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12 Ways to a Happy Holiday Season

On the first day of Christmas, ENCOURAGEMENT said to mer: 1. Be Sure to PRAY. WIth your spiritual needs filled, you will have a sense of peace. 2.EAT REGULARLY. Maintain regular eating patterns.  Avoid excessive sugar, caffeine and alcohol which could contribute to feelings of irritability, testiness, and drowsiness. 3.Know your LIMITS (physical, mental, monetary, etc.) and adhere to them. 4.PACE yourself- give yourself plenty of time to … Continue reading 12 Ways to a Happy Holiday Season

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For Parents Dealing with Death

If you’ve lost your spouse, try not to make any major decisions for 6 months.  Id you decided to chang your living situation, make sure you are acting from thought rather than emotion. Find a support group or seek out a person in your same situation.  Family and friends cannot understand your needs as well as someone who has already lived through a similar loss. The … Continue reading For Parents Dealing with Death

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22 Little Reasons to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving is a time to ponder and be grateful for blessing that have enriched our lives.  It’s a time to realize that the little things really do count! A moment of silence on a hectic day Children arriving safely home from school Sleeping through the night with an infant in the house The health of your family A spouse who loves us and supports our … Continue reading 22 Little Reasons to Give Thanks

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Surviving the Holidays when Grieving

Don’t expect too much from yourself.  The first holidays after a loss are especially difficult.  It is normal to feel sad during the holidays when other families are all together. Many people advise going away for the holidays if there has been a recent death.  A vacation trip works for some, while others want to be near emotional support.  Ideally close friends or relatives should open up … Continue reading Surviving the Holidays when Grieving

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Fun Halloween Crafts and Games

We’ve found some simple and fun crafts for children as young as 3 or 4.  Older children can cut their own shapes.  Most importantly, remember this is supposed to be fun!  There is no right or wrong way to make a pumpkin!  Creativity is limited only by your child’s imagination.  The colors are suggestions, however, ask your child what color pumpkin they want to make!  … Continue reading Fun Halloween Crafts and Games

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Kid’s Korner: Harvest

FALL CENTERPIECE:  Start with a wicker plate used to support paper plates.  Supply bump chenille, hay, styrofoam, silk leaves and flowers, ribbon, small decoration, glue, scissors.  Let imagination go!  Will you have a pumpkin patch, a scarecrow, a candle in the middle?  This is a great family night project.  Also a good ice breaker for groups. Easy PAPER BAG Decorations from HIGHLIGHTS Creative Crafts Series: … Continue reading Kid’s Korner: Harvest

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Ideas for Fall Both Indoor and Out

Picture Credit: Vernon’s Blog Go to a Pumpkin Patch.  Pick your favorite.  Take it home and decorate or make pumpkin seeds and pumpkin bread. Go on a hayride! Stuff a scarecrow. Do leaf tracings.  Find out what types you’ve collected. Have your children rake up leaves (for money?). They jump in! Have a harvest party.  Include scarcrow making.  Everyone brings an old shirt and pants.  You … Continue reading Ideas for Fall Both Indoor and Out

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Craft ideas for 4th of July

Firecracker decoration Supplies:  empty toilet paper roll, glitter, glue, tinsel or tissue paper, star cutouts, construction paper in red, white or blue – Cut the construction paper to the size of the toilet paper roll.  At the end, this paper will be glued to the roll. – Have children decorate the construction paper with glitter in red, silver or blue.  It’s fun to show them … Continue reading Craft ideas for 4th of July

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