Before I leave off for the year 2009 to enjoy Christmas vacation with my family, I want to leave you with a quick recommendation that I believe will benefit your family.
Each year I read this book to my children at Christmas time.
The Tale of the Three Trees is a moving story with a message that [...]
I happened to come across the Shrek Christmas show on TV last week. I am not a fan of Shrek movies. I think some of the humor and themes are not appropriate for kids while making itself out to be a children’s movie.
Anyway, back to the point, this Christmas show had Shrek trying to create [...]
The New York Times article points out an interesting observation. While spanking is now socially unacceptable, shouting has become the new spanking for some parents.
I posted a series on Controlling Our Anger because I know this is a big issue for us parents. It was for me when my children were young.
The New York Times [...]
“Can we have a puppy for Christmas?”
Doesn’t every child dream of having a pet? A pony? A puppy? A rabbit?
When I was growing up, I wanted a dog, but the closest we got was a fish tank with an array of colorful fish. I developed a fear for fish when I woke up one morning [...]
In Southern California, we are really feeling “winter” fast approaching…with high of 83 degrees today.
For the rest of those in the Northern Hemisphere, here is an inexpensive cool item to get for the holidays.
Set up and clean up is easy.
This makes a great family night for the holidays. Make a crockpot of chili, [...]
My recent participating in Blog Action Day made me realize that if we all do a little, we can accomplish a lot.
Poverty can be an overwhelming issue, but if we each do a little, we can indeed make a difference. One way to do so is to participate with The League.
And it’s a great way [...]
Beginning of November marks for me the beginning of the holiday season!
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Food? Shopping? Stress?
Celebrating the holidays is not merely for the food and fun even though we certainly look forward to those. Holidays are also an effective way to [...]
Male high school teachers have a very tough job. I especially feel for their wives.
When 17 and 18 year-old girls wear tank tops, tight clothes, and short shorts, do you think the men teachers, even the most moral ones, would notice? How can the wives of the teachers compete with these young beauties?
Recently at a [...]
Would you like to give gifts that you don’t have to wrap? In fact, it doesn’t even cost you any money and it’s very meaningful! What can be better than that?
Here they are:
1. Give a compliment. The cashier has been on her feet all day, and everyone in the long line is probably mad [...]
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Jingle Bells
White Christmas
Those are some of the most requested Christmas carols of this season and they certainly bring a joyous Christmas spirit.
Yet, there is something missing in those titles…
What happened to the traditional carols such as Oh Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to [...]
Are you getting overwhelmed by the busyness of the holidays? Take it easy on yourself and keep things simple yet meaningful. Cindy Leung, a mother of 2, shares a few simple ideas for creating great memories for your family.
My family was not financially well off when I was growing up. At Christmas we did not receive any presents from my parents. After all, they reasoned, they give us room and board, isn’t that enough? Can’t argue with that.
I brought along a similar frugal mentality when we had children. Since as a young couple [...]
Would you agree it is hard to buy presents for kids nowadays?
Would they actually appreciate the present or would it end up in their garage sale next month?
I personally refuse to purchase the overpriced toys that advertisers try to entice you to buy. I know every kid has on their wish list an electronic game. [...]
Do you feel pressure to be a creative homemaker?
Imagine this… your children’s rooms are painted all cute. The dishes are coordinated with cups and napkins. The furniture is arranged like a home magazine photo, with accent pillows, soft lighting…I am getting so tired just thinking about everything that I cannot do!
I am not a perfect [...]
Everyone I talk to is stressed about the Christmas holidays. There’s the shopping, vacation planning, entertaining out-of-town guests, baking, decorating the house, and on it goes.
I actually enjoy being busy at Christmas. All the activity is what adds excitement to the season! I think we purposely put that extra work on ourselves. Don’t you agree [...]
Ask any child to tell you the best thing about Christmas, and what do you think he will say?
“Presents!”
While we want to teach our children that Christmas is not all about getting presents, perhaps we’ve inadvertently conditioned our children to think that it is about the presents! That pile of wrapped boxes under the Christmas [...]
