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In This Issue
- Weekly Seed for Thought ~ Bible Verse
- Simple Indulgences for Summertime
- Corn Nuggets - Recipe
- Book Sale List
A Note From Angela
Hi,
I have added "10 Tips for Simple and Organized Living with Kids" to the files section if
you would like to read it.
New homemaking group I found:
Books For Sale
I have several books for sale on first come first serve basis, I accept paypal or money orders.
I ahve them listed near the end of the newsletter.
Email me with the books you want along with your zip code so I can add shipping (USPS Media Mail) asb68@twlakes.net and I will send you a paypal invoice.
Happy June!
Angela
Bible Reading
Matthew Chapters 5 - 7
Simple Indulgences for Summertime
by Susie Cortright, http://www.momscape.comNurture your mind, body and soul with these warm-weather treats.
* Sit back in a lawn chair
with fresh iced tea.
* Take the kids on a bike ride.
* Visit your local farmer's market.
* Take the rocking
chair onto the front porch.
* Make a great big salad for dinner. Grill chicken, cut in strips,
place on a bed of
lettuce, and top with your favorite veggies.
* Float down a river.
* Run through the sprinkler with your kids.
*
Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream.
* Go fishing.
* Escape with your spouse and rent a canoe.
* Take the kids horseback riding.
* Borrow a convertible.
* Take a historic walking tour of your town
or city. Visit your local
library for information about self-guided tours, or call your Chamber
of Commerce to see
if your town offers organized tours. Build your
sense of community by learning about your city's heritage.
* Take
the kids to the zoo.
* Hike through your nearest wildlife area or state park.
* Take the kids for miniature
golf, or head to a nearby driving range.
* Sit outside and paint your toenails. (A number of brands dry in
90 seconds).
Now, put on a pair of sandals or go barefoot. Enjoy
an instant energy lift each time you look down at your feet.
*
Eat raspberries.
* Play disc golf. Many communities now feature courses for "Frisbee
Golf," but you can create
your own in any park. Just designate a
few trees as your "holes" and toss away.
* Host an outdoor tea party with
your daughter and her friends.
* Find a petting zoo.
* Fly a kite.
* Head to the beach.
* Blow
bubbles.
* Go inline skating.
* Dine al fresco. Set a table on the deck, front porch, or in the
middle of
your backyard. Outdoor dining doesn't have to mean paper
plates. Use the good stuff, light a few candles, and enjoy a
glass
of wine. Don't forget the centerpiece of fresh-cut flowers.
* Indulge in a glamorous pair of sunglasses.
* Take the kids out for an ice cream cone. Take a walk while you
enjoy this warm weather treat.
* Make
sun tea.
* Enjoy the feminine flair of a sundress, sandals, and a straw hat.
* Sit on a park bench.
Just sit there and do absolutely nothing.
* Take off your shoes and run through freshly mown grass with the
kids.
* Refrigerate your favorite body spray, or make your own by adding a
few drops of your favorite essential
oil to a spritzer of water.
Spray the cool mist on your face, the back of your neck, and the
soles of your feet.
*
Pack a picnic and go the prettiest place you can think of.
* Visit a botanical garden.
* Treat yourself to
a homemade fruit smoothie. Blend low-fat yogurt
with your favorite fruits. Serve in an elegant wine glass or goblet.
*
Enjoy the summer air while providing some creature comforts. Many
animal shelters need volunteers to walk their dogs.
These dogs
greatly benefit from the exercise and the companionship, and so do we.
* Take your camera along
on a walk today. Be on the lookout for
peaceful moments you can capture with a photo. Once the photos
are developed,
place them where you will see them whenever you
need a quick escape.
* Round up the kids this evening, bundle
up, and head outside to
watch the sunset. Focus on all of your senses. What do you see?
How does the evening air feel
against your skin?
* Curl up with your favorite dog or cat for 10 minutes. If your
dog loves fetch, head outside
to throw a few Frisbees.
* Walk for 15 minutes with no destination. Whether you go alone
or with someone, just
make sure you're outside (no treadmills).
As you walk, be on the lookout for signs of summer. The smell of
fresh grass
clippings. Your neighbor's daffodils.
* Nap on a porch swing.
* Take the kids to the library or browse an online
bookstore.
Select a "beach book": an absorbing story you can enjoy without
a whole lot of thought. While it may not
be great literature,
it will allow you to escape into a new world every time you
pick it up. It doesn't matter how
long it takes you to read
the book. It just matter that it's there.
* Sit in the middle of your yard and practice
some deep
breathing exercises. Consciously relax each part of your
body, and let the tension melt away with each breath.
* Become aware of the present moment. Try not to think about
what's going to happen Monday, or this afternoon,
or even
five minutes from now. Instead, turn your attention to the
details of your life...the way the sun feels on
your face,
the way your scalp feels when your hair blows in the wind,
the way your children talk, the joy of spending
time with
your family.
* Appreciate nature. Whether you focus on the stars above,
a distant mountain range,
or the cottonwood tree in your
backyard, try to notice the details.
* Write down your own favorite simple summertime
indulgences.
About the Author:
Susie Cortright is the founder of momscape.com - http://www.momscape.com -
devoted to celebrating life with children, as well as
Momscape's Scrapbooking Playground - http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking -
helping visitors preserve those celebrations. Susie
also trains and supports new scrapbooking
instructors with a new and rapidly-
growing direct sales scrapbooking company. Find out how to join her
team here:
http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/consultant
Corn Nuggets
1 can corn
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
1 tsp. baking
powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Drain liquid off corn, add flour, baking powder and salt. Separate
eggs and stir in beaten
yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold
into mixture. Drop with tablespoon into hot deep oil, frying until
brown
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- Getting Organized $2.00
- Pearls of Country Wisdom $3.00
- Secrets of the Vines Devotions for Kids Doing More with God $3.00
- The Toddler's Busy Book $3.00
- Organizing From the Inside Out for Teens $3.00
- Free Family Fun and Great Money Saving Ideas $2.00
- 240 Vocabulary Words 3rd Grade Kids need to Know $3.00
- Grade 3 Home Education Curriculum
- Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Ideas under $50.00 - price is $3.00
- History for Little Pilgrims Student and Teachers Guide $3.00
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- Unit Study Adventures by Amanda Bennett - Olympics - History, Geography,Sports $3.00
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- Everday Discoveries Amazingly Easy Science and Math $10.00
- Lists to Live By $8.00
- Growing a Healthy Home $3.00
- Good Housekeeping The Complete Household Handbook New $10.00
- Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipes New $5.00
- Betty Crocker One-Dish Meals New $5.00
- Everyday Cheapskates Greatest Tips (Read One Time ) $3.00
- Home Safe Home (Read one time) $5.00
- What Your Second Grader Needs To Know $3.00
- What Your 3rd Grader Needs to Know $3.00
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