Why Reading Is Good For The Heart And Mind...

In a world of omnipresent screens filled with every movie imaginable, we
Can easily forget the cozy, simple pleasures of curling up with a
good book!

There are so many benefits to reading!

I want to share a few of them with you all  to help you see the importance

of reading for yourself. And to help your children and Grand Children

  learn an appreciation for a love of reading.

Reading imparts so many things we need;

An imagination and inspiration!

Every character in every story had to come alive in someones imagination!

See even the Beauty knows reading is good for you!

By losing yourself for even a few short minutes, seven to be exact

 can bring your stress level way down. It allows you an escape from

the cares and worries of the stress of everyday life.

Reading also will keep your brain sharp!

"The brain is an organ in the body, and just as physical activity strengthens the heart

and your muscles, intellectual activity will strengthen the brain."

A lifetime of reading is a very wise thing to do!

New information will inspire you,

Also reading before bedtime may help you sleep better;

This is usually a book I have just for reading a little bit before sleep

to de-stress and relax. I do not read one that is so exciting I can't put it down

and it keeps me up all night :o)

I have also experienced for myself a real lift of compassion and love

for others through a well written story.

 We all need a boost of empathy at times.

 I have always loved reading books on being a better wife or mother.

We might call them self help books. But I like to think of them as

Teachings of wisdom on different subjects.

Choose Joy...

 

Today can be the first day of a new way of responding!

We all have heard it many times,

Choose Joy...

Well have you?

We can be smack dab in a midst of a trial;

And we can still choose joy,

Now, I will grant you this, it is a bit more of a challenge, 

To choose joy when things are not going smooth.

But this is where we can exercise our choices.

I know that it all my years of knowing Christ as my Savior,

I can say this with all my heart;

Even in the midst of a trial I can pray and He has given me His peace.

Maybe nothing changed:

But I did, deep down inside...

Peace, then joy...

Trial still there? "Yes"

But I will choose joy, every time because He asked me to!

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way

So when sorrows like sea billows blow, Whatever my lot,

Thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well

 With my soul.

It is well with my soul.

Proper Etiquette and Good Manners...

Source; Artist Gregory Frank Harris

We really have lost so many social graces in our day.

I remember reading the newspaper and reading the column on proper etiquette.

Having and using proper manners, is something to strive for,

If you want to be a lady and look feminine...

A lady must apply and use good manners,
Everywhere and all the time;
Manners help you to look and act like a Lady...

Using please and thank you when talking to others will,

carry you far in a world that has lost its manners.

I also love to hear a younger child replying with a

Yes Ma'am or No Ma'am

Make a habit of using good manners when you go out into your everyday life.

Greeting a person kindly even if you're having a bad day!

Good posture and not slouching,

When sitting, cross your knees or cross your ankles.

Do not leave your legs wide open.

Sneezing into your hands instead of a tissue,
Speaking loudly or using foul language!
Do not interrupt when others are speaking!
When you do not hear what another has spoken
Say excuse me, what did you say again?

And generally acting in a way that can serve as a model for others.

Good manners are always fashionable.

Here are some other things to consider as you refine your manners:

If you're eating dinner in a group setting, make sure you say

"Please pass the chicken," instead of reaching over someone else.

Place a napkin in your lap, and wipe your mouth often

when dining out or in your home.

You should learn and use good table manners.

This means not eating with your elbows on the table.
Chewing with your mouth closed.

Or slurping your food or drink!

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Find a nice way to give a correction and  training...
 Instead of saying, "Will you shut up already?" say,
 "Would you mind lowering your voice?"

Try to avoid burping in public.
 Once you reach a certain age, burping in public is not funny anymore,
 If it happens by accident, just say "Excuse me," or "Pardon me,"
 This is simply not ladylike behavior.

Avoid rolling your eyes or generally being rude when
 Someone is saying something you don't really want to hear.

Now, just for the record, I am a funny girl, and I enjoy a good laugh!

And I have rolled my eyes on a few occasions...

Learning and growing Dear Ones...

Beware Of Dangers In Your Body Lotions...

 

Okay!!

I want to make myself perfectly clear on this post!

This is something I feel very strongly about;

I believe if you are going to use a body lotion only use one that is natural!!

See I said it!!

Why you ask???

Because your skin will quickly absorb this product and it goes directly into

Your blood stream. And I believe it is possibly the worst thing women can do.

For many health reasons...

Many years ago I was very convicted about this one morning,

As I was praying...

Yup, just popped into my head!

(I call these downloads from the Lord)

I was convinced He was speaking to me!!

I listened...

I wanted to share this as I am not a complete health freak,

 But I can tell you this.

 It was a very wise health move!

There are way too many ingredients that are put in lotions that you can not

Even pronounce, let alone recognize what they are even.

So, I suggest to you wonderful Ladies out there to stop adding poison

To your skin!

Our skin is actually our largest organ.

I think most lotions do damage to your liver and bloodstream!

I have used many different kinds and brands.

 And there are so many good ones out there to choose from.

 And they can get a bit pricey,

 But I believe for health reasons it's a must!

Plus, you will feel good about not putting something harmful all over your body!
But rather a product that will keep your skin safe and smooth!
And you can always use coconut oil on your body after a shower,
But it can tend to be a bit greasy or what I might say
(slickery) My own word ;o)

Please consider this Dear Ones...

Click HERE  for a list of ingredients you do not want to put on your body!

My Pink Room...

 I have been so enjoying my new pink room!

It has been such a blessing in so many ways, such as;

 To have a room that I can keep my sewing machine up all the time!

 It makes it so much easier to keep a project going.

And to keep my ironing board up all the time also,
as you all know by now how much I enjoy ironing!

My family bought me this beautiful old desk for Mother's Day
A few years ago from an antique store that I now use

 for my sewing table. It is perfect as

It has many large and deep drawers in it.

Which is wonderful for storing my material that I just love!

Having a space to inspire yourself and to be able to create is wonderful!

I have been filling it with so many treasures,

See my cute little antique bunny?

See my little rose covered table,

This is just a folding table,

Which I covered with an old vintage rose sheet,

 I found at our Goodwill Store.
I now have my jewelry, making things on this table.

I love these miniature glass slippers!

And Angel watches over me...

I only have a small twin bed in this room,

 Because I wanted the extra space for creating.

 And more room for my Treasures...

Threads of every color!

Found this large picture at Hobby Lobby!

I made a cute little chair cushion for this chair,

I use it for my sewing machine table.

It turned out really cute!

It has a big bow on the back to keep the cushion on!

See my sweet little strawberry pin cushion?

A few more little pink flower pictures!

This one has always been a very favorite of mine!

Well, thanks for the visit; I have enjoyed sharing my creative space with you!

Looking forward to painting this room, and putting in new carpet, one day.

But, I have been taking one room at a time and giving it a makeover.

Have a wonderful and creative season...

Blessings,

Roxy