The biggest secret for raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and some Spirited Children is to stop a catastrophe before it starts. The title makes it sound simple doesn't it? But, I believe this is the best way to help your child succeed. Children with sensory issues typically have random meltdowns or lose control due to over ...
Sin is Not Cute
I looked out my kitchen window the other day to see Little Man doing something that he isn't supposed to do. I stepped outside and told him to come here, which he disobeyed. Daddy took over for me at that point. From the kitchen window again, I saw a crying little 2-year-old trying to reason with his Daddy about why he shouldn't be in trouble. ...
Recipe: Delicious Pumpkin Seeds
This weekend we had our annual pumpkin carving with Gramps. The kids chose the faces of the jack-o-lantern using different shapes. After scooping out the seeds, mommy was left with a delicious treat. Here is the recipe that I use: Delicious Pumpkin Seeds1 1/2 t. olive oil 1 t. salt1/2 t. Worcestershire Sauce2 cups pumpkin seeds (washed)Mix all ...
“Walk Through the Bible” Falloween Night
Most of you are probably familiar with the drive-through nativity that many church do around Christmas time. Around this same concept, I was presented with the idea of what I call a "Walk Through the Bible" Falloween Night. This got my mind spinning. What a wonderful idea for churches! Present the Bible and provide treats and gifts that correspond ...
Are You Kidding Me?
I recently read a quote by Christina Applegate about how she compares the show Married With Children (which made her famous) to TV today. It's so tame (laughing). I feel like we paved the way for the destruction of morality on the tube. Are you kidding me? I seriously had to read this twice to make sure that I didn't ...
Laminating Question
An ABCJLM user sent me the following question: What can you suggest for laminating cheaply? I typically use clear contact paper but I bet that you have better ideas. Please share! ...
Review: Remy the Rhino Learns Patience
I received the book Remy the Rhino Learns Patience (Little Lessons from Our Animal Pals) in the mail as a surprise from the publishing company Harvest House. Since I love to receive little packages in a mail, I couldn't wait to sit down and read this little book. What I found was a surprising little jewel that I know you will want to add to your ...
Review: The Surprising Way to a Stronger Marriage
By the grace of God, I have been blessed to have an amazing marriage. Perfect? No. But, amazing still the same. But it hasn't always been peachy. There have been rocky times just like every marriage. And we continue to have our disagreements. After 12 1/2 years of marriage, I can truly say that I am married ...
Blessing Me and You
There are three things that I ask everyone who uses the ABCJLM curriculum and website to do: Pray for this ministry Tell others Let me know your thoughts, suggestions, questions, comments, concerns, criticisms! These are vital to this ministry. Two ladies are blessing me and you. Their behinds-the-scenes work is making the ABCJLM curriculum ...
Oops Recipe – Yummy!
Bubble Rolls were supposed to be the recipe to serve our company for breakfast the next morning. It is one of the easiest and most delicious breakfasts you can make. While I don't typically keep premade foods in my pantry and freezer, Rhodes Rolls is one item that I do keep for those unexpected times when I need something yummy and ...