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Teaching Kids about Maintaining the House

This week I have really been concentrating on teaching my oldest child how to do the laundry. We have gone over sorting, setting the washer and turning it on, adding detergent, transferring clothing to the dryer, setting the dryer and turning that on as well. When the laundry is done, he brings it up two flights of stairs to the master bedroom, where I will fold it (we will work on folding another time). You may be surprised to know that my son is only seven. At his tender age, he also knows how to vacuum his room, wipe down … Continue reading →

The Provider / Supplying Personality Type

The “Provider / Supplying” Personality type, or the ESFJ personality type, describes a person who is an Extrovert (E), who perceives the world through Sensing (S), who relies on their Feelings (F) about the people and circumstances involved in a given situation as a basis for decision making, and who views the world from the vantage point of Judgement (J). If you are an extrovert, you enjoy interacting with the outside world around you, as well as with the people in it. You thrive from this interaction, and very much prefer it to being alone with your thoughts. You like … Continue reading →

How to Care for Your Roof

There is a reason that people talk about having “a roof over your head.” Roofs are one of the most important parts of a house. They keep you and your possessions safe and out of the elements. A problem with your roof could lead to problems through the rest of your house. Taking proper care of your roof is essential. Here are some things you need to know about how to care for your roof. Make sure that there is good ventilation in your eaves and attic. This can extend the life of your roof because there is a less … Continue reading →

The Family As A Team

The Family That Delivers Together We are all in it together around here. Everyone living under this roof is directly involved in almost every aspect of running our house and doing his share of maintaining the family unit. Paul and I include the kids in a lot of decision making. If the electricity bill is out of proportion, they know it. If a family member outside our home needs help, we all share in the responsibility. When a stray cat wandered up and went into labor on our carport, we all assisted. Daniel suggested we call 911 at the first … Continue reading →