizing a baby and others that provide an opportunity for dedication. Perhaps there are churches that do both, but I’ve never attended one. When I was told of my own dedication, I was under the impression the purpose of it was to give the baby to God by recognizing them as His child. Though I think that is part of it, I realized when it was time to dedicate my own sons, it was so much more. With my first son, my husband, me, my mom and aunt all … Continue reading →

What to Pray For Our Children

I believe one of our jobs as believers and parents is to seek Christ and ask Him what He wants for our children and how we are to help achieve those things through Him. When our children are very young, they will not always know in which direction to pray for their life. Certainly we can teach them. It is so important that we intercede for them just as Jesus Christ intercedes for us. I stepped away from this blog for a minute to ask my 5 year old son what I should pray for to God for him. His … Continue reading →

Giving Thanks for My Home Based Businesses

Tomorrow is my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I love the idea of dedicating an entire day to reflecting on things that we are thankful for and spending time with loved ones. In fact, one of the things that I enjoy the most about it is that the arrival of Thanksgiving gets people in a grateful and appreciative mood before the actual holiday as well as during and after it. Today, I would like to join my fellow bloggers Richele McFarlin and Stephanie Romero in expressing thanks for my home based businesses. My two home based businesses have given me the freedom … Continue reading →

Baptism or Dedication for Your Baby?

When our children were young they were baptized because that is the way things are done in the denomination we belonged to. Children were baptized as babies. Probably neither my husband nor I questioned it because it was what we had both experienced and were used to. As we started to learn more about God, His Word and the Christian life, we thought if we’d had the time over we may not have had our children baptized. Instead we might have opted, as some couples have, for dedicating their baby to God. It is a question you and your marriage … Continue reading →

De-Cluttering Boot Camp: Finding Time

Finding time to de-clutter can be a big issue for many of us. There are so many other priorities that can get in the way. But de-cluttering your home is important. Clutter can cost you money in a number of ways, such as when you need a bigger home. To look at more ways in which clutter can cost you money, you can read this article: 4 Ways Clutter Can Cost You Money For now, though, let’s find some ways to deal with de-cluttering when there isn’t enough time. At the end of this post, you’ll find your next assignment. … Continue reading →

Organizing a School Years Scrapbook (1)

The school years are so important for a child’s development. It is where education begins and can definitely play a major role in the child’s future. Are you inundated with school work, drawings, art projects, certificates and awards and all sorts of other miscellaneous things that come home from school with your child or children? I have begun the quite daunting task of assembling some sort of organization of all of these keepsakes and items, and sorting through the trash to find the treasures. It’s a scary place to be. I worry if a certain paper is something the child … Continue reading →

Senior Missionary Series: The Need for Senior Missionaries

The Missionary Training Center recently announced the one millionth missionary to go forth since the formation of the Church. What a remarkable accomplishment. How wonderful to think of all those elders and sisters dedicating a portion of their time to share the gospel. When we think of missionaries, we generally think of young men of nineteen and young women of twenty-one. However, there is a great need in the Church for senior missionaries, not only couples, but senior sisters as well. I quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley: “Along with the need for young elders and sisters, there is a … Continue reading →

Celebrity Milestones: Births, Birthdays, and Bundy Busts

Olympic gold-winning gymnast Dominique Moceanu and her husband, Dr. Michael Canales, couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas gift. Instead, of exchanging trinkets on December 25th the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Carmen Noel Canales at 3 p.m. on Christmas Day. According to the new mom, Carmen weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. upon delivery and measured 18.5 inches. In a statement to PEOPLE Magazine the 26-year-old Cleveland resident said, “The miracle of baby Carmen being born on Christmas Day makes this wonderful time all the more special to us. This is the best Christmas present we could have ever … Continue reading →

Naming Your Baby as an Art Form?

I get that people tend to name their children after the popular trend. When we chose the name ‘Emily’ for one of our twins, it was at that time, the most popular name in the United States only to be beaten by “Emma”. It seems to me that there is no rhyme or reason to what is popular at a given time. Some parents I think try to avoid trends. . .so I imagine Emma and Emily will go out of fashion in a few years just as Jennifer did. I suppose that there were lots of Madonnas in the … Continue reading →