Family Bond Paper™

A few of my friends, that aren't Christians, and are of other faiths wanted to know why are there so many un-official special days to celebrate--like my recent birthday (yesterday July 23rd). What's so important about celebrating one's birthday? How do you celebrate a birthday? I don't want anyone to experience church-hurt from me simply because they don't know how to celebrate Christian-based, national, or non-traditional days of the calendar. Diversity socializing respects others' faith practices.  For very religious home styles, children or themselves aren't allowed to participate in such social actions; yes, certain Christian ones don't either. From an educational point-of-view, educators suggest celebrating each birthday so that a child will know how old they are. Make sure to have items that visualize the specific number of their age. Or, allow your child to count the exact number of an item set that equals their exact age. I would also suggest-...

Before you sell items to an out-of-town thrift store (smiles), What to do with them? Recycle holiday cards by saving the decorative side. Then, when ready to use, attach card stock paper on the other side. Recycle Christmas trees. Use artificial Christmas trees for other holidays, too. Donate holiday decor to local classrooms in your community. Can it be used for your hobbies? Save items for a family-reunion yard sale. Review non-profit wish list at stores or view their current newsletter. Save for a large, family-bonding party event. Surprise bags for guests who come to visit your unique household or family business. Donate new and gently used books, video games, DVDs, cookbooks to your community library. Ask a teen if they can use item instead of simply giving the item to them. Fine jewelry can be made into other items at an additional expense.