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“For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.”

Psalm 33:4-5 (NIV)

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5 Minutes For Mom

Plan something special for your and your family for Valentines Day!

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Last week I asked for some Valentine's Day ideas that you use with your family. I thought I'd share one of the responses this week:

"I always give my kids a little valentine gift and make each of them a small heart shaped cake but my favorite valentine surprise is to make strands of hearts and hang them in their doorways on Valentine's Day. On the hearts I write words or phrases that are personal to each child, such as "great gymnast", "my favorite 2nd grader", "creative artist", "thoughtful sister", etc., etc.
I use a piece of curling ribbon and cut it to the length of the doorway then cut and write on hearts and use double sided tape to adhere them. I do put two hearts back to back with the ribbon running between them. Make one strand or fill the doorway!

Have a Great Valentine's Day!"

Stephanie Zuber
www.laurelorganics.mionegroup.com

I'd love to hear what special things you do for your family - or what they've done for you! :)

Blessings in Christ,
Jill

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Special Note:

2007 WAHM MVP Nominations have begun!

We want to know who has been your mentor, inspired you, helped you in your business the most!

Cast your vote by heading over to the The WAHM Talk Radio MVP contest at http://www.wahmtalkradio.com.

This is your chance to nominate and recognize someone who has been a big help to you in the last year. All you have to do is stop by the website and submit a name, URL and short story of how they helped you.

Every person who receives at least five nominations will be a WAHM Talk Radio MVP and win a very cool prize pack.

The nomination forum is right on the main page so come on over and nominate someone today!

So join in the fun and nominate your favorite WAHM MVP (most valuable player) today at http://www.wahmtalkradio.com on the main page.

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* I have built a Children’s Chapel with over 50 free Bible story lessons and added resources at the end of each story, many of which point to items in my online Christian bookstore. The majority of my product sales come directly from my Bible story lesson web pages.

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If you have been online looking at your options to work at home, you have probably come across several sites, forums, and online bulletin boards where you can meet and talk with other women all over the world! When you work at home by yourself, this is a lifeline to learning and friendship. 
 
Networking online with other moms on message boards is very easy! Find a forum that you like, register an account and post an introduction message right away. Let the other moms know where you are from and what you want to accomplish with working at home. Everyone’s got different things they bring to the discussion. You’ll meet women who can provide you with advice on how to start a business, information on a wide variety of subjects, favorite resources, and they will be more than happy to lend an ear when you need to complain about a bad day. 
 
Most of these sites have somewhere that you can list your business and tell a little about what you do. Visit the different websites – eventually you will find a few work at home moms that have businesses similar to the type you would like to start. Most people would be glad to answer your questions…we all like to talk about what we enjoy and do! 
 
Keep reading and replying to posts regularly; you will find that people have questions about things you are an ‘expert’ in. By building relationships and establishing credibility, people will come to you when they have a need for the product or service you provide. 
 
Develop a little sign-off for your own posts, called a “sig file,” which gives a summary of what benefits or services you offer. Include your website URL if you have one so readers can find out more. This is a great benefit of networking online. 
 
Seek out the services of other home based moms when you need help with something. If you have done business with a certain mom, recommend her services to others when they need them! Your work at home friend will appreciate your help and will recommend your services to other people. 
 
Eventually, someone new to the work-at-home-mom community will seek you out and ask for your advice on how to get started. Take them under your wing and show them a few helpful pointers. You may not be able to pay back all of the mothers who have helped you with your business, but you can definitely pay it forward by helping others! 
 
The beauty of the internet is all the terrific people you can meet with common interests and even differences. It’s the tapestry of all the women that makes up the community and we all have a lot to learn from each other. Just because you work at home by yourself doesn’t mean you’re alone. There’s a rich resource pool out there waiting for you to tap into it, and to contribute. Take time this week to plug in!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Becki Maxson has worked at home for over 20 years, including 10 years while homeschooling full time. She's the founder of KingdomWork.com, a free resource for Christian home based business owners, and is a Marketing Mentor for Advantage Conferences. 
 
Subscribe to the KingdomWork E-News today and receive your free $29.95 ebook, Slay Your Giant, the ebook by Tim Darnell that's transforming lives around the world! 
 
(c) 2007 Becki Maxson 

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Ingredients:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1-3-oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 envelope Dream whip
5 cups (7 oz.) angel food cake cubes
1-1lb. 5 oz. can cherry pie filling

In large bowl, gradually add powdered sugar to softened cream cheese, beating until fluffy. Prepare Dream Whip topping mix according to package directions and fold in cream cheese mixture. Fold in angel food cake cubes. Turn into 8 x 11-inch pan. Spread pie filling over top of mixture in pan. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours. Makes 9 servings.

Recipe Source:
Diana Ennen
Virtual Word Publishing, Inc.
http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
diana@virtualwordpublishing.com

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What valentine is special enough for your child's soul mates? This gem of a card -- drawn from the bottoms of their soles...

MATERIALS:
Card stock
Marker
Glue
Plastic jewels

Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less

1. Trace your child's feet on colored card stock or heavy construction paper and cut out the shapes (use them as a template to make more cards).

2. Glue 2 feet at the heels to form a heart, as shown, and use a paint pen or marker to pen a message.

3. Glue flat-bottomed plastic jewels (available at craft stores) to the toes for polished nails.

Message Ideas:

- You're my sole mate
- I get a kick out of you
- I'd walk a mile for you
- We're off on the right foot
- You are toe nice!

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Found at FamilyFun.com

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Out of Control, Finding Peace for the Physically Exhausted and Spiritually Strung Out by Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams

"Most of us are overcommitted with jobs, families and activities. Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams point out in their book Out of Control, Finding Peace for the Physically Exhausted and Spiritually Strung Out that as we continue to fill our schedules with all our activities, there is less and less time for rest, relaxation, and renewal.

Too many of us look at being busy as a status symbol. We believe the lie if we’re busy, we must be important. But the authors point out that “God loves and values us as His unique children not for anything we’ve done, but because of who we are.” We have value just because of who we are: children of God.

The authors go on to help us understand that rest enhances productivity. We need rest to be renewed for the work that is ahead of us. God made Adam and Eve on the sixth day, on the seventh day he commanded that they rest. Their work was ahead of them, yet they needed strength for their work by resting first. We all require rest to accomplish the tasks set before us.

The authors don’t just move us to think like they do, but they give us a plan of action to carry out their advice, including changing our priorities (they show us how) and turning off the constant flow of technology around us once in a while.

I read this book as a favor for a friend, I now carry with me the wisdom and knowledge I gained to grasp a semblance of control for my own life and my family’s as well.

Even if you are marooned on an island, with a soccer ball as your lone companion, Ben Young and Dr. Samuel Adams have written a book everyone can benefit from."

Review By:
Sandy McKeown
CelebrateMoms.org