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Are Your Kids Getting Enough Nature?

I think that we modern Westerners might be nature-deprived. Many of us live in cities and we go from our cozy and comfy homes, to our cars, into work or school, and then back home again. When my children were younger, they didn’t even get to go outside when the weather was poor so there were some days when they might not have gone outside at all if I didn’t intervene, let alone getting out into what might be considered “nature.” When was the last time your child played along a stream or threw rocks into a river? Walked through … Continue reading →

Getting Too Comfy?

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Does God really want us to be comfortable? If someone had asked me years ago I would have told them yes because I believed God wanted us to be happy and He wants good for our lives. I know now the reality about being too comfortable in our walk and the destruction it can be in our lives. As long as we are living in this sin filled world we will not arrive at perfection. This does not mean we shouldn’t make great efforts to do better and be better though. God deserves nothing less than the best we have … Continue reading →

Sleep Better in Your Bedroom

If you are having trouble sleeping at night, it could be your bedroom. Here are some ways to make your bedroom really sleep friendly. Make the changes now, and you’ll sleep better tonight. Getting enough sleep is priceless. Remove the Distractions Your bedroom should be a sleep center. It shouldn’t be a gaming center, a media center or a workout center. Remove things that don’t belong in the bedroom. These can serve as distractions that interrupt sleep. Common culprits include television, a treadmill, elliptical or other exercise equipment, and a desk or home office. These items serve as reminders of … Continue reading →

Sick Days

It’s that time of year, the time when everyone is getting sick. Tonight in Utah we are supposed to get our first freeze of the year but it seems that everyone is getting sick ahead of the really cold weather. It sucks when your child is sick, when you are feeling under the weather it’s even worse. For the past few days my back has been bothering me. Annoying but I’ll live. Now Hailey has the stomach flu and I feel something catching up with me. I’m very run down and just want to sleep. Not at all possible when … Continue reading →

A Strange Easter

What a strange Easter this has been. Not going to church Good Friday and again today for Easter Day, as it is already here in Australia, has been very odd. It makes it not feel like Easter at all, because to me Easter has less to do with chocolate, eggs and bunnies and more to do with the most amazing event in history, the resurrection of Jesus. To be here and see my husband go off on his own to church again this morning is hard. We’re so used to going to church together and sharing these special occasions together. … Continue reading →

The Doing List

I’ve got a little less than three weeks to go before I begin the first part of my Qualifying exams for my PhD. Re-reading so many books over the summer (and up to and through this typing and beyond) is both a blessing and a curse. I realize how distantly I read them the first time and how much better I understand them now (both individually and in relation to one another). At the same time the staring at a bookshelf full of books (diminishing rapidly at this point) has never been anything but intimidating and, at times, angering. Despite … Continue reading →

Prenatal Workout Clothes

In the early months of your pregnancy, your sweats and t shirts will be perfect for workout clothes. However, as the baby grows, your old comfy sweats just won’t fit right. Eventually, you will need some new workout clothes. Fortunately, you don’t need a lot: a pair of yoga or workout pants, workout shorts, a few tops, supportive bras and a bathing suit will cover all the bases. You can find maternity workout clothes in some specialty maternity stores and online. Just google “maternity workout clothes” and you’ll find several sites offering a range of clothing options. It won’t take … Continue reading →

Dollar Store Shopping Strategies

Dollar stores are wonderful for saving money, but they can also be money pits, depending on how you shop. Maximize your savings on dollar store shopping when you employ some dollar store shopping strategies. Be diligent and selective when shopping for toys at a dollar store. There are some real treasures here, from classic army men, sports and play balls, puzzles, books, coloring books and more. But there are also plenty of cheap toys that won’t last past the first hour, or cost more here than elsewhere. Some toys to especially avoid if possible are: crayons (I used to advocate … Continue reading →

Finding the Right Church – Part 1

How do you go about finding the right church? Is it like finding a new house that you have a list of essential criteria to tick off? But sometimes when house hunting you just walk into a house and fall in love with it. It feels right for you. Can it be the same with finding a church? When we were house hunting before our move, we had a list of criteria of what was essential and another list of things that would be nice but not critical. When looking for a church a similar checklist is good. What I … Continue reading →

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2007 – Part 1

Once again, Oprah has announced her favorite things. In case you missed it, here they are: Samsung Progressive HD Camcorder SC-HMX10C I guess this is somewhat affordable for a camcorder at $799.99, but I am not a big fan of camcorders. However, Oprah is, saying, “My first favorite thing is state of the art and I carried it around with me all through Macon.” It is high-definition and records to a chip, so you can easily download it to your computer. Maybe it would be cool, if Oprah gave me one. Ugg Australia Crochet Tall Boot Apparently, this is the … Continue reading →