Category Archives: Life Skills

10 Things You Can Do For Mom

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Here’s some ideas of things you can do for Mom. 10. Cook dinner for her. Everyone tries to take Mom out for Mother’s Day to crowded restaraunts with an hour wait. This year, why not … Continue reading

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You Are a Leader

You are a leader! You may not believe me, but it’s true. Everyone has somebody who is watching them, somebody who looks to them as a leader. This is especially true if you’re a mom, if you work at a job … Continue reading

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Stay at Home Moms vs Working Moms – The Debate

An age-old debate about stay-at-home moms verses working moms is in the news this week, and I’m surprised. I really thought we as a nation was past this pettiness. My mom was a working mom. I was both a stay-at-home mom and a … Continue reading

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10 Things to Do Easter Sunday

Here’s 10 things you can do with your family on Easter Sunday to make it special. 10. Cook steaks on the grill. There’s nothing that says you have to have ham. Easter reminds us of Spring. So clean off that grill … Continue reading

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10 Things You Can Do To Show Your Husband You Love Him

1. Write love notes and tuck them in his lunch, briefcase, or on the visor of his car. 2. Text him on the cell phone and say “I miss you”. 3. Tell someone else how much you respect him or … Continue reading

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10 Things Needed To Set Up A Writing Area

Whether it’s a corner in a room or a full-scale office with all the luxuries, every writer needs a writing area. This is the place the writer goes to allow his or her creativity to soar. If you write there every … Continue reading

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Do You Have a Schedule?

Do you have a schedule? I don’t mean just for writing, but for every important part of your life. I heard a preacher say recently that those who have a scheduled time for prayer and a prayer list will pray … Continue reading

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A Writer’s New Year’s Resolutions

  People from all walks of life are forming a list of New Year’s Resolutions this week. Some will diligently pursue these goals; others will lay them aside by the middle of January. Every writer who wants to become successful should … Continue reading

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How To Prepare For Christmas In One Week

Here’s a handy little guide on how to prepare for Christmas in one week. It takes some work, but it can be done. If you work full-time or don’t want to cram it all in one week, do two days a … Continue reading

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My Thanksgiving Dinner

This year we’ll spend Thanksgiving morning as we always do, stuffing and roasting a bird while watching the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. I used to wait for the Rockettes, the highlight of the parade, but they’re not as good as they … Continue reading

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