Motivational House Cleaning Games & Chore Charts

Everyone knows that work can be more fun if it is turned into a game! How about housekeeping games? Children will be far more motivated to clean up their rooms and help with the chores if work becomes fun for them. Here are some helpful articles written by experienced mothers, who've had some fun motivating their children to clean! :)

http://voices.yahoo.com/house-cleaning-games-kids-adults-11113520.html

http://voices.yahoo.com/simple-cleaning-games-kids-cleaning-as-320424.html?cat=25

http://howto.endoftenancycleaninglondon.co.uk/house-cleaning-games-for-daily-cleaning-fun

Free downloadable pdf charts are available from Focus on the Family at the following two links:

Chore Chart for Youngsters

http://focusonthefamily.com/downloads/parenting/chorechart.pdf

Chore Chart for Tweens

http://focusonthefamily.com/downloads/parenting/chorecharttween.pdf

Age Appropriate Chores

http://focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting_challenges/motivating_kids_to_clean_up/age_appropriate_chores.aspx

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

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TOILET TISSUE ORIGAMI

I just found some great inspiration for some "finishing touches" after cleaning the bathrooms at:

http://www.origami-resource-center.com/toilet-paper-origami.html

"Toilet paper origami is the origami-style folding of toilet paper. Includes the folding while still on the toilet roll; the folding of individual sheets; and toilet paper wedding dresses." (quote from the Origami-Resource-Center.com)

Here are some sample toilet tissue folds from the Origami Resource Center website:

The Triangle Fold
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/toilet-paper-origami-triangle.html

The Diamond Fold
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/toilet-paper-origami-diamond.html

The Pleated Fold
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/toilet-paper-origami-pleat.html

The Pleated Tuck
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/toilet-paper-origami-pleated-tuck.html

We think that you will LOVE these!!! (If you have the opportunity please thank them for sharing these amazing tissue folds on their website!) :)

We enjoyed watching this "Origami Heart" tutorial made with toilet tissue at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYIEpCEcML8

It would be a GREAT idea for Valentine's Day!!!

Annie
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http://soulreformingsermons.blogspot.com *** A brand new blog!!! :)

SOUL REFORMING SERMONS

There are sermons you may hear that are "life changing" and "reform the soul". I felt led to focus a brand new blogspot on some of these sermons:

http://www.soulreformingsermons.blogspot.com

One of the "top downloaded" recent sermons I posted on "Advice from Annie" was one preached by Rev. Colin Mercer of Greenville, SC:

"The Ruin of a Family"
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=717111045380

It was the #5 top downloaded sermon in 48 hours on Sept. 8th and the #20 top downloaded sermon the week of Sept. 13th. It has had close to 2,000 downloads via MP3 and cell downloads. It had over 200 video views via MP4.

Due to the popularity of the sermon downloads, I devoted a brand new blog specifically to sermons.

Annie
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Motivating Sermons for the Family and Home

Rev. Colin Mercer preaches in Greenville, SC. We have been listening to his sermons through "Sermon Audio" and began to download them this past summer.

These sermons are inspirational, encouraging, motivating, life directing and transforming!

The downloads are FREE and you can easily download audio mp3 or video mp4 files as you prefer. Services are broadcast LIVE each Sunday morning and evening at 11:00 AM E.S.T. or 6:00 PM E.S.T. It is easy to find the sermon links by simply typing "Mercer Sermons" into your "Google" search engine. They will be the TOP item posted on Google.

Below are the sermon links to the series on "Family & Home" by Rev. Colin Mercer of Greenville, SC:

Part 1 – « The Ruin of a Family » (Genesis 13 :12)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=717111045380 Preached: Sun. 07/17/11

Part 2 – « Lot's Loss and Legacy » (Genesis19:14)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=72411104704 Preached: Sun. 07/24/11

Part 3 – « A Father’s Great Example » (Genesis 18 :19)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=731111143195 Preached: Sun. 07/31/11

Part 4 – « The Importance of Family Worship » (Genesis 18 :19)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=87111049303 Preached: Sun. 08/07/11

Part 5 – « Practical Helps for Family Worship » (Genesis 18 :19)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=81411105192 Preached: Sun. 08/14/11

Part 6 - « Our Families and Worship » (Nehemiah 8:3)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=828111026449 Preached: Sun. 08/28/11

Part 7 - « When Children Go Astray » (Genesis 26:35)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=94111055170 Preached: Sun. 09/04/11

For more related messages on this topic, Rev. Mercer also preached a "Series on the Home" in September 2010:

Part 1 - « Marriage and Family – Introduction » (Ephesians 5)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9710924300 Preached: Tues. 09/07/2010

Part 2 - « A Word of Rebuke to Selfish Husbands » (Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3:7)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=913102356282 Preached: Mon. 09/13/2010

Part 3 - « The Picture of a Godly Wife » (Ephesians 5: 21-33; Proverbs 31)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=92010195582 Preached: Mon. 09/20/2010

Part 4 - « Love in the Christian Home » (1 Corinthians 13)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=928101914284 Preached: Tues. 09/28/2010

We hope you are blessed listening to them! May the Lord bless the preaching of His word!

Please contact Rev. Mercer at: cmercer@faithfpc.org for further information regarding the above messages. May they be a blessing to you and your family!

Additional sermons that may be of interest can be found at: http://theseed.info

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KHAN ACADEMY - Featuring free online tutorials with exercises!

BILL GATES' FAVORITE TEACHER
http://money.cnn.com/2010/08/23/technology/sal_khan_academy.fortune/index.htm

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/why-do-bill-gates-and-google-love-salman-khan/article1809085/

KHAN ACADEMY
http://www.khanacademy.org

SALMAN KHAN - EDUCATOR (KHAN ACADEMY)
(Sal has three degrees from M.I.T. as well as an MBA from Harvard University.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salman_Khan_(educator)

THE KHAN ACADEMY
http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy?blend=1&ob=5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6l8-1kHUsA&feature=related *****

KHAN ACADEMY ON THE GATES NOTES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuMTSU9DcqQ&feature=channel_video_title

Financial Planning With Jars! It Really Works! (a write-up on Gail Vaz-Oxlade's show)

My husband and I have greatly enjoyed watching a show by Gail Vaz-Oxlade called "Til Debt Do Us Part". Gail rescues countless marriages that are almost on the rocks due to financial stress, and sends the couples on "Relationship Rescue" challenges as well. So many of her shows are extremely emotional and some are very moving to see how her "sweeping financial reforms" have turned completely "hopeless situations" around! Her money management system is described at:

http://www.money-saving-ideas.net/money-jar.html

We've watched some of her shows several times and loved her messages to married couples.

TIL DEBT DO US PART

"TV Host/financial expert, Gail Vaz-Oxlade has a tough, no-nonsense approach to managing money and helping couples in financial peril get on the straight and narrow." (Warning - Beware of some "colorful" language at times!)

GAIL'S TOOLS

Gail's budget worksheet
http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources/interactive_budget_worksheet.html

Own Up To Your Debt Worksheet

http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources/own_up_to_debt_worksheet.html

Holiday Spending Plan Worksheet

http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources/holiday_spending_plan.html

Source: http://www.money-saving-ideas.net/money-jar.html#a7

Her websites are at: http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog (her personal blog)

Her main website is at: http://www.gailvazoxlade.com

Til Debt Do Us Part Life Planner

http://www.canadiancapitalist.com/quick-review-the-til-debt-do-us-part-life-planner

I strongly recommend her advice and I wish that I had met her (or followed her advice years ago! She talks about good debt and bad debt. (ie. Going to university is acquiring "good debt" & investing in a house can be "good debt".)

The complete Slice video clip is shown here after a brief few seconds of an ad:

http://www.slice.ca/Slice/Watch/Default.aspx?releasePID=FUjq8WDkCUh_dUsdDsIDc7v9P8_OgOdu

TO ENJOY PAST EPISODES OF GAIL'S SHOW

http://www.slice.ca/Watch/Default.aspx?categoryID=1248692156

Annie

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Body Composition Monitors - A new way of measuring your fitness progress!

This past Christmas our family invested in a Tanita "Body Composition Monitor". We replaced our weigh scale with this fitness monitoring device. Why? Because a weigh scale only measures your weight, not your body composition. If you are serious about getting fit this year, I highly recommend investing in one to track your fitness progress this year. Your body weight can fluctuate due to various factors and this device will provide your more detailed measurements to more accurately reflect your fitness progress. Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are getting fit, tracking your body weight can become discouraging and can be misleading. It's time to focus on fitness, instead of tracking only your body weight. Before you invest in a monitor, you may wish to consider the various options available to you: a basic body composition monitor, a segmental body composition monitor, or a wireless body composition monitor.

Body Composition Monitors (for home use)

http://www.tanita.com/en/body-composition-monitors-for-home-use

The FREE downloadable "Body Composition Tracking Charts" are at:

http://www.tanita.com/data/File/Charts/bodyComp_chart_eng.PDF

If you would like to use a "Segmental Body Composition Chart" go to:

http://www.tanita.com/data/File/Charts/SegmentalBCTrackingChart_R0.pdf

"The Segmental Body Composition Monitor" will provide you with body composition readings for your arms, legs and trunk. The Ironman Segmental Body Composition Monitor is at:

http://www.tanita.com/en/bc558/184-catId.520093726.html

This monitor is recommended for more detailed measurements and retails for approximately $299.99 USD.

If you are interested in wireless technology, the new BC-1000 is a wireless body composition monitor:

http://www.thecompetitiveedge.com/shop/item/123-productId.184549804_123-catId.176160820.html

A chart comparing the various body composition monitors available from Tanita is at:

http://www.tanita.com/en/body-composition-monitors-for-home-use/

A basic body composition scale sells for $99.99 such as the BC-534:

http://www.thecompetitiveedge.com/shop/item/123-productId.184549490_123-catId.176160778.html

This body composition scale is not significantly more in price than a precise digital body weight scale. If you are considering investing in a new body weight scale, I highly recommend the investment in a "Body Composition Monitor"!

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Can you put away ten items in a minute?

Can you put away ten items a minute? TRY IT and see IF you CAN! Ladies in this group work, home school or have such busy lives, that little time remains to organize. We work with five minute intervals, and a twelve item "TO DO" list. Our goal each day is to complete our entire list of "TO DOS" and celebrate our successes. Our families work as a team on chores.

Try to challenge yourself with setting a timer for five minutes and put fifty items away.

Some suggestions are:

(1) unload or load dishwasher
(2) work on laundry
(3) sort through a pile of paper
(4) collect items for recycling

If you do not have fifty items to organize in five minutes, tidy or clean an area of your home for five minutes. We move very quickly, since we have little idle time.

To find out more about this and other "Organizing Annie" groups, please visit:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OrganizeinFive

http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

http://www.advicefromannie.blogspot.com

RELATED LINKS

Christian Women Today

Christian Women Today Forum

Revive Our Hearts

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"America's #1 Cleaning Expert"

Do you know who "America's #1 Cleaning Expert" is?

Apparently, it is Don Aslett! After watching his absolutely hilarious video, "Is There Life After Housework?", I'd have to agree!!! I laughed until my cheek muscles ached! He is the father of six children, and had plenty of tips and time savers, to help in your housekeeping.

His website link: http://www.cleanreport.com/
has lots of helpful tips and advice! If you really need to get "re-inspired" to clean, Don Aslett's books are the place to start!

Clean
http://www.cleanreport.com/catlist.cfm?subid=13

Dejunk
http://www.cleanreport.com/catlist.cfm?subid=11

Get Organized!
http://www.cleanreport.com/catlist.cfm?subid=15

One of the best books to get inspired in cleaning is, "Is There Life After Housework?" (available on VHS as well). The first "decluttering" book to read is, "Not For Packrats Only". These will be the first two books I'd recommend to start with. Before long, you'll "be hooked", and reading more of his books! They are full of humour and wisdom! They may be available at your local library as well.

Hope this will motivate you in your role as homemaker this week and in the weeks to come! His books and video really inspired our family!

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

The Grace of Yielding

One of my favorite authors is Derek Prince. He has recently passed away, but his writings and messages are deep and profound! One of my favorite books by this Christian author is called:

"The Grace of Yielding"

Another excellent book is:

"Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose!"

He discusses how spoken words can have a profound effect in our lives. He provides solid biblical examples to illustrate his message, giving reminders from scriptures, where the Bible clearly teaches us to "guard our tongues".

The home page is: http://www.derekprince.org

http://www.derekprince.com/ (global websites)

His credentials are impressive, and he is a well-respected biblical scholar. His outreach is interdenominational. May it be a blessing to you!

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

One Year Bible Readings - On Line Link

Here is a handy devotional reading link for the "One Year Bible On Line":

http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com

Click on the "month" at the link above: (Scroll down the left hand column.) After you select the "month" you can select which "version" you wish to read from as well!!!

To read through the devotions three times here is a suggested method:

MORNING DEVOTIONS - Old Testament (OT) Reading
NOON DEVOTIONS - New Testatment (NT) Reading
EVENING DEVOTIONS - Psalms and Proverbs

"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." (Psalm 55:17)

Organizing Annie
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"What's the secret to a happy family?"

"What’s the secret to a happy family? Researchers have studied tens of thousands of families to find out – and the happiest share the same traits……

* For instance, they keep the faith. A study by the University of North Carolina found that families who say grace before meals and attend religious services get along better than families who don’t. Why? Because faith gives people a common interest and common values.
* Happy families are not the cleanest families, though…Research shows that the happiest homes are also the least tidy. Because when parents get so focused on the way the house looks, it can set a negative tone……It says that folded laundry and dust-free shelves are more important than emotional issues. It can also set the stage for power struggles that resonate through the entire family. That comes from psychologist Pat Stewart. Of course, it doesn’t mean you should live like slobs, but cleanliness shouldn’t be your highest priority.
* The happiest families also do two things: They display family photos and they have collections that everybody participates in – whether it’s stamps, teapots, or anything else. Both things increase the bond between family members.
* Happy families also have set dinner times. Research shows that people with consistent routines are less stressed and more satisfied with their daily lives. Routines give every member something they can depend on.
* And one last thing happy families have in common? A family pet. 70% of the families surveyed by Texas A&M University said there was an increase in family happiness and a decrease in stress after they got a pet. Children who own a pet have higher self-esteem and are more likely to take part in sports, hobbies – and even household chores. Families with pets are also more likely to feel hopeful when dealing with a stressful situation.

So sit down to dinner with your family at a set time, talk about adopting a pet, and then leave the dishes for later after you work on your coin collection. And if you want to know more, the book is called “100 Secrets of Happy Families” by David Niven."

Source: http://www.tesh.com

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (I Thessalonians 5:11)

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

Sacred Parenting

Have any of you read, "Sacred Parenting" by Gary Thomas? I just heard it discussed on the radio program, "Haven Today" I have read his book, "Devotions for a Sacred Marriage" and really enjoyed it!!!

http://www.garythomas.com

Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!!!

organizingannie@yahoo.ca

Organizing Annie
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"Ladies all want to know: Why don't men listen?"

Ladies all want to know: Why don't men listen?

"According to relationship therapist Karen Allen-Burke PhD, that's women's number- one complaint about their husbands. So here's how to get their attention! We found these tips in Woman's World magazine.

Try sitting strategically. Men perceive face to face interaction as threatening. It automatically makes them want to run. Instead, when you have something you really want your husband to hear, sit beside him. When men aren't forced to make eye contact, they're more likely to open up. Eye contact makes a guy feel too vulnerable. Another way to get a guy to listen - you gotta turn off the TV. Men don't multitask as well as women do. That's according to Dr. Marianne Legato, the author of "Why Men Never Remember and Women Never Forget". She says you'll only get a man's full attention when there isn't something else around to distract him. Women also need to simplify their message to get through to men. Men listen with the logistical right side of their brains. That's the practical side. It makes them great at comprehending step by step details. So when you have something to say, lay out the facts - without unnecessary details. And one last tip to help women communicate better with men - talk faster. The average man can process up to 600 words per minute - while the average woman speaks only 125 to 150 words per minute. That leaves guys a lot of room to daydream and mentally checkout while you're talking. So get the info out quickly and precisely and the man in your life will get the message."

Permission granted to post this message with source link, with thanks!
Source:http://www.tesh.com/radio/search/default.asp?mode=new

Organizing Annie
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DRINK WATER CHALLENGE!!!

I am inviting all ladies who would like to try this challenge to post here daily (whether or not they achieved the goal)! Would you like to participate in this? There are many health benefits to increasing daily water intake!

The link for the challenge is below:

http://forum.christianwomentoday.com/viewtopic.php?p=12174#12174

Some guidelines to "what counts" for water intake, can be found in this dental article:

IMPORTANCE OF WATER IN THE HUMAN BODY

"Let's start with our 8 glasses, assuming we really are drinking 8 glasses to start with and subtract if we,

Drink coffee? Subtract one cup of water for every cup of coffee

Drink tea other than herbal? Subtract 1/2 cup of water for every cup of tea.

Drink soda with caffeine (this includes both diet and regular)? Subtract a cup of water for every 10-12 ounces of soda.

Exercised for one hour? Subtract at least 2 cups of water for even moderate/light exercise."

Source:

http://www.dentalplans.com/Dental-Health-Articles/Water-A-Hot-Weather-Survival-Tool.asp

This second article is also helpful:

"Water & 20 Tips For Getting Your 8 Glasses Daily / How 8 Glasses a Day Keeps Fat Away"

http://www.dwlz.com/WWinfo/water.html

Who would like to join me in this challenge?

Most important of all....don't forget the words of Jesus in John 4:13:

"Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

Using the Chore Chart (with fines and younger children)

Here are the two previous posts I made about the "fine jar" and using the chore chart with younger children. Several members missed reading these posts, and e-mailed me about them, so I am resending them. If you would like the chore chart, please e-mail me for it, since attachments will likely be removed through Yahoo. (I will try to attach it, you can check for it, in case you'd like to use it.)

USING THE CHORE CHART (with fines):

We have used it for years, attached to their bulletin boards. My DD16, said it was THE REASON why she still keeps her bedroom so neat and tidy!!! The list "trained" her to do regular maintenance. When the 3 weeks were over, I would add up the totals, and pay them a small allowance, which was really motivating for them! (If they didn't do the jobs, they were fined double what the payout would have been!) At the end of the week, the child who did the most work, earned all the money in the fine pot too!!! This was a HUGE motivator! You really need to be specific what a "clear win" is, especially if kids have totals that are very close. You may need to "split" the fine jar between them. Write out all the rules BEFORE you start, if you plan to use that method, so there are no problems on "pay day"!!! Our kids LOVED this!!!

USING THE CHORE CHART WITH YOUNGER CHILDREN:

At the time we first used the charts, I had a brand new baby (my 5th), and my little girl was ony 4 years old! She LOVED checking off her jobs as she did them. I attached the choreganizers cards with velcro to a vinyl chart. We made a lot of our own cards, since I felt that many jobs were left out of the Choreganizers Charts. We laminated them, prior to sewing on the velcro. She loved to pull off the picture of the job that was finished, and then put it in the plastic "pamphlet" holder rack that we screwed onto the cork bulletin board. It worked quite well!!!

PS/ The link to the "Modified Choreganizers Chart" is in my blogspot, in case you missed my previous post. You may have to "scroll down" to find it:

http://organizingannie.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_organizingannie_archive.html#112723760569707451

Organizing Annie
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XBX EXERCISES (Great for homeschoolers too!!!)

A FREE download to the XBX (Royal Canadian Airforce Exercises for women), is at this link: (The book is no longer in print, and can be possibly found at used bookstores, or through used on-line bookstores.) I have found an extremely helpful link below:
http://www.interactive-xbx.com/
(Interactive XBX Plan with help to select your target exercise level!!!)

My goal for February is to start up this exercise and STICK to it DAILY!!! I need to get in shape, and I have done these exercises before and know that they work!!! Using the "Army Walk" along with this exercise, I've been able to totally "tone up".

So here goes....to this latest challenge of mine..........any takers???? Who will join me????? This exercise program is FREE!!!!!!!

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

Grocery Checklist Help

"MyGroceryChecklist.com is pleased to announce that is has been selected as one of 2000's Most Useful Hot Sites by USA Today!!"

http://www.mygrocerychecklist.com
(Note: They have a $10.00 annual fee.)

A FREE link to a healthy grocery list is:
http://www.mygrocerychecklist.com

A helpful "blank" grocery list template is:
http://www.mygrocerychecklist.com

A grocery list with boxes to "check" off is:
http://www.mygrocerychecklist.com

Any other suggestions to helpful "grocery list" links, will be most welcome!!!

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

Re: Are you exercising?

Thanks, Cheryl for sharing this link!!! The specific location for the free download of the Xbx exercises is below:

http://www.statesa.com/gettingfit/xbx.php

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com
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Cheryl wrote: Hi, I am new to the group and I just wanted everyone to know that after reading the blog about this plan I found a site where you can download the original pamphlet for free. The web address is:

http://www.statesa.com/gettingfit/simplefitness.php

I hope this helps everyone.

Cheryl

--- Organizing Annie wrote:

It is important to keep physically active. There are various exercise plans available, which enable you to exercise at home. One of my FAVORITE exercise plans is the Xbx plan by the Royal Canadian Air Force. It takes only 15 minutes a day, out of your busy schedule. I love this program, since this is a manageable block of time to work with. Their program starts you off VERY gradually, and builds you up your endurance slowly. It is adapted to your specific age group. There is also a 5bx program for men. (My father used it for years!) If you would like to read more about it, please visit my blogspot. All you will need, is a timer, exercise mat (or towel on your carpet), and the pocket book, which is very reasonably priced.

A link for the book is: XBX EXERCISES
(I do not recommend paying more than $20.00 for this book, since used book sellers are selling it for under $20.00.)

Organizing Annie
http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com

Take Some Time for YOU!!!

You are precious is the site of God!!! You are commanded by scriptures to look after yourself. If we don't look after ourselves properly, how can we care for our families the way God intended us to?

"Love your neighbor as yourself." (Leviticus 19:18)

Take time to fellowship with family and friends! Try to get out at least once a week, to attend a Bible study, or other activity to get you out of the house, so you are not isolated. Don't neglect your own interests. Dr. Dobson has an interesting article devoted to Christian husbands. The link is below:

http://www.family.org/married/comm/a0019596.cfm

The work you do for His children, is precious in His sight!!!

"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40)

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Organizing Annie
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