For the next seven days I’m taking a challenge to amp up my intentional kindness. So start thinking of ways you might take part in the challenge with me. I recently read a story I’d like to share with you: Burnt Biscuits ~ Author Unknown When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast…
I came across this video on YouTube the other day, and . . . well, it just makes me laugh. Tomorrow is Happiness Happens Day! It all began back in 1999, when the Secret Society of Happy People started with the celebration of Admit You’re Happy Day. In 2000 the celebration expanded to the entire…
Are you enjoying a simplified life or are you overwhelmed with noise, activity, and stuff? Yesterday, I shared a dozen ways you can simplify your schedule; tomorrow I’ll give you steps to simplify and organize your finances and stuff. For today, let’s take a look at what others have to say about the blessing of…
In 2011, the United Nations declared July 30th, International Friendship Day; although most countries celebrate on the first Sunday in August. I think we should celebrate all week! At least, that’s what we’re going to do here at CMB. Celebrate Friendship – 12 Qualities of a True Friend 1. Patient – A true friend understands you’re…
“I’m Borrrrrred!” Two words that can strike fear in the hearts of parents all over the country. So, in the middle of summer vacation when boredom is popping up in communities from east to west, July is Anti-boredom Month. Boredom is an emotional state experienced when an individual is left without anything in particular…
Last week I wrote a post titled, Loving Day – Love Knows No Color. It quickly became one of my top posts receiving many likes, shares, and visits. Something I wrote rattled around in my head all weekend. I’m a little surprised no one said anything which I hope means you all took it the way…
In 1961 it would have been illegal for our children to marry each other. 22 states and 96% of the population disapproved of interracial marriage. Then on June 12, 1967, in the case Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down the country’s anti-miscegenation laws, allowing interracial couples across the country to marry. Loving…
You can be happy. Really. I haven’t always believed it. I know situations and experiences can cause temporary unhappiness, but you and I get to decide whether we’ll allow sadness to linger. If you want to be happier, you have to be willing to make a few adjustments 25 Secrets and Quotes to Make You Happy 1. Decide you want…
“Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.” ~ Emily Post “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” ~ Emily Post Etiquette or manners . . . simply put, are…
It’s National Honesty Day – Celebrated on April 30, it was invented by M. Hirsh Goldberg, who chose the last day of April since the first day of that month, which is April Fools’ Day, celebrates falsehoods. M. Hirsh Goldberg, former press secretary of Maryland and writer of many novels, created the holiday in the early…
On April 22, 1864 the words “In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. coins. It originated in “The Star-Spangled Banner”, written during the War of 1812. The fourth stanza includes the phrase, “And this be our motto: ‘In God is our Trust.’” The Star-Spangled Banner v. 1 – O say can you see by the…
Have you ever watched an episode of Hoarders? I used to have a dream that I lived in a huge house full of doors, many of which were locked. I often wondered what it meant. The Lord whispered that the doors represented rooms of my heart that I kept locked from Him. Those secret hidden…
I can’t remember a time as a child when anyone placed a gold star on something I wrote. Speech classes were a breeze, with my gift for gab and dramatic flair . . . what I didn’t have in substance I made up for in pizzazz. My problem on paper was knowing how to punctuate my…
Woo Hoo! It’s No Housework Day! A day to forget those daily chores . . . to leave the laundry until tomorrow, pile the dishes in the sink, and ignore the crumbs on the floor. It’s time to celebrate. If I could, I would declare everyday – No Housework Day! From Punchbowl: National No Housework…
The Golden Rule What if . . . we could consistently treat others the way we want them to treat us if we traded places. The person who is our: Friend Spouse Child Parent Grandparent Neighbor Teacher Student Employer Employee Server Garbage Collector Mail Carrier Salesperson Telemarketer Stranger Or the person who is: Physically Ill…
It’s Weed Out Hate Day – How Will You Celebrate? I hate hate. It’s defined as extreme aversion or hostility toward someone or something. Like love, hate is described as a feeling. Like love, hate is a choice. April 3rd is the day to “weed out hate, ” and sow seeds of peace and kindness. The Weed…
April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. ~Mark Twain, April Fool’s Day is of unknown origin, but many believe it began around 1582 in France, when the Gregorian calendar was introduced, and New Year’s Day changed from April 1st to…
On She’s Funny That Way day, individuals pay tribute to the funny/quirky side of women. I believe the best humor happens in moments that surprise us with quirky twists . . . unexpected responses, photos, captions, and situations. She’s Funny That Way – 5 Funny Things about Women 1. Women are curious and want to be…
I’ve been blessed to be chosen for The Liebster Award by my friend, Joan, at The Beauty in His Grip. I love what Joan says about her site: Unrelenting in His call to me, my Savior’s voice reached my closed ears and I finally heard Him. When I turned around He was there with His…
It’s your day to celebrate anything! Because today is Make Your Own Holiday Day. It’s an unofficial holiday, but what a fun idea. You can make today a special holiday for anything you want. Unofficial holidays can promote a cause, remember historical events, or used to have some simple good fun. How to Make a Holiday…
My experience is that Christians talk more about joy than happiness, saying that happiness is circumstantial and joy comes from within. I won’t argue with that, but my concern is that many Christians share neither joy nor happiness. Too many people around the world define Christians as negative, rule-spouting, judgmental hypocrites. Ouch! It’s one of…
