A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner, the people were in and out of the cold. The little boy was so cold that he wasn't trying to sell many papers. He walked up to a policeman and said, "Mister, you wouldn't happen to know where a poor boy could find a warm place to sleep tonight would you? You see, I sleep in a box up around the corner there and down the alley and it's awful cold in there for tonight. Sure would be nice to have a warm place to stay."
The policeman looked down at the little boy and said, "You go down the street to that big white house and you knock on the door. When they come out the door you just say John 3:16, and they will let you in."
So he did. He walked up the steps and knocked on the door, and a lady answered. He looked up and said, "John> 3:16."
The lady said, "Come on in, Son."
She took him in and she sat him down in a split bottom rocker in front of a great big old fireplace, and she went off. The boy sat there for a while and thought to himself: John 3:16...I don't understand it, but it sure makes a cold boy warm.
Later she came back and asked him "Are you hungry?" He said, "Well, just a little. I haven't eaten in a couple of days, and I guess I could stand a little bit of food,"
The lady took him in the kitchen and sat him down to a table full of wonderful food. He ate and ate until he couldn't eat any more. Then he thought to himself: John 3:16...Boy, I sure don't understand it but it sure makes a hungry boy full.
She took him upstairs to a bathroom to a huge bathtub filled with warm water, and he sat there and soaked for a while. As he soaked, he thought to himself: John 3:16... I sure don't understand it, but it sure makes a dirty boy clean. You know, I've not had a bath, a real bath, in my whole life. The only bath I ever had was when I stood in front of that big old fire hydrant as they flushed it out.
The lady came in and got him. She took him to a room, tucked him into a big old feather bed, pulled the covers up around his neck, kissed him goodnight and turned out the lights. As he lay in the darkness and looked out the window at the snow coming down on that cold night, he thought to himself: John 3:16...I don't understand it but it sure makes a tired boy rested.
The next morning the lady came back up and took him down again to that same big table full of food. After he ate, she took him back to that same big old split bottom rocker in front of the fireplace and picked up a big old Bible. She sat down in front of him and looked into his young face. "Do you understand John 3:16?" she asked gently. He replied, "No, Ma'am, I don't. The first time I ever heard it was last night when the policeman told me to use it,"
She opened the Bible to John 3:16 and began to explain to him about Jesus. Right there, in front of that big old fireplace, he gave his heart and life to Jesus. He sat there and thought: John 3:16 -- don't understand it, but it sure makes a lost boy feel safe.
You know, I have to confess I don't understand it either, how God was willing to send His Son to die for me, and how Jesus would agree to do such a thing. I don't understand the agony of the Father and every angel in heaven as they watched Jesus suffer and die. I don't understand the intense love for ME that kept Jesus on the cross till the end. I don't understand it, but it sure does make life worth living.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Reindeer fact
REMEMBER THIS AT CHRISTMAS TIME...
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should've known... ONLY women would be able to drag a man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.
We should've known... ONLY women would be able to drag a man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Cell phone vs. Bible
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat
our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
Knock, Knock I knocked at heaven's door this morning. God asked me...'My child, what can I do for you?' And I said, 'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message.' God smiled and answered...'Request granted'.
'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
Even though you can't see Him, GOD is there for you.
When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!
our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several time a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
Knock, Knock I knocked at heaven's door this morning. God asked me...'My child, what can I do for you?' And I said, 'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message.' God smiled and answered...'Request granted'.
'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'
Even though you can't see Him, GOD is there for you.
When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!
God had problems too
God had problems too... GOD CREATED CHILDREN (AND IN THE PROCESS GRANDCHILDREN)
To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Or students.. Here is something to make you chuckle. Whenever your children are out of control, You can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children.
After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve . And the first thing he said was ' DON'T !'
'Don 't what ? ' Adam replied.
'Don't eat the forbidden fruit' God said
'Forbidden fruit ? We have forbidden fruit ? Hey Eve .we have forbidden fruit ! '
' No Way ! '
'Yes way ! '
'Do NOT eat the fruit ! ' Said God.
'Why ? '
'Because I am your Father and I said so ! ' God replied, wondering why He hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants.
A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was ticked !
'Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit ? ' God asked.
'Uh huh,' Adam replied.
'Then why did you ? ' Said the Father.
'I don't know,' said Eve
'She started it! ' Adam said.
'Did not ! '
'Did too ! '
'DID NOT ! '
Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.
If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be hard on yourself. If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you ?
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT !
1. You spend the first two years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up.
2. Grandchildren are God's reward for not killing your own children.
3. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their young
4. Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.
5. The main purpose of holding children's parties Is to remind yourself that there are children more awful than your own
6. We childproofed our homes, but they are still getting in.
ADVICE FOR THE DAY: Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home one day ;
AND FINALLY: IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF TENSION AND YOU GET A HEADACHE, DO WHAT IT SAYS ON THE ASPIRIN BOTTLE: 'TAKE TWO ASPIRIN' AND 'KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN'!!!!!
To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Or students.. Here is something to make you chuckle. Whenever your children are out of control, You can take comfort from the thought that even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children.
After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve . And the first thing he said was ' DON'T !'
'Don 't what ? ' Adam replied.
'Don't eat the forbidden fruit' God said
'Forbidden fruit ? We have forbidden fruit ? Hey Eve .we have forbidden fruit ! '
' No Way ! '
'Yes way ! '
'Do NOT eat the fruit ! ' Said God.
'Why ? '
'Because I am your Father and I said so ! ' God replied, wondering why He hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants.
A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was ticked !
'Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit ? ' God asked.
'Uh huh,' Adam replied.
'Then why did you ? ' Said the Father.
'I don't know,' said Eve
'She started it! ' Adam said.
'Did not ! '
'Did too ! '
'DID NOT ! '
Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.
If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be hard on yourself. If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you ?
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT !
1. You spend the first two years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up.
2. Grandchildren are God's reward for not killing your own children.
3. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their young
4. Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.
5. The main purpose of holding children's parties Is to remind yourself that there are children more awful than your own
6. We childproofed our homes, but they are still getting in.
ADVICE FOR THE DAY: Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home one day ;
AND FINALLY: IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF TENSION AND YOU GET A HEADACHE, DO WHAT IT SAYS ON THE ASPIRIN BOTTLE: 'TAKE TWO ASPIRIN' AND 'KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN'!!!!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
A touching story
An unemployed graduate woke up one morning and checked his pocket. All he had left was $10. He decided to use it to buy food and then wait for death as he was too proud to go begging. He was frustrated as he could find no job, and nobody was ready to help him.
He bought food and as he sat down to eat, an old man and two little children came along and asked him to help them with food as they had not eaten for almost a week. He looked at them. They were so lean that he could see their bones coming out. Their eyes had gone into the socket.
With the last bit of compassion he had, he gave them the food. The old man and children prayed that God would bless and prosper him and then gave him a very old coin. The young graduate said to them 'you need the prayer more than I do'.
With no money, no job, no food, the young graduate went under the bridge to rest and wait for death. As he was about to go to sleep, he saw an old newspaper on the ground. He picked it up, and suddenly he saw an advertisement for people with old coins to come to a certain address. He decided to go there with the old coin the old man gave him.
On getting to the place, he gave the proprietor the coin. The proprietor screamed, brought out a big book and showed the young graduate a photograph. This same old coin was worth 3 million dollars. The young graduate was overjoyed as the proprietor gave him a bank draft for 3 million dollars within an hour. He collected the Bank Draft and went in search of the old man and little children.
By the time he got to where he left them eating, they had gone. He asked the owner of the canteen if he knew them. He said no but they left a note for you. He quickly opened the note thinking it would lead him to find them.
This is what the note said: 'You gave us your all and we have rewarded you back with the coin,' signed God the Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost. 1 Kings 17:10-16; Matthew 11:28-30
He bought food and as he sat down to eat, an old man and two little children came along and asked him to help them with food as they had not eaten for almost a week. He looked at them. They were so lean that he could see their bones coming out. Their eyes had gone into the socket.
With the last bit of compassion he had, he gave them the food. The old man and children prayed that God would bless and prosper him and then gave him a very old coin. The young graduate said to them 'you need the prayer more than I do'.
With no money, no job, no food, the young graduate went under the bridge to rest and wait for death. As he was about to go to sleep, he saw an old newspaper on the ground. He picked it up, and suddenly he saw an advertisement for people with old coins to come to a certain address. He decided to go there with the old coin the old man gave him.
On getting to the place, he gave the proprietor the coin. The proprietor screamed, brought out a big book and showed the young graduate a photograph. This same old coin was worth 3 million dollars. The young graduate was overjoyed as the proprietor gave him a bank draft for 3 million dollars within an hour. He collected the Bank Draft and went in search of the old man and little children.
By the time he got to where he left them eating, they had gone. He asked the owner of the canteen if he knew them. He said no but they left a note for you. He quickly opened the note thinking it would lead him to find them.
This is what the note said: 'You gave us your all and we have rewarded you back with the coin,' signed God the Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost. 1 Kings 17:10-16; Matthew 11:28-30
Thursday, October 30, 2008
voting frustration
I received my absentee ballot in the mail yesterday. I opened the envelope and looked at the ballot sheet. I had no idea there were 9 teams up for presidential election. I've never heard of anyone other than the two major candidates and Ralph Nader... and I don't even know what he stands for! Looking up information on candidates for state and local offices proved to be fruitless. I couldn't find anything more than where they're from, the schools they attended and the career positions they've held. What I really want to know is what issues they stand for and what their moral values are. Where can I find such unbiased information?? It was so frustrating to be voting for people I don't know anything about.
In the end, I went ahead and voted for the presidential candidate I was originally going to vote for without finding information on the other unknown candidates. When my husband asked why, I told him that if I voted for an unknown candidate it wouldn't help in keeping a certain known candidate out of office... to which he agreed.
Who do we even contact to demand non-biased information on candidates view points and moral values?? I am outraged that I had to make these decisions with little to no information on the people I was voting for. I am greatly discouraged by the voting process and now realize why I never made an effort to make a vote previous to this year's presidential election. I don't mean to discourage anyone from voting because this will be a huge election year. Please, PLEASE, do whatever research you can before election day so you go into the voting booth informed about the people and issues on the ballot!
In the end, I went ahead and voted for the presidential candidate I was originally going to vote for without finding information on the other unknown candidates. When my husband asked why, I told him that if I voted for an unknown candidate it wouldn't help in keeping a certain known candidate out of office... to which he agreed.
Who do we even contact to demand non-biased information on candidates view points and moral values?? I am outraged that I had to make these decisions with little to no information on the people I was voting for. I am greatly discouraged by the voting process and now realize why I never made an effort to make a vote previous to this year's presidential election. I don't mean to discourage anyone from voting because this will be a huge election year. Please, PLEASE, do whatever research you can before election day so you go into the voting booth informed about the people and issues on the ballot!
Funny joke my seester sent
Bob was in trouble -- he forgot his wedding anniversary.
His wife was really angry. She told him, 'tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!'
The next morning, Bob got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough, there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.
Confused and curious, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway and brought the box back into the house.
She opened it and found a brand new .... BATHROOM SCALE.
Bob has been missing since Friday.
Please pray for him.
His wife was really angry. She told him, 'tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!'
The next morning, Bob got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough, there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.
Confused and curious, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway and brought the box back into the house.
She opened it and found a brand new .... BATHROOM SCALE.
Bob has been missing since Friday.
Please pray for him.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Absentee ballot
I've decided the easiest way for me to vote would be by absentee ballot. Turns out, you don't even have to have a reason for requesting one! I can vote when I need to and not forget when voting Tuesday comes around.
GET OUT THERE (or stay home) and VOTE! It is my opinion that this will be the most important presidential election to date!
GET OUT THERE (or stay home) and VOTE! It is my opinion that this will be the most important presidential election to date!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Presidential Election
This will be the third presidential election since I turned 18. I have never voted before because I never had a clear picture about what a good president would be. Now, I cannot say that my view is any clearer this time around, but I have been seeking God's guidance specifically relating to the upcoming election.
Without naming anyone, I can tell you that it has been impressed upon my heart who to vote for. I will not vote for him because I believe that he will be a good leader, but because I know without a doubt that the other candidate is wrong for the job. So, I am going to get out there and vote and encourage you to do so as well.
I beg you to seek out the will of God in this election so we might have the leader in power that has been ordained by God. Then, get out there and vote!!
Without naming anyone, I can tell you that it has been impressed upon my heart who to vote for. I will not vote for him because I believe that he will be a good leader, but because I know without a doubt that the other candidate is wrong for the job. So, I am going to get out there and vote and encourage you to do so as well.
I beg you to seek out the will of God in this election so we might have the leader in power that has been ordained by God. Then, get out there and vote!!
An idea for pancakes
Everyone loves pancakes, right? All the butter and syrup we drown those tasty little cakes in... mmm! Maybe some whipped cream or powdered sugar... I like to serve pancakes with fruit, yogurt, applesauce and the like because it makes me feel better about serving pancakes to my family.
Well, I have a new favorite thing to put on pancakes and waffles! Just this morning I got the wild idea to put Yoplait Whips on my pancakes and it was wonderful! I had the feel-goodness of serving yogurt but the pleasure of something similar to whipped cream. I loved it and just had to share this fun and healthy idea!
Well, I have a new favorite thing to put on pancakes and waffles! Just this morning I got the wild idea to put Yoplait Whips on my pancakes and it was wonderful! I had the feel-goodness of serving yogurt but the pleasure of something similar to whipped cream. I loved it and just had to share this fun and healthy idea!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Saving money on baby stuff
I was thinking today about all the money we spend on baby things. Especially those things we just throw away... literally money in the garbage... how does that make you feel? So, I thought I would share just a little about what I know about store brands of baby items and maybe save you a few bucks too.
When Elijah (#1) was born, we went through several different diapers trying to find just one that he wouldn't pee out. It turned out that the cheapest brand Walmart had to offer was the only type that worked out for us. They were called Drypers at the time but have since changed to Parent's Choice. I swear by them and when people ask, that's the brand I refer them to. Also, the Target brand are great and run just about the same price as Parent's Choice.
A friend of mine recently read about a study out of England about disposable vs. cloth diapers and the cost effective-ness and eco-friendliness of each. Turns out, after washing and wearing and washing some more, cloth diapers really aren't more environmentally friendly than disposable diapers. In comes my cost effective analysis... I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO WASH DIAPERS!! I would prefer to throw the poop in the garbage and be done with it. Actually, I've pretty much convinced this same friend who is pro-cloth that disposable is totally worth the saved time should she have a third child.
Now, on to formula. I've breastfed and formula fed all my children in different combinations. I don't really care how many studies have been done on breast vs. formula feeding. In the end, you have to do what's right for you and your child. When Gideon (#2) was born, I was not a friendly person and I hated breastfeeding. I felt badly about that until I realized that I was a happier person after I had cut him off. I was able to breastfeed Noah (#3) exclusively for 6 mo. and it was a great experience. He is now on formula and I love it!
Here's my analysis of formulas... the store brands are just as good as the name brands that cost at least 3X more. I got a huge can of Parent's Choice formula for $2 less than a smaller can of Similac. Parent's Choice formula is quite similar to Similac. Noah didn't have any troubles taking the cheaper formula and we've even used it in conjunction with Similac. If I remember correctly, the Target brand is similar to Similac also.
The same holds true for baby wipes. The expensive ones aren't better than the store ones so save yourself the money! I've actually gone to making my own wipes out of paper towels and I enjoy them so much more. I encourage you to look up on-line how to make your own wipes. Its worth your time and money!
With the older two, we used the Playtex Nurser bottles with the disposable liners. They're great. I have no qualms with them... except when I think about how much money we spent on the liners. Noah is using the store brand reusable bottles and likes them just fine. I feel so much better about the cheaper option that I don't have to keep buying liners for!
We have a Diaper Genie. I've decided to quit buying the acutal liners for it and just use a good old garbage bag. If you can get a diaper pail that uses a garbage bag, you will save so much money. I don't even want to think about how much we've spent on the special liners in the 4+ years we've been in diapers.
I'm also making our own baby food for Noah. The price of the jarred baby foods has gone up so much since even Gideon was a baby and I just can't justify forking out that kind of dough. I buy fresh produce on sale or from the freezer and prepare, puree and freeze. It makes me feel good that I'm not wasting money on the special foods and I feel even better that I know exactly what's being put in my baby's mouth.
Now I'll get on my soap box for just a minute. STOP BUYING NAME BRAND CLOTHING FOR YOUR BABY!!! Let's think about it... they outgrow everything within 2 months time. Baby doesn't know or care what clothes he's wearing. The selections at Walmart and Target are getting better all the time. Chances are, you have a friend or two who bought clothes brand new and are just sitting around in a box. Don't be afraid to borrow clothes or outright ask for them. If you do choose to buy brand new clothes in a department or specialty store, don't let them sit around after Baby has outgrown them. There are lots of families out there who would be grateful for the help.
If anyone out there has any great baby money saving tips, shout out!!
When Elijah (#1) was born, we went through several different diapers trying to find just one that he wouldn't pee out. It turned out that the cheapest brand Walmart had to offer was the only type that worked out for us. They were called Drypers at the time but have since changed to Parent's Choice. I swear by them and when people ask, that's the brand I refer them to. Also, the Target brand are great and run just about the same price as Parent's Choice.
A friend of mine recently read about a study out of England about disposable vs. cloth diapers and the cost effective-ness and eco-friendliness of each. Turns out, after washing and wearing and washing some more, cloth diapers really aren't more environmentally friendly than disposable diapers. In comes my cost effective analysis... I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO WASH DIAPERS!! I would prefer to throw the poop in the garbage and be done with it. Actually, I've pretty much convinced this same friend who is pro-cloth that disposable is totally worth the saved time should she have a third child.
Now, on to formula. I've breastfed and formula fed all my children in different combinations. I don't really care how many studies have been done on breast vs. formula feeding. In the end, you have to do what's right for you and your child. When Gideon (#2) was born, I was not a friendly person and I hated breastfeeding. I felt badly about that until I realized that I was a happier person after I had cut him off. I was able to breastfeed Noah (#3) exclusively for 6 mo. and it was a great experience. He is now on formula and I love it!
Here's my analysis of formulas... the store brands are just as good as the name brands that cost at least 3X more. I got a huge can of Parent's Choice formula for $2 less than a smaller can of Similac. Parent's Choice formula is quite similar to Similac. Noah didn't have any troubles taking the cheaper formula and we've even used it in conjunction with Similac. If I remember correctly, the Target brand is similar to Similac also.
The same holds true for baby wipes. The expensive ones aren't better than the store ones so save yourself the money! I've actually gone to making my own wipes out of paper towels and I enjoy them so much more. I encourage you to look up on-line how to make your own wipes. Its worth your time and money!
With the older two, we used the Playtex Nurser bottles with the disposable liners. They're great. I have no qualms with them... except when I think about how much money we spent on the liners. Noah is using the store brand reusable bottles and likes them just fine. I feel so much better about the cheaper option that I don't have to keep buying liners for!
We have a Diaper Genie. I've decided to quit buying the acutal liners for it and just use a good old garbage bag. If you can get a diaper pail that uses a garbage bag, you will save so much money. I don't even want to think about how much we've spent on the special liners in the 4+ years we've been in diapers.
I'm also making our own baby food for Noah. The price of the jarred baby foods has gone up so much since even Gideon was a baby and I just can't justify forking out that kind of dough. I buy fresh produce on sale or from the freezer and prepare, puree and freeze. It makes me feel good that I'm not wasting money on the special foods and I feel even better that I know exactly what's being put in my baby's mouth.
Now I'll get on my soap box for just a minute. STOP BUYING NAME BRAND CLOTHING FOR YOUR BABY!!! Let's think about it... they outgrow everything within 2 months time. Baby doesn't know or care what clothes he's wearing. The selections at Walmart and Target are getting better all the time. Chances are, you have a friend or two who bought clothes brand new and are just sitting around in a box. Don't be afraid to borrow clothes or outright ask for them. If you do choose to buy brand new clothes in a department or specialty store, don't let them sit around after Baby has outgrown them. There are lots of families out there who would be grateful for the help.
If anyone out there has any great baby money saving tips, shout out!!
Brand new
Hello, all! Welcome to my new blog! I'm brand new at this sort of thing but think I'll like it!
I'm a stay-at-home mom of 3 boys ages 4 and under. With the economy heading in the direction it is, I thought I should get out there and connect with other moms in a similar situation as mine so we can offer hope and encouragement to each other.
Psalm 9:10 says something along the lines of "Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, will not abandon those who search for you." What a powerful truth to cling to in today's unstable society!
I'm a strong believer in the power of prayer. No matter is too small to bring to the Lord! I would love to hear from you and be an advocate to God on your behalf. You can trust that anything you tell me will be received in full confidence.
Bear with me as I get this site up and running and come up with creative ways to express those same old feelings that everyone has!
I'm a stay-at-home mom of 3 boys ages 4 and under. With the economy heading in the direction it is, I thought I should get out there and connect with other moms in a similar situation as mine so we can offer hope and encouragement to each other.
Psalm 9:10 says something along the lines of "Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, will not abandon those who search for you." What a powerful truth to cling to in today's unstable society!
I'm a strong believer in the power of prayer. No matter is too small to bring to the Lord! I would love to hear from you and be an advocate to God on your behalf. You can trust that anything you tell me will be received in full confidence.
Bear with me as I get this site up and running and come up with creative ways to express those same old feelings that everyone has!
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