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Book Review: God’s Promises For Mothers

Sometimes as moms we need a little spiritual guidance. I found this great little book for those times when I wonder if I’m doing the whole mama thing right. It’s called, God’s Promises for Mothers, compiled by Kay Wheeler. What’s great about this book is it does not matter if you’re Baptist, Catholic or Methodist; this book is for moms of all religious backgrounds. It’s one of those pocket-sized books that you can carry around with you. In the back of the book there are spaces for you to write in birthdays so that you don’t forget the special people … Continue reading →

Students Should Be In School Today. . .

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All over the city, there are memorials, exhibitions, services, and speeches to honor Dr. King. Since kids have off from school, most are probably at home, playing video games, or hanging out. Maybe some more conscientious parents have taken some time to take their kids out to learn, but even as I write, I see kids hanging out on the streets. For them, it’s another day off of school and business as usual. Teachers Should Teach. . . The entirety of the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. I am sad to say … Continue reading →

The Power of Positive Fitness Thinking

If you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, but focus only on the negative aspects (such as negative self-talk) your brain is going to have problems too. There are exceptions to every ‘average’ endorsement. Right wrong or indifferent, the point of exercising, eating healthy and living a fit lifestyle are good for people no matter where they fall on the exception chain. Holistic medicine invokes the use of positive and powerful thinking alongside physical treatment. Current research supports that exercise and nutrition keep our brains fit. The power of positive thinking is that you can improve your mood, strengthen … Continue reading →

Flex Your Mind

It’s rare that a fitness forum can endorse a video game as being good for you. After all, we’re often encouraging parents to get their kids off of computers and video games and outside in play, but Nintendo is putting out a new line of games that are great for adults and teenagers alike to stimulate their mental muscles. It’s important to flex your mind on a regular basis and to stimulate thinking and mental processes. The series is called the Nintendo Brain Age and it features a collection of mini games designed to improve cognitive ability and memory. What’s … Continue reading →