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Ways to relieve stress or pressure

1. Take a deep breath; you might even count to ten before you respond so your mind can engage in the situation and supersede your emotions. 2. Change how you respond to stress. (This can be useful against those who … Continue reading

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Letting off steam, like a tea pot

Today’s lesson is about handling stress. I hope this theme will of use to youth ministries, family devotionals and family home evenings. Object lesson: A tea pot is useful in heating water and it notifies you that it is ready … Continue reading

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The ‘Pro-Choice’ examples from Democrats:

In the political dialog the republicans are accused for not being open minded: The following are from the democrat convention this week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=3TzTtud6Er4 Other related links: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/7/democratic-convention-presents-the-new-normal/ http://nation.foxnews.com/2012-democratic-national-convention/2012/09/06/dnc-delegate-threatens-kill-mitt-romney http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/09/06/dems-put-god-jerusalem-back-platform-utah-delegates-object

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Spelling: commission

Commission : I think of a commission consisting of many people so the double Ms,Is,Ss. Please feel free to share additional suggestions you what might be a better way to remember the spelling of these word. Leave on the comment … Continue reading

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Insights on writing and publishing by Rachel Muses

I found some old notes I took while attending a writer’s seminar several years ago at the Spanish Fork Memorial building. These are notes of counsel from Rachel Muses: Insights gained by writing and publishing. 1. You need to educate … Continue reading

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Back-to-School Budgeting (some useful links)

I’ve come across some great budgeting links and as I like ways to be wise with money I thought I’d share ones about parents who want to spend money wisely when preparing their children for the school year. Happy reading. … Continue reading

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Rocks are like trials:

Today’s lesson is inspired by a personal experience. I never knew that my sister and her husband was on BYUTV. She was able to tell a little about her life and how she and her husband life took a positive … Continue reading

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Making better use of my condo membership

I share ownership with a series of 5 star condos and the sale rep told me some ideas on how I can advertise my condos. He suggested some places I can advertise. vacationrentals.com redweek.com vrbo.com He suggested that I look … Continue reading

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Spelling words Pigeon and Province

Today’s spelling words are Pigeon and Province. We’ll see if these spelling devices will help me spell the properly in the future. Pigeon: I remember this that pigeon is an animal and pig is an animal so pig. Then these … Continue reading

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The creativity and dimensions behind quilts

Last Friday I had the chance to visit a quilting display at the Springville museum. There were some delightful quilts and I saw that there are quite a variety of quilts which show a rich display of talent. My mother … Continue reading

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