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Kids Homemade Halloween Costumes
Remember when we were young and we used to make or have help making our homemade Halloween costumes? I honestly can’t remember my Mama and Daddy ever going out and spending money at a store on a costume. (Especially not the kind of money they are charging these days for children’s costumes). Well with that in mind we came across some really cute kids’ costumes on allyou.com, that are easy to make with your children. We just love cute little children in Halloween costumes, so please send us pictures of your little ghosties and goblins, fairies, and princesses or maybe even one of the costume ideas we posted here. We…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 7 (Being A Gentleman)
Many, many people have asked when we were going to post part 7 in the “Proper Southern Manners Series”, well here it is. When you read this, think about some of the things that we hear or see these days from our young men. I know times change, but sometimes not always for the better. We would really appreciate your comments and additions to what you read in this entire series. Discussion is the first step in making a change. Make it a great day, you deserve it! Tracey and Aileen P. S. Part 8 in the “Proper Southern Manners Series” is on Being A Lady (You…
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Mummy Halloween Candy Holder
Mummy Halloween Candy Holder tutorial. These little cuties will look perfect on your coffee table to serve up goodies or as candy cups on a table for a kids Halloween Party!! We originally got the directions and idea from Parents.com What You’ll Need 4-ounce plastic water bottle Utility knife Quart-size plastic container Small cotton balls Googly eyes Tacky glue Cheesecloth Scissors Step 1 (Dad) For the mini mummy, use a utility knife to cut the top off a 4-ounce water bottle. For the larger mummy, use an empty quart-size plastic container. Step 2 Glue a cotton ball to the middle of the small bottle for the nose, then glue…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 6 (Maintaining Your Honor and Integrity)
Proper Southern Manners Part 6 (Maintaining Your Honor and Integrity) In part 6 of the Proper Southern Manners series we will be talking about two of the things we feel are MOST important, Honor and Integrity! Too many children (and adults to be honest) seem to have thrown these right out of the window. Again, these are snippets from a booklet and are by no means all inclusive. We felt that this would at least give us a good starting point. P.S. Make sure to watch for part 7 in the Proper Southern Manners series, “Being a Gentleman” Maintaining Your Honor and Integrity Keep your word – don’t tell someone you will do…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 5 (Courtesy Words and Actions)
Proper Southern Manners Part 5 (Courtesy Words and Actions) Common words of courtesy can take an individual a long ways these days since so few practice them. Some of the common words and actions you will see in the South are: – Say, “Yes sir,” “No sir,” or “Yes ma’am,” “No ma’am.” – Always say, “Please,” “May I,” “Thank You,” “You’re Welcome,” “Excuse Me,” “Pardon Me.” – A man wearing a hat should take it off when indoors. Coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant and Bum Phillips were known for not wearing their hats in enclosed stadiums such as the Superdome in New Orleans. – A hat should also be removed (by…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 4 – How To Address Others
Proper Southern Manners Part 4 – How To Address Others In the 4th part of our series “Proper Southern Manners” we will share the section on how to address others. This is something I have noticed fading away, even in the South (insert gasp here). I actually saw a gentleman reach out to shake a young mans hand and the young man gave him a fist bump. This was during an introduction mind you.** I can only imagine the First Impression that young man made!! Enjoy and please be sure to pass this around to others. Make it a great day, you deserve it!! Tracey How to Address Others An…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 2 – The Essence Of Good Manners & Etiquette
The Proper Southern Manners Series will be covering the Essence of Good Manners and Etiquette. Of course these posts are not all inclusive and there is so much more that could be added, but we thought it was at least a good place to start. Make it a great day, you deserve it! Tracey Proper Southern Manners The Essence of Good Manners The great underlying principle that guides all good manners is summed up most efficiently and exquisitely by Jesus Christ when He said, “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, …” (Matthew 7:12, NIV) In this simple statement you have the yardstick…
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Proper Southern Manners
Proper Southern Manners What has happened to Proper Southern Manners? Heck, what has happened to manners in general? I have noticed lately that manners have basically just gone right out the darn window. Walking into a store, young men don’t hold doors any longer (well my son Jacob does and Aileen’s son Zack does). The language you hear coming out of some of these kids these days is enough to make a sailor cringe and I should know as I am married to one. Even though Tom was a sailor he often cringes hearing these kids. Well I decided that I would post portions of a Booklet on Southern Manners,…
