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The problem is, he’s learned that when he rings the bell, several people usually come running and he’s begun to use it to “summon his servants” – if you know what I mean. When he wants attention he simply rings his bell.

Why Are You Ringing the Bell?

FamilyOctober 2, 2012826Views 0Likes 16Comments

Our children are teaching our puppy to ring a little bell that they've hung by the patio door when he wants to go out to potty. He’s caught on rather quickly which is both cute and practical. We have a long sprawling house, and it can be difficult for someone to see him sitting at the door…

As a homeschool mother I’m always on the lookout for practical projects that I can do with our children that teach them that giving of themselves, their time and their money are not just things that parents do, but things that we all can do even at a young age.

Hands-on Projects You Can Do

HomeschoolApril 18, 2012648Views 0Likes 8Comments

As a homeschool mother I’m always on the lookout for practical projects that I can do with our children that teach them that giving of themselves, their time and their money are not just things that parents do, but things that we all can do even at a young age. I recently discovered Randy Alcorn’s website…

Three Free Copies of Hal and Melanie Young’s “We gather together”

FamilyNovember 11, 2011612Views 0Likes 26Comments

I know, I just gave away a cookbook, but this is so much more than a cookbook. It’s an entire Thanksgiving unit study within a cookbook. I also don't usually do book reviews, but when I saw "We Gather Together" I knew I had to make you aware of it. If you don’t recognize the names of…

We started to teach our children from a very early age that this was the proper way for a believer to begin each day.

What Will Your Children Find You Doing?

ParentingFebruary 26, 2010517Views 0Likes 5Comments

The other morning during my quiet time I found myself watching for my coffee-drinking daughter to appear so we could exchange greetings and smiles. I hadn’t realized how much I look forward to that first glimpse of her each morning. From there my thoughts moved to reminiscing about where my children find me each morning. I’ve always had…

I recently realized that I actually have a system for checking my e-mail. I actually “caught” myself doing it and realized that I do it continually.

Do You Know How to Read E-Mail?

HomemakingSeptember 22, 2009497Views 0Likes 0Comments

Of course you do! Don’t you do it every day? We all check and recheck our e-mail on a regular basis, but do you know how to do it efficiently and quickly, yet pay the proper attention to the ones that really need your response? I recently realized that I actually have a system for checking…

Strider, Stop – That’s Enough!

FamilyAugust 3, 2009555Views 0Likes 0Comments

First, I want to welcome all of you who have recently signed up for my newsletters. I hope you will find information here that helps you recognize the Lord’s faithfulness and in doing that will help you to grow to love Him more. Second, the new edition of Dan’s Doodles is just about ready.…

The Way to a Man’s Heart

MarriageJuly 13, 2009490Views 0Likes 2Comments

The secret is out! There is some truth to the proverb, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” When I first met my future husband and considered cooking him a meal, I remember bemoaning the fact that the only things I knew how to cook had tomato sauce in them –…