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6 Easy Ways to Comfort Hurting People
What does comfort mean to you when a friend needs a little help? When a friend reaches out for a hand to hold, are you there to grab it? Back in 2004, an old college friend of mine committed not only suicide but murder before he took his own life. What was hard for me...
Mom? I’m bored. One thing every parent should do.
Thirty-some years ago when we were bored we went to Mom. We didn’t have iPad's or cell phones, heck; we didn’t even have TV remotes or garage door openers. Back then we didn’t think twice about walking home from school or playing outside after dark. We were so free...
Martin Luther King Jr. in Child’s Eyes
Not too long ago we, as a nation, recognized Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. Banks were closed. The Post Office was closed. Public schools were closed. If you haven't heard of Martin Luther King Jr. or haven't understood his stand, he was the most visible...
“Dress-up” Not Just for Kids: 5 Benefits to Play Dress-up
As a child, one of my favorite activities was to play dress-up. Yet as an adult dress-up plays a big role in our overall success, did you know that? Have you ever tried mowing the lawn in a business suit? How about swimming in blue jeans? I'll give you the top 5...
4 Simple Tips for Planting a Tree
This is Bruce the Blue Spruce, a tree my little 'farm'. One of my favorite things to do in spring is planting a tree or two. My childhood was surrounded by trees. That's probably why I love them so much. They were my friends when I didn't have anyone to play with,...
Do You Know How to Smile?
click for details A smile says a lot, even from our dogs. Not too long ago I visited my ala mater and was shocked at what I saw on faces. As I drove up 7th street to go to the Student Union all I saw were frowns. Seriously, not a single smile. The funny thing was is...
3 Ways to Help our Kids Not Be Stuck in a Mold
What saddens my heart is seeing people, especially children being stuck in a mold. Not actual mold, that's gross. I'm talking about being molded into someone they're not. Taking the shape of others is easy. We're easily accepted. But are we being true to ourselves?...
Corn on the Cob Song Fun
Corn on the cob. A vegetable that gives you a rich buttery taste and a little crunch. Who doesn't enjoy this golden treat? It's so delicious and versatile! Why not sing a song about it. This song was a fun mom and son activity I did years ago. It's been hanging out on...
The Power of the Outdoors, Don’t miss this.
There are many powers of the outdoors. Things like storms, healing plants, beauty, and even vitamins like vitamin D. But my favorite part about the outdoors is the healing she does for our hearts and minds. Do you ever get that feeling something is off-balance, that...
Backpack Note Jokes!
Give your child a little laughter in their day. There are 96 family-friendly jokes and 8 bonus fun facts. Download, print, & cutout. Kid Tested and Approved!
