... you know the ones.
Occasionally I have to fly.
On an airplane–although my four year old tries to convince me all I need is pixie dust.
I thought this was a fascinating article full of tips on purchasing plane tickets:
I’m going to try it the next time I need to fly!
What works for you?
I put myself in time out the other day.
I needed it.
I was throwing a fit. I clenched my fists and even stomped my foot.
[Reason #207 I could never be on reality television. #208 We don't watch television]
It sort of made me want to read my own book, locked in the bathroom. Ha!
I’m getting ready for a Blog Book Tour (with lots of book giveaways) since my book comes out in just two shorts weeks!
And I thought y’all might need a little notice for your families (and your bathroom doors):
Don’t forget the contest next Monday!
Link up your best “don’t make me come up there” picture and you could win:
Thanks, Daypsring.
P.S. What did you get for Valentine’s Day? Tell me in the comments….I got gift cards for sweet tea and a new book at Lifeway and a cozy pair of pajamas! The best part: hubby hid them in a geocache and I had to search for them!
*Updated with Winners* Congrats to winners (Mr. Random generated three readers) Juliea, AR and Rebecca (I emailed y’all!)
I’ve never been a roses and chocolate kind-of-girl.
I’m just too practical.
(Don’t get me wrong-I never turn these things down. I just don’t expect or ask for them).
I took a test once and do you know what my love language is? hand-stamped jewelry. Really, it said it right on the paper! (Only not really).
But I do think of this when I think of Valentine’s Day:
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I have plenty though, so I thought it would be fun to give some away! The Vintage Pearl is the EPIC Valentine’s gift-getting place and they are offering the THREE necklaces above to three very lucky readers! (winner’s choice)
Tell me what ♥ item you love at The Vintage Pearl and you’ll be entered to win it!
After we break bread each night, we break Bread. (Ann’s idea).
We carry our big Bible basket to the table, pick a version and read a chapter or we listen while one of us reads from The Jesus Storybook Bible. It’s usually not orderly, sometimes there are fits or spills or both. But we try.
We also choose a Scripture a week to memorize (we choose the verses from the ShoeboxScripture Treasure set (Samaritan’s Purse) I got for free from Relevant), but this is a similar resource.
How to Memorize Scripture in 3 Easy Steps as a Family:
1. Choose an easy-to-learn Bible translation and a verse that isn’t too long and that isn’t from Song of Solomon.
2. Divide the verse by person, giving each a small portion. Have them come up with hand/body motions that match their few words. (Parents: don’t be afraid to let your kids be creative here. Any time a new verse has the word “but” in it, my kids slap their fanny. I’m praying for grace.)
3. Around the dinner table, let each person stand and say their part w/motions. Let everyone try it together or individually. By the end of the week, you’ll have laughed A LOT and learned a verse from God’s Holy Book. Amen.
Example: [please note, the dramatic flair is not necessary, but always acceptable]
Our verse from last week (captured below in an unedited 17 second clip):
“I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
P.S. And yes, sassy is the “action” my youngest chose to help remember her part of the verse. And she is storming off at the end of the video. Our next family verse will be on anger.
