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Misconceptions About Prayer Part 8 - Praying God's Promises

A promise is only as good as the person who makes it. The character of the promiser is what gives the promise its value. ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/19/2009 1:53 AM | Add Comment

Family-Focused New Year's Eve

Here are 5 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve at home with your family and some kid-friendly recipes to go with it. To receive 2 FREE ebooks with more Family-Focused New Year's Eve activities and 30 Kid-Friendly recipes, go to our homemaking group.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/16/2009 2:08 AM | Add Comment

Teaching Children Manners

Good manners show that a child understands respect. It is more than just saying "please" and "thank you." Here are some tips on teaching your children manners.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/14/2009 11:20 AM | Add Comment

Hardwood Floor Care

For many people the process they use to clean their wood flooring might be doing more harm than good. Here are some hardwood floor cleaning techniques to avoid. ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/13/2009 11:10 PM | Add Comment

What is the True Meaning of Christmas? Make Sure Your Children Know

The world has taken Christmas and turned it into a celebration of consumerism. For many children, Christmas is about what presents they are going to get. They have no idea what it is really about. What can we do as Christian parents to make sure our children know the true meaning of Christmas? ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/12/2009 2:15 AM | Add Comment

Top 10 Reasons for "Prayer Fatigue" - Misconceptions About Prayer Part 7

These top 10 reasons for "prayer fatigue" really hit home with me. I battle at least some of these every day when I pray. Jennifer Kennedy Dean exposes these lies we believe in a very healing way.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/12/2009 1:12 AM | Add Comment

Replacing Household Products Can Keep You Safe

While people take all manner of precautions to ensure the safety and health of their families, some household products may need more attention and maintenance to keep loved ones and the home environment as safe as possible. A recent study shows that many Americans are unknowingly at risk of illness, injury or worse due to living with and using products that have not been properly maintained or replaced.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/11/2009 12:10 AM | Add Comment

Reindeer Craft - A Christmas Favorite

Reindeer craft projects are great for children of all ages. And one of my favorite reindeer crafts is making candy cane reindeer. In fact, it is one of my favorite things to do for Christmas. ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/10/2009 9:48 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

How to Make Coffee - from a Self-Proclaimed Specialist

I can't remember ever not liking coffee. As a small child, my parents didn't allow me to drink it of course, but I would manage to get sips here and there. I was hooked from the beginning. And since then, coffee has been a huge part of my life. It has been a source of ongoing jokes from my college days, throughout my teaching career, with friends, and even with my husband's friends and coworkers. << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/9/2009 10:24 PM | Add Comment

No Sew Fleece Scarf

Instructions for making a no-sew fleece scarf. ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/9/2009 12:45 AM | Add Comment

Extracurricular Activities - Too Much of a Good Thing?

One of the leading causes of a life that is "out of balance" is too many extracurricular activities. Why, as moms, do we feel such a need to over schedule our children in extracurricular activities? ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/8/2009 12:23 AM | Add Comment

Eco Friendly Kitchen

Eco friendly kitchen tips for removing cooking odors and using "green" kitchen products.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/7/2009 1:14 AM | Add Comment

Prayer: The Key to Everything - Misconceptions About Prayer Part 6

Prayer is the key that unlocks all of the treasures of the Kingdom of God. It is a key that He has placed in your hand and invites you to use. Prayer is the conduit through which all the power and provision of God flows. << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/4/2009 1:01 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Cinnamon Cranberry Christmas Tea

There's nothing like a warm cup of tea to liven up the Christmas celebration. This cinnamon laced cranberry tea has a bit of citrus to give it a little spark. Place the tea in a crock pot on low to keep it warm and tasty all day long.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/4/2009 1:35 AM | Add Comment

Christmas Buffet

Christmas buffet tips and recipes for a relaxing holiday dinner.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/2/2009 11:09 AM | Add Comment

Craft Project - Country Primitive Stitchery Holiday Ornaments

I really enjoy making these primitive country-style holiday ornaments each and every year because they are easy to make and I can use up a lot of my left-over scrap fabric and embroidery supplies.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 12/1/2009 1:26 PM | Add Comment

Gifts That Never Go Out of Style

The holiday season is a time for giving. When most of us think of giving, we think of gifts. I'm going to ask you to think a little less traditionally about gift giving, and consider giving of yourself this holiday season.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/30/2009 8:42 AM | Add Comment

Christmas Sugar Cookies

What would Christmas be without sugar cookies? If you are looking for something new to make this year, try these scrumptious renditions of an old favorite.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/28/2009 12:44 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all of you a wonderful, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday!<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/25/2009 6:18 PM | Add Comment

Crock Pot Turkey Breasts

This flavorful turkey is much faster to prepare than a whole turkey, and is done easily in the crock pot. ... << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/25/2009 1:25 AM | Add Comment

Disclosure Policy

The new FTC rules state that our blogs and websites must have a disclosure policy. << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/24/2009 2:14 AM | Add Comment

Seeing Life through Gratitude Glasses

When we allow ourselves to wallow in victim and fighting thoughts, our brains release catabolic hormones that are destructive to our entire physical system, and ultimately, our success. By wearing
your "gratitude glasses" you shift your thoughts to positive and constructive ones. Thinking thoughts of thankfulness and love makes an energetic shift in your mind and body, and the results will be
astonishing.
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Posted by Coffeemom at 11/24/2009 12:13 AM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Housework Schedule Through the Decades

A housework routine enables us to get our work done efficiently in a timely manner. An orderly home may also contribute to a calmer family. Here are some examples of various housework routines from the early 1900s to more recent times. Keep in mind that in those early years, housework was physically harder, but most women were not employed outside of the home.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/23/2009 7:03 PM | Add Comment

Chores for Kids - Try Offering Rewards

Chores benefit our kids in many ways. Two of the most important are developing a sense of responsibility in them and teaching them life skills. But the trick it - how to we get them to do their chores without having a battle on our hands? One technique is to offer rewards.<< MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/22/2009 8:46 PM | Add Comment

6 Reasons to Control the Tongue

James (3:5) says the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. If we think seriously about this, how many marriages are destroyed because of hateful words? How many children are verbally abused and constantly criticized? How much trouble is caused in the workplace because of malicious gossip? Truly the tongue does have great power. Let's take a look at some reasons to keep it under control. << MORE >>
Posted by Coffeemom at 11/21/2009 10:57 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment
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