If you’re looking for a bunch of empty platitudes about suffering through God’s will, don’t read Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson. Pain and problems WILL occur in our lives, but just as a physical pain sends us to a physician to root out its source, so should emotionalContinueContinue reading “Does Pain Have a Purpose? (book review)”
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Today’s Task
Exercise! Get moving! Work off that pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes! Work off the Christmas cookies you’ll be baking next week!Yes, now. Don’t wait until January 1. I read recently that it’s better to start something new (like a new exercise program) when your schedule is already in flux because that will cause you toContinueContinue reading “Today’s Task”
Be Happy with January’s Credit Card Bill
Yes, it is possible to be happy when your credit card bills arrive in the mail after Christmas. Really. How? By not overspending in November and December! It really is possible to give gifts to people who are important to you without emptying your wallet.First of all, make a list of everyone to whom youContinueContinue reading “Be Happy with January’s Credit Card Bill”
The Countdown Continues
Today’s the last day! Six days until Thanksgiving! Thirty-five days until Christmas! Are you ready? I sure am! Well, I’m ready for today at least.Today is our last day of school before having a week off at Thanksgiving. Yay! The kids aren’t the only ones celebrating :-). I’m going to use next week to makeContinueContinue reading “The Countdown Continues”
Have an Organized Thanksgiving
10 Tips + a Bonus for An Organized ThanksgivingThanksgiving is meant to be a time of remembrance, family and thanks, not a holiday of stress and chaos. Here are 10 easy ways to stay organized for an enjoyable, stress-free Thanksgiving Day:1. Leave cooking and cleaning behind.These days, many people opt to go out for Thanksgiving,ContinueContinue reading “Have an Organized Thanksgiving”
41 Days . . .
. . . until Christmas! But, who’s counting? If you aren’t, I bet your kids are!http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/webbfree/christmas/animations/countdown-1.swfChristmas Countdown designed by Christmas Gifts.orgWhat did you do this past week to prepare? Are you ready for a true confession? I know, I usually make you wait until the end of the post to see whether or not I’mContinueContinue reading “41 Days . . .”
The 411 on PAPERS
Last week, I synthesized my 5-part paper series into a 45-minute talk for a Bible study group at my church. These lovely ladies are going through Karen Ehman’s The Complete Guide to Getting & Staying Organized book. When Becky first asked me to talk on “Putting Paper in Its Place,” I was worried that IContinueContinue reading “The 411 on PAPERS”
Only 51 Days Until Christmas!
Are you ready? And, it’s only 22 days until Thanksgiving! In case anyone was wondering, yes, I do make lists, and yes, I have already started. This year, I’ll be making regular posts to help you all plan ahead to have a less hectic holiday season so that you can focus on the important things:ContinueContinue reading “Only 51 Days Until Christmas!”
Portfolios Demystified
Put Paper in Its Place, Part 5 (of 5)Welcome to the final segment of the “Put Paper in Its Place” series! If you’re a homeschooler and if you’ve been reading the entire series, this last section should just help you synthesize everything. As you may already suspect, I am not an advocate of keeping everyContinueContinue reading “Portfolios Demystified”
What’s a Girl to Do?
Do the next thing, of course! Yes, I know that is much easier than it sounds. But, sometimes it really is the easiest thing to do. Check out the full article, “Doe the Nexte Thynge,” which is posted over at Heart of the Matter Online today.
Bethany LaShell 