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St. Valentine’s Day

Today was a day my husband and I routinely ignore on an annual basis as something designed by marketers to make money selling situationally overpriced flowers and unnecessary calories to unsuspecting and uncreative individuals wishing to mimic the idea of love in a physical form. We ignore it to save money, to save time, and to save sanity. Often we would exchange a handwritten letter to one another as an indication that today is a day when people remember their love and commit to strengthen it anew in the face of the day to day struggles of any relationship. Today … Continue reading →

The History of Valentine’s Day

Today is the day when we all rush out to get last minute cards, flowers, and candy. You won’t be able to get down the card aisle at WalMart, but hopefully the flowers you find won’t be too picked over. I went to WalMart yesterday and the workers were carrying out flowers and candy constantly to refresh the supply. But, do you know the history of Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is named in honor of St. Valentine. The holiday has roots in both Roman and Christian traditions, but the exact origin is unknown although there are a couple of theories. … Continue reading →

Valentines Day: God’s Valentine

When you think of Valentine’s Day, what do you think of? Many people think about love, and spending time with the sweetheart in their life. Some people think of chocolates, flowers, dining out and taking time to let the person you adore know they’re special. Some religions including Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate Valentines Day. Part of the reason is the pagan origins of the holiday, and some of it is because we should show love every day, not just on February 14th. Most of us take Valentine’s Day to go the extra mile and show our love to the … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: The New 90210 and Why London is Getting “Sex” First

THE NEW 90210 Things are moving right along for the CW’s new 90210 spin-off. You can forget about the rumor that Hilary Duff will play the show’s main character. Today producers announced they gave the role of Annie Mills to Shenae Grimes — who plays former good girl Darcy Edwards on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Grimes will play the daughter of the principal of Beverly Hills High. She joins former Full House star Lori Loughlin, who will be playing Annie’s mom, Celia Mills. Actor Dustin Milligan and Nip/Tuck’s AnnaLynne McCord have also signed on to the project. In addition, Dirt … Continue reading →

To My Valentine

If you do nothing else this Valentine’s Day with your spouse, how about just jotting a note of things you appreciate about them? The following is mine to my husband: To My Husband, Rather than finding a card that best describes my feelings for you, I thought it would be better to dedicate this blog to you instead. This Valentine’s Day will be the twelfth we’ve spent together. Here are some of the things I really love about you: You don’t make a big deal about anything. You help out around the house. You get on the floor and play … Continue reading →

Six Gifts for Both Your Valentine and Endangered, Neglected, and Homeless Animals

Are you planning on buying your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day present this year? Having trouble finding just the right gift that says how much you love her (or him)? Why not consider one of the following then? Not only with your sweetie get a special gift, so will animals in need of help. Flowers • PetsMart Charities Flower Club: If you’re a traditionalist who expresses your love with a bouquet, this is for you. Choose from a variety of professional, florist-delivered, arrangements. And have the satisfaction of knowing part of the profits goes to saving a pet’s life! Chocolate • … Continue reading →

Photo Tag Book

Last year for Valentine’s Day I made my son a mini photo tag book. It was titled 10 Things I Love About You. Being a typical teen age boy it isn’t anything that he will admit he likes. The book moves around his bedroom every couple of weeks so I know he is looking at it occasionally. A big challenge for me was making the tag book masculine enough for a teenage boy to appreciate. First, I came up with my quick list of 10 things I loved about him. Things like his smile, his sense of humor, passion for … Continue reading →

14 Ways To Show Your Kids You Love Them

In a few short weeks it will be Valentine’s Day. Looking for ways to show your kids how much you love them? Consider these 14 tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. 1. Use lots of positive words with your children and avoid sarcasm. 2. When your child has a physical or emotional need, respond promptly and lovingly. Banish all put-downs from your parenting vocabulary. 3. Make an extra effort to use phrases like “I’m sorry,” “please” and “thank you.” 4. If your child is angry, upset, in a bad mood , or generally having a bad day, take the … Continue reading →

Dynamite Deal! Lord of the Rings Trilogy Boxed Set for only $13.49

Christmas is over. Are you shopping yet? If you’re a Frugal Queen like me, you shop all year round. The next gift occasion in our house is in February. I found the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, especially for those of us on a tight budget. Fye.com has the Lord of the Rings complete trilogy (widescreen, even!) in a boxed set for only $13.49 including shipping! You can’t rent the three of them for that price. It’s a six disc set including: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, Bonus Features, Revealing the Secrets behind … Continue reading →

The History of Traditions

The next few blogs are not likely to win me any popularity contests. Tradition is something that is very near and dear to most people and my hope here is in no way to offend or bring condemnation on anyone. Traditions you choose to hold in your family are truly between you and God. The next few blogs I will be sharing a bit about the origins of some of our Christian “holy” days. I pray that everything will be received with the right heart as I go into the roots of paganism in many of our holiday traditions. I … Continue reading →