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Herd Mentality no More: Your children are Not a Herd

Although many family activities are together as a group and that's a great thing, each child needs a one-on-one with each parent individually (mom and child, dad and child) and you as a couple (mom and dad and child) at least once a month. Yes, you can do this. You need to do this. Put this on your calendar. Your children are not a herd. It can be something as simple as a drink together at the table and chairs in the grocery store lobby. Take some time to relax together and talk about more than just logistics of the week or month. Share an emotional connection moment. Tell your child something on your heart and ask a few questions to get your child talking to you.

Just my mom and dad and me.

Summer, Kids, and the Olympics

I pamper by serving cold beverages in chilled or frozen glasses.

Arizonians know trees are the best invention for shade.
Driven by a trailer in the country with a mother cat sitting underneath?
Kids learn what a summer tree is for when they get hot enough.

Life was simple when a cold washcloth on the forehead was the
cure for problems.

A tepid cup of tea lacks passion.
Feel the hot of coffee even in the summer.

Before church nurseries, parents would sit
on the back row "Cherrio Row" with their fidgety children.

I love Cheerios, cut bananas, and ice cold milk.








I love Baby Magic Lotion.

Baby's soft skin doesn't need it but we smooth it on
because we are drawn to the irresistible aroma.

I've had more than one child tell me that if I would
have been as encouraging to them as Michael Jordan's mom
was to him, they would be in the Olympics.

I love my kids.

FREE on Kindle through midnight, Saturday, July 28, 2012

FREE FREE FREE on Kindle - our gift book Keep Courting: 100 Ways to Keep Courting After Marriage, which is 50 ways for men and 50 ways for wives to keep courting. It's FREE on Kindle today through Saturday, July 28. For FREE Click here

10 Things I'll Never Say to my Children Anytime Soon...

….Why waste all that time, all those hours, all that toothpaste brushing your teeth?

…Nevermind we adults are exactly like you, we are just grown-up kids.

…Don’t you want to get up later?  I admit I've just been jealous of your sleeping in.


…Please quit hogging the dog, you never let me have a turn to take care of Marshmallow.


…It turns out we don’t all have to learn how to play the piano, I apologize for all those long lessons.


…Your brother actually played thousands more video games than you do, so go for it.


…I'm so tired of the beautiful multi-color sweet smelling rose garden at the park, let’s go home.


…Let’s forget the dirt bike ride on nature mountain trail and just watch television all weekend.



…I think traveling 60,000 miles to eat at Burger King was worth the trip, don't you dad?

...I'm so very sorry for living my life through you, just because I wanted to play the violin and be a lifeguard...

Carnival of Blogging - Free Homeschool Stuff by Cheryl Moeller

Free Homeschool Stuff and How-to Details

FREE on Kindle through Tuesday, July 24 - Homeschool Your Preschooler on $1 a Day
by Cheryl Moeller

Are you planning on homeschooling your preschooler but can't afford all the curriculum you picked out? Or perhaps you already are homeschooling your preschooler, but still need additional ideas and supplemental materials? Who doesn’t need help these days with the rising costs that impact a family’s budget? Help is on the way – in fact this book may be the answer! This is your key to a “Do-it-Yourself” preschool homeschool curriculum for your child. In this book I'll give you the tools to homeschool your preschooler on $1 a day.

Homeschool Your Preschooler on $1 a Day has 37 pages with eight chapters:
One. Bible Lessons that are Priceless, Two. Inexpensive Child’s Play and Imaginative Times,
Three. Artists on a Shoestring, Four. Drama and Music for Dimes a Day, Five. Gym without
Financial Somersaults, Six. Language Arts for the Write Price, Seven. Math and Science  Click here FREE

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Costs that Don’t Sky Rocket, Eight. History, Social Studies, & Foreign Language for Shekels a Day

A preschooler should explore through play in a variety of disciplines. Focus on play and the learning will happen because play in and of itself is a form of pure discovery.

Author Cheryl Moeller, M.A.R. is a seasoned mom of six, teacher, speaker, author, and stand up comic.
Illustrator Susan R. Smith's beautifully illustrated cover art is sure to draw you into the pages of this book.

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FREE on Kindle Tuesday, July 24 - Saturday, July 28
Keep Courting:  100 Ways to Keep Courting After Marriage by Bob and Cheryl Moeller

When courting gets married what happens then?  How to keep courting after marriage...  100 practical ways

Practical and Creative... To Keep or to Give...

"Bob has been my Valentine for nearly 31 years! He swept me off my feet, with his elaborate courting! There’s no better time than today, to revive your courtship. Courtship shouldn't end with marriage. 'Keep courting: 100 Ways to Keep Courting After Marriage' will fan the flames of continued courtship."

A gift book! 50 ways to keep courting your husband and 50 ways to keep courting your wife.

Fifty Ways for Women to Keep Courting Their Husbands,
After Marriage:
- Attend an outdoor sporting exhibition show and look through the brochures, with him.
- Write a list of the "Things I Admire Most About My Husband" and tape it to his closet door.

Fifty Ways for Men to Keep Courting Their Wives,
After Marriage:
- Ask her to tell you two things that would make you an easier husband to live with (then work on them).
- Add "I love you" to her calendar on the day of your anniversary, every month. So, if you were married on June 16 (like the Moellers), write" I love you" on the 16th of every month, on her calendar. She'll remember every month how grateful you are to have her, as your wife.

FREE on Kindle July 24-July 28

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BIG SPECIAL - Read for details

Through us only at forkeepsministries@gmail.com until Labor Day, Monday, September 3.  Buy any two copies of Cheryl's cookbook (Creative Slow-Cooker Meals by Cheryl) on Amazon, Kindle,  Barnes and Noble, Nook, any Christian book store, etc. Scan the 2 receipts dated between Monday, July 23, 2012 and Monday, September 3, 2012 and send to forkeepsministries@gmail.com and we will send you before January 31, 2013 a free signed copy of our new devotional book, One-Minute Devotions for Couples by Bob and Cheryl with free shipping (Harvest House Publishers January 2013).  Let us know if you want the Kindle version, Nook version, or book version.  Thanks from For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries.

For more details on the cookbook - Creative Slow-Cooker Meals:  Use 2 Slow Cookers to Make Easy and Tasty Meals by Cheryl

For more details on One Minute Devotions for Couples

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Reference from Liz:
Cheryl's book offers many wonderful activities to entertain and teach your preschooler. I was amazed by the variety of creative ideas she presents. She covers many topics (the bible, play, art, drama, music, language, math, science, history, cultures and so on). In addition, she offers free resources that you can use for different activities. I especially like how Cheryl offers ideas for involving other parents and their preschoolers in some activities because this gives both the parents and children a time to socialize. I strongly recommend this book to any parent, preschool teacher or home-school group looking for a useful resource with new and fun activities to do with their children.

FREE today on Kindle - Homeschool Your Preschooler on $1 a Day

Our older four children have Master's Degrees and this and this alone was their preschool curriculum.
FREE FREE on Kindle through Tuesday.

Homeschool Your Preschooler on $1 a Day by Cheryl Moeller
Are you planning on homeschooling your preschooler but can't afford all the curriculum you picked out?
Or, perhaps you already are homeschooling your preschooler, but still need additional ideas and supplemental materials? Who doesn’t need help these days with the rising costs that impact a family’s budget? Help is on the way – in fact this book may be the answer. I have used this both some years as a curriculum and some years as a supplement to curriculum. 

It's also great for grandparents, nannies, church school teachers, babysitters, and preschool teachers. Click here

Sherwin-Williams's "Chip It!" + $1,000 VISA Gift Card Giveaway

Sherwin-Williams's "Chip It!" + $1,000 VISA Gift Card Giveaway

This is a fab opportunity to pick up a new craft/trend/makeover for any room in your home.
I am entering and I hope you do too.  It's a great way to learn something new and have a
2012 room redo.
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Reset Your Spin Dial with This Free Book From Kindle

FREE on Kindle, this Monday (today) through Friday, July 16-20, 2012

Do you feel like you have more piles than miles?
Then you need Help! Mom's Stuck on Spin Cycle
(If you don't have a Kindle reader, you can get a free Kindle app on your iphone or pc)
 

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Preschool Text Messages

To aid you in your journey toward cyber-nurture here's a handy and up-to-date dictionary of common Preschool Text Messages and Answers: 
 

SGHWYCT = Show Grandma how well you can talk
G3GO3 = Gaa, Gaa, Gaa, Goo, Goo, Goo
TYN = Take Your Nap
IYD = In your dreams
EYB = Eat Your Broccoli
FVC = Favorite Cereal
NMSOCP = Need more sugar on Cocoa Puffs
DC = Diaper Change?
2 Late = No translation necessary.
*VIN4C = Starving for Cookies
OHFFS = Only Healthy Food for Snacks
PMSOHH = Put More Syrup on Ho-Ho's
IJMYT = I just made you tofu
RUK? = Are you kidding?
SC$SH = Success with Shopping (found Pampers 50% off)
SB? = Seatbelt On?
PT = Potty Training
2 Late
SC = Drink Your Sippy Cup
JC2LCC = Just Chugged 2 Liter Coca-Cola
TMM = Text Message Me Urgent Please
CTHDFC = Can't Talk, Helping Dad Find Comma 
 
It should be noted that a recent study found that irritated tots were turning off their new technology gadgets at an alarming rate and climbing into their parent's laps to demand stories and facetime instead. 

Free on Kindle through Friday, July 20. Help! Mom's Stuck on Spin Cycle

FREE on Kindle, this Monday (today) through Friday, July 16-20, 2012

Do you feel like you have more piles than miles?
Then you need Help! Mom's Stuck on Spin Cycle
(If you don't have a Kindle reader, you can get a free Kindle app on your iphone or pc)
 

Click here

 Get the book of mom comedy that show you show to reset your spin dial!

Tonight July 14 Saturday Evening from 7-9

Free dipping dots for everyone in your family. Print out enough coupons! 7-9:00 Pm tonight
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Free Haircuts for Kids in August at JC Penneys

Parents WITH KIDS IN K-6th grade. Back-to-school haircuts are FREE at JCPenneys during August ---with appointments. Click here

Eight Ways A Parent Can Answer their Kid's Complaints on Vacation

1. "This is boring..."
Answer: Pretend you are one of the Irish Tenors and sing "Danny Boy" at the top of your voice while occasionally dabbing your eyes with a Kleenex."
2. "It's taking too long to get there..."
Answer: Tell the kids, "The people we're going to visit serve stewed spinach and frozen ox tongue for breakfast and lunch every day. Still want us to step on it?"
3. "I'd rather be back home in my own room..."
Answer: Hold up an envelope and tear it in half again and again and say, "You're absolutely right. I always told your grandparents these tickets to Disneyland were a stupid idea from the very beginning."
4. "I think we need to stop, I'm feeling sick..." Answer: "I'm so sorry, sweetheart. But don't worry...look up... I've taped a lunch bag on the car ceiling above each seat."
5. "She's sitting on my side of the seat. Tell her to move over..."
Answer: Crawl over the back seat between them and attempt to stand on your head on the floor of the car while flailing your legs in the air shouting, "Danger...danger...Will Smith...intruder detected....danger...."
6. "You promised this would be fun..."
Answer: Produce two oxygen masks from the glove compartment, putting one on your husband's face and the other on your own. Breathe deeply then start laughing hysterically. Keep laughing until you are crying, While you both are still unable to speak scratch out the words, "Laughing Gas" on a piece of paper. Offer to share your masks with the kids.
7. "There's nothing I like to eat here..."
Answer: Bring along some large granola pieces poured into a dog food bag. Pour them out in a dish at the restaurant and start eating with just your mouth. Look up occasionally and bark. When you're finished say, "Hmmm...you're right. This tastes so much better. Here, you try some."
8. "We never have enough money to have any real fun..."
Answer: "Money doesn't grow on trees.
Second Answer: "Actually money does grow on trees, because it's made out of paper."

You know it's time for summer to end...

1) When you start telling your kids that you're bored.
2) You've quit wearing perfume and instead settle for two sprays of misquoto repellent..
3) You've grilled everything you can think of including your husband's favorite pair of flip flops.
4) The only family vacation you want to take is to Slumberland.
5) You cut the grass in the shape of a giant calendar to you can mark the days until school starts.
6) You've started using the hedge clippers to trim your own hair.
7) The lemonade has turned ruby red -- exactly the same color as the tube of lipstick you can't find.
8) You've eaten so much sweet corn that you now chew your green beans holding them with both hands.
9) Your garden produced so many zucchinis that you have started hiding them in the purses of friends who visit.
10) You get caught trying to buy school supplies for yourself.

July Writing and Publishing Conference - Part I

Start Your Summer Out Write... Why take a book in your beach bag, when you can write a book?

Cheryl was a literary agent for ten years, now turned author and conference speaker. She is the author or co-author of 12 books.

Figure out and polish your idea Monday through Wednesday, July 16-18 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Panera Restaurant on Rand Road in Arlington Heights, IL 60004 5 W Rand Road (In the same plaza as Barnes and Nobles and Trader Joes.) Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Why is information about Writing, Publishing, ereader Publishing, Blogging, and Speaking treated as secrets that not everyone can know? Cheryl Moeller's conferences educate, motivate, and inspire. Dinner: buy your own at Panera. Beginners to Advanced writers.

References from recent attendees:

"The writing conference was awesome! SO much better than reading a "how to" book. Cheryl provided such great information and insight, in a fun and personal way. Can't wait for Part II!" - Sheri Davis All Natural Mom of 4

 "Cheryl Moeller's Writing Conference motivated me to do what I had wanted to do for so long - get my book in print. Her understanding of publishing and marketing was a great resource for me and now I have a book that I can share with my children, grandchildren and the world." - Kay Swatkowski, national speaking and writing ministry is now at American Grandma and author of One Endless Line of Faith: 30 Days of Prayer for our Grandchildren

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at both your writing and marketing conferences. I found myself listening with rapt attention to all that was said. There is no such thing as boredom at this conference. The candidness with which Cheryl speaks is refreshing, and the help she extends to all is over the top. Cheryl is all about community. Her ideas seem endless. Thanks for opening up my world to the possibilities that exist within the writing realm." - Arlene Hughes

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No Sew Tshirt Summer Projects

1. Neckline: Cut about one inch down around the whole neckline for a new more girly neckline. 2. Sides: Tshirt was a men's large: made it into a women's small. Cut back some of the tshirt on both sides all the way down, saving 2 inches more on each side than you think you need for the ties. Cut small 1 inch wide slits along the sides of the t-shirt, or down the spine area. Tie them tight into knots. (Same procedure as for a tie quilt.) 3. Love your new recycled tshirt fit for a girl.

Free Giveaway Today - Creative Slow-Cooker Meals

July 5, 2012

Free Giveaway of one copy of my cookbook, Creative Slow-Cooker Meals: Use Two Slow-Cookers to Make Easy & Tasty Meals. Click here for details of how to enter to win.

Cheryl says, “Using two slow cookers to make dinner gave me back my life and it can do the same for you. This plan is just perfect for a frazzled mom with no time in her day. It also works for my single friends that just want to cook once a week. In my book I not only give you perfect recipes, but I also plan your entire dinner menu. I’m a wife, mom, sister, daughter, granddaughter, cousin, niece, aunt, and friend just like you. I can’t make more time in my day; it just doesn’t exist. But, I can use Creative Slow-Cooker Meals to solve my dinner dilemma early in the day.”
Try out one of Cheryl’s scrumptious crockpot recipes this week: Italian Chicken Sandwich and Salmon on Gingered Carrots.
Here’s how to enter:
1.  Leave a comment here. Do you have a favorite crockpot recipe or tip?
2. “Like” Cheryl’s facebook page here. Come back and comment to let us know you did.
3.  Share this post on Twitter. Comment here to let us know you did.

Happy Fourth of July

We celebrate we can celebrate
We celebrate orange sunshine in abundance and the grill on.
I love the parade
We celebrate we remember our parents and grandparents celebrating.
We celebrate we have a volunteer band in our village loud but not off key.
We celebrate volunteer musicians have time to enjoy a hobby a sign of a free society.
We celebrate sights sounds senses
We celebrate soldiers in uniform standing tall
We celebrate quilts made with red white blue
We celebrate children and grandchildren gazing up at the fireworks
We celebrate God and liberty.
I love the U.S.A.

Currclick Countdown to the Summer Olympics

This is fun whether your kids are being homeschooled, public school, or Christian school.
It's a fun, free summer thing to do and kids love a treasure hunt. 


I have several books published on this site!

Leading up the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics, we will be hiding 12 Olympic torches all around the site. Each of these torches contains a new freebie. We will also be having a 10% off sale on tons of awesome Olympics curriculum.

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