I am like many other cub scout moms. I want the best for my son. I know he has HUGE potential and so do I. However, time and energy is limited, so sometimes we do things the easy way. Take this “homemade instrument” that Curt and I made, for instance. Of course, we did try […]
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Q. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective ? A. Santa Clues! Q. What happened when a Guy ate the Christmas decorations? A. He went down with tinsel-itis. There were two scouts who went deep into the frozen woods searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures a few
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Here is my favorite chicken salad recipe: – some bottled/canned chicken – some mayo – some lemon juice – a little diced onion (green or red or yellow…) – a little diced grapes or apples – S&P to taste (freshly ground pepper is the best) MIX and put on homemade bread with a huge chunk
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What advice do you have for parenting adult children? This is a big and very good question. I have three adult kids, but am new at this because they are only 23, 21, and 18. It reminds me of when I would ask my mom, who had eleven children, a question about potty training. “Well,
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Don’t you love it when you see a friend in the grocery store? I’ve always wondered why it doesn’t happen more often. For Pete’s Sake! I go to the same grocery store once or twice a week. The store is close to my house. I know A LOT of people. Why do I usually only
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Why do I post? – Because I want to spread the FACT that raising a family is rewarding, even though it is a mixed bag of hardship, pleasant surprises, pain, sweet love, disappointment and long lasting joy. – Because I would love to know that someone learned from my mistake or experience instead of having
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Being an involved parent helps your school, you community, but most importantly your own child, who learns quickly that their education is important to YOU. Being on the PTA is one way many parents help. There are so many ways you can contribute a little or a lot in a Parent Teacher Organization. Then there
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Here are a few of our favorites for camp outs: Easy Dutch Oven Enchiladas by Kristin Shaeffer 2 cans black beans 2 cans kernel corn 2 dozen corn tortillas 1 big can enchilada sauce 8 oz grated cheese Line the dutch oven with tin foil to make clean up easier. Coat bottom with a little
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At first, I wondered if the contractions were the “real” kind because they climbed, reached a peak, and decreased in intensity, causing pain in my back and stomach, which was caused to tighten. Other types of “contractions” I had felt before were Braxton-Hicks which were merely the tightening of the stomach (no pain) and menstrual
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August 1, 1993 It was fun to answer inquiries at church. “When are you due?” “Today.” I answered. I wanted to walk to church because I had so much energy. I kept up a really good pace – in high heels even. With the Miamaid (14-15 year old girls) lesson I prepared being on abortion,