| Prepare the Children |
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August 2008 School shopping is a great opportunity to sharpen your kid's math and money management skills. First, determine the amount of money available for this year's school wardrobe. Get cash. Divide the dollars among the children. Younger ones might not need as much as teens. Ask your sons and daughters to make a list. Look over the department store ads to compare prices. Only three rules: 1) Less can be spent; but not more. If a teen decides to spend most of her money on a designer pair of jeans, or his money on rad sport shoes, that means old clothes or thrift shops might have to provide the rest of their wardrobe this season. 2) Parents will not kick in extra money. 3) Parents can and should veto an inappropropriate purchase.
Titus 2:7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; NKJ |
| The Lazy Days of Summer |
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July 2008
In this hurry up culture, a whole bunch of us don't know how to slow down long enough to enjoy a lazy day, or two or three. Give stress a holiday. Take a deep breath and carve out some downtime. Summer is the peak season to hang with family, friends, or in solitude. Read a good book. Play. Pray. Give rest to your inner self. Get it done while the weather cooperates and outdoor activities are easy to find. Being lazy for a short time is an excellent way to bring a happier you back to your family.
The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Exodus 33:14 NIV
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