My daughter's in a small Christian school for kindergarten this year. She's learning all about creation and God's grace and beauty in all things. She's taken to the lessons in a big way and it makes me kind of bummed that I haven't been doing this all along. We say prayer before meals and I teach her about being grateful and thankful and appreciative for all our blessings. But … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
VIDEO: Thank God I'm Married Episode 6
In this episode ET asks you about the foundation that you built your marriage on. You don't want to miss this episode! From YouTube: This video is for anyone looking to take their Marriage or relationship to the next level. Send this video to someone who needs it! Follow ET on twitter! https://twitter.com/#!/Ericthomasbtc or Facebook … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Ring In The New Year With A Fabulous Cruise!
At BMWK we are determined to get you on a great cruise in 2012. Royal Caribbean also wants to help. Starting on December 26th, Royal Caribbean began their "Countdown to New Year's Sale!" This exclusive sale features specially priced cruises to the Bahamas and/or the Western Caribbean daily. Two of the cruise lines most luxurious ships, the Jewel of the Seas and the Monarch … [Read more...]
Can You Imagine 69 Years Of Marriage?
Unfortunately, this week, my mom and I had to attend the funeral of a dear friend's grandfather. As the family shared stories of their 93-year-old loved one, I was most moved by all that was revealed regarding his roles as father, grandfather and husband. The discipline and lessons learned all demonstrated what a great parent he had been and a tremendous impact made on the … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Nina + Farid
Getting married in Ethiopian fashion can be exhausting - traditional ceremonies can last days or even a week! But Nina and Farid's love for one another carried them through the exhausting wedding preparation and gave them a day they will never forget. [imagebrowser id=76] Check out the rest of the slideshow and more details on their love story at Munalunchi Bridal. … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Uncovering Your Money Demons Is Key To A Financially Successful New Year
"In a nation that was proud of hard work, strong families, close-knit communities, and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption. Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling … [Read more...]
VIDEO: See The Trailer For Tyler Perry’s Latest Flick, “Good Deeds”
Say what you want about the man, but Tyler Perry certainly is prolific. His latest film, Good Deeds, sees him in a starring role, acting alongside Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton and Brian White. Check it out below and let us know: How do you think it looks? Will you go see it? Good Deeds hits theaters February 24. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Man Helps Families With Layaway Payments
A Chicago resident by the name of Angel lived up to his name last week when he visited a Wal-Mart to help families with layaway payments. He posted the idea on his Facebook page four days earlier and collected almost $1,500 from friends and family. Angel set out to a Wal-Mart on North Ave. in Chicago and created this video to show the supporters that their efforts were not in … [Read more...]
BMWK Weekend Holiday Travel Tips!
The holiday travel rush officially began on Wednesday with a lot of travelers leaving to get home early for the Christmas holiday on Sunday. There are still a lot of travelers leaving today and even flying out on Christmas morning. We have a few holiday travel tips to make the trip a little less stressful. First and foremost have your ID out and ready at all times. … [Read more...]
Should Children Read From Tablets Or Old School Books?
Tablets have been growing in popularity the past couple of years. From Nooks, to Kindles, to iPads, children are seeing more of these options advertised on TV and they're finding their way on Christmas lists everywhere. While some parents may feel like it's a huge expense, others are finding these electronics to be of a huge educational benefit, allowing their children to not … [Read more...]
Learning How To Date Again
When my husband and I first started dating, it was epic. He would go clean out his car before he came to pick me up and I could smell that he had vacuumed the interior. I would spritz my perfume in three special places, slip into my favorite sky-high pumps, and prepare to have a ball. And while we never did anything too fancy, it was awesome just to be with him, giggling about … [Read more...]
If I Didn’t Get Married…
I've officially been married for 7 months as of December 20th. I'll admit it hasn't been 100% marital bliss, but I am most certainly in love with my husband. We are not only life partners but we're also best friends. We've been through a lot physically, emotionally, and financially together, and I wouldn't trade him for anything or anyone in the world. There are times when I … [Read more...]
MaTWImony: The Week’s Best Marriage Tweets
Transforming your marriage in 140 characters each Wednesday. We scour the web to find those short nuggets of inspiration to keep you loving each other better. Do you tweet about marriage and relationships? Let us know if we should be following you! [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/MarriageMentor/status/149094327535140864"] [blackbirdpie … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Teen With Asperger’s And Epilepsy Launches Project To Help Other Kids With Disabilities
Trenton Gilstrap, a teen afflicted with Asperger's syndrome and epilepsy, launched a foundation, H.I.P. Kids, to help other disabled students. H.I.P. Kids, which stands for Hidden Inspirations Project, will provide a scholarship to other special needs students. Gilstrap, a high school senior, was recently accepted into the University of Pittsburgh on a full … [Read more...]
Divorce Does Not Mean Defeat
We all know the statistics. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 2009), close to 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. This means that if four of your siblings, cousins, or friends get married in 2012, only two of their marriages will last. Although we have the statistics, which are staggering and disheartening, we do not know the reason for each divorce. … [Read more...]