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My Favorite: Books
Pet Stuff
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THE NEW MAKE-A-NOTE WEB SITE
Yes, we now have a WEB SITE to go with
the our ezine. So now the Make-a-Note info is even easier to get to,
retrieve, and pass on to friends/family (be sure to tell them to sign up for the
ezine while they are there). Some of the features include...an
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sites mentioned in the articles and links to subscribe, BACK ISSUE info
including a link to a web site with back issues and directions on how to get an
index of back issues by email, along with access to even older back issues,
LINKS AND RESOURCES has a multitude of links to my favorite sites and order
information for my favorite books and other materials, and finally our BONUS
STUFF page which will make available more lengthy material that the ezine just
didn't have
room for. This web site is still a work in progress. We will continue to
add much more to the LINKS & RESOURCES page in particular, so check back
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FREE BABY SHOES
Here's one to pass on to all those new
mothers out there. The national
store chain, Payless Shoes, is running a promotion for any baby born in the
year 2000. They will give you a FREE pair of baby shoes (size being given
away fits 6-months-old size & younger) for any baby born this year.
Just go in, fill out a registration form, and they will give you the
shoes. Remember though that most pediatricians will tell you that barefoot
is better, most of the time, until they are walking, but for those times when
you think that bare feet would be just a bit too casual, here's a chance to get
them free. POST IT...on your shopping list.
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PASSOVER/EASTER CELEBRATIONS
It isn't too early to start planning for
those spring holidays and we have
some recommended material to help you get started. Check out our web
site's BONUS STUFF page for an article on preparing "Easter Story
Cookies" AND celebrating the Passover with a look at the Christianity's
roots in Judaism. You will see the Passover in a whole new light, no
matter what your faith. The Passover article is by Stan Kellner, of
Sheresh Ministries. He also has written a booklet with even more detailed
info in it called, "Behold the Lamb: A Messianic Passover Seder"
that you can order for an $8 suggested donation. To order, send a check (also
made out to) to: Sheresh Ministries Inc, P. O. Box 26415, Colorado
Springs, CO 80936. Mr. Kellner is also available for speaking
engagements. For more information on the above, or Jewish roots
ministries/perspectives, you can contact Sheresh Ministries at the above
address, by phone at (719)532-1573, or by email at
sheresh@aol.com. POST IT...on your
calendar.
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FAMILY CELEBRATIONS
This series of books by Ann Hibbard is
filled with wonderful ideas and
resources for celebrating many different holidays. Her original book,
"Family Celebrations: Meeting Christ in Your Holidays...", that
covers the most holidays, is out of print, but may still be found at used book
stores. She also has books still available IN print for Easter, Christmas,
Thanksgiving/Halloween alternatives, and one that covers birthdays, vacations,
Mother's Day, & Father's Day. So check with your local book store, OR
order from Christian Book Distributors by calling 1-978-977-5000 or go straight
to their web page at
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/search/2524301
and type in "Hibbard, Ann" under Author & hit the enter key
. They all run about $6 or $7, so they are very reasonable. The Easter
project is a Road to Calvary banner that can be made out of paper, felt, or
other materials, and works in a way similar to an advent calendar at
Christmas. The kids love it, a great idea for your own kids, grandkids, or
other relatives. You should start preparing it now if you want to have it
ready before Easter. POST IT...on your shopping list, by your computer, & on
your calendar.
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POLITICAL INFO ON ALL THE CANDIDATES
ABC News has a great web site on all the
Presidential candidates. You can
click on biographical info, see where they stand on ALL the issues, find out
about controversies, etc. Go to http://www.abcnews.com/sections/politics/,
then click on "The 2000 Vote" on the side bar. POST IT...by your
computer.
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HOW TO REALLY LOVE YOUR TEENAGER
Normally I don't recommend books until I
have completely finished reading
them, but I've underlined so many great points/ideas in the first half of this
one that I just couldn't wait to share it with you. "How to Really
Love Your Teenager" by Ross Campbell, MD is one of the best, if not THE
best, book I have ever read on child-rearing. You should get this book whether
you have a great relationship with your teen, or are ready to raise a white
flag. His insights are tremendous & I am already starting to see some
of the things he talks about in my 11 1/2 yr-old! If you have pre-teens,
read it NOW, to start some good habits for the future. The
premise of the book, is that your teen does best in ALL areas when they feel
loved, and too often they are not feeling loved because while you may SAY you
love them, teens are very action-oriented and we may need to do a lot more with
our actions to help them truly BELIEVE they are loved. There are also
chapters on Focused Attention, Anger (by teens AND parents), and
Depression. BTW, he also has a book for younger children, "How to
Really Love Your Child", which is a good book, but I feel that his teen
one, should be ISSUED to all parents of teens. Check it out by going to http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/search/2524301,
then enter "Campbell, Ross" under "Author" and hit your
enter button, then click on the
book entry for more info. You can order it from your local book stores,
or by calling, 1-978-977-5000. POST IT...by your computer, on your
shopping list, by your phone...GET THIS BOOK! :-)
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BACK ISSUE TREASURE: BODY FAT
SCALE, FREE VET CONSULTATIONS, FREE
EMAIL/LONG DISTANCE, ETC
The February 15th, 1999 issue is packed
with good info to save you money.
Recently I have seen ads for the Tanita Scales/Body Fat
Monitors, but there is a company in California that sells them even cheaper than
Tanita does! It is MUCH more important what your body fat percentage is
than what you weigh. Two 5'10" men may weigh the same, but if one is
a professional athlete and one a couch potato, then the weight can mean entirely
different things. For free veterinarian advice, Foster's & Smith Pet supply
catalog has an advice line that can be called at certain times to perhaps save
you a trip to your vet. There is also info on free email and long distance
services (the latter NOT via the internet). You can request this issue by
sending an email to make-a-note-issues@xc.org
and in the Subject Line or Body of the message type in "MAN-013" and
you should receive the issue promptly. POST IT...by your computer.
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JOKE (Church Bulletin/Sign Bloopers)
"Remember in prayer the many who are
sick of our church and community."
"The eight-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's
'Hamlet' in the church basement Friday at 7pm. The congregation is invited
to attend this tragedy." "Don't let worry kill you, let the
church help."
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QUOTE
"Do you know what is the most
important question on your teenager's mind? Without realizing it, he is
continually asking, 'Do you love me?'. It is absolutely the most important
question in a teenager's life. And he asks the question primarily through
his behavior, rather than with words...One of the main reasons most parents do
not know how to convey their love to their teenagers is because teenagers, like
younger children, are BEHAVIORALLY ORIENTED. Adults are primarily VERBALLY
ORIENTED...Just as there are no perfect children, there are no perfect
parents. Don't let guilt from past mistakes damage your efforts to raise
your teenagers well."
--Ross Campbell, MD, from "How to
Really Love Your Teenager"
Editor's Note: Mary Kay (of the
cosmetics company) once said that you
should always picture other people with signs around their necks that read,
"Make me feel important". Perhaps we should always picture our
children, of ALL ages, with a sign around their neck that reads, "Make me
feel loved". One thing that I struggle with is that this isn't a one
time thing. You can't just convince them one day & expect them to
"hold that thought" until they are grown. It is something that
is probably more of a minute to minute task in the hearts of the children.
They are such a gift, and only with us for a short time. Perhaps it is
time to put "SHOW my kids they are loved" at the top of our
"to-do" lists.
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