Archives for: May 2010

• School's Almost Over as Working Moms Tremble

  Mon, May 24, 2010

  School's Almost Over as Working Moms Tremble

  If you're like me, you find yourself somewhere between euphoria and utter terror when thinking of summertime. It's wonderful that the care-free (kind of) summer days promise loads of fun. Yet, when you're a working mom, you are faced with the added challenge of "What do I do about the kids this summer?" thoughts that leave you feeling a bit uneasy. I have stay-at-home mom friends who talk about hanging in there till school's out so that their chaotic schedules will come to a welcomed close. Then they share plans of sleeping in weekdays and hanging out at the pool for days on end. Ahhhh....

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• Life Interrupted

  Thu, May 20, 2010

  When something happens in life, you have the opportunity to make adjustments. What you do when life changes defines you...good and bad...here are some tips to go from good to great!

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• Everyday is Mom's Day! I wish...

  Sat, May 15, 2010

  Mother's Day, a celebration!

  I wish everyday were Mother's Day.  It feels very nice to be apprecitated for raising children for 1 day out of the 365 days that we do it.  It's the other 364 days that are hit and miss. 

  I am stepping into a new mothering realm, with my oldest child turning 18.  I can see now that she will always be my baby. As much as I still want to "do" for her, it is now her turn to "do" for herself, and I have to allow it.

  

  This poem says it all:

  Words from a Mother's Heart

  I have given you life, but cannot live it for you.

  I have taught you much, but cannot make you learn.

  I have given you directions, but cannot be there to lead you.

  I have allowed your freedom, but cannot account for it.

  I have taken you to church, but cannot make you believe.

  I have taught you right from wrong, but cannot decide for you.

  I have given you love, but cannot force it upon you.

  I have taought you to share, but cannot make you unselfish.

  I have taught you respect, but cannot force you to show honor.

  I have advised you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.

  I have advised you about sex, but cannot keep you pure.

  I have taught you the fact of life, but can not build your reputaion.

  I have told you about drinking , but cannot say no for you.

  I have warned you about drugs, but cannot prevent you from using them.

  I have taught you about kindness, but cannot force you to be gracious.

  I have warned you about sin, but cannot make you moral.

  I have loved you as a child, but cannot make you walk with God.

  I have taught you about Jesus, but cannot make Jesus your Lord.

  I have taught you about life, but cannot give you eternal life.

  I love you.

  Anonymous

  For all the moms, say a pray for your children today! 

  Daven

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• Types of Moms

  Mon, May 10, 2010

  Motherhood is not a black and white role, but incorporates countless shades of gray. What type of mother are you?

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• Internet Safety for the Summer

  Sat, May 08, 2010

  Keep your kids safe this summer while on the web.

  I have a friend at church who revealed one day in our bible study that her felt as if her main goal as a parent was to keep her children safe and sheltered for as long as she could.  She felt like part of showing them unconditional love was to allow them to grow up slowly.   

  Having children at home this summer during those hot and humid sweltering days of June, July and August can mean computer games and web surfing. 

  Start researching now for a computer guardian program or at least turn on your computers parental controls to keep your kids safe on the net.  

  Along with parental controls, teach your children about approved sites that they can surf to.  Here is a list I gave my kids when they were young.  Enjoy, Daven

  pbskids.org

  Disney.com

  Discoverykids.com

  nationalgeographic.com/kids

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• Top 9 Clues You are a Working Mom

  Mon, May 03, 2010

  Top 9 Clues You are a Working Mom by Autumn Lew

  All moms work hard. There's no doubt about that! Being a mom that works outside (or inside) the home presents its own special set of challenges though, right? So here are my top 9 clues that you are a working mom!

  Top 9 Clues YOU are a Working Mom

  1. The floor hasn't seen a mop since your youngest was born. Don't get me started on the dusting...

  2. It takes 2 weeks of extra work to carve out a day to go on the class field trip to the zoo.

  3. If your breakfast won't fit in a cup, it doesn't happen.

  4. Snow days send you into a panic.

  5. No matter how important the meeting, you ALWAYS answer your cell when the school calls.

  6. Your laptop has a Strawberry Shortcake or Spiderman sticker on it.

  7. You send Christmas cards to the school lunch ladies...your secret heroes!

  8. Somehow there's always a pack of fruit snacks and wet wipes in your briefcase.

  9. You have a "Top 9 List" instead of a top 10 because one more thing would just send you over the edge....

  Rock on, working moms!

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• Keep The Boss Happy

  Sat, May 01, 2010

   Keep The Boss Happy, By A JBF Husband, Paul Tackett

   

    Not only have we heard this, we know it to be true – “When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.” It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with the boss at the office, or the more important one, the boss at home.

    When I say “we,” I’m referring to all of us whose wife has chosen to be involved with Just Between Friends aka JBF, either as a consignor, owner, shopper or volunteer.

    My journey with keeping my boss happy started when I volunteered to help with the marketing. It was my job to place and pick-up Daven’s hand-painted signs, which I built, for the first couple of years of the sale that helped inform others about our most unique children’s consignment event.

    Now, more than 10 years later, the list of things I do to support my boss has grown a little, but regardless of what it is, I will continue to support my wife.

    I must confess, initially, like many of you, I had my doubts and concerns about JBF. All the late nights and long hours left me second-guessing my decision, and the line between supporting my wife or creating a monster was crossed sometimes.

  This meant/means like any healthy relationship, some days the grit of your character will be tested. 

    Let me say, it’s easy to get upset and during those early years, I questioned my wife’s involvement. But now looking back, I’m so glad that I choose to stand by my woman because the benefits of JBF not only helped my family, but every family that the sale touches.

    So whether your wife asks you to watch the kids so she and her friends can shop, or volunteers you for a set-up or breakdown shift as a consignor so she can shop early and save/make some extra money, rest assured your boss will be happy.  

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