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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
Wanna get paid to write?
Join Associated Content and get paid to write! If you like to write and can write articles, reviews, interviews, etc of 400 words or more you may qualify!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Heaven on Earth Home
Wow! A brand new business opportunity is on it's way! Heaven on Earth Home is a new Christian-based company that will open it's doors in 2007. Sign up on their website now for a $5 discount when they launch! CLICK HERE!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
December - CWAHM Monthly Contest
Sponsor:
BlessedToys.com
Prize Description:
1 Messengers of Faith Jesus Doll
1 P31 Abigail Doll
Enter today at http://www.cwahm.com/activities/contest.htm
BlessedToys.com
Prize Description:
1 Messengers of Faith Jesus Doll
1 P31 Abigail Doll
Enter today at http://www.cwahm.com/activities/contest.htm
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
New Book for Entrepreneurs
There's a great new book out for all you entrepreneurs out there and Allen and I are both quoted in it! :)
Check it out at Amazon.com - Make Your Business Survive and Thrive! 100+ Proven Marketing Methods to Help You Beat the Odds and Build a Successful Small or Home-Based Enterprise
Check it out at Amazon.com - Make Your Business Survive and Thrive! 100+ Proven Marketing Methods to Help You Beat the Odds and Build a Successful Small or Home-Based Enterprise
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Five Simple Ways to Teach Your Children Giving at Christmas
Teaching children to have a heart for giving is a year-round endeavor. Christmas, however, provides an especially opportune setting for showing kids not only what the act of giving looks like, but the reasons behind giving as well. Below are five ways to teach your children about giving this Christmas season.
1. Read the Christmas story:
Take some time to sit down and read the biblical Christmas story with your kids. Use this opportunity to share with them how our Lord gave of Himself to come to earth as a lowly babe in a manager. The wise men’s gifts to Jesus in this story are another picture of giving at Christmas.
In our family, we’ve often used this as a way to explain to our children why we give gifts to one another at Christmastime. We explain that just as the wise men gave precious gifts to Jesus to celebrate His birth, we give gifts to one another to remember His birthday. In all the excitement about presents and Santa, kids sometimes need a reminder of what Christmas is really about.
2. Let your children pick out gifts for each family member:
Allowing children to pick out the gifts they will give is a good way to get them excited about giving. It helps them to experience the joy of giving when their loved ones are opening gifts they picked out. If your child is old enough to receive an allowance or hold a job, you can deepen the experience for them by encouraging them to spend their own money.
Even very young children can begin to understand the meaning behind Christmas presents. The year our daughter was two, I took her to one of the dollar stores in town and allowed her to pick out items to give her father and grandparents. Christmas morning she was almost more excited about handing out the presents she was giving than she was about the gifts she was receiving.
3. Volunteer:
Giving is something that children can learn not only at home, but out in the community as well. Christmas is a good time to volunteer at a local homeless shelter, soup kitchen or church. Seeing others that are less fortunate and being able to reach out and help is a good lesson for kids to learn at any age.
4. Provide Christmas for a Needy Family :
Another way to show your children the joy of giving is to allow them to help you gather gifts, food and other necessities for a family in need. There are many ministries such as Angel Tree and Operation Christmas child that can help you connect with others that may not be able to afford Christmas presents. You can also check with your church to see if there are any local families that may have suffered a job loss or tragedy and need help this Christmas.
5. Collect non-perishables for local charities:
Some local charities rely on Christmastime donations to get them though the year. This is a great way to get the kids active and show them what giving is really all about. It is important for kids to understand that sometimes giving isn't about expensive gifts; it’s about giving time and going out of their way for others.
The lesson of giving, when consistently taught, will last your child a lifetime. It’s a lesson that compounds annually as it touches countless lives and is a beautiful reflection of what God gave each of us so many years ago, the gift of His only Son.
About the Author
Jill Hart is the founder of Christian Work at Home Moms, CWAHM.com. Hart is also the co-author of the upcoming book, Home Based Blessings, due out in early 2007 for Christian moms who want to work at home. Hart and her husband, Allen of CWAHD.com (Christian Work at Home Dads) reside in Nebraska with their two children.
Free for reprint as long as resource box is included.
1. Read the Christmas story:
Take some time to sit down and read the biblical Christmas story with your kids. Use this opportunity to share with them how our Lord gave of Himself to come to earth as a lowly babe in a manager. The wise men’s gifts to Jesus in this story are another picture of giving at Christmas.
In our family, we’ve often used this as a way to explain to our children why we give gifts to one another at Christmastime. We explain that just as the wise men gave precious gifts to Jesus to celebrate His birth, we give gifts to one another to remember His birthday. In all the excitement about presents and Santa, kids sometimes need a reminder of what Christmas is really about.
2. Let your children pick out gifts for each family member:
Allowing children to pick out the gifts they will give is a good way to get them excited about giving. It helps them to experience the joy of giving when their loved ones are opening gifts they picked out. If your child is old enough to receive an allowance or hold a job, you can deepen the experience for them by encouraging them to spend their own money.
Even very young children can begin to understand the meaning behind Christmas presents. The year our daughter was two, I took her to one of the dollar stores in town and allowed her to pick out items to give her father and grandparents. Christmas morning she was almost more excited about handing out the presents she was giving than she was about the gifts she was receiving.
3. Volunteer:
Giving is something that children can learn not only at home, but out in the community as well. Christmas is a good time to volunteer at a local homeless shelter, soup kitchen or church. Seeing others that are less fortunate and being able to reach out and help is a good lesson for kids to learn at any age.
4. Provide Christmas for a Needy Family :
Another way to show your children the joy of giving is to allow them to help you gather gifts, food and other necessities for a family in need. There are many ministries such as Angel Tree and Operation Christmas child that can help you connect with others that may not be able to afford Christmas presents. You can also check with your church to see if there are any local families that may have suffered a job loss or tragedy and need help this Christmas.
5. Collect non-perishables for local charities:
Some local charities rely on Christmastime donations to get them though the year. This is a great way to get the kids active and show them what giving is really all about. It is important for kids to understand that sometimes giving isn't about expensive gifts; it’s about giving time and going out of their way for others.
The lesson of giving, when consistently taught, will last your child a lifetime. It’s a lesson that compounds annually as it touches countless lives and is a beautiful reflection of what God gave each of us so many years ago, the gift of His only Son.
About the Author
Jill Hart is the founder of Christian Work at Home Moms, CWAHM.com. Hart is also the co-author of the upcoming book, Home Based Blessings, due out in early 2007 for Christian moms who want to work at home. Hart and her husband, Allen of CWAHD.com (Christian Work at Home Dads) reside in Nebraska with their two children.
Free for reprint as long as resource box is included.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
I'm So Excited!
I've been given a chance to attend the Mount Hermon Writer's Conference. I am thrilled! I want to give a BIG Thank you to the Lord and to Cecil Murphy for this great opportunity!
Have any of you been to a writers conference or are you planning to attend one? I'd love to hear all about it!!
Have any of you been to a writers conference or are you planning to attend one? I'd love to hear all about it!!
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