The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. How are you seeing your husband grow through this challenge? How much are you increasing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and your man? It is amazing how small changes in our daily actions can have such an impact!
Keep up the good work and share with us your experiences!
ChristinaLynn }i{
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 22
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Psalm 34:14b ...seek peace, and pursue it. I love this verse. You hear all the time that people want "world peace," but what are they actually doing about it? This verse specifically tells us to PURSUE PEACE! That is an active means of accomplishing something, not just something we say that sounds good. Are you pursuing peace today in your marriage? I know I didn't this morning. I woke up grumpy and achy and started snapping at everyone. And everyone started snapping back at me. I think the saying is true that the wife sets the tone in the family and I did not set a good tone this morning. The last thing on my mind was to pursue peace. It wasn't long before I had to put my physical feelings aside and apologize for my behavior. Whether your husband brings peace into your home or not, ask God today to give you the "peace that passes all understanding" so that you may be a beacon in your home of tranquility and calm.
Kinda reminds me of our last Home Economics tip on Day 17.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Psalm 34:14b ...seek peace, and pursue it. I love this verse. You hear all the time that people want "world peace," but what are they actually doing about it? This verse specifically tells us to PURSUE PEACE! That is an active means of accomplishing something, not just something we say that sounds good. Are you pursuing peace today in your marriage? I know I didn't this morning. I woke up grumpy and achy and started snapping at everyone. And everyone started snapping back at me. I think the saying is true that the wife sets the tone in the family and I did not set a good tone this morning. The last thing on my mind was to pursue peace. It wasn't long before I had to put my physical feelings aside and apologize for my behavior. Whether your husband brings peace into your home or not, ask God today to give you the "peace that passes all understanding" so that you may be a beacon in your home of tranquility and calm.
Kinda reminds me of our last Home Economics tip on Day 17.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Another Exhausting Day, But...
School supply shopping is DONE!
Today's shopping included an exceptional lunch at Buca di Bepo with my wonderful husband, which is a rare treat, especially during the week. Buca is offering a free lasagna with minimum purchase, I learned about it HERE.
Then, I finished up my school supply shopping with a trip to OfficeMax where I purchased the following items:
Pretty cool!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Today's shopping included an exceptional lunch at Buca di Bepo with my wonderful husband, which is a rare treat, especially during the week. Buca is offering a free lasagna with minimum purchase, I learned about it HERE.
Then, I finished up my school supply shopping with a trip to OfficeMax where I purchased the following items:
- 1 ream copy paper, 500 sheets
- 6 poly cover, wide-rule, 5 subject 200-sheet notebooks
- 3 Binders 1"
- 2 backpacks
- 3 gel pens 3pk
- Sharpie black markers 12 ct
- 1 XL capacity printer cartridge (not on sale, $30.99)
Pretty cool!
ChristinaLynn }i{
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 21
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Nancy tells us here that children can be quite a challenge to the marriage relationship. I often wonder what couples without children do with all of their free time! And, what could they possibly have to fight over? Today's verse presents an opportunity to praise your husband for how he treats your children. Through discipline, support and encouragement, things he teaches them, even everyday speech. Remembering also as Nancy states: "Negativity makes a man feel like a failure, and may make him to want to give up."
Keep up the communication with your husband, remembering to pray for him daily and use words of encouragement.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. Nancy tells us here that children can be quite a challenge to the marriage relationship. I often wonder what couples without children do with all of their free time! And, what could they possibly have to fight over? Today's verse presents an opportunity to praise your husband for how he treats your children. Through discipline, support and encouragement, things he teaches them, even everyday speech. Remembering also as Nancy states: "Negativity makes a man feel like a failure, and may make him to want to give up."
Keep up the communication with your husband, remembering to pray for him daily and use words of encouragement.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 20
OK, 20 days down!!! How are you doing?
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
I hope you are having great discussions about your future, opening the communication and bridging the gaps! That's what it is all about!
Titus 2:7a In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works. Some say that it takes 21 days to create a new habit [pattern of good works] and we are almost there! We should be searching for new ways every day to encourage our husbands and to support them in a way that no one else can.
Keep up the pattern of good works as it shows Christ through you.
ChristinaLynn }i{
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
I hope you are having great discussions about your future, opening the communication and bridging the gaps! That's what it is all about!
Titus 2:7a In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works. Some say that it takes 21 days to create a new habit [pattern of good works] and we are almost there! We should be searching for new ways every day to encourage our husbands and to support them in a way that no one else can.
Keep up the pattern of good works as it shows Christ through you.
ChristinaLynn }i{
An Exhausting Day
Let the school supply shopping begin! (Ugh, do we have to?)
I spent a great part of my day today determing where the best prices were and what store I actually wanted to spend time at to get some great deals. I was able to make it to Staples and Walgreens today for supplies and Target for shoes. Here are my tallies:
While it is a fine line between grabbing some sales now and waiting for the Sales Tax Holiday, I don't enjoy the pressure of doing it all in 3 days. But, I probably will save most of the clothes shopping for then, unless something really good comes along! I'll keep you posted!
ChristinaLynn }i{
I spent a great part of my day today determing where the best prices were and what store I actually wanted to spend time at to get some great deals. I was able to make it to Staples and Walgreens today for supplies and Target for shoes. Here are my tallies:
- 2 Index Card cases
- 2 Pencil cases
- 3 Elmer's glue stick 2 pks
- 2 Jumbo glue stick 2 pks
- 2 Rulers
- 30 pk Mechanical pencils
- Sharpie fine point 2 pk
- 2 Lunch bags - insulated
- 3 Backpacks/totes
- 3 Composition books
- 5 folders - 2 pocket with clasps
- 2 colored pencil 12 pks
- 3 Filler paper 130 ct
- 12 highlighters
- 16 black pens
- 2 reams 500 ct copy paper
- 3 pairs 8" scissors
- 6 rolls scotch tape
- 2 pencil pouch kits complete with stapler, 50 staples, 8 "ruler, 5" scissors, glue stick, pencil sharpener & eraser
While it is a fine line between grabbing some sales now and waiting for the Sales Tax Holiday, I don't enjoy the pressure of doing it all in 3 days. But, I probably will save most of the clothes shopping for then, unless something really good comes along! I'll keep you posted!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 19
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
How are you doing with your husband's vision for the future? Courtney made an excellent point HERE yesterday talking about when our vision and our husband's vision are different. Check it out!
Colossians 4:6a Let your speech be always with grace... 1 Peter 4:8b Love will cover a multitude of sins. This ties specifically back to our main challenge where it speaks about how you speak about your husband to others. Be careful even when asking for prayer for ourselves, our marriage, our husband from others. This isn't an opportunity to "get away" with saying something negative about your husband.
Keep up the good work, we are in the home stretch now and should be instilling some great new habits to strengthen our marriages and encourage our husbands!
ChristinaLynn }i{
How are you doing with your husband's vision for the future? Courtney made an excellent point HERE yesterday talking about when our vision and our husband's vision are different. Check it out!
Colossians 4:6a Let your speech be always with grace... 1 Peter 4:8b Love will cover a multitude of sins. This ties specifically back to our main challenge where it speaks about how you speak about your husband to others. Be careful even when asking for prayer for ourselves, our marriage, our husband from others. This isn't an opportunity to "get away" with saying something negative about your husband.
Keep up the good work, we are in the home stretch now and should be instilling some great new habits to strengthen our marriages and encourage our husbands!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Monday, July 26, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 18
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
OK, well, we're a little off schedule now, but I think that it will actually help us end up more in sync. I really hope you are reading this series and enjoying it. I would love to hear from you! How have you done with the main challenge (above)? What about the weekly items?
My husband and I did the priority list this past week and it was quite eye-opening! First of all, it was very difficult for me to keep the list down to just five items, but my husband graciously assisted me in crossing a couple of things off the list. While the list was very personal, so I won't share, it was an amazing experience and I look forward to reviewing it again with him in a few weeks to see how it stacks up!
This week's challenge from Courtney is to support his vision. Ask your husband where he sees your family in one, five and ten years. Share with us how you let your husband lead your family.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Some advice from Nancy today: "If we are living in light of eternity, everything we think, do or say is seen from an eternal perspective. We will someday give an account for our failure to speak words of love and encouragement. Determine today that your words will be sweet and helpful." Nancy goes on to say that we should look at our husband's perspective and use this as an opportunity to praise him and pray for him.
We've had all of our Home Economics tips from our 1950's era textbook. What did you think of them? Have you been able to put any of them into practice?
ChristinaLynn }i{
OK, well, we're a little off schedule now, but I think that it will actually help us end up more in sync. I really hope you are reading this series and enjoying it. I would love to hear from you! How have you done with the main challenge (above)? What about the weekly items?
My husband and I did the priority list this past week and it was quite eye-opening! First of all, it was very difficult for me to keep the list down to just five items, but my husband graciously assisted me in crossing a couple of things off the list. While the list was very personal, so I won't share, it was an amazing experience and I look forward to reviewing it again with him in a few weeks to see how it stacks up!
This week's challenge from Courtney is to support his vision. Ask your husband where he sees your family in one, five and ten years. Share with us how you let your husband lead your family.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Some advice from Nancy today: "If we are living in light of eternity, everything we think, do or say is seen from an eternal perspective. We will someday give an account for our failure to speak words of love and encouragement. Determine today that your words will be sweet and helpful." Nancy goes on to say that we should look at our husband's perspective and use this as an opportunity to praise him and pray for him.
We've had all of our Home Economics tips from our 1950's era textbook. What did you think of them? Have you been able to put any of them into practice?
ChristinaLynn }i{
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Florida Sales Tax Holiday
Start preparing now for Florida's Sales Tax Holiday!
Florida will hold its sometimes annual Sales Tax Holiday August 13-15, 2010. Sales tax will be exempt on clothing, shoes, bags, books & school supplies. For a complete list of what is included and what is not, see here: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/pdf/tax_relief_poster.pdf .
Let's see how many great sales and coupons we can incorporate into this sales tax holiday and make for some really great deals! Post yours here!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Florida will hold its sometimes annual Sales Tax Holiday August 13-15, 2010. Sales tax will be exempt on clothing, shoes, bags, books & school supplies. For a complete list of what is included and what is not, see here: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/pdf/tax_relief_poster.pdf .
Let's see how many great sales and coupons we can incorporate into this sales tax holiday and make for some really great deals! Post yours here!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Friday, July 23, 2010
R & R
Enjoying some much needed R & R with family, but will be back to posting again on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!
ChristinaLynn }i{
ChristinaLynn }i{
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 17
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Once again, derailing from the schedule :)
Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Here's an excerpt from Nancy Leigh DeMoss: "It's time for some heart examination. As you continue in this challenge, have you found any roots of bitterness that are contaminating your relationship with your husband? Do you understand that as long as you are unwilling to forgive your husband - by God's grace and in His power - you will not be able to encourage him? Your own resentment will keep getting in the way. Now is the time to deal with any unforgiving attitudes. Forgive him, even as God has forgiven you."
Keep cooking those favorite dinners, desserts and making those drinks for your husbands!
Here's our last Home Economics tip of the day: The Goal: TO MAKE YOUR HOME A PLACE OF PEACE AND ORDER WHERE YOUR HUSBAND CAN RELAX IN BODY AND SPIRIT.
Doesn't that sound wonderful? I so wish for a home of peace and order, but I mostly pray for my husband to have a place to relax in body, mind and spirit. Ahhh, sounds like a dream...
ChristinaLynn }i{
Once again, derailing from the schedule :)
Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Here's an excerpt from Nancy Leigh DeMoss: "It's time for some heart examination. As you continue in this challenge, have you found any roots of bitterness that are contaminating your relationship with your husband? Do you understand that as long as you are unwilling to forgive your husband - by God's grace and in His power - you will not be able to encourage him? Your own resentment will keep getting in the way. Now is the time to deal with any unforgiving attitudes. Forgive him, even as God has forgiven you."
Keep cooking those favorite dinners, desserts and making those drinks for your husbands!
Here's our last Home Economics tip of the day: The Goal: TO MAKE YOUR HOME A PLACE OF PEACE AND ORDER WHERE YOUR HUSBAND CAN RELAX IN BODY AND SPIRIT.
Doesn't that sound wonderful? I so wish for a home of peace and order, but I mostly pray for my husband to have a place to relax in body, mind and spirit. Ahhh, sounds like a dream...
ChristinaLynn }i{
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 16
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Once again, I am deviating from the schedule to help things match up better.
Proverbs 17:22a A merry heart does good... Today is a day to have fun! Look for your husband's playful side today, find ways to make him laugh and to bring him joy. For my husband, this means watching those funny video shows. Even in some of his most serious moods, this can lighten the moment and help him relieve stress.
How are your meals coming? Share your recipes here!
Home Economics tip of the day: Make the Evening His: Never complain if he doesn't take you to dinner or to other entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his need to unwind and relax.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Once again, I am deviating from the schedule to help things match up better.
Proverbs 17:22a A merry heart does good... Today is a day to have fun! Look for your husband's playful side today, find ways to make him laugh and to bring him joy. For my husband, this means watching those funny video shows. Even in some of his most serious moods, this can lighten the moment and help him relieve stress.
How are your meals coming? Share your recipes here!
Home Economics tip of the day: Make the Evening His: Never complain if he doesn't take you to dinner or to other entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his need to unwind and relax.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Monday, July 19, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 15
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him." In what ways are you a comparable helper to your husband? God said here that it is not good for man to be alone, but our criticizing and nagging may make our husband wish to be alone. Many women complain that their husbands don't communicate with them. Actually men and women communicate so differently, that many times we don't recognize when they are communicating. Make sure that you understand your husband's communication styles and look for subtle ways that he is communicating with you and praise him for those efforts.
Our challenge this week from Courtney is to make him a priority, your husband, that is. "Ask him what his favorite dinner, dessert and drink are. Be sure to serve him all three one night this week. Bonus: cook his favorite dishes all week long!"
Home Economics tip of the day: Listen to Him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
This tip ties right into our verse above as well. Allowing our husbands to talk first and not allowing ourselves to "rule" the conversation will give us many more opportunities to look for his communication styles and to understand him better.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him." In what ways are you a comparable helper to your husband? God said here that it is not good for man to be alone, but our criticizing and nagging may make our husband wish to be alone. Many women complain that their husbands don't communicate with them. Actually men and women communicate so differently, that many times we don't recognize when they are communicating. Make sure that you understand your husband's communication styles and look for subtle ways that he is communicating with you and praise him for those efforts.
Our challenge this week from Courtney is to make him a priority, your husband, that is. "Ask him what his favorite dinner, dessert and drink are. Be sure to serve him all three one night this week. Bonus: cook his favorite dishes all week long!"
Home Economics tip of the day: Listen to Him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.
This tip ties right into our verse above as well. Allowing our husbands to talk first and not allowing ourselves to "rule" the conversation will give us many more opportunities to look for his communication styles and to understand him better.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Saturday, July 17, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 14
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
2 Peter 3:18 Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. Today's lesson is two-fold, as many of them are. First, make sure that you are growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ to put your spiritual life in perspective and make all of the other things in your life fall into place. Second, look for ways that your husband is growing spiritually and encourage him in these areas. Continue to pray for your husband, including his spiritual growth.
Home Economics tip of the day: Make Him Comfortable: Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest that he lie down in the bedroom. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
Now, before you say, "When is my chance to relax and unwind?" let's remember the Home Economics tip from Day 9: Prepare yourself.
ChristinaLynn }i{
2 Peter 3:18 Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. Today's lesson is two-fold, as many of them are. First, make sure that you are growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ to put your spiritual life in perspective and make all of the other things in your life fall into place. Second, look for ways that your husband is growing spiritually and encourage him in these areas. Continue to pray for your husband, including his spiritual growth.
Home Economics tip of the day: Make Him Comfortable: Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest that he lie down in the bedroom. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing voice. Allow him to relax and unwind.
Now, before you say, "When is my chance to relax and unwind?" let's remember the Home Economics tip from Day 9: Prepare yourself.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Friday, July 16, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 13
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
I'm going to derail a bit from the schedule today to allow things to match up a little better.
Proverbs 20:7a A righteous man walks in his integrity... In today's world, it is hard to go even a day or two without hearing of some man who has been involved in something outside of his marriage vows or moral and ethical values. Think of ways today how your husband is living a life of integrity and, if appropriate, share those examples with others.
If you have not written a post admiring your husband, please do so now! Also, how is your list of priorities going? You can see here on one of Courtney's blogs how her list went. There was something she thought would be important to her husband, but was it?
Home Economics tip of the day: Some "Do Not's": Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Don't complain if he is late for dinner. Count this as a minor problem compared to what he might have gone through that day.
ChristinaLynn }i{
I'm going to derail a bit from the schedule today to allow things to match up a little better.
Proverbs 20:7a A righteous man walks in his integrity... In today's world, it is hard to go even a day or two without hearing of some man who has been involved in something outside of his marriage vows or moral and ethical values. Think of ways today how your husband is living a life of integrity and, if appropriate, share those examples with others.
If you have not written a post admiring your husband, please do so now! Also, how is your list of priorities going? You can see here on one of Courtney's blogs how her list went. There was something she thought would be important to her husband, but was it?
Home Economics tip of the day: Some "Do Not's": Don't greet him with problems and complaints. Don't complain if he is late for dinner. Count this as a minor problem compared to what he might have gone through that day.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Thursday, July 15, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 12
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Sometimes it is necessary to look inside ourselves when things are not going right rather than looking for others to change. Ask yourself: "Am I more patient and gracious with strangers and guests than those who live in my home?" Also ask yourself: "Are my expectations unrealistic or unreasonable?" If we are looking to God for all of our needs to be met, we will have a new perspective on how to respond to others.
If you have written a post to admire your husband, please share it with me! If you don't have a husband yet, feel free to post about your prayers for your future husband. Also, feel free to use the comments section here to write your post if you do not have your own blog.
Our next assignment from Courtney this week is to make a list of 5 things you currently do and ask your husband to prioritize them for you, what is important to him. Here are some examples: home-cooked dinners, clean home, your church service, coupon clipping/money saving, your participation in his favorite activity, etc.
Home Economics tip for the day: Minimize All Noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise from the washer, dryer, or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Sometimes it is necessary to look inside ourselves when things are not going right rather than looking for others to change. Ask yourself: "Am I more patient and gracious with strangers and guests than those who live in my home?" Also ask yourself: "Are my expectations unrealistic or unreasonable?" If we are looking to God for all of our needs to be met, we will have a new perspective on how to respond to others.
If you have written a post to admire your husband, please share it with me! If you don't have a husband yet, feel free to post about your prayers for your future husband. Also, feel free to use the comments section here to write your post if you do not have your own blog.
Our next assignment from Courtney this week is to make a list of 5 things you currently do and ask your husband to prioritize them for you, what is important to him. Here are some examples: home-cooked dinners, clean home, your church service, coupon clipping/money saving, your participation in his favorite activity, etc.
Home Economics tip for the day: Minimize All Noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise from the washer, dryer, or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Today
I am behind in updating posts today, but will be bak on schedule soon. Thank you for your patience!
ChristinaLynn }i{
ChristinaLynn }i{
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 11
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Now, I know that this is a touchy subject, but please keep an open mind. Just as there is abundant freedom in the submitting to the will of God, there is abundant freedom in submitting to the will of your husband. This doesn't mean always saying "yes" without a thought, but it does mean that you can have open dialogue with your husband about a decision, knowing and supporting his ultimate decision. Communication is very important here. It is important to have a calm conversation about whatever subject is in question, discussing the pros and cons as well as your opinion. Your husband's decision is the final answer, just as God's will is the final answer. You can allow his decision, no matter what the circumstances, knowing that your husband is the one who will be ultimately responsible for the decision. If it turns out to be the right decision, your husband will be so lifted up in his ability to protect and provide for his family and you will be so proud of him! Even if it turns out to be the wrong decision, you then submit to him again by respecting him, not saying, "I told you so," and helping him clean up the aftermath, in love, just as Christ does for us when we individually make the wrong decision.
In an effort to catch-up to Courtney on Women Living Well, we are going to have two assignments this week and will then go forward with one a week for the remainder of the challenge. Today we will add: "Admire your husband. Write [a] post and then show it to him! He will smile!"
Home Economics tip for today: Prepare the Children: If they are small, wash their hands and faces and comb their hair. They are his little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Now, I know that this is a touchy subject, but please keep an open mind. Just as there is abundant freedom in the submitting to the will of God, there is abundant freedom in submitting to the will of your husband. This doesn't mean always saying "yes" without a thought, but it does mean that you can have open dialogue with your husband about a decision, knowing and supporting his ultimate decision. Communication is very important here. It is important to have a calm conversation about whatever subject is in question, discussing the pros and cons as well as your opinion. Your husband's decision is the final answer, just as God's will is the final answer. You can allow his decision, no matter what the circumstances, knowing that your husband is the one who will be ultimately responsible for the decision. If it turns out to be the right decision, your husband will be so lifted up in his ability to protect and provide for his family and you will be so proud of him! Even if it turns out to be the wrong decision, you then submit to him again by respecting him, not saying, "I told you so," and helping him clean up the aftermath, in love, just as Christ does for us when we individually make the wrong decision.
In an effort to catch-up to Courtney on Women Living Well, we are going to have two assignments this week and will then go forward with one a week for the remainder of the challenge. Today we will add: "Admire your husband. Write [a] post and then show it to him! He will smile!"
Home Economics tip for today: Prepare the Children: If they are small, wash their hands and faces and comb their hair. They are his little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Monday, July 12, 2010
Why I Admire My Husband
I love my husband dearly! He is a strong man with a very strong sense of who he is and what he stands for. He is not scared to speak his mind and is still willing to listen to my difference of opinion. Sometimes he even changes his mind because of what I have said to him!
My husband works so very hard to provide for our family, this is truly his "love language." No matter how frustrating or difficult things may be at time, he still picks himself up every morning and goes right back to work. He is constantly striving for a better life for us and our children.
Education is very important to my husband. He is encouraging of my desire to complete my degree and is determined to make college a requirement for our children.
He looks for ways to improve our financial circumstances today and throughout retirement. He has a sense of pride for his family and a deep love and respect for his parents. He has fond memories of his childhood and a determined desire to instill the same for our children.
He is a wonderful man that God has blessed me with and I thank God daily for him!
ChristinaLynn }i{
My husband works so very hard to provide for our family, this is truly his "love language." No matter how frustrating or difficult things may be at time, he still picks himself up every morning and goes right back to work. He is constantly striving for a better life for us and our children.
Education is very important to my husband. He is encouraging of my desire to complete my degree and is determined to make college a requirement for our children.
He looks for ways to improve our financial circumstances today and throughout retirement. He has a sense of pride for his family and a deep love and respect for his parents. He has fond memories of his childhood and a determined desire to instill the same for our children.
He is a wonderful man that God has blessed me with and I thank God daily for him!
ChristinaLynn }i{
1950's Housewife Challenge - Day 10
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Song of Solomon 1:16a You are so handsome, my love, pleasing beyond words! Today it is time to think about the characteristics, whether physical or other, that first attracted you to your husband. Share those with your husband!
Remember to pray for your husband today and every day, asking him what you can specifically pray for each day. Also, consider fasting and praying for him one day this week.
Today's Home Economics tip: Clear Away the Clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up children's books and toys, papers, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too.
I have been trying to do this lately, also incorporating the kids. There's no reason why this couldn't be a great opportunity to teach them to respect their father by taking a few minutes before he arrives to make sure their personal belongings are put away and things are tidy for his daily home-coming.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Song of Solomon 1:16a You are so handsome, my love, pleasing beyond words! Today it is time to think about the characteristics, whether physical or other, that first attracted you to your husband. Share those with your husband!
Remember to pray for your husband today and every day, asking him what you can specifically pray for each day. Also, consider fasting and praying for him one day this week.
Today's Home Economics tip: Clear Away the Clutter: Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up children's books and toys, papers, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too.
I have been trying to do this lately, also incorporating the kids. There's no reason why this couldn't be a great opportunity to teach them to respect their father by taking a few minutes before he arrives to make sure their personal belongings are put away and things are tidy for his daily home-coming.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Saturday, July 10, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 9
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
James 1:19b Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. The challenge from Nancy Leigh DeMoss today is this: "See if you can listen to your husband for one whole day, only speaking when asked a question. If your husband notices the difference, explain that you are learning to listen more-not only to God, but also to him." Now, this is not the same as when you are angry with him and only speak when asked a question and this is not the old-fashioned way of thinking, "only speak when spoke to." This is being quick to listen and slow to speak. Think of it as a way of taking a few steps back in order to take a few steps forward, a way of reconditioning yourself from speaking more to listening more.
We are continuing to remember our wedding day and vows as well as praying for our husband every day. How are you doing?
Here's the next tip from the Home Economics textbook: "Prepare Yourself: Take fifteen minutes to rest so that you will be refreshed when he arrives. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. Greet him with a smile." Now, you may think this contradicts with the last entry. How can you have dinner ready when he walks in the door and rest for 15 minutes at the same time? I guess the easy solution is to have dinner ready 15 minutes before he is due home, then rest, but you'll have to make sure dinner isn't over-cooking or drying out in the process. And, as you'll see with some of the additional tips coming, there's more to be done during those last few minutes before your husband arrives. The point here is that you need to look like a "sight for sore eyes" when he walks in the door. I've even heard some say to freshen your make-up, comb your hair and freshen your perfume. Make the effort and it will make a difference.
Let me know how you do it!
ChristinaLynn }i{
James 1:19b Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. The challenge from Nancy Leigh DeMoss today is this: "See if you can listen to your husband for one whole day, only speaking when asked a question. If your husband notices the difference, explain that you are learning to listen more-not only to God, but also to him." Now, this is not the same as when you are angry with him and only speak when asked a question and this is not the old-fashioned way of thinking, "only speak when spoke to." This is being quick to listen and slow to speak. Think of it as a way of taking a few steps back in order to take a few steps forward, a way of reconditioning yourself from speaking more to listening more.
We are continuing to remember our wedding day and vows as well as praying for our husband every day. How are you doing?
Here's the next tip from the Home Economics textbook: "Prepare Yourself: Take fifteen minutes to rest so that you will be refreshed when he arrives. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift. Greet him with a smile." Now, you may think this contradicts with the last entry. How can you have dinner ready when he walks in the door and rest for 15 minutes at the same time? I guess the easy solution is to have dinner ready 15 minutes before he is due home, then rest, but you'll have to make sure dinner isn't over-cooking or drying out in the process. And, as you'll see with some of the additional tips coming, there's more to be done during those last few minutes before your husband arrives. The point here is that you need to look like a "sight for sore eyes" when he walks in the door. I've even heard some say to freshen your make-up, comb your hair and freshen your perfume. Make the effort and it will make a difference.
Let me know how you do it!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Friday, July 9, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 8
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Proverbs 20:6 Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? Find ways to give encouraging praise to your husband for his faithfulness to you and to God. By finding ways to get rid of negativity and use more encouraging words, you will be amazed at how your marriage will change.
Continue to remember your wedding vows and the specialness of your wedding day. Also, remember to ask your husband how you can pray for him each day and consider fasting and praying one day this week.
Here's a tip from a 1950's Home Economics textbook: "Have Dinner Ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way to let him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned with his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home, and having a good meal ready is part of the warm welcome that is needed." There are many options out there today for meal planning and many that even tie into the great deals you'll find on your grocery shopping also. Here are a few to get you started:
Proverbs 20:6 Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? Find ways to give encouraging praise to your husband for his faithfulness to you and to God. By finding ways to get rid of negativity and use more encouraging words, you will be amazed at how your marriage will change.
Continue to remember your wedding vows and the specialness of your wedding day. Also, remember to ask your husband how you can pray for him each day and consider fasting and praying one day this week.
Here's a tip from a 1950's Home Economics textbook: "Have Dinner Ready: Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way to let him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned with his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home, and having a good meal ready is part of the warm welcome that is needed." There are many options out there today for meal planning and many that even tie into the great deals you'll find on your grocery shopping also. Here are a few to get you started:
- http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/menuplanning.htm
- http://www.menus4moms.com/homeorganization/planner.php
- For working moms: http://www.menus4moms.com/articles/work_week_menus.php
- Once-a-month: http://www.frugalmom.net/blog/2010/05/7-steps-to-once-a-month-cooking/
- Match to weekly sales: http://www.fairhopefoodie.com/search/label/Menu%20Match-ups
ChristinaLynn }i{
Thursday, July 8, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 7
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband. (Yes! Every day!)
Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle. Proverbs 8:20-21 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
Money can be a major source of many arguments in a marriage. Find ways to encourage and help your husband in this area. Ask first if he is open to your help in areas such as organization, stewardship, budgeting, making wise decisions about investing and purchases based on Biblical principles. Make sure that you are following your husband's lead and direction to make decisions that would honor him and God.
In an effort to catch up to Courtney's schedule on Women Living Well, we will add the task this week to ask your husband every morning how you can pray for him that day. For a bonus, fast and pray for him one day this week.
Soon, we will add some daily practical things that were taught in a home economics textbook from the 1950's that taught girls how to prepare for married life. Seriously, not sarcastically. Just because technology has advanced beyond the 1950's doesn't mean that some things in life shouldn't still be simple and appreciated.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle. Proverbs 8:20-21 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.
Money can be a major source of many arguments in a marriage. Find ways to encourage and help your husband in this area. Ask first if he is open to your help in areas such as organization, stewardship, budgeting, making wise decisions about investing and purchases based on Biblical principles. Make sure that you are following your husband's lead and direction to make decisions that would honor him and God.
In an effort to catch up to Courtney's schedule on Women Living Well, we will add the task this week to ask your husband every morning how you can pray for him that day. For a bonus, fast and pray for him one day this week.
Soon, we will add some daily practical things that were taught in a home economics textbook from the 1950's that taught girls how to prepare for married life. Seriously, not sarcastically. Just because technology has advanced beyond the 1950's doesn't mean that some things in life shouldn't still be simple and appreciated.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 6
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
How are you doing with the challenge? Remember, if you have a moment, hour, or even day where you don't live up to the challenge, just pick yourself back up, ask for forgiveness and make the next moment, hour or day better!
A note to the men out there (I know there are some!), would love to hear from you! Is your wife a 1950's Housewife? How wonderful is it? If you wife isn't a 1950's Housewife, how do you think this change would impact your marriage? Let's hear it!
1 Corinthians 10:31b "...whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." Keep in mind today, and always that what you do is not to be done selfishly, but for God's glory. Take a few moments today to think of your husband's creativity. What gifts or special abilities does he have? Look for ways today to praise your husband for his creativity.
How are you doing remembering your wedding day and your wedding vows? Share them with us!
ChristinaLynn }i{
How are you doing with the challenge? Remember, if you have a moment, hour, or even day where you don't live up to the challenge, just pick yourself back up, ask for forgiveness and make the next moment, hour or day better!
A note to the men out there (I know there are some!), would love to hear from you! Is your wife a 1950's Housewife? How wonderful is it? If you wife isn't a 1950's Housewife, how do you think this change would impact your marriage? Let's hear it!
1 Corinthians 10:31b "...whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." Keep in mind today, and always that what you do is not to be done selfishly, but for God's glory. Take a few moments today to think of your husband's creativity. What gifts or special abilities does he have? Look for ways today to praise your husband for his creativity.
How are you doing remembering your wedding day and your wedding vows? Share them with us!
ChristinaLynn }i{
Monday, July 5, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 5
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. While edification is a big word, it really just means to build up. Use your words today to build your husband up, which is what the challenge is all about. If you can do this to him, but in front of others, it makes even more of an impact.
Our task this week from Women Living Well with Courtney is to remember our wedding vows and review the sacredness of that day. Even though there may have been some not-so-perfect moments, remember how excited you were to be marrying your husband. Remember the love that brought you both to that point. Feel free to share your memories here and post a picture if you'd like. Here's mine:
ChristinaLynn }i{
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. While edification is a big word, it really just means to build up. Use your words today to build your husband up, which is what the challenge is all about. If you can do this to him, but in front of others, it makes even more of an impact.
Our task this week from Women Living Well with Courtney is to remember our wedding vows and review the sacredness of that day. Even though there may have been some not-so-perfect moments, remember how excited you were to be marrying your husband. Remember the love that brought you both to that point. Feel free to share your memories here and post a picture if you'd like. Here's mine:
Saturday, July 3, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 4
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
Ephesians 4:28 ...let him labor, working with his hands what is good... Thank your husband today for the work he does to support you and your family. Take the time to acknowledge how hard he works to provide and the skills necessary to perform the tasks.
Also, keep in mind that this week you are remembering your dating days. Think about something that you remember from those days that you can incorporate back into regular life.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Ephesians 4:28 ...let him labor, working with his hands what is good... Thank your husband today for the work he does to support you and your family. Take the time to acknowledge how hard he works to provide and the skills necessary to perform the tasks.
Also, keep in mind that this week you are remembering your dating days. Think about something that you remember from those days that you can incorporate back into regular life.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Friday, July 2, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 3
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
I Corinthians 13:4 ...love suffers long, and is kind... Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Thank your husband today for his kindness and consideration. "Ultimately, you can't expect your husband to make you feel more secure, loved, etc. Remember that only God can meet the deepest needs of your heart." - Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Also, keep in mind that this week you are remembering your dating days. Think about something that you remember from those days that you can incorporate back into regular life.
ChristinaLynn }i{
I Corinthians 13:4 ...love suffers long, and is kind... Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Thank your husband today for his kindness and consideration. "Ultimately, you can't expect your husband to make you feel more secure, loved, etc. Remember that only God can meet the deepest needs of your heart." - Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Also, keep in mind that this week you are remembering your dating days. Think about something that you remember from those days that you can incorporate back into regular life.
ChristinaLynn }i{
Thursday, July 1, 2010
1950's Housewife Challenge Day 2
The challenge: You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband. Also, you must say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband.
If you struggled with the challenge yesterday, start fresh today! It does take some practice, but you will get better at it every day if you are persistent.
Galatians 5:13b ...serve one another in love. Find some way that your husband is serving you or your family and praise him for his strength in serving others. If possible, find some small token that will help him in this service. For my husband, this might be as simple as extra super glue to help glue all of our kids broken toys. He is so much better at this than I am and he enjoys doing it.
Also, keep in mind that this week you are remembering your dating days. Think about something that you remember from those days that you can incorporate back into regular life.
ChristinaLynn }i{
If you struggled with the challenge yesterday, start fresh today! It does take some practice, but you will get better at it every day if you are persistent.
Galatians 5:13b ...serve one another in love. Find some way that your husband is serving you or your family and praise him for his strength in serving others. If possible, find some small token that will help him in this service. For my husband, this might be as simple as extra super glue to help glue all of our kids broken toys. He is so much better at this than I am and he enjoys doing it.
Also, keep in mind that this week you are remembering your dating days. Think about something that you remember from those days that you can incorporate back into regular life.
ChristinaLynn }i{
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