Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Betsy

“Where words fail, music speaks.” ~Hans Christian Anderson Just about every morning at breakfast we sit down with our 14 year old and he shares his latest music find. Our latest morning share is this great song with 5 people … Continue reading →

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Your Perception of Time and An Inspirational Movie Monday

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Betsy

“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” ~ Harvey McKay I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

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Teach Your Children To Give Random Acts Of Kindness

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Betsy

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia … Continue reading →

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The Art of Conversation With Your Family

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Betsy

“There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation.” ~ James Nathan Miller Is the art of conversation lost when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Gandhi’s Top Ten

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Betsy

1. Change yourself 2. You are in control. 3. Forgive and let go. 4. Take care of this moment. 5. Without action you aren’t going anywhere. 6. Everyone is human. 7. See the good in people and help them. 8. … Continue reading →

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Self Esteem and The Literal Mom

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Betsy

“Knowledge must come through action.” ~Sophocles “Kids spell love T-I-M-E.” ~John Crudele “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ~Epictetus In 2009 I was waking in the night because … Continue reading →

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