I’ve been in a bit of a fashion rut lately. It doesn’t help that I’ve been sick for the past week either. Sweats and t-shirts have been my mainstay. So yesterday, I thought I’d play with a fall fashion idea. Ignore the green tinge to my face – my hair and skin seem to match the foliage. Told you I’ve…
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Halloween Wiles
My oldest daughter was about two when my eyes opened to Halloween’s dark truth. Up to that point, I loved Halloween. It was like an extension to my birthday which falls two days before. Costumes, candy, the Haunted Forest – delightful seductions I fully enjoyed. Yet, those chills and thrills lingered in my spirit long past the day. I’ll never…
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Look Deeper (FMF)
Go. Do you see a teenager – anger etched across his face? See the woman’s smile as she walks by? How about the dirt smeared man bent over the trashcan? Look deeper. The teenager screams for love’s grace to cover him. The woman’s eyes tell of pain so deep it’s all she can do to breath. And that man? Do…
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Writing Letters to Our Children
Letter writing has become a lost art of sorts. People communicate more through emails, messaging or texts rather than old fashioned pen and paper. This is fine, and definitely has its place, but receiving a handwritten letter adds a specialness not found electronically. It speaks of time spent in thought and effort. Reflections put down on paper beg a lingering…
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WealthQuest for Teens (Review)
Wealthquest for Teens is an online video seminar with workbook plus it includes two ebooks: a Quickstart Guide for Teens and a Parent’s Guide. The seminar is geared towards teens ages 14-19, and their parents. Jill Suskind, creator of Wealthquest for Teens, is a teacher with a passion for educating teens on good money management. The videos feature a group…
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