Friday

For the next generation...

When I was very small, my mother began keeping a journal, a practice she continues to this day. She recently reminded me that her purpose was to leave a record of God's faithfulness to her children. What a gift!

"...We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done" (Psalm 78:4).

Nurture: Just as my mother has done, you too can leave a legacy of the Lord's faithfulness to your children. If journaling isn't your thing, there are other ways. You could simply start a list of answered prayers. If your family enjoys visible symbols, you might start a collection of stones in a decorative vase, each one symbolizing a specific instance of God's faithfulness to your family. (You can write the date on it with a permanent marker). Better yet, come up with your own creative idea!

Create this easy-to-make accordion book to organize all those scraps of paper you have lying around...perfect for coupons, newspaper clippings, notes, etc... (instructions and supplies from PaperSource).

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Today's sweet shoppe...

Concerned about the safety of her own personal care products, Stephanie Greenwood set out to create alternatives made from only the purest ingredients. Her background in chemistry, the help of others, and many hours of hard work led to the birth of Bubble & Bee. Today, the company offers a unique line of organic lotion, soap, lip balm and even deodorant! Get 15% off your first online order from Bubble & Bee Organic! (www.bubbleandbee.com) Just use promo code "mynest1" at checkout. (This offer will self-destruct on May 31st, 2008!)


~ my picks ~

Organic Sunflower Lotion Stick

Organic Unscented Lip Balm

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Wednesday

Walking in Truth

Understanding our identity in Christ is vital to our spiritual growth and to our personal relationship with the Father. If I am not purposeful about seeing myself through His eyes (as forgiven and righteous), I very quickly become discouraged. Even though I've been a Christian for a number of years, I am constantly having to renew my mind with this truth. Because of my own struggle, I am trying to instill these truths in my daughter at a very early age. If you have a daughter, I encourage you to pick up a copy of His Little Princess by Sheri Rose Shepherd. (She has also written a counterpart for boys, His Mighty Warrior.) The book is laid out in the form of conversations between our Heavenly Father (the king) and little girls (His princesses) and it imparts of the truth of identity in Christ in a way that a child can grasp it. It has become a treasured part of our daily routine.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
3 John 1:4

Prepare:
This vegetable steamer insert from the Macy's Martha Stewart Collection is one of my favorite things for the kitchen. It saves time because there are fewer pots to wash. You can pour all your veggies onto this handy tray and steam them together.

Save:
Join the
Welcome Addition Club from Similac and save on infant formula. (Membership is free.)

Create
cupcake crayons with all those broken Crayolas! (Instructions provided at TysonLeavittFarm.blogspot.com...These are for coloring, not for eating!)


Today's Sweet Shoppe...




Owner, Bethany Balsis, is a mother of two and a lover of "all things baby". When you purchase from The Polkadot Platypus, a portion of the proceeds go to organizations dedicated to Down Syndrome awareness, research and education.

Add your favorite items from The Polkadot Platypus to a free online wish list and make holiday & birthday shopping a breeze for your friends and family. You can create a wish list for each of your kids at Wish2List and add items from anywhere on the web (a great alternative to department store shopping). Creating your list is easy! Get started now...

~ my favorite picks ~


Momma's Helper Play Smock
{Bella Tunno}


Cupcake Assortment
{Yellow Label Kids}


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