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The Word “Challenge” Is A Verb As Well As A Noun
The word “Challenge” is a verb as well as a noun. The noun definition is: A call to take part in a contest, competition or project, esp. a duel. “He accepted the challenge.” The verb definition is: Invite (someone) to do something that one thinks will be difficult or impossible, dare: “She challenged everyone to […]
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The Art Of Listening – Active Listening Exercises For Kids
Teaching your child the art of listening will assist him, to not only listening to you but aid him in learning to communicating with others. Good Listening skills take practice. It’s never too early to enlist your kids in active listening exercises. Be An Effective Listener Yourself Be an effective listener yourself. It is the […]
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Waste Not Want Not – Cooking Tip For Cookies
“Waste not want not,” as my Grandma Ella use to say. Well, here’s a clever cooking tip for reviving stale cookies so you don’t fall into the “wasteful” category. I did a bit of early Christmas baking in December and placed my special Oatmeal Christmas cookies in a Tupperware container and forgot about them. When […]
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Choosing Paint Color – Paint Color Decorating
Choosing paint color is a major decision in your interior decorating because you generally live with the results for a long time, so you’ll want to choose your paint color wisely. Have you ever painted a room and the paint color on the walls didn’t appear to be the same as the chip you picked […]
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Caring For The Elderly
Caring for the elderly is still a family responsibility even amid the talk of long-term-care insurance. Eventually, decisions have to be made by the family concerning the care of aging parents. Rest homes are expensive, so caring for aging parents often falls to family members. Caring for an aging parent in their own home, where […]
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Take Life Seriously
Take Life Seriously is my motto. Seriousness comes from my roots. I came from a serious family. Not that we didn’t have our moments of frivolity, but it was on rare occasions… out in the mountains… or in a park. Perhaps, it was because we lived in such close surroundings. For my parents, raising […]
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New Years Traditions
New Years Traditions die hard. Can you imagine New York City breaking the news to the world that they have decided not to have the New Years count down and lower the Times Square Ball at the stroke of midnight? Long ago, I clung to the traditional vision of a romantic New Years Eve…. having […]
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Teaching Creativity
Teaching creativity is a hoax…. can’t be done. “Ya either got it your ya don’t.” And… you know what… “ya got it.” Of course, it depends upon what definition you want to give the word. If you lock “creativity” in a box with the labels such as “Music,” “Art,” “Writing” and “Dance” most people will fail […]
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Sock Monkeys – Americana Folk Art
Sock Monkeys became a hit during the depression when mothers began making monkeys out of old Rockford Red Heel Socks. John Nelson, a Swedish immigrant, patented a sock-knitting machine. The work socks were manufactured for farmers and factory workers in Rockford Ill., in 1890. The 100 year old sock monkey is making a comeback. You […]
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Best New Years Party – New Years Party Food
Of course, the best new years party includes food and lots of it. And, with all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday you’re probably not interested in cooking. Yet, you want to serve or take to your New Year parties food that is easy to prepare, scrumptious and looks great. Well, I have […]