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MM : Scissor Trails + Screwdriver Puddles
Life's A Weekend! | September 14th 2008
Let me tell you a bit about my family: Scissor Trails is my 10.5 yo girl and Screwdriver Puddles in my 8.5 yo boy. I don’t call them by these names usually. Scissor Trails (T) is not a “tidy kiwi” and leaves evidence of her Being al read more
MM : I Love MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Life's A Weekend! | September 7th 2008
Handy Home-made Toys - bottles, shakers, books, shapes Terrific Tips Children and Chores - teaching responsibility. Start as you intend to carry on. The MOPS Story - where it started off the website: “What MOPS has provided for me… is a wel read more
ThTh : Fear + Parenting
Life's A Weekend! | September 3rd 2008
Fear is not overcome by dealing with the fear; it is overcome by DOING the fearful thing. You overcome fear by facing the tiger with your fear and discovering that you can walk away alive. In time you laugh at the tiger, for it was only paper. But if read more
MM : 10 Hallmarks of Well-Being
Life's A Weekend! | August 3rd 2008
Ten Hallmarks of Well-Being 1. My life has meaning & direction. 2. I have experienced one or more important transitions in my adult years, and I have handled these transitions in an unusual, personal, or creative way. 3. I rarely feel cheated read more
MM : 10 Phrases That Make Your Day
Life's A Weekend! | July 20th 2008
What makes the world go around? The little things of life like words that come to mean so much more when spoken each and all day. 1. Thank you Not just when something is good, but also for another bringing correction and truth into your life. Tha read more
MM : 12 Habits of a Highly Effective Mother
Life's A Weekend! | July 13th 2008
I’ve used Mia’s article and given it a New Zealand flavour …. 12 Habits of a Highly Effective Mother 1. Praise positive behaviour … Catch your children doing something right. Work harder at promoting (and verbalising) p read more
MM : Look After Your Marriage
Life's A Weekend! | July 6th 2008
As a mother, wife, and woman, the best thing you can do is to nurture and care for your marriage, your prime relationship on this earth. Without a secure relational base, the family frays around the edges. Treat your honey as your best friend - watch read more
MM : MOPS and Homeschooling
Life's A Weekend! | June 29th 2008
I enjoyed MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) when my children were under 6yo and now we home educate (homeschool). How do these two worlds meet online? These are some results from searching “homeschool MOPS mother“: http://triviumacademy.blo read more
MM : Early childhood educators
Life's A Weekend! | June 8th 2008
Early childhood educators Anthusa (c. 347-407) lived in Antioch, the hub of Paul’s missionary journeys, and bore a son, John, just before her husband died. Though Antioch’s population was roughly one-half Christian at this time, Anthusa f read more
MM : Bathroom
Life's A Weekend! | June 1st 2008
Mother Maxim - Tip What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. Mother Moment – Bathroom Care The saying goes: cleanliness is next to godliness, but in our bathroom, cleanliness is next to impossible. It’s amazing what finds its way to th read more
MM : How TV and Movies Frighten Children
Life's A Weekend! | May 25th 2008
I think this still holds true …Â BOOK ASKS: WHAT FRIGHTENS CHILDREN? “From my fifteen years of research on mass media and children’s fears, I am convinced that TV programs and movies are the number one preventable cause of nightmar read more
MM : Put YOUR oxygen mask on first
Life's A Weekend! | May 4th 2008
At the beginning of this book: “Oxygen : Deep Breathing for the Soul” by Keri Wyatt Kent, it talks about the emergency procedures in a plane … “in the event of an emergency ..” and how you put your own oxygen mask on fir read more
MM : Not Cost A Penny
Life's A Weekend! | April 27th 2008
 This was written for Christmas, but I think it’s good to read throughout the year too. Linda Sharp, involved in her child’s school, once asked primary-aged children: “Name one thing you would like your Mum or Dad to give you this Chri read more
MM : Get A Taste for Dining Together
Life's A Weekend! | April 20th 2008
Get a Taste for Dining Together by Johanna Whittaker, NZ, 2007 ·       Ginger gems or apple cinnamon muffins fresh from the oven smell good and taste good. And roast lamb makes me salivate. What is it that your family enjoys? ·      read more
MM : Babies who sleep less at more risk for obesity
Life's A Weekend! | April 13th 2008
Link between getting enough rest and weight starts early, new study shows updated 4:00 p.m. ET April 7, 2008 CHICAGO - Babies who don’t get enough sleep may gain too much weight, new research shows. A Harvard study found that babies and toddle read more
MM : Recycle 2L Ice Cream Containers
Life's A Weekend! | March 24th 2008
CHILDREN Store small toys in them. These tubs are great for set of Lego, matchbox cars, beads, Barbie clothes, and baby rattles. Label with a permanent marker or draw/stick picture. Cut shapes in lid and place back on box - good as posting box for read more
Mummy Monday : Easter
Life's A Weekend! | March 16th 2008
Monday Make an Easter Cross with flax. http://www.kidssundayschool.com/Gradeschool/Crafts/1craft08.php - cut some flax and fold - great for the children to give to their friends with a verse or a blessing Tuesday Practice foot-washing with your gues read more
The Week
Life's A Weekend! | March 16th 2008
Mummy Monday - to young children, home educating mothers Tummy Tuesday - recipes, healthy food Weblink Wednesday links for anything that interests me - homeschool, migraines, creativity - or maybe Wordless Wednesday? - a picture or photo Thoughtful read more
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