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53 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids and Grandkids

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Kimberly Anne

Recently I was with my grandchildren, and they received a prize for doing a scavenger hunt in a State Park. We were all expecting a bag of candy for their reward. But instead, they received 5 or 6 items, none of which were edible.

That got me thinking about stocking stuffers. In the past, I gave my children some candy. I bought the chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil, a Lifesaver book, and maybe a candy cane. Yes, my children were excited to get candy, but would they be more excited if I gave them items that would not be gone in a few minutes? Things they could play with for weeks, months, maybe longer.

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45 Years of Wedded Bliss

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by Kimberly Anne

Looking at the picture to the right, you will see us on our wedding day. There we were in my borrowed dress and his rented tux. We look so young. It doesn’t seem possible that we have spent 45 years together. That equals over 2/3 of our lives. But we have, and so much has happened in that period of time.

I borrowed my wedding dress from an aunt who is 2.5 years older than me. There was no money in the budget to include a dress. We married with $2,000 to our names, and that went as a down payment when we purchased a house a few months after getting married. Even though we didn’t have much money, we saved money by eating hot dogs often to help pay for the closing costs on our home purchase. We survived some tough financial times, and now we are in retirement with enough money to last us the rest of our lives, as long as we live like we have all of our married life, frugally.

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My Dream for Children

Posted on February 17, 2021March 9, 2021 by Kimberly Anne

My dream for children comes from being a grandma whose children had a much safer life than my grandchildren face today. It is a way for me to promote awareness of what children today can be subject to in their lifetimes. Also, it is my opinion that the desire of God would be that our world should place a higher regard on children, from the time they are conceived. For the safety of your children or grandchildren, please read the entire post. Additionally, note that anytime I am referring to a child or children I am referring to both boys and girls.

My dream for children is love, protection, and being taught values and truth. Children should receive a responsible education and learn about life and sex from their parents. In addition, they should never be treated differently because of their skin color. My dream for children is that they are cherished. As grandparents or parents, you are the protectors of those precious children. Unfortunately in today’s world, the task of raising a child is more important than ever. Here are my dreams for children and I hope they are yours, too.

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