Peanut butter and honey is better than peanut butter and jelly! There. I said it…I meant it…and I know it’s true. Because I said so, that’s why. I’m just kidding…sort of. I happen to love honey on a sandwich instead of jelly. And here’s the thing…honey, when you get the kind that’s found close to where you live, is a natural antibiotic. That simply … Read the rest…
OK…whatever you’re doing right now (including reading my writing) take a few seconds and put a great big smile on your face. I don’t care if it feels weird. Just do it. C’mon, let’s see that great…big…smile. Ahh…there it is. I knew you could do it. Now, I know there are times you just don’t feel like smiling. No worries. I’m the same way. … Read the rest…
If you’ve ever watched any of those old Three Stooges movies, you’ve probably heard Moe call Larry and Curly “lame brain” more than once. Of course, that was the pot calling the kettle black. Moe was every bit as much a lame brain as the others. He just got to be the leader of the pack. When I was a kid, most moms were … Read the rest…
I heard this expression today: “reading is so delicious“. And being a lover of words and the word pictures they can stir up…well I just had to bake some of my thoughts about it. It’s only natural…and delicious. 🙂 When you think about what reading can do for you, it makes sense to say it’s delicious. At least when you’re using it as a … Read the rest…
I don’t have any scientific proof, but I believe God made butterflies for kids. Think about it. Butterflies are beautiful creatures. So are kids. Butterflies love to flitter here, there, and everywhere. So do kids. Butterflies love sweet things. Kids, do too. It’s difficult to look at butterflies and not smile. Same with kids. OK…maybe I’m biased. I’ve always had a soft spot in … Read the rest…
Get plenty of sleep. Eat foods that are good for you. Don’t eat and drink sugary stuff all the time. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Yep, these are all healthy habits for kids. But did you know that healthy habits are more than just food and hygiene? For instance…there’s this very addictive invention that almost all American families have in their … Read the rest…
You’re a work in progress. That’s why you should mind your manners. Be nice to other people. Why be mean anyway? What good could possibly come from it? Think about this…You probably like to get presents on your birthday or Christmas…right? And you probably like when there’s ice cream or cake for dessert. True? Well, each time someone gives you presents or ice cream … Read the rest…
