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In this world of change, only a few things remain constant. In each of us, our God-given talents are some of those things. While a few gifts remain dormant and show up only upon occasion, others become obvious in our childhood and help carve the course of

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family portraits: 1 of 23
The last time my family had portraits made my kids were ages six and one. I vowed we wouldn't do it again until the kids were old enough to drive. It was a nightmare. It was a disaster. It was hysterical. The plan was to give out family portraits as part of our Christmas gifts. With that in mind we scheduled a time at a l... More..
Education > Education (Other) Back to school supplies: How to get the best for less: 1 of 10
Back to school shopping days are the tell-tale sign that summer is ending and the school year is just around the corner. In small towns and big cities all around the country, moms and kids are in it together trying to find the best deals on everything from crayons to rolling backpacks. Smart moms know where to look, and whe... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Trendy but inexpensive back to school shopping for your kids: 1 of 6
Buying trendy clothes for your kids can get very expensive, very quickly. Shopping at stores like Abercrombie & Finch, The Gap, and Justice can really add up. The best thing to do is to check out what's in fashion at each of those stores and try to find the trendy styles for this season at more affordable prices. Pl... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 10 of 54
Growing up I tortured my mother with words like I wish you were more like Mrs. Brady. Oh, how she hated that woman. To this day, the sight of Florence Henderson makes my mother shudder. It was the myth of the good mom at work in my own childhood home. Compared to the scripted lines of Mrs. Brady, my mom seemed unfair at best... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Tips to make church more attractive: 4 of 20
A concerned friend of mine in a very, small church in New England once impressed upon me her deep feeling that we needed to include some live plants in our sanctuary because there was nothing alive in that room and that maybe it showed the true nature of our small congregation that we didn't have anything growing in the sa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Tips for parents assisting children with homework: 1 of 5
The key to assisting your child with their homework is to know the line between helping and doing. Assisting your child with their homework is a noble effort, but one that can easily backfire as your children get older. What you might intend as helpful for your five year old, could send all the wrong messages to your eight-y... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Bargain hunting: Dressing your family on a budget: 1 of 4
Dressing your family on a budget does not have to be a stressful event. It just a takes a little ingenuity and patience, and it can become a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Second-Hand Success Shopping second-hand shops used to be something that no one talked about. Nowadays, the local Goodwill is one of the bri... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) The secret to cleaning bathrooms: 4 of 15
The secret to cleaning bathrooms is to have all the right tools and a little bit of creativity. Ask any man and he'll tell you that the secret to anything is having the right tool for the job, but women tend to skip past that thinking and use kitchen knives as screw drivers and a paper towel or rag for everything else. Ju... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips on creating storage space for kids' stuff: 4 of 14
As a mother of two with limited space in my house, I have learned to always make the most of the space that we have. Following the old adage, a place for everything and everything in it's place, I've come up with some helpful tools for keeping my kid's rooms clean and orderly, whether I'm the one cleaning them or they are. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to organize your family photos: 1 of 3
The idea of organizing a lifetime of photos can be a daunting task. Whether you have a lifetime of photos to sort or just want to shift things from old albums to new, here are ten simple steps to help you organize all your family photos. The first thing to do is to gather all of your pictures into one place. This includes... More..