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HEART TO HEART NEWSLETTER
ENCOURAGEMENT TO WOMEN
Compiled especially for YOU with LOVE by Lois Breneman

 

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10/19/04 TIME, TEENS, FRIZZIES, CARPETS, POPCORN, CRAFTS, PIZZA, HUMOR

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CONTENTS:

A WAVE OF PRAYER ACROSS AMERICA

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR TROOPS

MY TIME WITH YOU LORD

ATTENTION: TEEN GIRLS!   TIME FOR TEA FOR TEENS

EASY METHOD TO CURL HAIR AND HELP PREVENT FRIZZINESS

INCREDIBLE STAIN AND ODOR REMOVER FOR CARPETS

OXI-CLEAN FOR OVERALL SHAMPOOING OF CARPETS

FIVE FAVORITE FALL POPCORN RECIPES
TIME ENJOYED WITH MY GRANDSON

CREATIVE NATURE CRAFTS FOR KIDS

OCTOBER FAMILY FUN
PIZZA CRUST RECIPE

NEW GRANDPARENTS IN CALIFORNIA!

A MERRY HEART DOETH GOOD LIKE MEDICINE!

 

 

A WAVE OF PRAYER ACROSS AMERICA

Many Christians are stopping whatever they are doing every night (at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain, 6:00 PM Pacific) to pray for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, for the elections and for peace in the world. 

Don't forget to vote on November 2!  Every vote counts! 

 

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR TROOPS

Contributed by Diane Alvarado in Pennsylvania

Some of us know a person who is serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, or in another location overseas.  But if you don't know someone personally, here is a way to be able to write an encouraging letter to one of our troops.  It is legitimate.  I have already sent letters and one package, and received an email back from the soldier who received it.  They were so grateful.   Anyway, just thought I'd put it out there in case you'd want to take a look.  The web site is http://www.anysoldier.com

 

 

MY TIME WITH YOU LORD

By Helen Johnson ~ Contributed by Barb Campbell of Mississippi

 

Don't let me get too busy, Lord that I've got no time for you;
You know I need you here with me so that would never do!

 

When I can't feel your presence all else is out of place;
Nothing's as it should be.  I just feel this empty space.

 

I have to have some time alone that I can spend with you;
Just a little talk with you before I start the day anew.

 

The first thing every morning when I first get out of bed;
I come to you for guidance Lord for the day which lies ahead.

 

I come to thee in worship and praise for all you've done for me;
But most of all to tell you Lord of the love I feel for thee!

 

I know you go before me and will lead me in your way;
You'll give to me your strength and courage to walk with you each day!

 

I know the prize that awaits me Lord when this life on earth is o'er;
I will rejoice in your presence when I walk through heaven's door!

 

You'll be waiting there to welcome me with arms stretched open wide;
I will run into your waiting arms and be forever by your side!

 

 

ATTENTION: TEEN GIRLS!   TIME FOR TEA FOR TEENS

Permission given by Cindy Rushton and Elisabeth Rushton to make this offer.  Cindy is a Heart to Heart friend in Florida ~ Check out her great web site - http://www.cindyrushton.com

 

        Elisabeth Rushton is stepping into young womanhood with a passion for ministering to other teens as editor of a free newsletter for teen girls.   http://www.elisabethrushton.com

        Please note that this list is protected by Elisabeth's parents, from the Rushton Family Ministries.  No email addresses can be accessed on this list.  Also, no emails are processed except for articles and extras sent out by Elisabeth.  It is a safe-haven for Christian teens.

        Her mother, Cindy Rushton, says, "I think that you will be pleased!  As a 'daughter' list to our TIME FOR TEA, this newsletter will include articles on topics on a wide range of interest to the Christian teenager: developing a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ, growing in wisdom, walking in purity, developing your spiritual gifts, finding your life purpose, walking a radical faith in real practical ways, enjoying everyday life, and affecting our culture for Christ. Come join us for this little treat in each day...our Time for Tea!"

        Homeschooling moms may want to subscribe to Cindy's free newsletter, "Time for Tea Magazine."  Subscribe at [email protected]!   Elisabeth is a regular columnist and editorial assistant in her mother's newsletter as well.  Her new column, "Time for Tea for Teens," will be featured in each issue of the Time For Tea Magazine.

 

 

EASY METHOD TO CURL HAIR AND HELP PREVENT FRIZZINESS

        A round brush with metal at the base of the bristles will make this job quicker and easier when you use it along with your blow dryer. The metal in the brush helps to curl your hair as you blow it dry, as well as smoothing out frizzy hair.  Brushes are available in different sizes, and of course, will determine the size of the curls.  The longer the hair, the larger the brush, unless you want more curl.  Just take care not to tangle the brush in long hair. 

        First shampoo hair, using a conditioner.  Then blow your hair until it is damp, but not dry.  Curl a section of hair with the brush, holding it, while blowing it dry.  Continue.  Wait until the curls are cool to brush through and arrange your hair.  Those who presently use a curling iron might be able to skip that process and save time, by using a round metal brush instead.

 

 

INCREDIBLE STAIN AND ODOR REMOVER FOR CARPETS

Thanks to Shelley Camden of Virginia for this tip!  An incredible odor and stain remover for carpets is Woolite Pet Stain & Odor Remover.  It comes in a spray and will quickly get out red mud or other tough stains.  When Shelley had red mud stains on her carpet, she just sprayed the spots, dotted it up with a paper towel and the stains came right out!   Even if you don't have pets, she recommends this product for stains and odor - says it's really good and only about $4.00!
 

OXI-CLEAN FOR OVERALL SHAMPOOING OF CARPETS

Thanks to Margie DeMonbrun for this tip that I have already put to the test!  Follow directions on the Oxi-Clean container and your carpets will take on a newer and cleaner appearance.  This is also a cost saving tip.

 

 

FIVE FAVORITE FALL POPCORN RECIPES
Copyright 2004 by Leslie Sausage ~ Used by permission ~ A "Heart to Heart" friend in Texas

October is National Popcorn Month -- Pop up a batch or two!!
 
October is National Popcorn Month because popcorn is harvested each fall in the Midwest USA. This all-time favorite snack is cheap, easy to make, and most people like it -- the perfect treat!  Try some of our favorite popcorn recipes:
 
1. Pink Elephant Popcorn -- Very pretty pink! Strawberry is our favorite flavor!
 
3 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, 4 tablespoons dry strawberry flavored gelatin, 2 quarts popped popcorn
 
Melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows until they are soft, but not melted. Add flavored gelatin mix. Stir until everything is a nice pink color throughout. The gelatin may not dissolve completely, but that's ok. Pour evenly over popcorn and stir until popcorn is evenly coated. Cool. Enjoy!
 
2. Kettle Korn - A true classic!
 
1/4 cup oil, 1/2 cup popcorn, 1/4 cup sugar
 
Heat oil in popper (or large soup pot). Add popcorn and sugar. Pop as usual. Remove immediately to avoid burning. If you use white sugar, it will taste like popcorn balls.  If you use brown sugar, it will taste like caramel corn. To add color: add a few drops of food coloring on the unmelted sugar when ingredients are put in popper.  Dot drops around in 6 or 8 places. Don't squirt in one spot or it will lump!

3. Crispy Popcorn Snack - Savory and delicious!
 
3 quarts popped corn, 1/4 cup butter - melted, 1/2 small can French fried onions, 1/4 cup bacon bits, salt to taste
 
Toss popped corn with melted butter. Stir in French fried onions and bacon bits. Sprinkle with salt. Place on jellyroll pan or baking sheet. Heat oven to 250°F. Bake for 5 minutes; serve hot.
 
4. Pizza Popcorn
 
3 quarts popped corn, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons dry spaghetti sauce mix, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 
Place popcorn in a large bowl. Warm olive oil in microwave. Drizzle over popcorn; sprinkle with dry spaghetti sauce powder and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat popcorn.
 
5. Sugar and Spice Popcorn -- Addicting!
 
1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 quarts popped corn
 
Melt butter over low heat. Add sugar and spices. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over popcorn and toss to mix well. Other spices can be substituted: allspice, anise, cloves, ginger, mint or even pumpkin pie spice.

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Leslie Sausage is a web designer, freelance writer and mom. She is the author of several e-books. **The newest e-book "Favorite Popcorn Recipes for National Popcorn Month" is a collection of over 165 recipes for popcorn.** For more creative, practical and fun ideas for your home visit Frugal Homemaker at http://www.frugalhomemaker.com 

 

"We must equip our teachers with important tools to lead the next generation. Change a child and change our world!" – Mary Rice Hopkins, singer, songwriter and speaker in California  www.maryricehopkins.com

TIME ENJOYED WITH MY GRANDSON

        Last weekend our almost 19 month old grandson and I took a walk with a basket to gather pretty colorful leaves, holly berries, a yellow chrysanthemum and a purple rhododendron blooming out of season - all kept of out his mouth, of course.   We stuck the treasures on clear contact paper, with another piece on top.  It looked like colorful stained glass art work hanging in the window!  My daughter said she plans to hang it in Justin's bedroom for him to remember his time with his grammy.  🙂  He also learned to string Cheerios!

        Justin's grandpa and I need to sort through about sixty digital pictures of Justin that I snapped as he played on Saturday afternoon.  Although he is a very fun-loving little guy with lots of smiles and laughter, he looks quite serious on most of these pictures as he concentrated so hard while he played with a 33 year old Fischer Price record player and five records.  Our daughter could still remember which songs were on the different colored records, from when she was a little girl!

        As we listened to children's music all afternoon, including Mary Rice Hopkins' music, which Justin especially loved (www.maryricehopkins.com), I made the playdoh recipe from the Heart to Heart Welcome Letter, as Justin watched and we talked about the color, blue.  Then he sat in his highchair and played with it for over an hour, while I played with him!  He loved it and was so fascinated with pushing various kitchen tools and his fingers into the soft dough!  After he watched Grammy push some playdoh through a garlic press a few times, mesmerized by the "little blue squirmy worms," he mastered the garlic press himself!  Sticking his tongue out the corner of his mouth helped to step up his concentration!  So cute!  When our daughter's family visits next month, I will need to have all those playdoh toys from our three children ready for Justin - the Fuzzy Pumper, Dr. Drill N' Fill with tooth molds, cookie cutters, beads, etc. 

        That's right - I saved almost all of our three children's nicer toys and books - for the grandchildren to use someday, and be passed along to each one.  Those years of storing all these toys and books has finally paid off!  You probably realize that it now costs more to amuse a child than it once did to educate his parents!  So if your children who are now parents don't think they must have all new toys for their own children, this is a way to help them save money and reminisce about when they were little kids.

        All afternoon the music played!  Justin was on the floor playing when a particular song got his attention - "I've Got the Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Down in My Heart!"  He perked up, looked at the stereo, gave me a questioning look, dropped his toy and walked quickly to the living room to check the front door!  His mommy's name is "Joy!"  On this visit again I sang, "Jesus Loves Me" as Justin joined in singing, "Je Je" with me as he did last month!  What a treasure grandchildren are!  I think I can hear a loud "Amen" from all of you "Heart to Heart" grandmas!

        Some of the activities in the following article might be appropriate for a small playgroup as well as with your own children or grandchildren at home.  I thought the projects with an asterisk might be suitable to do with a child as young as 18 months.  Of course, heavy adult supervision is essential.  A Cheerios necklace (without dye) could be a variation of the macaroni necklace, and could also be eaten!  Next month I hope to help Justin make a Cherrios necklace to snack on during his long drive home. ~ Lois

 

 

CREATIVE NATURE CRAFTS FOR KIDS

By Christy Camburn © 2003 Child Care Finders ~ Used by permission

Here are some creative arts and crafts ideas to do with young children ages 2 to 8. You can find most all of the supplies right in your own backyard or around the house!   Enjoy!

(The asterisks were added as projects that I think an 18 month old might be capable of doing with help. ~ Lois)

 

* Apple & Pear Prints

Supplies: Apple & pear cut in half, paint and paper.
Directions: Use red paint to dip the apple, light green for the pear then have your child stamp prints of each on paper, cardboard, tile etc.

 

* Leaf Bracelet or Rose Petal Bracelet

Supplies: Masking Tape and leaves or rose petals

Directions: Wrap a piece of masking tape backwards (Sticky side up) around your child's wrist, let them collect leaves or rose petals to stick to their bracelet.

 

* Nature Collage

Supplies: Glue, paper plate or construction paper, leaves, flower petals, seeds, twigs, pebbles, sand. 

Directions: Before you start this project, have your child go on a scavenger hunt for the items to use in the collage. Then have your child spread out glue over entire surface then arrange all of the nature items that they found right on top.

 

* Macaroni Necklace

Supplies: Macaroni that is tubular in shape, hand sanitizer (or rubbing alcohol), food coloring and yarn.  

Directions: At least one hour before, color the macaroni by mixing in a bowl or ziplock bag: 1 cup of macaroni to three squirts of sanitizer, add three drops of food coloring then mix.  Spread out mixture on a wax paper covered cookie sheet, let dry. Have kids string the noodles with yarn for necklaces.

 

* Music Shakers

Supplies: 2 toilet paper tubes, beans, seeds, pasta or rice (uncooked), paper, tape, markers and stickers (Optional).

Directions: Fill the tubes with beans/seeds/pasta/rice then wrap with any kind of paper, like you would a gift by folding up or tying the ends closed. Let the kids use their imagination and decorate with markers, crayons, stickers or paint.

 

Glitter Rocks

Supplies: Small smooth egg sized rocks, Elmer's glue, and glitter
Directions: Have children roll rock in glue then cover completely with glitter, let dry for 30 min. to 2 hours, depending on how thick the glue is, then add a top coat of Elmer's and let dry completely.

 

Stick Picture Frame & Magnet

Supplies: Four straight Sticks the same size, old pizza fridge magnet, photo, glue and paper plate.
Directions: Glue photo to paper plate place sticks around picture, glue down and let dry overnight. Cut around picture and frame. Attach magnet to the back.

 

Flower Wreath

Supplies: 10-20 flowers (dried or fresh), card board circle or paper plate, glue and ribbon.
Directions: Cut out center in cardboard or paper plate.  Place a substantial amount of glue all over your card board/paper plate, place flowers all around let dry, tie a ribbon around the top and use to hang up.

 

* Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Supplies: 1 small pine cone, or you can substitute a small milk carton (cute) or juice box. You will also need peanut butter, bird seed and yarn.
Directions: Have children spoon the peanut butter onto the pine cone, then role into the bird seed. Hang with yarn or wire.

 

Grass Mat

Supplies: Grass, dandelions, clovers, contact paper and scissors.

Directions: Cut contact paper into two equal lengths, let children gather grass, clovers, dandelions or anything you would like. Remove the backing from one side of the contact paper, have children place there collection on the sticky side. Cover with the remaining piece of contact paper, press and cut to size.

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Christy Camburn is a busy mom of three and the editor of ChildCareFinders.org- A website dedicated to parents and child care professionals. For information, ideas, resources, and support, visit Child Care Finders at http://www.ChildCareFinders.org or Contact Christy by email mailto:[email protected] 

 

 

OCTOBER FAMILY FUN
By Deborah Shelton ~ Used by permission
 
I love month-long holidays because you have at least 28 days to celebrate -- 31 in October's case. Have a fun-filled October!
 
National Car Care Month
* Grab a rag and a bucket of soapy water and wash the car together as a family!
* Make a felt air freshener to hang from the rearview mirror. Cut a flower, tree, or other shape from a piece of felt. Sprinkle the felt with a few drops of essential oil (vanilla, cinnamon, peppermint, etc.). Use a single-hole punch to make a hole near the top, and thread a piece of yarn through the hole for hanging.
 
National Dessert Month
* Visit a favorite restaurant and order only desserts! Order a few and share them as a family.
* Create your own unique dessert. How about caramel and chocolate covered bananas sprinkled with gummy bears? The possibilities are endless!
* Host a pie-eating contest…why not?
 
National Pizza Month
* Invite friends over for a pizza-making-and-eating party!
* Try new and different toppings. Stop playing it safe with pepperoni...try pineapple instead!
* Make miniature pizzas: Slice mini bagels in half and sprinkle shredded cheese and other toppings on top, and then bake.
 
Family History Awareness Month
* Visit a genealogy library to trace your family tree, or surf the Internet to find your family's seal or coat of arms. Frame your find.
* Show off your family tree by creating a photo wall display. Frame individual pictures or design a huge photo collage.
* Interview your family members and record your findings in a notebook. For a visual remembrance, videotape your interviews and make copies to hand out at big family gatherings.
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Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly ideas: http://www.fiveminuteparent.com  Read reviews of The Five Minute Parent at Amazon.com    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1886298130/fiveminute

 

 

PIZZA CRUST RECIPE

Contributed by Debbie Klinect of Florida ~ Adapted from a cookbook from her mother-in-law

 

2 packages of yeast                         1/2 cup maple syrup

3 cups hot water                                1 Tbsp. salt

1 egg, beaten                                     8+ cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup oil

 

In a large bowl, dissolve the packages of yeast in the hot water. Add the salt, egg, oil and syrup and stir well.  Stir in the flour a couple of cups at a time, mixing well.  I use a wooden spoon.  Keep adding the flour and mixing until you get a dough that is elastic.  Knead for a good 20 minutes.  You can use your bread maker to do all the mixing and kneading for you!  Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 3-4 hours.  Grease cookie sheets and put a little bit of oil on your hands.  Spread out dough on the cookie sheets.  Put on your toppings. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. 

 

Additional Notes on Pizza from Lois:  Use this recipe for large or individual pizza crusts - even personal pan pizzas.  Since this is a large recipe, make some pizza crusts to freeze to use later.  When I freeze pizza crust, I partially bake and cool it first.  Some suggestions for toppings are sauce (pizza or spaghetti), raw or canned mushrooms, sliced black olives, chopped green chilies, peppers (green, red or yellow), thinly sliced onions, thinly sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced zucchini, pepperoni, sausage, hamburger and/or grated cheese.  And if you've never tried pineapple (crushed, sliced or tidbits), you've got to try it!  Delicious!  My sister-in-law, June Walker, introduced me to this many years ago on a visit in Washington state!

 

 

NEW GRANDPARENTS IN CALIFORNIA!

Congratulations to Don and Linda Klein as they joyfully became grandparents on October 13, 2004!  Their first grandchild is Ella Margaret Klein, the daughter of Jason and Megan Klein, all living in California.  She goes by the sweet name of "Ellie," meaning "light of the sun."

 

 

A MERRY HEART DOETH GOOD LIKE MEDICINE!

 

Sunday School teacher: "Johnny, if you're a good little boy, you'll go to heaven and have a crown of gold on your head."
   Johnny: "Not me, I had one of those things put on a tooth once!"

(Note: Be sure your children know that "being good" will not get them (or anyone) to heaven.  Ephesians 2: 8-9 says, "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any man should boast.)   

A little boy ran into the living room shouting, "Hey Mom!  We got a toad and we bashed him and we squished him, and then he got caught in the lawn mower until..." the lad paused and noticed for the first time that the minister was sitting on the other side of the room sipping tea.
   "Until," he continued, "God called him home."  

 

A teacher was finishing up a lesson on the joys of discovery and the importance of curiosity. "Where would we be today," she asked, "if no one had ever been curious?"

One child quietly spoke up from the back of the room. "In the garden of Eden?"

 

There was a man in Pennsylvania who had to go to Alabama for a business trip.  That night he planned to e-mail his wife to let her know he had arrived safely.  His wife, Jennifer Johnson's, e-mail address was [email protected].  He hit one wrong letter and his message went to Jean Johnson in NY.  Her e-mail address was [email protected].  Her pastor-husband had just died and that very day she buried him.  That evening she got an e-mail which read, "Arrived safely, but it's much hotter here than I expected!" 
 
If you tell some girls their hair looks like a mop, they don't mind.  They don't know what a mop is.
 
Little Freddy's dog was killed by a car and he mourned for days and days. "Oh come now, Freddy," said his father.  "You didn't carry on like this when Grandma died."
   "Yeah," cried Freddy, "But I didn't raise Grandma from a pup."
 
A terrible tragedy on Highway 52.  A tree surgeon ran into a tree and nearly fainted when he learned it was one of his patients.

 

A man never gets too busy to attend his own funeral.
 
I just invented a convertible hearse.  Before they lower you down you get a little tan.
 
I remember my wife tried to bake a birthday cake, but the candles melted in the oven.
 
Anybody who can still do at sixty what he was doing at twenty, probably wasn't doing much at twenty.
 
Keep your eye on the ball, your shoulder to the wheel, and your ear to the ground...now try to work in that position!
 
I'm one of those people who believe that movies would be much better if they shot fewer films and more actors.
 
An old timer is one who can remember when a baby-sitter was called, "Mother."
 
If you really look like your passport photo, chances are you're not well enough to travel.
 
To prevent a head cold from going to your chest, just tie a knot in your neck.

 

Smile!  And have an encouraging day in the Lord!

Love from your "Heart to Heart" friend,

Lois

 

The purpose of the Heart to Heart Newsletter is to bring godly and practical encouragement to women through creative ideas for the Christian family – regarding homemaking, marriage, children and much more.  You may receive this bimonthly newsletter by sending your name, city, state, country and the name of the person who referred you to Lois Breneman at [email protected].