My Cutie Wall Hangings!

My cousin came to me asking me if I could make her 3 personalized wood signs for her 3 kids. Being the crafty momma that I am, I gathered up my supplies and went to work. Please tell me what you think. (I hope she likes them)..............

Flashcards

Here is a way to keep all of those flashcards in one convenient place. I just punched two holes in the top of each card and then put book rings through the holes. No more 52 card pick-ups! That works for me!

My Pottery Is In!

Here are the results of my hard work from the pottery class that I took. I am very pleased with how they turned out!

A Strong Woman -Vs- A Woman Of Strength

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape...
But a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything...
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her...
But a woman of strength gives her best to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...
A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman walks surefootedly...
But a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.

A strong woman wears the looks of confidence on her face...
But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...
But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

By Cathy Berry

Watch Out!

Watch your thoughts--they become words.

Watch your words--they become actions.

Watch your actions--they become habits.

Watch your habits--they become character.

Watch your character--it becomes your destiny.

So Cute!

I forgot where I found this but isn't it just adorable? They're stickers for your wall :o)

Flip-Flops

Here is Trinity and Abel showing off their flip-flops that Mimi got them!

Weenie Dog Wonder

Here is the oldest member of our family, Fletcher. He is 91 in human years! I only hope I can live that long.............

Sprinkle Rice Crispy Treats

Sprinkle Rice Crispy Treats

1/4 cup butter
10 oz marshmallows
6 cups rice crispy cereal
Sprinkles

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. When melted, add marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal and mix well. If using sprinkles, add sprinkles and mix well (add more, and some more). Pour contents into baking dish and spread evenly. When cooled, cut into squares and serve.

I got this great sprinkle idea from Make and Takes.

Wisdom

You can take the man in and feed him the fish or you can teach the man how to fish so he can provide for himself.

Bacon Cups!

For those of you who don't know, I love bacon! Today I came across these at Not Martha. I'm in heaven! I think a poached egg in each cup would be so cute!

AND

Look at this.............. Bacon placemats!

Birdcage

I love birdcages. I really don't know what the attraction is because I have never had a desire to own a bird.

Daddy

“Walk a little slower daddy,”

said a child so small.

“I’m following in your footsteps

and I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,

Sometimes they’re hard to see;

So walk a little slower, Daddy,

For you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up,

You’re what I want to be;

Then I will have a little child

Who’ll want to follow me

And I would want to lead just right,

And know that I was true;

So, walk a little slower, Daddy

For I must follow you.”

Wordless Wednesday

What Kind Of Home Do You Have?

Here are some characteristics of the children in the Child-Centered home:

1. Interrupt adults when they are talking.

2. Use manipulation and rebellion to get their way.

3. Dictate family schedule. (include meal times, bedtimes, etc.)

4. Take precedence over the needs of the spouse.

5. Have an equal or overriding vote in all decision making matters.

6. Demand excessive time and attention from parent to the detriment of the other biblical responsibilities of the parents.

7. Escape the consequences of their sinful and irresponsible behavior.

8. Speak to parents as though they were peers.

9. Be the dominant influence in the home.

10. Be entertained and coddled (rather than disciplined) out of a bad mood.

Now contrast that with children in the God-centered home:

1. To joyfully serve others.

2. To cheerfully obey parents the first time.

3. To not interrupt parents who are speaking to each other.

4. To understand they will not always get their own way.

5. To work their schedule around their parents' schedule.

6. To have input into family decisions but not necessarily an equal vote.

7. To understand that God has given their parents other responsibilities in addition to meeting their needs.

8. To suffer the natural consequences of their sinful and irresponsible behavior.

9. To not speak to parents as though they were peers but honor them as spiritual authorities.

10. To esteem others as more important than themselves.

11. To fulfill various household responsibilities (chores).

12. To protect themselves from certain bad influences.

13. To not divide parents over disciplinary issues.

(List from 'The Heart of Anger' by Lou Priolo)

CVS

This was done in 3 transactions. Here is the summary:

Advil (75 count) $3.99
12 Sally Hansen Nail Polish $11.88
2 Colgate Extreme $5.58
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal $4.29
Honey Nut Cherrios $4.29
3 Speed Stick 24/7 deoderant $11.97
Gain Laundry Detergent $4.99
Benefiber (38 doses) $8.99
Benefiber (62 doses) $11.69
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Total $67.67

Cereal BOGO
Toothpaste BOGO
Coupons Used: $35.63
ECB Used: $18.00

OOP: $6.96

Little Dancers

My kids are ADDICTED to the movie Hairspray! They cannot get enough of it................. I had enough of it after the first hundred times we watched it. They love to dance to it, over and over and over and over again! They sure do keep me amused! LOL!

Random Bible Verses That I Love!

Truth will last forever; lies are soon found out. Proverbs 12:19

Look not only to your own interests. Philippians 2:4

Don’t just do what feels good. Do what is good. Psalm 25:12

You should think more about your own sins than the sins of others. John 8:7

Jesus and family should come first in your life. Joshua 24:15

You should finish what you start. Galatians 6:9

You should be happy with what Jesus has given you. Matthew 6:19

Don’t let fear stop you from doing the right thing. Isaiah 41:10

If you know what is right to do but you do not do it, you sin. James 4:17

Before making a choice, think about its consequences. Galatians 6:5

You should follow the rules because it is the right thing to do. Galatians 6:5

Too much of a good thing can be bad. Proverbs 25:16

Personalized Name Stamp

Aren't these nifty? These self inking stamps with a large 'dotted' font to promote printing. Each personalized stamp uses child safe washable ink to keep those little hands mess free while they enjoy printing their names on artwork, coloring pages, cards, etc. You can get them at The Little Stamp Company for $24.95.

Chore Sticks!

Trinity and I made some chore sticks today. We both decided on 5 chores that she needed to complete each day and then we painted 5 popsicle sticks yellow and 5 stars pink, of course! I wrote the chores on each star and then glued them to each stick. I put them in a glass and they sit on our kitchen counter. After a chore is done, she turns the stick over into the glass and it reveals the words "DONE!" on the opposite side of the stick. Once all 5 have been turned over, she gets money to spend at CVS or the grocery store. She is at the age where she loves helping me with things around the house so I expect her getting very rich, lol!

Crafty Idea

This is a way to keep all those crayons, markers and pencils all in one location. In fact, I want to try gluing cups onto a lazy susan so my kids can just spin the tray around for easy access. And with the cups glued down, there won't be any fear of cups getting separated from one another.

I See Signs

This is an awesome idea I found and just had to share.



A perfect gift for your children's teacher for the end of the school year or for a friend who has a summer birthday.

Words To Remember

Hang these words on a closet door.
Take up the whole armor of God. (Ephesians 6:13)

Write on paper cut like a dove. Hang over each child’s bed.
This is my child, the beloved, with whom I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:17)

Post these words on the door you most use as a family to enter your home.
Today salvation has come to this house. (Luke 19:9)

Write these words on paper and place by the family table.
Day by day, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts. (Acts 2:46)

US

Laundry Trick

Avoid the Sticky Measuring Cup. If you use liquid laundry detergent, you know it can be very easy for the measuring cup/lid to become a sticky mess. Instead of putting it back on the bottle right away, put the cup in with the clothes. Pull the cup out when you transfer your clothes from washer to dryer and you’ll have a perfectly clean, non-gunky lid to put on your perfectly clean, non-gunky bottle.

How To Chop An Onion

Here is an efficient way to cut an onion. I got these instructions from Happy To Be At Home.

1. Cut one end of the onion, leaving the root in place.


2. Peel the onion and cut it in half through the root.


3. Make several parallel slices in the onion, but don’t cut through the root end.



4. Turn the onion a quarter turn and cut through the onion parallel to the root.




Ta da!

Yummy Yum Yum!

You can find out how to make these great Neapolitan Ice-Cream Sandwiches here. Not only do they look absolutely yummy, they are so beautiful to look at!

Easy + Fun Handmade Card

Here's a quick and easy card you can make! All you need to do is roll out a circle of paper clay. [sold at Michaels] Push your child's hand in the clay and let it dry for a day. When it's completely dry, glue it to your choice of card stock. This would also look cute framed in a shadow box.

*Paper clay is very light so it won't way down the card at all. You can also paint it!

Praise God!

WE

ARE

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Happy Independence Day!

Beanbags!

1) Cut your fabric to approximately 3"x4" pieces, sew them right sides together leaving about an inch and a half opening, and then turn them right side out.

2) Fill each bag with beans. I found that pinto beans seemed a little too large so I went with the trusty 'ol black beans. You can also use kernel corn.

3) Once they're stuffed, don't over fill or they have too much heft and not enough squish factor, just hand stitch the opening.

These are an incredibly versatile toy. We toss them in a basket, we walk around with them on our heads, we drop them in the basket from our heads, we hide them like Easter eggs, and we use them as seats and pillows for baby dolls. The play possibilities are as endless as your child's imagination.

Random Quote

"It's not how busy you are, but why you are busy. The bee is praised. The mosquito is swatted."

Wordless Wednesday

Ice Cube Tub Time

Do you struggle with getting your kiddo into the bathtub? Here's a fun idea you can try and they just may change their minds!
Collect a few small toys like toy cars, plastic blocks, or plastic rings. Place them into separate plastic containers filled with water. Freeze until solid. When it's ready for bath time, take the frozen toys out of the freezer and let them thaw for a moment. Then pop them out of the containers and plop them into the warm tub water. My kids have fun waiting for their toy to un-freeze as they play in the tub. Now we are trying to find all different sorts of things for the next time.