Listening to good classical music is a good way to get your mind in a creative mode. An exchange student once told me that the school children in Japan are required to listen to classical music before their lessons begin. Classical music engages both sides of you
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I know it's been quiet on this blog, but there are times when God gives you a special assignment and everything else must stop. Within one week, we have helped with a funeral for a much loved baby, tried to get my mother's place ready to sell so she can move in with us, and then a fever/virus. All o
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4-H has been a very good activity for our family. We've been in a homeschool group for 6-7 years. There are so many great opportunities through 4-H. I always 'make' the kids participate in the Public Speaking competition. Now they enjoy it! ;o) Even though Olivia has graduated she can still particip
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Spring is in the air here! Today was fellowship at church. I like to try to make things that appeal to the children. I made these cupcakes, using the High Ratio Icing, a few drops of red food coloring for a pretty pink, and used coconut flavoring in the icing. :o) Using
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It is wise to learn; it is God-like to create. J. Saxe Because we were made in the image of God, I whole heartily believe that God put in us a desire to create; maybe not masterpieces for a museum, but masterpieces for life. Whether it be a home of beauty, or fruit from the
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Valerie at Sweeps 4 Bloggers just posted a wonderful review about our Cake Decorating DVD! I was excited when I met Kathy on Twitter and saw what she had to offer on her website, Teaching Good Things. Her goal is to teach young people practical skills to help them b
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Lots of changes going on around here! My mother will be selling her condo and moving in with us, which is just fine. The only big factor is we have a very small home so I'm sure patience will be tested on all parts. We have lived in this house for 20 years, I have lived here for 24 years (lived
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Mary sent me this reminder that Behemoth has a free download of Ten P's in a Pod, read by the author. The offer is good through Mar. 31. We read this book aloud a couple years ago as a family and just LOVED IT! It truly enforces a good work ethic and family unity. The book is written by one o
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The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. C. Jung When I read this quote I thought about how much I love to do my own thing, es
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For one week only, Vision Forum is offering huge discounts on overstocked products as we clear out our winter inventory and prepare for spring. Take advantage of our Spring Savings Sale* and save 50%-70% on 200 Vision Forum best sellers and closeouts. Plus, enjoy 25%-45% discounts on 200 additiona
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The best way to have a good idea is to have LOTS of ideas, then to actually put them into action! What are obstacles of creativity? ~Lack of confidence (fear of failure) ~Laziness ~Complacency (just not caring) ~Being too busy to think outsi
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Last week I took part in the Titus 2 Blog Party and I won the drawing for these GORGEOUS handmade cards. All I had to do was tell 5 things I love about my husband, that was a piece of cake! I make cards myself but these put mine to shame!!! They are so beautiful (picture does not do them j
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In Emma's Civics/Economics co-op class today we discussed the importance of knowing what is going on around us and being pro-active. Americans are loosing their freedoms like crazy right now. The government NEVER gives something out without taking something away. Here is a letter from Michale Farris
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Behemoth has a free download just for today of their Children and the Dominion Mandate. Don't miss it!
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Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. Roosevelt
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Here is another heritage quilt I made for my great aunt who is turning 83 this week. These pictures cover 4 generations. I changed all the pictures to a sepia tone. You can go here to see my tutorial on how to make a PHOTO QUILT.
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Now that we have covered the topics of RESPONSIBILITY andDILIGENCE, we will move on to the topic of CREATIVITY! Creativity is not just about making things, it is about finding different ways of looking at a situation. ~Discover more efficient ways to complete a task w
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This winter seems to have drug on forever, perhaps because it has been so cold, even here in Alabama or maybe it is just the constant doom and gloom of our current political/economic state. Yesterday it was in the 70's here so I had the windows open, it was so beautiful! I awoke this morning
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Emma has a puppy that she is trying to train, he is a golden retriever. He is ALL PUPPY! Our yard stays a mess, he's dug out flower pots, torments the cats and he keeps retrieving toys from the neighbors yard to our yard...funny, but not funny! Last week Emma caught him pestering the c
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My grandfather was a dairy farmer. I remember as I was growing up how he'd sit at his desk and go over the numbers (he was also an excellent bookkeeper) and he'd talk to himself. :o) I'd giggle at him and kid him about his 'conversations' in his office. Now...here I am 40 something, in a r
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The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of honest workers." Helen Keller I love this quote by Helen Keller. Helen Keller was truly an amazing woman. Her life was a life of true diligence. The huge hurdles
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What He Must Be: ... If He Wants to Marry My Daughter I can't wait to get a copy of this book!!! First I will try to win it as part of a giveaway, if I don't win I will be buying it. We LOVE Voddie! As we are to embark on the next season of life, giving daughters away in
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Our all time FAVORITE science videos! I've never seen this kind of price before.
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Rixja, I have emailed you and it came back to me. Would you please email me your address for your giveaway item from January! Thanks, Kathy
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