"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a not and hang on!" ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Here's to Hanging On!
Karen
Monday, August 27, 2012
Hang On!
This is from my Facebook friend Ilka Flood at the Enlightened Networker ...
"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a not and hang on!" ~ Theodore Roosevelt
"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a not and hang on!" ~ Theodore Roosevelt
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
This is too funny!
I always wondered what my Feet were really meant for!
I always wondered what my Feet were really meant for!
Ahhh....Enjoy these days!
Believe in Your Gorgeous, I Do!
Karen
Wrap 2 Gorgeous ~ Tighten, Tone & Firm in as little as 45 minutes.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
ANTI-CHEATING RING? Where's the trust in the Marriage? ... OR just a JOKE?
OH MY!
Infidelity seems to be quite common these days. At least it seems so when celebrities get caught in the nasty act by their spouses.
So here's the solution!
ANTI-CHEATING RING « « The Cheeky The Cheeky
This fantastic invention actually imprints "I'm Married" onto the wearer's skin. So that old trick of slipping off the wedding band while out with the gang will work no more!
All of those potential flings are sure to be turned off by the message!
OK, so maybe this gimmick isn't the solution to cheating on your mate. And most people would see this as a great gag gift.
But I see something else in this message. I see an uncomfortable feeling for people that since infidelity or adultery (you're married and you have sex with someone not your spouse) and fornication (you are not married and have sex with someone) is so common, we have a hard time trusting faithfulness.
Who can blame anyone for wanting this little piece of cheap insurance?
We are bombarded every day in advertising, TV programs, merchandise, fashion trends, and plain old peer pressure. Everybody knows peer pressure is not just a teen thing folks!
Most people have heard that old saying, "Awe come on, everybody is doing it!"
There is tremendous pressure on people of all ages to have one night stands, or just fool around to get "that need" met. Those desires have been around since the beginning of time!
Each person has a personal responsibility to decide if they want to commit to Fidelity for themselves. Are YOU worth it? Do YOU honor yourself enough? Do you Trust You enough to have the Faith to commit?
I have been single for a long time. It's been over 10 years since I've been in an intimate relationship. It didn't end well. I ended up feeling empty and unfulfilled.
After that, I decided that I would do things olde school. I have committed to waiting until I am married again before having sex.
I know what I want in my life and that is to meet and marry the man who is just right for me who God has chosen and created for me and me for him.
I want that chance to experience the very special "first time" on my wedding night. I want to experience the waiting, the real commitment to myself and to God's commandments, my commitment to my husband-to-be, the excitement and the anticipation.
This is going to be my last chance to experience that. I know the man God has created for me holds the same values and will be just as committed and eager to wait until marriage.
This is one of the strongest tests I have gone through of commitment and fidelity. I know following this olde school choice, that we will be making a strong impact on our marriage and the trust we have in each other.
So, I ask of you, what do you think about remaining celibate until marriage?
If you are young and a virgin, it's a different kind of choice than for older people who have already had sex. I am in my 40s, been married and divorced twice, have 2 birth children, and have had out-of-marriage sex more than once. (Enough said!)
For people who are not virgins and decide to be celibate until marriage, it gives us a huge task in self discipline. The following is from Can You Stay Celibate Before Marriage.
If you've taken a vow of celibacy, know you are not as alone as you may feel you are. Your choice has to be very personal. And it will test you harder than anything else you have committed to in your life.
I always love to hear what you have to say! Please leave your thoughts & share your experiences below.
Remember!...Sharing is Caring!...Please Like, Tweet & Share this post so others can benefit, too!
Believe In Your Success, I Do!
Karen Miller
Skype me! karen.j.miller
Infidelity seems to be quite common these days. At least it seems so when celebrities get caught in the nasty act by their spouses.
So here's the solution!
ANTI-CHEATING RING « « The Cheeky The Cheeky
This fantastic invention actually imprints "I'm Married" onto the wearer's skin. So that old trick of slipping off the wedding band while out with the gang will work no more!
All of those potential flings are sure to be turned off by the message!
OK, so maybe this gimmick isn't the solution to cheating on your mate. And most people would see this as a great gag gift.
But I see something else in this message. I see an uncomfortable feeling for people that since infidelity or adultery (you're married and you have sex with someone not your spouse) and fornication (you are not married and have sex with someone) is so common, we have a hard time trusting faithfulness.
Who can blame anyone for wanting this little piece of cheap insurance?
We are bombarded every day in advertising, TV programs, merchandise, fashion trends, and plain old peer pressure. Everybody knows peer pressure is not just a teen thing folks!
Most people have heard that old saying, "Awe come on, everybody is doing it!"
There is tremendous pressure on people of all ages to have one night stands, or just fool around to get "that need" met. Those desires have been around since the beginning of time!
Each person has a personal responsibility to decide if they want to commit to Fidelity for themselves. Are YOU worth it? Do YOU honor yourself enough? Do you Trust You enough to have the Faith to commit?
I have been single for a long time. It's been over 10 years since I've been in an intimate relationship. It didn't end well. I ended up feeling empty and unfulfilled.
After that, I decided that I would do things olde school. I have committed to waiting until I am married again before having sex.
I know what I want in my life and that is to meet and marry the man who is just right for me who God has chosen and created for me and me for him.
I want that chance to experience the very special "first time" on my wedding night. I want to experience the waiting, the real commitment to myself and to God's commandments, my commitment to my husband-to-be, the excitement and the anticipation.
This is going to be my last chance to experience that. I know the man God has created for me holds the same values and will be just as committed and eager to wait until marriage.
This is one of the strongest tests I have gone through of commitment and fidelity. I know following this olde school choice, that we will be making a strong impact on our marriage and the trust we have in each other.
So, I ask of you, what do you think about remaining celibate until marriage?
If you are young and a virgin, it's a different kind of choice than for older people who have already had sex. I am in my 40s, been married and divorced twice, have 2 birth children, and have had out-of-marriage sex more than once. (Enough said!)
For people who are not virgins and decide to be celibate until marriage, it gives us a huge task in self discipline. The following is from Can You Stay Celibate Before Marriage.
Remaining celibate until you marry can give you an opportunity to prepare yourself for the commitment of marriage.
The discipline, patience, self-awareness, avoidance of temptation, and focus required to live celibately provides great practice for marriage where all those things are required.
Use your time of celibacy to focus on yourself, learn your true value, explore your dreams, develop your gifts, and find inner peace. If you use your time of celibacy wisely, you can work to become the type of person you wish to marry.
If you've taken a vow of celibacy, know you are not as alone as you may feel you are. Your choice has to be very personal. And it will test you harder than anything else you have committed to in your life.
I always love to hear what you have to say! Please leave your thoughts & share your experiences below.
Remember!...Sharing is Caring!...Please Like, Tweet & Share this post so others can benefit, too!
Believe In Your Success, I Do!
Karen Miller
Skype me! karen.j.miller
Thursday, June 28, 2012
If You Give a Mom a Muffin She Won't Know Where Her Time Went!
As a mom, have you ever felt like your every move got you more and more distracted?
Running a household is not as easy as it appears to those who have never done it. Now let me step in for a moment and say that I was a single work-out-of-the-house mom for 13 or so years.
I know exactly how challenging it is to keep your schedule and your kids' schedules in order while remembering the bills, packing back packs and diaper bags, doing the laundry and getting the grocery shopping done.
I lived a very regimented life. We were little soldiers just so I could get through each day.
When I made the decision to quit my job and stay home to be a full time "Professional Mommy", I stayed regimented. But somewhere along the road, many of the rules and routines fell to the wayside to make room for play-doh, play dates and poopy diapers.
When we spend all day running the house and raising our children, life goes on with a mind of its own. So first I want to share this super cool story...ya, just like those stories we've been reading and rhyming to with the kids...to help brighten your day.
Running a household is not as easy as it appears to those who have never done it. Now let me step in for a moment and say that I was a single work-out-of-the-house mom for 13 or so years.
I know exactly how challenging it is to keep your schedule and your kids' schedules in order while remembering the bills, packing back packs and diaper bags, doing the laundry and getting the grocery shopping done.
I lived a very regimented life. We were little soldiers just so I could get through each day.
When I made the decision to quit my job and stay home to be a full time "Professional Mommy", I stayed regimented. But somewhere along the road, many of the rules and routines fell to the wayside to make room for play-doh, play dates and poopy diapers.
When we spend all day running the house and raising our children, life goes on with a mind of its own. So first I want to share this super cool story...ya, just like those stories we've been reading and rhyming to with the kids...to help brighten your day.
Had a good chuckle?
Nice, I did too.
Now, here's some more practical advice for keeping yourself on target with your schedule. Its called the Rule of Find Fifteen.
Take your day and divide it up into fifteen minute increments.
- Block out sleep (yours), bathing (yourself) and eating (yes, feeding You).
- Now figure in all of your care taking activities: getting others to sleep, bathing & dressing others, feeding the crew, and taxi service.
- Here's the really fun one! Household chores!: From laundry to mowing the lawn and every other mundane task that must get done.
If you find it a challenge to get one thing completed, then commit to finding fifteen minutes to totally focus on that one task.
Tried it and failed miserably?
It's time to sit down and have a family meeting. Take some time to talk with all your kids, and significant other, about your schedule.
Be honest with yourself and your family about the things you have to get done during the day. For the things that you find you are being interrupted constantly, have your kids choose a fun thing they would like to do.
This might be a trip to the park, playing with you and sidewalk chalk, or making homemade bubbles.
Take their choice and write it down (on paper, chalk board or dry erase board) and post it somewhere they can see it. Now you are going to use a Magic Phrase!
This is one of the Magic Phrases you can put in your tool belt while shaping your kids' behavior. It is called the If...Then principle.
Try this... Hey kids, Mommy needs to get these dishes done. I'm going to work on this for fifteen minutes. If you keep busy with your coloring and let mommy do the dishes alone, then we will (do the chosen activity).
Their reward for letting you get your dishes done is the activity. Your reward is that you will be more focused and more committed to getting the dishes done in that time period, you won't have to worry about those dishes later!
Your time of fifteen minutes might need to be modified depending on the age of your children. You also might need to start with shorter time periods and work your way up until your children are used to this strategy.
If you give this method a try, then you just might be able to enjoy your muffin!
Blessings and Success!
Karen
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Back on Project...one Pin at a Time
I've put the idea for this blog on the back burner for too long. Every time I get an idea for a post, I've put it off and worked on some other project.
But no more!
Balance is the essence of life so I've rearranged my blogs so it will be easier (aka more time efficient) to post here.
To kick off my re-newed journaling, I thought I'd share some neat stuff from Pinterest. Yes, I have joined the ranks of people who have become so hooked on this visual site.
I have been playing around with Pinterest to see how to use it in marketing my home based business. One of the neat features is the ability to embed your Pin. So, here's one of my pins from my Inspiration board...
Kewl!
I have a lot of fun on Pinterest and get a whole bunch of ideas for healthy recipes, family fun, gardening, and all sorts of neat things.
I don't know why Pinterest is so addictive, but I am looking forward to my next visit!
See ya soon for my next rant or rave!
Karen
But no more!
Balance is the essence of life so I've rearranged my blogs so it will be easier (aka more time efficient) to post here.
To kick off my re-newed journaling, I thought I'd share some neat stuff from Pinterest. Yes, I have joined the ranks of people who have become so hooked on this visual site.
I have been playing around with Pinterest to see how to use it in marketing my home based business. One of the neat features is the ability to embed your Pin. So, here's one of my pins from my Inspiration board...
Kewl!
I have a lot of fun on Pinterest and get a whole bunch of ideas for healthy recipes, family fun, gardening, and all sorts of neat things.
I don't know why Pinterest is so addictive, but I am looking forward to my next visit!
See ya soon for my next rant or rave!
Karen
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
How To Create Daily Task Checklist in 3 Simple Steps
Hey,
Please check out my new article on the Better Networker site.
There's loads of great tips on personal productivity I'm sure you'll find useful.
After you read the article, I'd love your vote if you find it helpful.
Thanks,
Karen
How To Create Daily Task Checklist in 3 Simple Steps
Please check out my new article on the Better Networker site.
There's loads of great tips on personal productivity I'm sure you'll find useful.
After you read the article, I'd love your vote if you find it helpful.
Thanks,
Karen
How To Create Daily Task Checklist in 3 Simple Steps
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Does Jack REALLY Need Sex to Sell a Sandwhich??
There is far too much sex used in today's advertising and media to sell.
You now have the privilege to read about one of my favorite and hotly discussed topics from my own personal soapbox...
Jack, of Jack in the Box fame, has recently taken to using sex to sell his sandwiches. Jack is employing subtle sexual inuendos in his restaurant commercials.
The most recent commercial where Jack is selling 2 breakfast Jacks for $3, he is visiting his mother at her home. At the end of the commercial, Jack's father opens the door and says
"It's been 4 hours, call the Doctor."
I can only surmise from the expression on Jack's face that dear old dad is talking about his erection...probably enhanced with Viagra or some other male medication.
All I can say is....DISGUSTING!
Well, you know that is not all I can say about the subject!
When I was a little girl, Jane Russell and The 18 Hour Bra rocked American society with her commercials selling the bra. The bra was displayed on a clear bust style manequin.
I remember my mother telling me how shocking it was that a bra was openly shown on T.V.!
Nowadays, Victoria Secret commercials would have made my mother faint!
I want to know...
Why in the heck are we so darn apathetic about the media and entertainment industry inject sex into every commercial, product, movie, and T.V. commercial we see?
Why are we so complacent about the fact that we have to tell our children to cover their eyes "quickly" when these commercials come on?
Why do we accept the subtle sexual inuendos all around us that are influencing our children at a younger and younger age to behave in a sexualized manner?
I say enough! I will find out who we protest to in order to curb these practices.
I do know one thing for sure, a strongly worded letter to Jack's Corporate Offices is in order!
I rest my case...for now...
Karen
You now have the privilege to read about one of my favorite and hotly discussed topics from my own personal soapbox...
Jack, of Jack in the Box fame, has recently taken to using sex to sell his sandwiches. Jack is employing subtle sexual inuendos in his restaurant commercials.
The most recent commercial where Jack is selling 2 breakfast Jacks for $3, he is visiting his mother at her home. At the end of the commercial, Jack's father opens the door and says
"It's been 4 hours, call the Doctor."
I can only surmise from the expression on Jack's face that dear old dad is talking about his erection...probably enhanced with Viagra or some other male medication.
All I can say is....DISGUSTING!
Well, you know that is not all I can say about the subject!
When I was a little girl, Jane Russell and The 18 Hour Bra rocked American society with her commercials selling the bra. The bra was displayed on a clear bust style manequin.
I remember my mother telling me how shocking it was that a bra was openly shown on T.V.!
Nowadays, Victoria Secret commercials would have made my mother faint!
I want to know...
Why in the heck are we so darn apathetic about the media and entertainment industry inject sex into every commercial, product, movie, and T.V. commercial we see?
Why are we so complacent about the fact that we have to tell our children to cover their eyes "quickly" when these commercials come on?
Why do we accept the subtle sexual inuendos all around us that are influencing our children at a younger and younger age to behave in a sexualized manner?
I say enough! I will find out who we protest to in order to curb these practices.
I do know one thing for sure, a strongly worded letter to Jack's Corporate Offices is in order!
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I rest my case...for now...
Karen
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