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A Christmas Gift Exchange Game – Christmas with the Right Family This week I gathered with a bunch of church friends (my bible study group) to celebrate Christmas with food, fun, and laughs! Our hostess generously donated a few wrapped gifts so we could play the game called “Christmas with the Right Family”. Although I’ve played various versions of
Christmas is approaching. It seems to come faster every year, but please don’t STRESS. Let’s leave the stress out of Christmas this year. Christmas should be a joyful time with family and friends. It was never meant to be for OVER spending, OVER stressing, and OVEReating (LOL). For my family, we celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas. Of
10 Ways to Cope with Holiday Loneliness The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love but for many, it’s a time of loneliness. Their loneliness may come from the loss of loved ones, separation by physical distance, or through relationship breakups. Empty nesters and the elderly may also suffer loneliness. Whatever the reason, coping
10 Self-Care Strategies You can’t always control the circumstances that come your way, but you can control how well you take care of yourself. Taking care of your body, mind, and spirit is important for handling future stress. Implementing the 10 self-care strategies listed below can keep you functioning well, so you are ready for life’s challenges. Make sleep a
It was God…He called me to go to Guatemala to share my love and compassion to those less fortunate. There was no question in my mind that I was called to go on this mission trip. God called…I answered, and others supported me, whether it be through prayer, thoughts, or financial support. As Mark 16:15 says, He said to them,
15 Ideas for Back-to-School School is back in session for many kids or will be after Labor Day, so it’s time to get into a back-to-school ritual. A structured schedule for children is a must. Children accomplish more in an environment that is structured and consistent. Below is my list of 15 ideas for going back-to-school: Be sure your child
10 Lessons I Learned by Leaving my Career Job Leaving teaching was not an easy decision, but it was a necessary for my health and well-being. You may remember from my previous posts, that I suffered from stress-related depression and anxiety. I was suffering mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. When you aren’t taking care of yourself, it’s difficult to take
What Exactly is Happiness? What exactly is happiness? According to Wikipedia, happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being marked by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. The definition of happiness varies from person to person. But why??? I believe it’s because we all define happiness in different ways. Some people find happiness in their
Saving money on everyday purchases is so important for our budget. Sometimes it’s just a few cents here and there, but over time it adds up. Below is a list of ways I save money: 1. GROCERY SHOPPING – When it comes to grocery shopping, I use coupons!!! We do not subscribe to the newspaper any longer, but there are
