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A Servant's Heart
Do you have a servant’s heart? Has God blessed you with the insight to see the needs of others and reach out in compassion and understanding even when they, themselves, cannot reach out and ask for help? This month I had the rare opportunity to...
Bath Time Fun
Bath time can be fun or it can be a real hassle if your child is afraid or don’t like it. So we as mothers try to make it a fun time for our little ones! Then the problem will be getting them out!
Color It
Bubble bath can be irritating to...
Infant Circumcision
If circumcision were a choice I had to have made, I would have run frantically from the hospital with my newborn son to protect him from the procedure. His father would have chased me down, insisting his son “look like he did.” All I can say is I’m...
The Courage to Be a Loving Parent
Most of us really don’t like it when someone is angry at us. We don’t like it when people go into resistance to helping us when we need help, instead of caring about us. We don’t like it when people withdraw from us, disconnecting from us and...
The Theory of Parentivity and Other Equations
When my children returned to school in September, I was reminded once again of how quickly time is passing. I had just gotten over the shock of sending my eldest child off to Grade 1, when I suddenly found myself delivering him to school for his...
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How to Organize Christmas Toy Shopping
It's so easy to go overboard when shopping for kids this time of year. We want them to enjoy all the things we
didn't have growing up. It's important to set limits though.
1. List all the children you'll buy for this Christmas. Don't forget an extra toy for your local shelter.
2. Set a firm budget for each child.
3. Note individual interests, hobbies and collections.
4. Ask them what they want for Christmas. You may think Will needs more Legos, but all he really wants is
a caboose for his train set.
5. Look through mail order catalogs and internet toy sites for ideas and note them on your list. Place an
order if you find the perfect
toy.
6. Look through your local phone directory for a list of toy stores in your area. There might be some you
aren't aware of.
7. Go shopping with list in hand. As you make purchases mark them off your list. Keep track of how much is left
in each child's budget. If you are tempted to go beyond the budget simply write down the item as a future birthday
gift idea.
8. Buy paper, bows and tags if you don't already have them. Spend an evening or two wrapping gifts. You did it!
About the Author
Barbara Myers is the author of Your Complete Guide to Organized Parenting. Enjoy a FREE "50 Ways to Manage Your Time" tips booklet at http://www.ineedmoretime.com
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