Part 2: It's Been Awhile

Continuing with some "Must Check Out" podcasts are: Cooking with Moms, the Ensign Podcast, General Conference Podcast, New BYU Speeches, Stuff You Missed in History Class and Whit's Favorite LDS Talks. Download an episode or two and see what you think...

Most of these podcasts have great websites filled with tips, ideas and endless resources.

The rest fall under Miscellaneous....things I've been picking up here and there and entering in my Blackberry to follow up on later...

Ideas for Birthdays: Few Websites
www.birthdayswithoutpressure.org
www.birthdaysforcharity.org
www.donateyourbirthday.org

My oldest is having a birthday party here soon and in lieu of gifts, we decided to have a book exchange. Each guest was invited to bring a book from their own personal collection that they are tired of but think someone else may enjoy reading. The books are wrapped and we are going to play a game similar to the classic white elephant gift, making sure each child goes home with something they would like to read.

Birthday presents...to have or not...is a hot topic. We feel the birthday party itself, the time with friends is a present. My kids don't need anymore plastic in their toyboxes.

A fun idea I did hear for when the child receives a gift is to take a picture of the child and the gift giver. Using the photo, create a thank you card.

Trouble remembering birthdays? Try www.birthdayalarm.com

Again under the heading, "Miscellaneous"...some thoughts:

Reflect not regret...

Explore your musical side (if you feel you haven't one)...play the black keys only on a piano or keyboard.

Will my life be a success by my definition?

How to find out your passion? One clue is to think about what everyone is always asking your advice or expertise on....

This is such an odd post...I know, but thought I would share.