Changing environment, learning new language and new culture,being a wife and a mother, living far away from families and friends, I have come to share my views, thoughts, feelings, ideas on so many things that I cherish.

September 30, 2013

Schultüte - Sugar Bag

Creative Monday ( Schultüte - Sugar Bags)

 I made this for my daughter. In Germany, Schultüte is a must for every first grader. They take it on their very first day at school. The Schultüte is usually filled with sweets and presents. I filled up the Schultüte with these: I didn't and most people no longer fill up this big cone with only sweets. So I decided to get some things she will need for school and she loved them all.  


All ready for school

 

September 26, 2013

Some Purifying House Plants


I love house plants, not only that they beautify your home and make it more welcoming, they also help in cleaning the air. I can't imagine living in a house without plants (not even my kids used to pull them out as toddlers).

In addition to the dangerous chemicals used to make carpets, couches, paint and dry wall, our homes can be filled with chemicals from everyday household items and products. Things like pressed wood, facial tissue, paper towels, plastic and rubber, to name a few, frequently contain traces of chemicals like benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.

Although I have so many beautiful looking house plants at home, I didn't know that some of these household plants acts best as natural purifiers than the others and here are some:



1. Bamboo Palm: According to NASA, it removes formaldahyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.

2. Snake Plant: Found by NASA to absorb nitrogen oxides and formaldahyde.

3. Areca Palm: One of the best air purifying plants for general air cleanliness.

4. Spider Plant: Great indoor plant for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. Spider plants are one of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldahyde from the air.

5. Peace Lily: Peace lilies could be called the “clean-all.” They’re often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms because they’re known for removing mold spores. Also known to remove formaldahyde and trichloroethylene.

6. Gerbera Daisy: Not only do these gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, they’re known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night.


Source: liveinthenow.com

September 23, 2013

Here Comes Autumn

Autumn Season

Autumn Season written with love by Bernice Ward.........please remember to share this greeting with your family and friends..........

Autumn season is here once again
Such pretty trees of red, yellow and gold
The autumn winds are strong and chilly,
As the leaves fall, it's a beauty to behold.

The leaves fall and break from the trees
Oh how nice stepping on the crunchy leaves
Listening to the sound of the autumn wind,
God created everything from beginning to end.



Summer is over, the flowers have faded
The grass is not growing as tall
The leaves break and fall to the ground,
A shifting change, God's hand is in it all.

We know who holds the world in place
Who gently holds us in His hands
We too are living in the autumn of life,
Autumn winds blow, but God understands.



Yes, we feel the gentle chill of fall
We smell the scent of lovely flowers
With summer past and autumn here,
We give God thanks for His love and cheer.
~**~ 



Bernice Ward ©2005

September 20, 2013

Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop



Welcome to the Weekend Blog Hop where you can link up your favorite post of the week. Thank you for joining us and linking up. We are happy you are here and hope you will always come around. We have had a great week and now it's time for us to increase our followers by Blog Hopping all through the Weekend. Come and make new friends and find some interesting blogs to follow. You are free to link up to 3 different post or just your main blog. Happy Hopping.

September 16, 2013

Birthday Inspirations


It's my birthday today and I'm happy and thankful. How can I believe that it's been a whole year since I celebrated my last birthday. I can still remember my outing with the ladies as if it was yesterday. I  woke up this morning with no plans. I don't just know what to do or even what kind of cake to bake but I'm heading to the kitchen right now to bake whatever:-). It's gonna be a rainy day today (it's raining already) so I think I'd also make something warm for my family and friends that will come over this afternoon. I'm definitely going out with the ladies tonight. I don't know what they are up to this time around but I'm so much looking forward to it.
Just to say that the rain won't stop me today, I want to share my today's inspiration with you.

Radiance In The Rain

When gray is the day,
When the rain is falling,
When no longer I hear
The song bird calling,

When winds are cool,
When clouds cover the sun,
When it seems deep darkness
Enshrouds everyone,

I remember Your brilliance,
I embrace Your love,
Though it be dark outside,
I feel light from above.

Though storms are ‘round me,
Though thunder roars,
Though puddles are forming
As torrential rain pours,

The day is shining
So bright in my heart,
For I am with Jesus,
Never to part.


So I ask one and all
To join me in this song:
When the storms clamour,
The Son shines all day long.

The winds may be cool,
But we are kissed by the Son;
His love pours upon us,
Yes, every one.

Though gray is the day,
Though rain is falling,
We are basking in Sunshine
As Jesus is calling!


Carolin Garvin

September 10, 2013

On The Brighter Side Of Life

Parents Jokes & Quotes: Kids on Love 

This is absolutely hilarious. I thought I had cracked my ribs while laughing. Kids are just innocent creatures. Read for yourself :-)

Kids' advice on Love 
 
     Questions concerning love and wisdom were posed to a group of children 
     ages 5 to 10)
     
      WHAT IS THE PROPER AGE TO GET MARRIED? 
     
     "Eighty-four. Because at that age, you don't have to work any more, and 
     you can spend all your time loving each other in your bedroom." (Judy, 
     8) 
     
     "Once I'm done with kindergarten, I'm going to find me a wife."  
     (Tommy, 5) 
     
     WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE? 
     
     "On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually 
     gets them interested enough to go for a second date." (Mike, 10) 
     
     
     WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE? 
     
     "You should never kiss a girl unless you have enough bucks to buy her 
     a big ring and her own VCR, 'cause she'll want to have videos of the 
     wedding." (Jim,10) 
     
     "Never kiss in front of other people. It's a big embarrassing thing if 
     anybody sees you. But if nobody sees you, I might be willing to 
     try it with a handsome boy, but just for a few hours." (Kally, 9)  

     
     
     THE GREAT DEBATE: IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED? 
     
     "It's better for girls to be single, but not for boys. Boys need  
     somebody to clean up after them." (Lynette, 9) 
     
     "It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I'm just a kid. I 
     don't need that kind of trouble." (Kenny, 7) 
     
     
     CONCERNING WHY LOVE HAPPENS BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE: 
     
     "No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do  
     with how you smell. That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular." 
     (Jan, 9) 
     
     "I think you're supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but 
     the rest of it isn't supposed to be so painful." (Harlen, 8)  
     
     
     ON WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS LIKE: 
     
     "Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life." (Roger, 9) 
     
     "If falling in love is anything like learning to spell, I don't want 
     to do it. It takes too long to learn." (Leo, 7) 
     
     
     ON THE ROLE OF GOOD LOOKS IN LOVE AND ROMANCE: 
     
     "If you want to be loved by somebody who isn't already in your family, 
     it doesn't hurt to be beautiful." (Jeanne, 8) 
     
     "It isn't always just how you look. Look at me. I'm handsome like 
     anything and I haven't got anybody to marry me yet." (Gary, 7) 
     
     "Beauty is skin deep. But how rich you are can last a longtime." 
     (Christine, 9) 
     
     
     CONCERNING WHY LOVERS OFTEN HOLD HANDS: 
     
     "They want to make sure their rings don't fall off, because they paid 
     good money for them." (David, 8) 
     
     
     CONFIDENTIAL OPINIONS ABOUT LOVE: 
     
     "I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when The Simpsons 
     are on TV." (Anita, 6) 
     
     "Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I've been 
     trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding 
     me." (Bobby, 8) 
     
     "I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth grade hard  
     enough." (Regina, 10) 
     
     
     PERSONAL QUALITIES NECESSARY TO BE A GOOD LOVER: 
     
     "One of you should know how to write a check. Because, even if you  
     have tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills." (Ava 8) 
     
     
     SOME SUREFIRE WAYS TO MAKE A PERSON FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU: 
     
     "Tell them you own a whole bunch of candy stores." (Del, 6) 
     
     "Don't do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get 
     attention, but attention ain't the same thing as love." (Alonzo, 9) 
     
     "One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it's something she 
     likes to eat. French fries usually works for me." (Bart, 9) 
     
     
     HOW CAN YOU TELL IF TWO ADULTS EATING DINNER AT
 A RESTAURANT ARE IN  LOVE? 
     
     "Just see if the man picks up the check. That's how you can tell if 
     he's in love." (John, 9) 
     
     "Lovers will just be staring at each other and their food will get 
     cold. Other people care more about the food," (Brad, 8) 
     
     "It's love if they order one of those desserts that are on fire. They 
     like to order those because it's just like their hearts are on 
     fire."(Christine, 9) 
     
     
     WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE THINKING WHEN THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU": 
     
     "The person is thinking: Yeah, I really do love him, but I hope he 
     showers at least once a day." (Michelle, 9) 
     
     
     HOW A PERSON LEARNS TO KISS: 
     
     "You learn it right on the spot, when the gushy feelings get the best 
     of you." (Doug, 7) 
     
     "It might help if you watched soap operas all day." (Carin, 9)
     
     
     WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE? 
     
     "It's never okay to kiss a boy. They always slobber all over 
     you...that's why I stopped doing it." (Jean, 10) 
     
     
     HOW TO MAKE LOVE ENDURE: 
     
     "Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work." (Tommy, 7) 
     
     "Don't forget your wife's name...that will mess up the love." 
     (Roger,8)
     
     "Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take 
     the trash out." (Randy, 8) 
 
 
 
 
This is from  UC Berkeley Parents Network.

September 04, 2013

5 WEEKS FREE ACCESS to the Reading Eggs programs

Reading Eggs & Reading Eggpress – Where children become great readers


Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress  and Mathseeds are comprehensive, highly interactive online programs for children aged 3-13 years old.

The Reading Eggs UK Great Literacy Challenge has been officially launched - a nationwide initiative to inspire children to read! Invite your friends and family to take part in this fantastic event and they can receive 5 WEEKS FREE* access to Reading Eggs!


Simply refer or forward this to your friends and families and the recipient can start their FREE 5 WEEK* trial by registering at readingeggs.co.uk/bloggers before 30th September 2013

What's more, for every new sign up Reading Eggs will donate £1 to our charity partner Tommy's. Help fund research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage by supporting this fantastic organisation dedicated to supporting parents-to-be. 

Why should your family and friends try Reading Eggs?
  • Over 90% of parents we've surveyed have seen a significant improvement in their child's reading since using Reading Eggs!
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