I’ll never forget my high school days. I remember walking down those huge halls, surrounded by the buzz of morning chatter and the gossip of the weekend. I can almost still hear the sound of the slamming lockers, and smell the faint odor of cafeteria food looming in the air. Walking down those halls was never an easy task. I always felt like I was on display…like there some sort of a spotlight shining on me, every…where…I…went. It was like constantly being under a magnifying glass- with every flaw being projected to the world in HD. If I’m honest, I struggled…
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“Plant in the spring, or beg in the fall.” —Jim Rohn If you want to harvest, you need to plant. If you want to reap, you have to sow. If you want to have enough in the time of famine, you have to save some while you have plenty. Saving money has always been a problem of many. No matter what they do, there seemed to be always not enough. What you give away, you will get back. What you sow, you will reap, and what you do for others, God will do for you! Here are 3 simple steps…
Trust Today, everyone is living independently, pushing for individuality. It is a good thing because it helps us achieve more. It also allows us to reconnect with ourselves and realize what we really need and want. Children’s dependence to their parents is admirable and enviable. It’s a dependence that makes them worry free. Knowing that they have someone who will provide for their needs, who will protect them no matter what and who will love them unconditionally strips away their worries. If only we could depend on God the way children depend on their parents, we would…
It’s Friday Night. The kids are home. Sometimes it’s refreshing just to spend a nice quiet night at home with the family instead of heading outdoors for some family fun. I must say, It’s a lot cheaper also. Ok I’ll admit this list may be a little biased because some of these are my personal favorites. Here’s 20 Family Movies You Can Never Go Wrong With: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Director: Chris Columbus Stars: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan Home…
There are plenty of ways to make money with skills and interests that you already have, you just need to know where to look. This guide is full of potential jobs that work around your schedule and let you earn extra dollars from pretty much anywhere! Based on your personality and strengths, find out what type of job best suits you. If you are organized and efficient Be an administrative assistant. Often business owners can save money by hiring independent contacts to perform tasks such as data entry, transcription and scheduling out of a home office. Go to virtualassistantjobs.com to find out more.…
My husband and I have been married for 12 years and we have three school aged children. My husband is a great provider but it seems it just ends there. I know he loves me and the kids, but he just isn’t “involved” in our lives. He leaves the majority of the duties of raising our kids to me. Wake up, breakfast, getting them ready for school, school activities, after school activities, homework, projects, play dates, parties, bed time, everything is just me. He has no clue what is going on in their lives unless I tell him. He does…
10 Things Every Girl Should Learn from Her Mother Two of my greatest blessings have been having an amazing single mother raise me and being a mother to an amazing daughter. I’m so grateful God used me as the vessel to deliver my daughter into the world and made me responsible for her upbringing. Although I’ve had parenting challenges along the way, I wouldn’t trade this role for any other in the world. My mommy title forces me to be a woman of noble character as consistently as possible. It’s critical that I am mindful of my behaviors as well as the words I…
It is possible to have a social life as a single mom and more importantly as a Christian woman. Many women have traveled the same path with success and to the benefit of both themselves and the children. Whether you feel a lack of a social life because of time constraints, other people’s expectations or simply fear of the unknown, you can overcome these issues to rediscover a social life for yourself. 1. Don’t rush the relationship on your little ones. Get to know your mate before you leap to introduce him to your kids. If you’re already having issues…
Being the parent of a terminally ill child is no easy task. Here are some words of encouragement from the bible for you to meditate on…
Are you teaching your kids humility? Many parents don’t. I’d like to share a story about the day my daughter learned a lesson of humility…
I still remember how sad I would get when it was time to part ways with my daughter on holidays. Chances are if you’re divorced, you’re going through the same thing. Although, we try to put on a cheery face on the outside, only prayer will cure us of the pain we feel on the inside. So pray about it, cheer up, and enjoy this holiday season! Here’s a few ways you can enjoy the holiday season while enduring the pain of co-parenting… 1. Start New Traditions If your parenting time doesn’t fall on the actual holiday, you can still enjoy the…
Bullying is out of control in our schools. Although it is hard for most parents to hear about their child’s negative behavior, parents of children who bully must work closely with the school to resolve the situation. Parents need to remember that children who bully are at high risk for engaging in risky or even criminal behaviors, and it is very important in a bullying situation for the parents to act immediately. If you think that your child may be bullying others, read about the warning signs for children who bully and work with your child’s school to address this…
