tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58824714853966148392024-03-05T21:14:04.085-08:00The Modern Mormon MommyA place for LDS Women to obtain resources for Primary Classes, FHE, Home Schooling. Fashion and Marriage as well as cultural observations and other random posts.Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-55432745813418358872014-07-28T09:16:00.002-07:002014-07-28T09:16:13.122-07:00The Importance of Dressing our Children well.Fads come and go among the sisters of my church. The most recent one that I have seen is Carol Tuttle's "Dress Your Truth" Programs and Books. Below is an exert from the Carol Tuttle website where this 'service' is describe:<br />
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"Dressing Your Truth is an educational service designed to teach you about your unique Type of beauty, give you insights and tools to feel more confident and look more beautiful, and provide products that make your shopping experience easy and affordable.</div>
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The concept of our appearance representing something about our personality is something that is universally recognized. I personally love the below synopsis from the website becomegorgeous.com:<br />
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"Its totally true that the clothes we wear represent the perfect reflection of who we really are. Besides all the instruments we have in order to communicate, our clothes represent probably the most important one. They show our personality, the way we see ourselves and the social group in which we want to be included. Before any verbal contact, a special communication takes place, which is made through the clothes we wear. These will say a lot about you, about your lifestyle and personality."<br />
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I would like to delve into how our dressing can affect our KIDS!<br />
Firstly, lets look at a scenario....<br />
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Miss 10 has a mother that does not dress up. She rarely wears makeup and prefers bare feet to heals. Her hair is pulled back in a pony tail routinely every morning and remains that way until she flops into bed at night. This mother is busy, she has kids to get ready for school, church callings and a household to maintain. This results in her wearing her standard uniform of Capri's and a Tee day in and day out.......<br />
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There is nothing wrong with having bad days, with deciding that today I am going for comfort instead of looks. It is when this is your go to look every day that there is a problem. You see, Miss 10 is learning about the world of a woman through your eyes. If we don't show our daughters the importance of grooming, than what values are they going to carry into adult hood with them? Whether we like it or not, we live in a superficial world. Whether we like it or not, the way we present ourselves will have an impact on how we are treated. ESPECIALLY as women.<br />
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So, what can you do? I have 4 girls. I make sure that at least every other day they see me dress in something that they think is pretty. This may just be a cute necklace or a skirt. I wear perfume and I make sure that I have lipstick in my purse at all times. I want my girls to grow up taking pride in themselves and the way that they present themselves to the world.<br />
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How the way we dress our children affects them.....<br />
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I have dealt with this first hand. I have children that I love very much visit in dirty, ugly clothes. Sometimes they will visit right after school and let me tell you, what they wear to interact with their peers is NOT acceptable. They frequently get ready for an outing and forget footwear and brushing their teeth is not something that is habitual for them, we have to remind them.<br />
When the kids turn up looking scruffy and unkept it could just mean that they have been having fun being kids, right!?This is true, It is when family vacations are taken and the kids are wearing "grubbies" the whole time that I get concerned. No one is too busy to teach their child the importance of wearing unstained clothes. Mothers, if you have clothes that are faded and torn, throw them out! Or reserve them for yard play only... DO NOT dress your child for school in faded pants that look like they have been in use since the 1980s. Take PRIDE in the appearance of your family. When we negate to teach our children how to groom themselves properly we are setting them up for ridicule. Their friends, especially pre-teen to teens age bracket, will judge them on appearance, so while it is very noble to carry the motto "beauty is on the inside", this is not going to help a 12 year old find acceptance among their peers.<br />
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What does this say about the person who should be caring for them?<br />
When your children present to the world in old clothes, unkept and shoeless it really does say alot about you as a parent. When I see little girls with ribbons in their hair , shoes on their feet and a smile on their face, I can see that her parents take pride in caring for their child and presenting her to the world in her best light. Remember, the people who see us dressed up on Sundays will likely see us during the week as well..... When we show up one day a week looking our best and look like hobos the rest of the time, it says that you are about keeping up appearance rather than maintaining a standard for the family. When a child has clothes that are 3 sizes too big for them every-time I see them, It tells me that you are too self absorbed to take your child's clothes in so that they fit.<br />
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We live in a world where whether we agree with it or not, appearance is defiantly important. Isn't it only fair on our kids that we present them, us and the whole family, as best we can?<br />
<br />Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-20831519611011128612014-07-28T08:39:00.001-07:002014-07-28T08:39:49.559-07:00How my Daughters Step-Mom helped me become a better Mother!How my daughter's Step-Mom made me a better Mother<br />
I know there are many pieces out there about mothers and step-mothers at war. This, to me, seems to be one of the most selfish things either of the children's parents (yes, step-parent IS a parent) can do.<br />
The children have already seen far too much unnecessary heartache with the divorce of their parents. No matter how young the child was, or how long ago the divorce took place, believe me, the kids still feel the effects long term. Every holiday that is spent with just one of their parents, every weekend handover, every time they have to explain to friends that they are busy when a particular event is on because they are spending the weekend with the non custodial parent, their little hearts feel it. So why would anyone want to create unnecessary conflict for the kids to be wedged in the middle of?<br />
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This woman below has taught me a lot about being a step-mom. Before I go any further let me address a few things you might be thinking right now. 1) sure you have a great relationship with her, but you should meet MY ex's new partner. 2) I am the mother, I shouldn't have to share my role with anyone 3) The kids don't need her, they have me....<br />
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My daughters step mother is in fact the woman that my ex-husband was having an affair with while we were in marriage counselling trying to save our marriage (she was not aware that this was the case at the time). Logically, I should resent her..... I don't! Why? Because she is a wonderful person and, more importantly, she has been wonderful to my daughter.<br />
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Best step mother I could have ever wished for my daughter, This is Kathryn with her Daughter.<br />
Kathryn went above and beyond to ensure that my daughter was loved and cared for while in her home. She read stories to her at night, played dress up, taught my baby how to cook and amazingly, she spoke about me often in my absence and build a bridge between my daughter and I. HER attitude towards me is what made my daughter feel safe in speaking about her love for me, and prevented her from feeling as though she had to show loyalty to one side of her family versus another. This resulted in my child being free to love all the people in her life. Me, her dad and her step mum and dad. She knew that she had 4 parents and that we all loved her. Why did Kathryn, or rather how did Kathryn show this grace? Shouldn't she feel threatened given I was the EX. Why like a lot of step mothers didn't she have 'something to prove'?<br />
Kathryn made a choice. She chose to be to my daughter, what she would want a step mom to be to her child. She sent me mothers day cards and we could talk openly over the phone about my baby's progress. We worked together on issues that came up, because lets face it, DAD's play a different role to Moms. While it was between me and my childs Dad as to what decisions were made regarding our childs care and upbringing, it would be naive to think that our partners who we were forming a life with, and whom would be affected by any decisions, woudn't have a say. Some parents don't feel comfortable talking to the step parent about the big issues, and prefer to just talk to the ex. Either way issues are addressed, I was well aware that any decisions that my ex would make and consult me on, would first be talked over with his partner. Whether I liked it or not, either directly or indirectly, this woman was going to be contributing to the decision making. I could do it with her, or I could allow her to do it from behind the scene through my ex. Thank-fully we were able to talk. We both loved my child and wanted what was best for her....and this meant that most of the time we could work well together, infact, she was often my Ally when my ex was being unreasonable. She was my daughters step mother, and she became one of my best friends.<br />
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As wonderful as Kathryn is, I cannot give all the credit to our family functioning. I had a part to play too. I could have refused to talk with her. My ex was never good at being organised and this would have meant a lot of quarreling between the two of us. I chose to talk with Kathryn and allow her to work with me on what was planned for my child, instead of having massive arguments with my ex. This meant that instead of fighting around the my daughter and conflict, she was watching two people who loved them very much, work together for their benefit. It also meant that my baby was not able to play one against the other. What happened in one home, happened in the other. If there were issues raised we could talk directly and not get a biast story from a little girl trying to be an opportunist.<br />
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Kathryn taught me that being a Mom and a step-mom is about getting past our own insecurities and hurt. How we feel towards step parents should come second to what is best for the child. Being a parent is about putting your children first. Lets face it, if Kathryn was going to be my daughters step mother there was no use in me pretending she didn't exist, ESPECIALLY when she would be providing care for my child. It took courage for Kathryn to take the high road and stretch out the olive branch for the sake of my daughter. It took courage for me to accept the olive branch... but how could I not? the fact that she was willing to extend a hand of friendship showed me that she did love my daughter and have her best interests at heart.<br />
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For those who are scared of being replaced... a child's real mother can never be replaced, so long as they are being just that... a MOTHER. Mother's put their children first. They avoid conflict and what their children to grow into stable, emotionally reliable adults. This means creating a family for them... one that includes the step parent!<br />
<br />Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-2687577253166868782013-12-31T09:49:00.002-08:002013-12-31T09:49:25.052-08:00We LOVE the Dating DivasI just had to share with all you lovely ladies, this new website I happened upon. Its called the <a href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com/">Dating Divas</a>. These site has a treasure trove of ideas for married couples and dating love birds alike. Check them out, and leave them a message saying we sent you there !<br />
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Don't believe in New Years resolutions? Neither does my husband. He has the very logical thinking that if you want to make a real and permanent change, you start immediately and don't wait for a specific date, time or situation. I can see what he is saying and it does make sense. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your views, he has a wife that is very pro New Years Resolution.... So, in light of the fact that he is a great husband, we are doing New Years Resolutions this year, Together. Here's our list so far:<br />
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Yes, no McDonald's, cafe rio, Burger King , Wendy's. None, nada, zilch...</div>
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This will decrease our waist lines and increase our bank balance. It will also mean that our meal times will be given more time, which will mean more time together as a family.</div>
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To keep this resolution realistic we will have 6 eat out credits for the year. These credits can be used for one takeout meal for the family. We can us them whenever we want (think birthdays, celebrations etc) but once they are used up, no more meals from takeout places are allowed.... I am really hoping we have at least one credit left come February!<br />
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What do we mean by this? Instead of buying the newest CD as a treat for the kids, we will put any money we can spare towards a family trip. It could be something as simple as a trip to the local bowling Alley or the movies. We are hoping some of the money we save with the no Eating out will help fund some extra fun vacations etc.</div>
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Easier said than done, right! But we can try. We are going to try to take notice of the people we love rather than society as a whole. People's opinions of us will be considered but not taken to be truth if they do not mesh with what we know to be our own reality.</div>
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<b>What do you have planned for your family? Please comment below, we would love to hear from you :)</b></h2>
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<br />Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-16437116953832259372013-06-06T00:53:00.001-07:002013-06-06T01:04:19.859-07:00Quiz: Are you a good wife?<a href="http://www.mydailymoment.com/app/quiz/userquiz/takequiz/76">Are you a Good wife?</a> Following on from the last peice I published, I thought this would be a little fun for all the women out there who are now, like me, wondering if they meet the mark at being a good wife. Click on the underlined above and go to the Quiz and see how you rank. Would love to hear how you all rate. Here was my result:<br />
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The Dutiful Wife</h2>
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When you said “I do,” you meant it from the
heart. You go above and beyond the call of marital duty. You live to keep your
man kept. From hot meals to hot sex, you cater to his every whim. Even when he’s
not around, you look for ways to put a smile on his face. Your love for your
husband runs deep, and you’ll go to the limits to ensure that he gets his every
wish. Just make sure that it’s reciprocated. You’re in a partnership… not on a
payroll. In the same way you treat him like a king, he should be giving you the
royal treatment as well. Remember, if he doesn’t treat you well, there’s someone
out there who will. And if he does appreciate the loving gestures, then give
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<span style="font-size: large;">From <i>Housekeeping Monthly</i>, 13 May, 1955.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious
meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you
have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are
hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm
welcome needed.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he
arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking.
He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may
need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the
house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for
him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and
order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will
provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the
washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Be happy to see him.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the
moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics
of conversation are more important than yours.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night.
Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him
down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing
and pleasant voice.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or
integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always
exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question
him.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">A good wife always knows her place. </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Now Lets Address The Above Suggestions. In No Particular Order. Because I can.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, so the don't complain if he is late to dinner or stays out all night is ridiculous. Respect works both ways. If I cook, then he better have hus butt at the table when I serve it. (Within reason, if he has to work late that is another story). The letting him lie down is a little over the top also, unless of course your husband is in a physically demading trade. I know that when my husband comes home from the Army sometimes he has to lie down straight away, or at the least flop on the couch. This is fine, I just sit with him and we talk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, as for the questioning his integrity and judgement. I honestly don't think that I should be doing that ever. If you are in a good marriage than you should trust your husbands judgement and know his cast integrity. NOTE that I say IF you are in a GOOD marriage. If you are with a man who is not the god fearing man you deserve, you may have to reconsider the not questioning his judgement part. Remember while as wives we look to our husbands, our husbands should inturn look to christ. If your husband isn't including christ in your marriage then you could be in trouble.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sorry, I am not making a fire for him. In the garden of Eden I am sure it was Adam who was in charge of the fire lighting; besides my husband is a pyromaniac of sorts, he would prefer to light it himself I dare say. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have an interesting story for him..... Come On! If you are a Mom this shouldn't be hard. Just think of the material you have. "darling today Susie managed to put my gardening hat in the S Bend of the Toilet, You'll need to remove that for me when you are done with your recooperating."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't always prep dinner, infact if it wasn't for the microwave I think that we would live off of Pappa Murphy $5 specials. Having said that I think it is important to put on at least 2 good spreads a week. Butter Bread and set the table nicely, make eating together a pleasure rather than just another part of going through the motions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make yourself look nice, this is something I do regularlly. I like to dress well. I like how it makes me feel and I like what it says to society about myself. For women, the way we dress ourselves can have a powerful affect over how people percieve us. This is not nessicarily right, however it is the way the world works. Having said this, there are days where my husband will get home and I will be in my gym sweats or have failed to have change out of my PJ's (Saturdays are really good for this.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Cleaning up everything and de-cluttering 15 minutes before he gets home is something I think all mothers do. We can spend 6 hrs of the day procrastinating and in the last 20 minutes before your husband is due through the door we manage to get most of the days chores done. I once admitted to doing this. My very clever husband smiled and said "You do 15 mins work and pretend that your worked all day, and I come home and pretend that I believe you!" Oh Bless his heart!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't like bringing up problems as soon as I see my beloved. I miss him all day and I want to enjoy the first hour with him. This gives him time to relax and unwind and I enjoy spending this down time with him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So how does it work in your home? Is the above exert absurd, or a little closer to home? I would love to hear from other Modern Mormon Mommies about how you run things in your house. In the meantime I have a date planned, on the couch, with my husband.</span><br />
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Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-46631241690959966492013-06-05T17:09:00.001-07:002013-06-05T17:09:46.178-07:00Daughter Of A King<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have 3 Little Girls who I am blessed to call my daughters. They are aged 5-10 years. The baby of the three is still enjoying the innocence of early childhood. The older two however, often have to deal with the challenges that come with living a high moral standard. They live in Australia, and the culture there is VERY different to the American Culture in general, but the gap between the Australian culture and The mormon ways of life is vast. Drinking is part of the culture (thank goodness I don't have to worry about that for a few more years!), modest dressing is not practiced, in part due to the stiffling heat of the climate there, and there are very few people who observe the sabbath. I have recently found myself reverting back to a phrase, time and again, when talking to my 7 and 10 yr old about why I expect different behavior from them. You truely are a princess. You are a daughter of a king, the king of the universe. I have printed off the two pictures below for my girls and framed them, please feel free to print off a copy for a special little princess in your life.<br />
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I teach Primary at my local ward. I am blessed to share the class of CTR 6. The kids love their lessons and we often do activities that involve craft, coloring and other keepsakes. So how can I help the kids remember what they learn each week? <br />
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I have decided to do a class year book for each child in my class. In this year book I put a revision of each weeks lesson, this is only one page long typed on the computer. In the book also goes all their art work and activities that they complete. And finally, I take photos of all the kids doing their activities and interacting while learning, and I print there off and place them in their books. The result at the end of the year is a whole book filled with what they learned during the year, all their art peices and pictures of throughout the year. This makes for a wonderful christmas gift for each child to take home as a keepsake of their time in my class.<br />
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You only need an office document holder or a display folder for each kid. I picked up a couple of packers of office document holders from the Dollar Tree (4 for $1) which proved inexpensive and practical. You can then get your hot glue gun out and jazz up the outside of the display folder.<br />
You can also find some great resources at <a href="http://www.yearbookideas.com.au/themes/">Year Book Ideas.</a> Remember this doesn't have to be an expensive exercise. You don't need to have these books printed up formally, instead it should have a scrapbook feel as you collaborate the kids art with the lessons and pictures.<br />
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Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-72601503746442630182013-06-05T00:37:00.001-07:002013-06-05T00:37:50.960-07:00Thrash'd Thoughts: Wicked Stepmother-this is no Cinderella Story<a href="http://www.thrashdthoughts.com/2013/05/wicked-stepmother-this-is-no-cinderella.html?spref=bl">Thrash'd Thoughts: Wicked Stepmother-this is no Cinderella Story</a>: BEING A STEP-PARENT IS THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER HAD TO DO IN MY LIFE! This blog post is a must read for all the step mothers out there. Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-9012302937108966122013-06-04T23:35:00.001-07:002013-06-04T23:35:42.125-07:00Drop by and Say Hi in the Comment Section <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-69507612704271546362013-06-04T23:27:00.001-07:002013-06-04T23:30:59.801-07:00Its A Womans World: Misconceptions about Women in The Mormon Culture.<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many preconceptions about the Mormon faith and culture. These assumptions can be way off. Lets look at a couple of Myths.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Myth #1</strong> <em>Woman are suppressed and have no say.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many people look out the traditional values of our church and presume that women are suppressed. Stay at home if you can afford it financially? Devote years of your life having babies and then the rest of your life caring for all the extended family that comes as a result? Dress modestly and feminine? In today's modern society all of this seems alien. What people don't understand about our religion is that although it can put some limits on us socially, the blessings are so much greater than any small inconvenience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The husband is the head of the house hold. As wife we are his first counsel. As a Mormon woman I have the best of both worlds. My husband should consult with me before making any major decisions, but at the end of the day he has the final say. There are two things to consider when looking at this scenario. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1)</strong> any woman with a close and loving relationship with her husband know the influence she can have on him. We still have a voice and alot of the time we will help our husband reach the final decision </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>2)</strong> even though we can sway our husband, if it all goes wrong we are not held responsible. The husband is the one who made the decision and he is the one who will be responsible for fixing anything that results from a poor decision. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see, I get to have a say, and I know that my husband will consider it seriously. He will pray on the problem at hand and then he will make the final decision. If it all falls apart he will stand up and protect his family. My religion protects womanhood and holds men to a very high standard of accountability.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>#2</strong> <em>Priesthood is just a boys club that excludes women</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok, so technically the priesthood meeting is a mans club as only men attend. What you don't realise is that the men aren't sitting in the priesthood meeting drinking beer, talking football and sharing stories about the "little woman" at home. Firstly they don't drink. Ever. I know, you're in shock right? Secondly, the priesthood is a sacred gift given to a man from our heavenly father. In order to hold it you must live your life within the standards of the church. This includes paying tithing, providing for your family, loving and respecting your wife, being a good father, attending church etc. You also are often required to take on a church calling where you do a service for the church with no pay (well no financial pay, there are many blessings that come with a calling.) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Women are not being discriminated by being excluded from the priesthood. These are the laws of heaven that we follow. Men are given the priesthood and the responsibilities that come with that. Included in that responsibility is caring for their family. As women we are not forgotten, we have The Relief Society where we can do church duties and we are given the extraordinary role of motherhood in place of the priesthood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came across this hilarious observation on <a href="http://guidetostuffmormonslike.blogspot.com/">the Official Guide To What Mormons Like.</a> I will close this article by sharing it with you, I think it gives a very good first hand example of how wonderfully revered women are in the Mormon faith and how much responsibility the men face.</span><br />
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Mormons take gender roles very seriously (in case you didn't follow any of the news in California last year) and, as such, tend to make a big deal out of Mother's Day and Father's Day. They'll even base entire church meetings around those days. However, their approach to the two holidays couldn't be any more different.</div>
<br />Mother's Day will usually be celebrated with teary-eyed church members gushing about how important mothers are, and how much they love their own mothers. Stripling warriors and their mothers will be invoked repeatedly. Sentimental poems will be read and church leaders will be quoted about how awesome every mom always is. Flowers might be presented to all the women at church. Maybe even candy. <br />
<br />On Father's Day, men at church will be told to do a better job. They'll be lectured about how important their job is, and how awful everything is because they're slackers. Priesthood meeting will be especially awful. Luckily, most men will assume that the sermons are meant for those other guys, not him, and will blissfully look forward to a steak dinner when he gets home. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-15139336683946062492013-06-04T20:01:00.003-07:002013-06-04T20:02:08.028-07:00My Beloved: Our Wedding Anniversary<br />
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I can hardly believe it has been almost a year! James and I were married 10 days after we physically met for the first time, that's crazy huh! We were married June 28th 2012 on the beach front of my home town in Yeppoon, Queensland in Australia. It was a very intimate ceremony with no one but James, I the Pastor and 2 witnesses. <br />
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The past year has had many heartbreaks and trials for both of us. I had a custody battle to bring my babies with me to the states, and was not granted permission to leave with them. James is a Staff Sergeant in the Army, so he couldn't relocate, so I moved. It was the single hardest thing I have ever had to do, but my kids are all happy and settled back with their Dads and my Mumma, and James has proven time and again just how much he loves me. He is a very, very good husband and he is my best friend. So what do I love about my beloved? There are so many qualities he possess that I admire, but his actions are what really floor me. Here are just a few things I can think of off of the top of my head:<br />
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I can ask James to go upstairs and get me a drink. He will ask what of? One day I couldn't decide between Tea or lemonande. Next thing I know, down comes my husband with a lemonade in one hand and a cup of tea in the other, he brought me both so I wouldn't have to choose.<br />
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The first time I visited the States I had to return home to a court hearing. My legal counsel said it was imperative that James was present for it. We were broke, so what could we do? The day I was due to leave, James drove to a car yard and sold his pick up truck! Now that in itself is MASSIVE, but this was not just any truck. James had come home from a 18 month deployment to Afghanistan and this truck was his gift to himself for his service. He sold that truck and bought a ticket, so with no planning and a quick pack of a suitcase, James and I flew back to Australia that afternoon.<br />
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James had to come back to the states for the Army, so I was left in Australia with on-going court proceedings. After 4 weeks I was an emotional wreck. One day on the phone James said to me "If you need me just say the word, I don't know how, but I will come stand by your side." And he did! a week later he touched down in Australia.<br />
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My husband does laundry. I hate laundry. He says he isn't fond of it either but he says that it makes me happy when he does it, which makes him happy.<br />
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He cooks, yes! He cooks and he bakes. I do as well, we cook together. There are not many things we don't do together. We go to the gym together, we hang out together, we do our religious studies together, we start school together in the fall, we go for bike rides and hang out at the library. James and I are like Peas and Carrots and I absolutely love the life we share.<br />
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So there is a bit of mushy reading for you all. Our anniversary countdown is on and I am one excited woman. In August when his parents return from their mission we will be sealed in The Great Salt Lake Temple, with a reception following afterwards, so stay tuned for news of that sometime soon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have Triple J staying with us for 4 weeks during the Summer Holidays. Triple J is what we call James' 3 kids here in Utah. Jaina, Jacen and James will arrive at the end of June. So what do we do with kids aged 7-13? Well James (the husband, not the child) is in The National Guard so we have to choose between a Masters Gardeners Children's course, Swimming Lessons or Hiking. I think we may very well end up do all three. We are also headed to the Beach! James promised everyone in March that we would venture to the Beach for the Summer Break. None of his kids have swam in the ocean! Having grown up in a little beach side village, this I cannot imagine. Anyways, Malibu here we come. I am hoping to teach James how to surf and while I really am hopeful that he picks it up, I am a little worried about him paddling out to the "deep water" where he can't stand up with his head above water. This should prove interesting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Driving home we will take a different route to the usual Arizona, Nevada, Utah course we normally drive on our way home from LA. This time we will go North First. Why? Because we are going to San Fransisco! I am just soo excited about visiting the city that the Mommas and Papas sang about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jaina and I are going to try to finish her 4H Project. We are making Mommy-Daughter matching ACU bags from her Dads old uniforms. I really hope she wins a ribbon as this is the first real competition anyone has ever done with her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My babies will of course be still in school back in Australia, however we are counting down the months till we can fly over and visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, Our Summer Plans. I hope you all enjoy yours Summer as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fathers day is going to be extra special. We will have the usual celebrations, his favorite meal, handmade cards and lots of kisses; but we are also going to do a Treasure Hunt! This will provide an activity for hubby and the kids to do together, and at each clue Daddy gets a gift! If you would like to do something similar you can alter the directions below to suit your family's Daddy.</span><br />
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<strong><u>What You'll Need</u></strong><br />
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<li>Cardboard</li>
<li>Crayons</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Glue</li>
<li>Small Gifts (Chocolate Bars, $1Store Coffee Mugs, Socks etc) You can replace my gift ideas in the Treasure Hunt with things that your Dad would like.</li>
<li>Print of the Tags listed at the bottom of this article.</li>
<li>The Free Coupons/Lables FREE below</li>
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<strong><u>To Begin</u></strong><br />
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Get the kids gathered around the table. Cut out the clue cards you will have printed off from this article. Have the children personalise each clue card by writing one thing they love about their Daddy on the blank backside of the card.<br />
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<u><strong>There are two ways of doing the Treasure Hunt</strong></u><br />
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You can hide the clue while the kids take Dad for a walk, meaning that <strong>the kids will do</strong> the treasure hunt with Dad <strong><em>or</em></strong><br />
you can have the kids hide the clues with you while Dad sleeps in, meaning that the <strong>kids will instead</strong> <strong>help</strong> Dad. <br />
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<strong><u>Note</u></strong><br />
If you can't hide the clue <strong><em>inside</em></strong> an area, tape it there. <br />
The role the children play will depend on their age and ability.<br />
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<strong><u>Let's Go Treasure Hunting</u></strong><br />
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To start your treasure hunt, hand your children and husband the first clue. It will lead to the second clue and so on. (If your help is needed, use the old "hot and cold" method of helping them to zero in on a clue.)<br />
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1." If you're in a hungry mood, go here first and find some food."<br />
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Hide the clue under a plate on the kitchen table. The plate should contain your dad's favorite breakfast, this is the first gift!</blockquote>
2. "Now you're on your second clue, these go on before your shoes."<br />
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Hide this clue in your husbands underwear drawer. Beside the clue is Dad's 2nd Present wrapped, either a new pair of socks or a new pair of underwear</blockquote>
3. " If you want your teeth to shine, pick this up and spend some time".<br />
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Hide this clue by your husbands toothbrush. Place beside it the third gift. I suggest a new Razor, shaving cream or cologne.</blockquote>
4. "Inside this book are all the things, our heavenly father loves to hear us sing ".<br />
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Hide this in a hymn book, with part of it sticking out from the pages. Place with this clue a home-made gift card (IOU, This Card Entitles Dad to a Saturday Sleep In), this is giift no. 4.</blockquote>
5. " Add some color to your days! Pick these up; you're on your way."<br />
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Hide this clue near some crayons/pencils or your art supplies. Place amongst the crayons gift number 5 also. I suggest a new pen as number 5. </blockquote>
6. "Take a walk and step outside, this is where you go to ride."<br />
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Hide this clue near your car, a bike, or even a scooter. Our number 6 gift is a new sports bottle attatched to Dad's Bicyle. All go for a family bike ride or walk around the neighborhood.</blockquote>
7. "Time to chill, time to think; after your excercise please go here for a cool, cool drink."<br />
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Hide this clue in, or tape on, your refrigerator. Gift number 7 is your Dad's Favorite Snack. It's Time for a Mid-Morning Snack.</blockquote>
8. " Keep it clean and keep it dry. Can you guess? Come on, just try!"<br />
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Hide this clue near your washer or dryer. We tape the clue to the dryer and place a new T-Shirt inside the Dryer.</blockquote>
9. "You're almost at the very end, go to where your guests come in."<br />
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Place the final (and biggest) physical gift at the front door with the final clue.</blockquote>
10. " The final clue. The final prize. Look your children's loving eyes"<br />
On the count of three have all the kids yell "Happy Fathers Day, Daddy!"<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just left click on each tag and click "save image". </span><br />
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Motherhood came naturally to me. I had my first baby at 16 yrs of age, and by 20 I was Mumma to 3! I breastfed all my babies past 12 months (for the record Breastfeeding while pregnant is draining!). I have always been active in my kids lives, every school play, sports day, choir performance, I was there to watch and cheer them on. I baked cakes for their birthdays and actively got out and played <em>WITH</em> my kids. Yes, being a Mum was not always easy, but it definatly was something I was born to do.<br />
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Enter 2012, where I became a Step Mother to 4 children aged 7-15.<br />
I really thought that being a step mum would be the same as being a biological mother to my own kids. I couldn't have been more wrong. <br />
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There are so many more variables when it comes to being a step-mother. Its not just you, their Dad, and the kids. Its you, your partner, your husbands ex partner, the ex partners partner.....<br />
Just processing all that are involved can prove exhausting.<br />
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<a href="http://www.oprah.com/relationships/The-things-a-stepmother-should-never-say" target="_blank">Oprah's O Magazine</a> has some very good points that I would like to share with you along with=how I impliment some of these ideas into my step parenting.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Never say <strong> "Go ahead, call me Mom!"</strong></span> <br />
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You're not their mother, and you never will be. They're conflicted enough, and pushing them to use a mom-name will only confuse them more. This applies step dads and the "Dad" title.<br />
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I actually am uneasy when my step children refer to me as Mom. I have 4 children of my own, the title "Mom" is reserved for them only.<br />
My step kids are not my flesh and blood, and to be honest, when they are acting up and showing no social decorum, I am relieved that I can actually say to people "Oh no, they're not my children, they're his......" This leads to my husband explaining their behavior, because at the end of the day, they are his and his ex wifes children. How they turn out will be as a result of how the two of them chose to raise them. I am merely a helpmate.<br />
Helpmate.... what does this mean to a step mother? It means that I will happily care for the kids, prepare their meals, play with them, teach them what I can and love them like they are my own; but at the end of the day, how they are raised, the values that are instilled in them, have to be in accordance to both my husband and his ex wifes wishes. This brings us to the next never say for a Step Mum:<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Never say "Feel free! Do whatever you want."</span></strong> <br />
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Almost as much as they need love, children need boundaries, and are adrift without rules. Learn to say (not scream, please) the following phrase: "In this house, we..." so that time together will not be bogged down with endless negotiations.<br />
Again, this is difficult when the wishes of their mother and father are not the same. In our house hold we focus a lot on manners whereas at the kids mothers home, manners, well... what manners? I follow my husbands lead. He wants his children to be brought up with ettiquette and social awareness, so<em> we </em>Teach his kids this when ever the situation presents itself. This is a hard thing to do when their mother will allow them to belch in public and is not one to care about physical appearance, but the best we can do is try to immerse them in good habits when they are in our care.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Never say "I'll get it," "I'll drive," "I'll wash it," "Forget about me," etc.</span></strong> <br />
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Don't let your stepkids (or their father) turn you into the creature everyone in the world resents: a martyr. Martyrs make people feel creepy and guilty, and when kids feel that way, they generally act out. You're better off being wicked.<br />
Ok, so not really wicked, but believe me you won't be popular when you do stand your ground and demand the respect of a fellow human being. I try to use something I live by with my own kids when parenting my step children. As parents, our job is not to be a servant to our child. Our job is to ensure that we raise capable, independant adults! I believe it is important to teach our kids certain life skills. I was astonished when my 10 year old step daughter and 12 year old step son informed us that they did not know how to turn on a washing machine, or the oven! Part of our duty is to teach them those skills. Sure, it is easy just to do it yourself, but this is actually the opposite of martyr behavior, its selfish behavior. Get up and teach your kids things that they will take with them into adult hood. Spend that extra 15 mins. This is all part and parcel of the responsibilities of being a parent.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">5. "Your dad and I always..."</span></strong> <br />
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Don't allude to the great times you have with their father when they're not around. They already feel left out, and probably imagine the two of you tossing your heads back laughing, spending wads of money, and throwing Ring Ding wrappers on the floor (not to mention the sexual fantasies going on in their fevered little brains). If you want to give them a positive image of a loving couple, just be a loving couple.<br />
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Oh if only my step children were aware of the sacrifices their father and I make for them. We scrimp and save just so that we can have the means to have them visit with us. Their mother takes 50% of my husbands earnings, and the kids arrive at our house in rags (again this is no shock, see above paragraph about presentation). We NEVER speak of this infront of the kids however, as this is not something that is their doing, nor is it anything that would be beneficial to them in knowing. So I guess the "Your dad and I always" is not as much of an issue in terms of what we do without them, its more what "Your dad and I always" sacrifice for you.<br />
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Never bad-mouth the ex—and your husband (or partner) shouldn't either, even if the fur is still flying. Studies show that it's the ongoing conflict after divorce that hurts kids the most.<br />
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Don't stand next to him when he's on the phone with his ex, making faces and sticking your finger down your throat. Don't write her letters or e-mails, and if she's a crank caller, get caller ID. Fighting about the ex—call it the 'ex hex'—is the equivalent of having a stink bomb thrown into your marriage.<br />
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This was a tough one for me. My husbands ex is a very controlling person. She actually went out of her way to involve herself in <strong><em>my life</em></strong> with<strong><em> my children</em></strong>. This is a tough pill to swallow, however, I know that one wrong does not make a right. Be the better person. First of all their mother is part of the child's identity. By putting her down, you are in turn putting down a part of that childs persona. This is not best for the child. I tried to organise a meeting between the two of us so that we could clear the waters and work on what is best for the kids. She told my husband if I had anything to say to contact her attorney. While this is sad, I at least know that I put out the olive branch and tried to be the bigger person for the benefit of <strong><em>her </em></strong>children. The fact that she would not reciprocate is not a reflection of anything I did wrong, just and example of her not putting her kids needs first.<br />
My husband and I are very much on the same page where his ex is concerned and I support his decisions. We both agree, There is no need for name calling or any derogatory remarks about the ex in the presence of the children. The kids need to retain a positive image of both parents, and you are not encouraging that by putting down their other parent.<br />
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You can find all 12 Things a Stepmother Should Never Say at <a href="http://www.oprah.com/relationships/The-things-a-stepmother-should-never-say/13">http://www.oprah.com/relationships/The-things-a-stepmother-should-never-say/13</a><br />
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<br />Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-35076147914772061342013-06-02T23:43:00.006-07:002013-06-03T14:39:16.291-07:00Rave Review<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had to share two wonderful pages I just came across. The first one is </span><a href="http://allldsfreebies.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">All LDS Freebies</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, this page has so many resources for any Mormon Mommy who wants to get digitally crafty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-20208484404326318792013-06-01T21:09:00.002-07:002013-06-03T14:40:14.520-07:00The Angry "Mormon" Birds Game.<span style="font-size: large;">I came across this very entertaining game on pinterest. It is a youth activity that is featured on a blog called </span><a href="http://lifedesigncraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/angry-mormon-birds-youth-activity.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Life, Style and the Pursuit of Craftiness</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have compiled a list of Books, Blogs and Websites that I have found and have either tried and tested myself, or have on my list of things to get for my family to help my children learn from the Book of Mormon.<strong> Note</strong> I say <em>Learn</em>, not just Read.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Most are free, and a few are priced fairly reasonably (all under $20)</span><br />
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The Author of this Book, Wendy Bennett, had enjoyed sharing a childrens Bible Stories Book with her kids. When they had finished with that they wanted to continue on to the Book of Mormon. The actual scriptures proved too advanced for her children, and try as she might she couldn't find a Childens Book of Mormon! So her and her husband compiled this little book. Their children illustrated it! Not only is this tried and tested by a fellow mormon mommy, she is also the author.<br />
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<a href="http://www.timelinesetc.com/lds" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_Top"><img alt="Visit Time Lines Etc." border="1" height="60" src="http://www.timelinesetc.com/TLEBanner5.jpg" width="468" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">TimeLinesEtc</span></strong><br />
Sharon Anderson is a stay at home Mom that homeschools. She came up with the concept of TimeLines Etc to help teach her kids American History quickly while having fun. She just happens to also be a Latter Day Saint. Which really comes in handy as included in her assorted Packs are <strong>The Book of Mormon</strong>, <strong>Church History</strong>, <strong>The Old Testament</strong> and <strong>The New Testament</strong>. The packs are $18.00 each, however discounts are offered for multiple orders. There are also some freebie printoffs.<br />
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Jessica Juddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10153963912014248225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882471485396614839.post-57063673107054717752013-06-01T16:32:00.003-07:002013-06-03T14:42:18.593-07:00Welcome Everyone<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Ok, So the intent of this blog is to help me keep organised the following both for myself, and of course my devoted readers :</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1)All the equally awesome Mormon Blogs I come Across. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This way I am doing something constructive when I spend 3 hours reading other peoples Blogs. It will from now on be in the best interest of my very important and informative Blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2)LDS links. You know, places that everyone can access and learn a little more about this beautiful faith. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) Family Home Evening Ideas. Again, alot of this will be sharing what the brilliant minds of other Mormon Mommies come up with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4) Life in the Day of..... Chronicling the random and whacky adventures of a Mormon Momma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5) To entertain! I actually just read about non-mormons that are </span><a href="http://www.salon.com/2011/01/15/feminist_obsessed_with_mormon_blogs/"><span style="font-size: large;">Hooked on Mormon Moms Blogs.</span></a><br />
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