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You Can’t Please Everyone

From the time I was little I have always been referred to as something my mother calls a “people pleaser.” I make decisions based on what is going to make other people happy. While caring about other people’s happiness is indeed a wonderful quality, the problem arises when you care so much about other people’s happiness that you lose sight of your own. When you are no longer able to stand up for yourself and your wants and needs because you are so afraid of what others might think, a new kind of dilemma occurs. This is something I have … Continue reading →

Please Stop Knocking On My Door!

How do you preserve the peacefulness and tranquility of your home? While this does not fall exactly under housekeeping it is still an important part of keeping house. I want my home to be welcoming and comforting, my family’s sanctuary from the world. Usually, it is. My home is peaceful, relatively quiet. Our neighbors are kind and considerate, being at home is a joy. At least until the weather warms up, then the solicitors come out in force. This has been a pretty mild winter for Utah, temperatures this week are in the high 40’s and we are all enjoying … Continue reading →

Make Mine Without A Bun, Please

It isn’t always easy to eat gluten-free when you are at a restaurant or buffet. Fast food places are extra challenging, at least for me. Very few places are prepared to accommodate the needs of people who have an allergy to gluten, (or to other foods, for that matter). Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your lunch or dinner a bit safer. When I first discovered that I had a gluten allergy, it made me very aware of how many gluten filled foods can be found in a typical restaurant setting. It doesn’t seem to matter … Continue reading →

Teaching Please and Thank-You to the Toddler

I want my children to be well-mannered. I want them to know how to properly sit at a table and eat and drink correctly. I want my children to be polite as well as friendly and kind. When I was a little girl my family ate dinner together at the kitchen table. Mom and Dad taught us kids how to behave while we tried to or not to kill each other. My family’s lifestyle is different, though. We don’t typically eat dinner together. Jessie has her own table and chairs where she eats her dinner early. Chris and I eat … Continue reading →

SayEducate Blog Picks Top Five Car Insurance Companies

Let’s face it, people like to complain about their car insurance. Most states require all drivers to purchase car insurance, and no one likes being told that they have to spend money on something, (even if it is something they need). No matter what you are paying on your car insurance premiums, you probably think it’s too expensive. If so, you might be looking around for a new insurance company. The blog at SayEducate has a list of the top five car insurance companies. You may want to give one of them a try. The price of your auto insurance … Continue reading →

The “Kindness” of Strangers (and Family and Friends)

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Since my daughter’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, I have heard many comments and received tons of unsolicited advice from people who probably mean well, but who leave me feeling hurt and inept. They might just be words to you, but here are some key phrases to avoid when talking to a parent of a child with special needs. I’m Sorry Parents of children with special needs do not want to be pitied and even more so, don’t want their children to be pitied. Telling someone that you are sorry that their child has autism or Down syndrome may seem like … Continue reading →

Hearts and Hands and Kindergarten Math: Christian Liberty Press

This is a big year for me with regards to homeschooling. One of my daughters entered her first year in middle school while the other entered her first year in Kindergarten. Whenever your child enters into a new transition you want to be sure to provide the best to build a proper foundation. While I have taught Kindergarten twice before I am not so prideful to say I can do it with my eyes closed. Each of my children is different and I am always seeking to find the best curriculum. I also want something that conforms to my beliefs … Continue reading →

Please Be Kind

Dear Future Pregnant Self, Congratulations, you are expecting baby number (2? 3? 10?)! Do you remember the first time you were pregnant? Your poor husband cringed every time you opened your mouth. Go ahead; ask him if he remembers that first pregnancy. “You were mean,” he’ll say. It’s time to face the truth. You were not a very nice pregnant woman. Even though you blamed your sharp tongue and bossy behavior on your raging pregnancy hormones, there is no excuse. You even made your sister cry when labor set in. That’s just wrong. This time you need to do a … Continue reading →

No Brown Foods, Please!

My father recently had some dental work done that left him very sore in the mouth. The pain was bad enough that he was on a diet of mostly mush for a few days! Luckily, he’s a fan of certain mushy foods; for as long as I can remember, my dad has loved Cream of Wheat hot cereal. (I like it with accessories like dried fruit or maple syrup, personally!) So he ate a lot of Cream of Wheat while his mouth was recovering. But when my mom served up the first bowl, it prompted this comment from my father: … Continue reading →

Cheese Please!

If you are worried that your family members are not getting enough dairy in their diet, then these simple recipes will help set your mind at ease. Both feature nutritious and delicious cheese. What’s more, they couldn’t be easier to prepare. The next time you are looking for a way to fortify lunch or dinner with all-American cheese, try these tasty treats: BAKED HAM AND CHEESE Ingredients: 2 frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 pound deli ham, thinly sliced 8 slices Swiss cheese 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions: … Continue reading →