Happy Valentine's Day from BerryMorins Bits and Tips

Valentine's Day Card courtesy of Paper Canary at Etsy.com

Praise and Coffee Pamper Project - Donations Needed

The Heavenly Father has given us several blessings. One is having jobs with a terrific income. This allows my family to make donations to worthy charities, that mean alot to us. Homeless families is one of our family's concerns.

Courtesy of Praise and Coffee Blog

Project Homeless Connect is an event is meant to bring service providers from the region into one place where those families who are homeless or in danger of being homeless. The idea is to make it easy for the families to access help.

You can make your donations at the blog via Paypal today.

Living Your Life By Skillful Means - Real Simple

I was reading my March Real Simple magazine when I came across an article, "Live Your Life on Less" by Lesley Alderman. The writer explained that you don't have to go without your favorite things but you should find smarter ways to do them.

In my case, I love having a manicure. I also feel that it's a must since I work with my hands, customers see them and they should look good. Instead of going to the day spa and paying $45 for a manicure I head to a nail salon and pay $14 for a buff manicure.

My husband likes having a gym membership but I didn't like paying $30 or more for a monthly membership. We joined the local recreation center gym for $12 a month, no contract or sign-up fees.

You can still save money without really noticing it.

How are you living your life by skillful means?

Plane Crash in Upper State New York - Our Prayers

Our prayers and thoughts are with the families, victims, emergency services and the community involved in the plane crash in upper state New York.

Ways to Show You Love Your Husband - Lamp Unto My Feet

Are you looking for a more personal and long lasting Valentine's Day gift for your husband?

Stop by Lamp Unto My Feet's blog post, Ways to Show Love to Your Husband for some creative Valentine's Day and year around bonding moments.

One of my favorite ways to show my husband that I love him is purchasing something for his hobby, model making. He knows it doesn't really interest me so when I pick up his favorite monthly model magazine and leave it on his desk I get a big thank you! It also gives me great pleasure surprising him.

What are you planning for your special guy this Valentine's Day?

Works For Me Wednesday - February 11, 2009

Renewal Cake Topper Courtesy of Little Lynn's Creations at Etsy.com

After Marcus' second attempt at passing the Nevada Math Proficiency Test was not a success I decided it was time to call Huntington Learning Center.

Our family the in-take counselor today. Marcus took 3 hours of testing. Charles and I filled out a questionnaire and answered some detailed questions. She addressed many of our concerns and what areas of improvement.

Our family feels that this is definitely going to help Marcus pass the Profiency Test, as well, as address his need to improve his reading and study skills. And this is why Huntington Learning Center works for me!

Menu Monday Plan - February 9

Hosted by Organizing Junkie

We have been at our new home and self storage property for 2 weeks now. Most of the boxes are empty, photos hung and clothes are in the closets.

Our apartment is around 2000 square feet so this is very new for our family. Our first 14 years we lived in a 600 square foot apartment, then 1200 square feet for 1.5years.

Now onto this week's menu!

Marcus' Spaghetti with Whole Wheat Thin Noodles

Fish, Mixed Greens and Brown Rice

Pork Chops, Black Beans and Salad

Sandwiches and Soup

T-Bone Steaks, Red Potatoes and Mixed Green Salad

How's Your Cursive Handwriting? - Making a House a Home Blog

After reading Making a House a Home post regarding how cursive handwriting is a dying art I decided enough. This girl is going to began practicing cursive handwriting.

Would you like to join in on the discussion? Stop by her blog and leave your comments today.