Hi there Kathy, just wanted to let you know I just watched your cake decorating dvd, enjoyed listening to you and felt like the instruction was right on with what I was looking for, good basic info to get me refreshed (I’ve decorated cakes for our family a few years ago). I especially liked lear
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Christian Audio gives away a free audio book download each month. I don't think this download will work until tomorrow. Free Audiobook of the Month - Not for Sale Award-winning journalist David Batstone reveals the story of a new generation of 21st century
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Every winter my grandmother (almost 85) comes from Upstate New York to visit for a couple of months, our time with her is so precious. My mother bought us girls tickets to see the play Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She actually bought Jeff a ticket too but he couldn't go, so we invited a fami
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I received this Crochet DVD Review from Tracy at Lines from the Vine. I am humbled by her review, thank you Tracy, I'd love to see a finished product from you! ____________________________________________ I didn't think it could be done. After countless books and a few very patien
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“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” Teaching our children to serve those around them, which ultimately is serving Christ, is an important tr
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Don't forget to enter in our January Giveaway, this is the last week. This month I will be giving away a custom made crocheted name. You can choose from block or script letters, and the colors beige or white. If this is something that you may not want or need it would
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Ice rings are a simple and elegant touch to any punch bowl. You can use an ice ring pan or a bunt pan. I like bunt pans because they are deeper, which makes a thicker ring that will not melt as quickly. Place fruit, pineapple, cherries, grapes, strawberries, edible flowers, min
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“Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” ~Georage Barnard Shaw
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“When government accepts responsibility for people, then people no longer take responsibility for themselves.”
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In light of our recent topic of teaching responsibility to boys, I have to share with you a family that we know personally. They are doing a fantastic job of raising their children to be givers, not takers. I am especially impressed how their oldest son is taking on more and more responsibility
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I really enjoyed reading my friend Kelly's blog today. Her children are some the most well-behaved children you'll ever meet...oh and they are SO FUNNY! I loved looking at the picture of them making dumplings. It reminded me of the days when my kids were little, I always let them hav
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We are firm belivers that boys need a high level of responsibility! They will one day be responsible for a job/business, a home and a family. Boys do need to know how to do the household chores, even washing dishes, cooking and cleaning the bathroom. THIS is real life, everyone will h
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Someone emailed asking what we recommend for extra chores as a consequence when things are done poorly or with a bad attitude. Wash House Windows Wipe Baseboards Organize and Wipe Out Cabinets Vacuum Top of Books on shelves Wash Car Windows Vacuum Car Wash Porches
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Everyone guilty of neglect should be held responsible for the result of their neglect. If we neglect our responsibilities in our work, our studies, our finances, our parenting and even our relationships, we will be r
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When Daniel Webster was asked his greatest thought he ever had, He said: "I’ve thought about many things, but the most awesome, the most terrifying, the most shattering thought I’ve ever had, is my personal accountability to God one day."
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Here are the recipes that were requested. Let me know if you have any questions. Pineapple Almond Punch Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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Here are a few pictures from the wedding reception we catered this weekend for 150 people. The reception was held in the beautiful home of the Groom's parents. Punch Pineapple-Almond Punch Children's Table- Goldfish crackers, Gummy Bears, Chocolate Dipped Pretzels, Ora
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Well they are not only responsibilities, but commandments! God DID give us an instruction book for life, most just choose to ignore it. Exodus 20 3You shall have no other gods before or besides Me. 4You shall not make yourself any graven image [to worsh
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Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility. ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer I love Bonhoeffer!!! He was an incredible man, a man of integrity and a willingness to take responsibility to help the helpless.
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I posted a couple new tutorials on my Cakes and Candy Blog, check them out. How to make decorations from Royal Icing. How to make individual servings from a sheet cake.
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This week we will be discussing responsibility in thought, attitude and motive. When it comes to teaching our children it is important to clearly define and exhibit what is expected of them, and then have patience to define and exhibit it over and over again. :o) To review
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“Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.” .
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I would venture to guess anyone that actually reads my blog/website does so because they take their job of parenting seriously and want to raise responsible adults. . Our family has suffered the heartache of a wayward child. I PROMISE you, there is little that hurts more than for a Chris
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A new position of responsibility will usually show a man to be a far stronger creature than was supposed. ~William James
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74 percent increase in number of families teaching own children By Chelsea Schilling © 2009 WorldNetDaily A homeschooling movement is sweeping the nation – with 1.5 million children now learning at home, an increase of 75 percent since 1999. The Department of Education&#
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Dear Kathy, ... I just had to post to let you know that the cake decorating DVD that I ordered from you for Christmas was the best gift that my 8 yo daughter received!! She and I have watched it several times and even attempted our first cake which was a HUGE success!! She
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"In the old days, words like sin and Satan had a moral certitude. Today, they're replaced with self-help jargon, words like dysfunction and antisocial behavior, discouraging any responsibility for one's actions.." — Don Henley
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Angie asked: At what age did the children start doing these things? We have 5. Our oldest is 11,our twins are almost 8, our youngest son is almost 5 and our baby is 1. Our oldest son helps out a lot. With our twins they do a little and our youngest son.....wellhe doesn't like to do anything!
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We know one is being responsible when they are doing their duty not because they HAVE to, but because they care about themselves and others; they see everyday chores as a way to make a difference in the world around them. Alicia sent me this email: Kathy, I wa
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My precious daughter gave me a book for Christmas, it is Spurgeon's Sermons on Prayer. It has totally changed the way I pray. Needless to say you'll be seeing lots of Spurgeon's quotes on here! ;o) SpurgeonÆs Sermons on Prayer I'm just going to be real honest and
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We have not passed that subtle line between childhood and adulthood until... we have stopped saying "It got lost," and say "I lost it." ~S. J. Harris
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This is a common list of rules I'm sure you've heard before, but don't we all need reminding? House Rules • -If you drop it, pick it up. • -If you slept in it, make it up. • -If you opened it, close it
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. Crystal posted about her "setting Christ-honoring, achievable goals for the year". Here are mine: Not to commit to anything that does not foster relationships with my family or bring glory to God. Be more devoted to my husband. Spend more time in prayer, on my knees. Fi
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The price of greatness is responsibility. Winston Churchill . How many of us have said. "Sometimes it is just easier to do it myself"? Parenting (child training, shepherding) is hard work. You are on duty 24/7. It is usually easier
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This month I will be giving away a custom made crocheted name. You can choose from block or script letters, and the colors beige or white. If this is something that you may not want or need it would a great Christmas, anniversary or birthday gift for someone. Because this is custom made it will not
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This month we will be discussing the character trait of responsibility. We, adults and children, need to be responsible for every deed, word, thought, attitude and motive. When it comes to teaching our children it is important to clearly define and exhibit what is expected of them, and
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He (God) has done such great things for us, and he has shown so much good will towards us, that to pay him reverence seems not so much the call of duty as the natural impulse of love. &
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Our family's choice:
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.
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