Queen Maureen

There's a saying that goes, "well behaved women seldom make history".  In this post, I'll give  you a few examples of well-behaved women who not only made history, but made my list of top role-models for girls. Our Lady Mother Teresa Abigail Adams Maria Montessori Sacagawea Pocahontas St. Elizabeth Anne Seton St. Katherine Drexel Sr. Lucia of Fatima St. Jacinta of Fatima Clara Barton Betsy Ross Laura Ingles Wilder Helen Keller Amelia Earhart Nancy Reagan Queen Isabella of Spain Christina of Sweden Marie Curie Anne Frank Hopefully this has given you some hope and inspiration.  Be fearlessly you, be ambitious, and do what's right.  Without apology!

This is another post for the ladies, particularly teenage girls.  I was going to expand on each point, but I think each one says it all. You're less-than if you don't have a boyfriend You can't be completely happy without a boyfriend It's more important to be skinny than to be healthy Beauty is pain Appearing in public without makeup is social suicide You won't be liked unless you dress in a way that puts your body on display You won't be an influence on the world until you do all the same things that men do Your boyfriend will like you better if you loose five pounds You're not worthy of the title "beautiful" unless you look like all those edited, retouched pictures in the magazines What everyone's saying about you is what defines you. Always know that these things are absolutely false.  They have no validity.  If you feel like one of them is true, write it down on a piece of paper, and rip it up!

Brainstorming for 4th of July activities?  Consider the following family-friendly options: Attend your local parade Make flags and stars out of popsicle sticks Paint small rocks red, white, and blue Make an American flag cake Paint faces :) Have a water balloon fight Go swimming Have a picnic Pin the hat on Abe Lincoln KARAOKE Light up the evening with sparklers Set off fireworks with family and friends

Not sure what to do for Father's Day?  Here are some simple suggestions. Dinner Pretty much anything barbecued... Hot dogs burgers tri-tip steak ...and don't forget your dad's favorite side dish! Gifts A tie A gift card to his favorite restaurant A mug with the signatures of all his kids Something goofy with an inside joke behind it. Does he like Star Wars?  Get him a light saber! Or a Darth Vader helmet! A framed family photo A scrap-book-style compilation of all his corny jokes DIY Cards Hand made cards are always cherished.  Here are a few of my favorite diy card ideas from Pinterest:       

Hit with summer boredom yet?  Are you looking for good activities to do with friends, family, or alone? Consider the following: Make a Slip-N-Slide If you have one in your garage, it's not hard to set up. If you don't have one, they're super fun to make!  All you need is a tarp or air mattress, a hose, and plenty of dish soap. Paint your Nails Mani's and pedi's are always fun, whether you do them alone, with a friend, or with twenty friends! In honor of summer, you might even go out shopping for some new, adorable colors. Make S'mores in your Back Yard A fire bowl will make the best camp fire, but you can use the barbecue too.  Marshmallows can be found at your local Dollar Tree. Make up Recipes for Lemonade, Ice Tea, and Smoothies You can't go wrong with lemons, berries, and tropical fruits! Write a Song! Even if music isn't your career, that doesn't mean you can't have fun with it.  Make something up, and play it for your f...

When you're young, babysitting is a great way to transition into the workforce, or to supplement your income.  If parents like you as a babysitter, they will tell their friends about you, and you will be known around town before you know it.  Here are some of the ways you can become a great babysitter: Babies Change their diapers often.  This will keep them comfortable and happy. If a baby is crying inconsolably, try singing to them. When it's time for the baby to go to sleep, read him a book or two, then sing a lullaby. Once he is asleep, that is your moment! Go to the bathroom, get a drink, and take care of all your own human needs. You will not get this opportunity again until the parents return. Baby sign language is a very useful tool in the stage right before an infant begins to talk. Anything that can be dropped through a toilet paper roll is a choking hazard. DO NOT GIVE IT TO THE BABY! Never shake a baby. It can cause internal bleeding in the brain. N...

Still looking for a New Year's Resolution? Here are a few suggestions: Read a book Write a book Get your license Become an Uber driver Get out more Get straight A's Get into med school Diet Give up sugar or carbs Read the entire Bible Become debt-free Set up a savings account for college/retirement/a Ferrari/an adoption/a zoo/your wedding Start a blog Learn a foreign language Be healthy Make more friends Give up alcohol Learn to play a musical instrument Get a dog Be completely ready to take the SAT/ACT Invent something Brush your teeth more often Win the lottery Start a cooking show Become one year older(this may take you all year) Sign up for a step-aerobics class Receive a Medal of Honor Become a Noble Prize Recipient Discover the cure for cancer Stop procrastinating(you don't need to start this before February) Write a thank you note to everyone who gave you a Christmas gift Enjoy 2017! Happy New Year!