We've looked at what doesn't work. We've looked at what is supposed to work. (Read Day 1) Now it is time for me to put what I have learned into action. You will see my four goals. each centered around specific relationships. God - Spend personal time in the Word every day Husband - Kiss and hug every ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 3
This week (read Day 1) we have been focusing on personal goals. Using the article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick" as our guide, today we will be digging into the last three suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be realistic Include a way ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 2
Yesterday, I invited you into my world of creating my own New Year Resolutions...I mean goals. I was excited to find an article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick". In the article she lists six suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be realistic Include a way ...
Kids Understanding of God
I had a person tell me that kids don't really understand anything about God or the Bible. So sad...because this person was sadly mistaken. It says in Mark 10:14-15 - "Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God ...
Recipe: English Toffee
This is one of our family's favorites at Christmas. I don't believe that my mom could make enough batches. This is truly the best English Toffee recipe around! 1 1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 lb butter (not margarine)1/2 t. vanilla Cook the above ingredients over low heat in heavy saucepan stirring constantly. Cook until it reaches hard crack stage - (300 ...
Making Memories
Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart's book - Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called "Making Meaningful Memories", contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. ...
Candy Cane Poem
If this is your first visit to our blog, welcome! We hope that you will stay awhile and check out the rest of Our Out-of-Sync Life blog, as well as our Preschool Curriculum website - ABCJesusLovesMe.com. Thanks for stoppingby! I fell in love with this poem I found on a coloring sheet that Sweet Pea and Little Man did at ...
Making Magnificent Marble Magnets
Image Source (permission granted) A very crafty friend of mine created these Making Magnificent Marble Magnets. These would make great Christmas gifts for teachers and friends a like. Thank you Tina for letting me share this! Be sure to click on the link to find detailed instructions with ...
Guest Post: A Story About a Little Boy and His Mommy
A few weeks ago, I asked for those who are interested in writing "guest posts" for Our Out-of-Sync Life. LaToya wants to bless us by sharing her life. Thank you for being transparent, LaToya. I know several of you will be able to relate to this. I’m going to tell you a story about a little boy and his Mommy: His day starts around 6:30am, ...
Christmas Countdown
Updated to: https://parentingtoimpress.com/2012/11/christmas-countdown-of-activities.html ...