Join Us Today! We are Recording LIVE for Mom-to-Mom Radio Show!
May 29, 2007
As you probably know, when I interview guests for my Mom-to-Mom
Radio Show, if we interview online, you can join in LIVE!
Today is one of those interviews–I am counting down hours now!
I would love to personally invite you to be a part of our audience
for this interview. You can join us in our Talk-a-Latte Conference
Room this afternoon. We will begin with my interview of Alyssa, but
we will leave plenty of time for all of you to ask your questions.
It will be a fun, fun afternoon!!
Make plans to join us!
Love,
Cindy
time4tea@hiwaay.net
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TODAY’S CHAT…
Our Next Chat…
Let’s Talk about Quiet Times for Us (and Our Children)!
A Talk-a-Latte Chat with Alyssa Avant and Cindy Rushton
We are having a FUN Talk-a-Latte Chat today,
Tuesday afternoon, May 29, 2007.
Today we will “chat” with my new friend, Alyssa Avant all about quiet times. If you have ever found it hard to make your quiet times work, much less to help your children with their quiet times, this is DEFINITELY your show! Talk about a FUN chat!
Here are the chat details:
Make Plans NOW!
FREE!
12:00 PM Mountain Time
1:00 PM Central Time
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Free! Just grab a headset (or get those speakers plugged in!)
and get ready for a WONDERFUL afternoon!
AND…plan to join us for Talk-a-Latte Chat Tuesday!
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DETAILS ABOUT TODAY’S CHAT…
Let’s Talk about Quiet Times for Us (and Our Children)!
A Talk-a-Latte Chat with Alyssa Avant and Cindy Rushton
Here are the chat details:
Make Plans NOW!
1:00 PM Central Time
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Free! Just grab a headset (or get those speakers plugged in!)
and get ready for a WONDERFUL afternoon!
AND…plan to join us for Talk-a-Latte Chat Tuesday!
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miss a minute in the Conference Room.
After it is downloaded on your computer, it will set up an icon on
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click it to open up the room. Here are your instructions from there:
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Add the following information when prompted:
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Do Note! If our room is being used for another study, the password
will not work and you won’t be able to get into the room until the
day of the chat.
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mom-to-mom. Whereas there is a text chat feature in our Conference
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You definitely want to have computer speakers plugged into your
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How About a FUN Freebie???
May 17, 2007
Getting Organized When You Are Organizationally Challenged–Audio
May 17, 2007
Join Cindy as she welcomes Tawra Kellum from http://www.LivingonaDime.com for this week’s Mom-to-Mom Radio Show!
-> Single-parenting ON A DIME!
-> Giving your children what they REALLY need!
-> When a tightwad and spend-thrift get married.
-> Great suggestions for getting a handle on the finances–and getting debt-free!
-> How to “nickel and dime” your way out of debt–little ways to get out of debt painlessly!
-> Super ideas for stretching that grocery budget!
-> The story behind Tawra’s book, Dining on a Dime.
-> Help for the “kitchen-challenged” gals!
-> Want Daddy HOME in the family business? Some ideas for preparing financially…how to get along…WORKING in small spaces…knowing the type of work that you will enjoy…and other confessions that you have NEVER heard!
-> Making meals easy (and SAVING money)–for the “domestically challenged” mom!
-> Training up our children to “live on a dime” today and when they get older!
-> A peek into what Tawra has coming out SOON!
Ready to tune in?
Make Your Own Schedule by Donna Scott
May 17, 2007
Home schooling brings about unique challenges to home keeping. Schooling has to be done along with laundry and dishes, and don’t forget time with hubby! Whew! How does one do it all?! With a schedule. Anyone can benefit from a schedule, but for home school families I believe it is a must! Without a schedule you can easily become overwhelmed, frustrated, and burned out.
There are many programs and resources available on the market to help you get on a schedule. But, it has been my experience that most are expensive, too restricting, and rarely work. You do not have to spend money to set up a schedule that will work for you and your family, and I will show you how.
Even if you don’t have a schedule that is written down, chances are you have some routines already in place. When you usually eat your meals, bedtimes, certain activities, etc.. You can make your schedule from these routines. Here’s how:
* Write down your family’s typical daily routine. Write down everything, meals, bedtimes, wake times, etc… You may have to write down different days for all week if you have certain activities for different days.
* Evaluate. Decide what changes you need or want to make, if any. For example, earlier bed times, or earlier wake times. Be cautious in any changes that you do make. Do not set up a schedule for you to wake up at 6 a.m. if you usually get up at 10 a.m.. You will be setting yourself up for failure and more frustration. If you desire to make that change, start small. Wake up 30mins earlier each week till you are where you want to be.
* Write a schedule based on those changes in your routines. Keep your family’s unique needs in mind. Don’t be unrealistic. Make small changes first. This is not set in stone, and it never should be. It should be flexible. Remember when making your schedule to include your quiet time with God, and time with hubby. These are very important! Never neglect them.
Now that you have a basic schedule in place there are a some things that you can do to help keep it going smoothly. Get a large family calendar for appointments and activities. Not a wipe off! Use pencils so you can edit easily. Make a habit of checking your calendar every night and making a to-do list for the next day. Your day will go so much smoother.
When you finally get a schedule that fits your needs, you will see how much easier your life is. More rest, more productive time, and more importantly time with family. You can do this, and you will be so glad you did.
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Donna Scott is a Christian, wife, mother, and writer living in beautiful north Georgia with her husband and their six children. She writes to encourage women Everywhere to be all God has called them to be.
Copyright Donna Scott 2007
http://www.Donna-Scott.com
The Ultimate Homeschool Lives On!!
May 17, 2007
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Overcoming Procrastination–Article
May 17, 2007
A Few Easy Tips
Does this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning; have your coffee; read your list of things to do today; then go back to bed. Is this procrastination, or a more serious problem? If it occurs more than once; it is. However, people procrastinate for a variety of reasons such as; fear of failing or succeeding; poor organizational skills; and sometimes, a lack of self-esteem. Let’s explore these particular areas and offer a few easy tips in overcoming procrastination.
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http://www.Talk-a-Latte.com/articles/Procrastination.pdf
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Fill-R-Up! Taking Care of Mom with Cindy Rushton
May 15, 2007
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the tremendous calling of womanhood? Do you consider this one of the most demanding, yet rewarding roles you will ever fill…yet that send shivers down your spine? Join Cindy as she exhorts you in this high calling. This workshop was birthed as a result of Cindy’s heart cry during times she has found her OWN cup empty! The biblical insights are sure to draw YOUR heart to your Heavenly Father AND to those you are pouring into. You will leave this workshop with some of the most practical tips ever. Join us as Cindy ministers encouragement and direction straight from the Word of God to your heart, soul, and mind.Download by Mp3
50+ Ideas for Taking Care of Mom by Cindy Rushton
May 15, 2007
Tired? Weary? Need some fresh ideas for taking care of mom? Feeling that push and pull on you as you balance all of the many demands in your life? Are you great about taking care of others, yet not quiteso good about taking care of YOU? Has it been a long, long time since you have done the little things to just fill your cup back up? How about a few fresh ideas for filling your cup and ministering to your heart! I promise that these will be easy for you to do! Here goes:
pal” when I work on my chores, take care of business duties, or even get out for my walk. Talk about my best investment of 2006!
laughing! Feel better?–> Begin a new Bible Study. Either find a Bible Study guide…or dig out Words to study on your own! For Word Studies, I LOVE my Strong’s Concordance. It helps to find all of the references of a certain word of interest. I also love my Vine’s Dictionary. I use it to look up the meanings of the words AND it also has other references for uses in Scripture. Another great help for Word Studies is my good old faithful Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. I LOVE it as a reference to deepen the studies. Usually it helps me to also find OTHER great studies to dig into also! Dig into the Word! It will feed your heart and soul during this tough time!
–> Meet a friend at the park and let the kids play while you visit.
–> Go for a drive around the city–look at the lights! Look at flowers. Look at the seasonal changes.
–> Look at photo albums. Remember the silly stories!
–> Watch the sunrise! Or, not an early bird? Watch the sunset!
–> Collect jokes and funnies! Barb Johnson…Chonda Pierce…Becky Freeman are just a few of my PERSONAL favorites! Get one of their books or videos. Then, snag some mom-time to just kickback and enjoy!
–> Chocolate! Chocolate Candy…Chocolate Bars…Chocolate Shakes…Chocolate Latte’s…CHOCOLATE! REALLY! Chocolate helps to release endorphins in the brain–plus! It tastes great to boot! So,why not grab a bit for mom-time!
–> Watch an old movie! Curl up under a great big quilt–even if you have to turn the air down COLD! Don’t forget to turn down thelights and turn off the phone!
–> Look at your old school albums! Your HAIR! Ha! Enough said.
–> Got a grassy hill nearby? Go to the top and just roll down it! Like a child! (Snowy? Get a sled! And SLIDE!)
–> Take the kids to the park–just WATCH them! They are adorable!
–> Begin a “Quote Book.” Collect quotes that encourage you to keep on, keeping on! Keep them in a special journal dedicated onlyto keeping your special quotes.
–> Memorize your favorite Psalm. Try out Psalm 91…or Psalm 61…or Psalm 35…or Psalm 37…Oh! Enjoy!
–> Begin a Tea Ministry. Doing for others ALWAYS lifts even the heaviest spirit. Get a tea basket to keep your goodies in…visit a shut-in…bless them. Then! Watch the blessing boomerang! Youwon’t be able to leave without a blessing.
–> Take the kids to a candy store–sample the Jelly Bellies…or Sweet Tarts…or Sour Gummy Worms.
–> Fly a kite!
–> Take a ride in the country. Turn up your praise music…roll the windows down…sing to the top of your lungs!
–> Watch a funny video! Elisabeth and I LOVE to watch old movies like If a Man Answers. It is one of our “chick flicks” that we always watch together. We love it! SO FUNNY! Chonda Pierce is another one of my picks. She is just totally hilarious. My children LOVE old comedy shows like I Love Lucy or The Three Stooges. Oh, you may want to watch anything! Just find something that will makeyou laugh hard!
–> Scrapbook! Pick photos that you MUST tell the story behind! Kick up your favorite music…spread out your goodies…and Scraptill you drop!
–> Read a biography of a GIANT in the faith! My favorites are Corrie ten Boom…Hudson Taylor…George Mueller…Amy
Carmichael…Jim and Elisabeth Elliott…etc!
–> Get today’s newspaper and read the comics!
–> Get a yo-yo! PLAY!
–> Make Chocolate Chip Cookies with the kids! On a diet? Take them to someone who blesses you! Include a note of thanks andencouragement for all they do to bless you!
–> Go out and sit on your boat–watch the stars! (Oh, watch the sunset or sunrise, if you can too!)
–> Dig into the Bible and study what God says about trials…suffering…faith…death…depression…oppression…warfa
re…battle…
–> Read a new book! Normally ready non-fiction/how-to’s? Get a fiction book for a change! Normally read fiction? Get a humorousbook! Renew your weary heart and mind!
–> Take a break and go for a long ride on a motorcycle! Don’t forget your headset and praise music!
–> Take a hike! Really! Find a nice nature trail OR go for the tough stuff!!
–> Go to the mall with your teenager! ENJOY!
–> Buy a Mp3 Player and some great praise music–turn it up! I LOVE my iPod! I have my iPod loaded with all of my favorite CDs. My favorites are Michael W. Smith’s Worship CD’s AND Hillsong’s Praise and Worship! The moment you enter into worship, you will enter into the very presence of God–so, turn it up and devour thepresence of our precious Lord!
–> Pull out that old sewing machine and make some of those goodies that you have been wanting–new purse/tote…outfit…homedecorations…doll clothes…etc!
–> Buy a “whoopee” Cushion…or “Bubba” teeth… At least your family will laugh!
–> Write out the funny family stories! Reminisce! Enjoy!
–> Go skating!
–> Try an afternoon of “Laser-Tag” with your teens! Get um!
–> Make Homemade Bread–KNEAD yourself!
–> Plan a regular Mommy Getaway. This is not an extra! It is essential! I plan getaways for different purposes: to just get alone with God to hear Him, to plan, to work on my homeschool and business projects, to just fill my cup back up. Decide what will fill you up. What do you need right now? Decide what will help meet that need. Gather your goodies: Bible, journal, iPod, camera (I love taking pictures of little treasures along the way), your planner, your computer/Idea Notebook, etc. Pull aside and take thattime to just get-away and fill your cup back up!
–> Get a pet! My bird, Harley, has ministered to my heart MORE than I could remember! He is just SO funny! HE had the idea to “boogie” for Jesus! I had not danced for years! AND it is decent! Elisabeth’s new puppy, Pooh, is a TOTAL delight! I say all the time that she is JOY in fur! She has become my little buddy. She loves to sit with me while I work and follow me around while I am doing my chores. She keeps me in stitches. Struggling? Get a pet just for YOU…see that puppy in the window??
–> Take the day to go for a flight! Look at the whole world from a different perspective!
–> Dance! Turn up your favorite music and dance! Dance your heaviness away! Dance till you laugh! Dance in worship to the Lord!Jump! Lift your hands in praise and worship!
–> Clean out your house (only if this is NOT your struggle! Ha!). Attack those closets…cabinets…dusty bookshelves…paper piles!
–> Go out for a cup of coffee…tea…or a good old Coca-Cola! Meet your sweetheart or a mommy pal! Or…take your Bible and makeit a special time with the Lord!
–> Find some silly-putty or slime–PLAY!
–> Get up earlier (or take regular breaks throughout the day!) for your quiet time! You may feel SO weak that you can barely concentrate–if so, just turn on praise music and lift up your arms in praise and adoration. Watch what happens! Make a list of your heartaches–lift them to the Father (then, hide them in your Prayer Journal–later they will be a praise record!). Dig into the Word for comfort…perspective…and hope for tomorrow! Really tough days? Well, when the Israelites had very HOT days, they had to gather MORE manna–in the heat of your battles and toughest trials
gather a surplus! It will help you survive your struggle.
–> Make a quilt. You can EVEN cheat by making it on the sewing machine! ENJOY!
–> Take an afternoon to go to the movies. Get a big bucket of popcorn…a super-HUGE Coke…sour Gummy Worms (unless you are due a BIG DOSE OF CHOCOLATE!). Take your sweetheart…or a friend if you want to share! Pick a movie that will make you laugh likecrazy…OR CRY your eyes out! ENJOY!
–> Ride three-wheelers! Get MUDDY!
–> Treat yourself to a leisurely afternoon (or a bunch of afternoons!) at the pool…park…or creek.
–> Try your hand at BOWLING. Take some friends!
–> Take time for tea–each day.
–> Exercise. Swim…walk…jog…hike…go skating…aerobics. Relieves stress AND boosts your health to boot.
Learn a new hobby! What have you been putting off that you have ALWAYS wanted to know? Pottery? Quilting? Flight Training? Smocking? Scrapbooking? Jewelry Making? Sewing? Crochet? Horse-back riding? Go for it! Now is the PERFECT time.
–> Treat yourself to a nice looooonnnnnngggg Bubble Bath! Don’t forget to set up your favorite music to play during your Bubble Bath. Also…be sure to fix a nice cup of tea (or a Latte!) or anice big Coke that will last till the water gets cold! ENJOY!
–> Go to the park and just swing–HIGH! Go get an ice-cream cone–with a double dip!
–> Do a “Promise” hunt in Scripture. Keep in a “Promise Notebook” of your very own! KNOW that they are yours.
–> Snuggle up for the afternoon to read a great book!
Got some fresh ideas? Don’t let this limit you! Let your brain GO! Find some things that will fill you back up and take care of youall along the way.
This is not an extra. This is an essential. Carve out time on your calendar today to just take care of mom!
How about a FUN Download?
May 15, 2007
Lucia Claborn just kicked off an amazing Online Bible Study for our Talk-a-Latte Bible Study class. Her study is titled, Secrets to Victorious Living. Each week she is teaching a different lesson. Those are taught in the Talk-a-Latte Conference Room on Thursday Afternoons. If that is not enough, each week, she is giving attendees two ebooks. One with verses to use in their daily devotions on the theme of the week. Another is a full ebook on the topic of the week. Want to try it out? Well, Lucia wants to bless you with one of her newest ebooks from the study. Talk about powerful! Grab your Bible, your journal, a big cup of tea and be challenged to arise and change your position today! It is super! Dig in here:
Sign up for Lucia’s Online Study, Secrets to Victorious Living, here:
http://www.talk-a-latte.com/newstudies.html
