Raising a Basketball Player
The playoffs of any sport can inspire kids to set new goals and aspirations for their future as an athlete. NCAA March Madness is no different. As the tournament progresses, the tales of hard work, underdog achievement and ultimate glory unfold and inspire boys and girls everywhere to pick up a ball.
Many Christian parents find themselves now faced...... >Read More
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21 Ways To Make Friends After A Move
Read Stacy’s story of losing their family home to foreclosure.
Be approachable.
Take the opportunities God gives you. When someone invites you to do something this week, invite them to do something next week.
Talk to other shoppers about the price of lettuce (or whatever) in the grocery store.
When you are invited to do things, say “yes”...... >Read More
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
This Mother’s Day, why not try one or more of these ideas as gifts for the special women in your life – whether they be your mother, wife, daughter or friend.
Flowers
Either potted plants or cut flowers, there are so many lovely arrangements you can buy at this time of year. There are hanging baskets, potted mums, hydrangeas or bedding...... >Read More
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Plants for Containers
Outdoor culture of ornamental trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials has shown a marked increase in recent years.
Container culture
Gardeners find that by using planters, tubs, pots and good cultural practices, they can overcome the problems of poor soil found in many local gardens.
The limitations imposed by paved surfaces and restricted planting...... >Read More
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Creating Autumn Memories with Your Grandchild
Here are a few creative ideas you can use to create autumn memories with your grandchild:
Drama
Be falling leaves.
“Oops! We’re falling, floating, down, down, down. Here comes the wind to blow us farther and faster. Now let’s be leaves blown along the ground….”
Places to go
hazelnut farm
apple farm (pick apples)
salmon spawning ground
pumpkin...... >Read More
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Planting Trees and Shrubs
If you’re planting new trees and shrubs this spring, don’t spoil them by enriching the soil with organic matter. A hole full of compost and soft organic matter is a comfortable area for the roots and they aren’t likely to spread into the surrounding soil. If the roots don’t anchor themselves firmly by spreading, the plant...... >Read More
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Attracting Birds to the Garden
A gardener’s relationship with birds is one of mutual benefit. The gardener provides for a few of the birds basic needs, and the birds help to keep down the insect population while treating us to an unending source of entertainment. Birds take their role as insect predator seriously. A single bird will gulp down 500 to 1,000 insects in... >Read More
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A Unique Medium for Ministry
The Internet has become a 21st century Roman road, marketplace, theater, backyard... >more
Gadgets on a Plane (10 of ‘em!)
The edges of the screen are fuzzy and peaceful looking. The... >more
Connecting Through Technology
