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October Offering

   Written by on October 10, 2013 at 12:43 pm

Well, we made it through the heat and humidity of the summer and we are now able to appreciate the cooler temperatures of autumn. Speaking personally, I would gladly trade in those heat-filled muggy days of summer for the temps we enjoy in early fall.

wee-notesFall is filled with so many exciting times. I hope you take advantage of all it offers, not only for yourself, but for your family…especially your children. When you are happy, it impacts your loved ones in a positive way.

Allow me to share with you some things you may do with your young children with an emphasis on this wonderful season:

Consider festively decorating, with the help of your child, a box that you can use to collect canned goods and other non-perishables to be shared with a neighbor, the food pantry at your church, or an organization you know is collecting for a good cause.

Ask your preschooler, as you move through the grocery store, which item he would prefer for your food box, the green peas or the green beans. This limits his choices to healthy ones. Buying a few extra items each week as you shop won’t destroy your food budget and it’s a small price to pay to help teach your child generosity and sharing.

Your little guy will enjoy moving those food items from your grocery haul to the special box you designated for the purpose. Talk to him about why you are preparing the box and wonder with him who might get the box. Pray for families who may not have enough food. By Thanksgiving, there will be enough food in your box to make a real difference for a family.

Sing or say with your child:

Autumn leaves are now falling,

Red and yellow and brown.

Autumn leaves are now falling,

See them tumbling down.

 If you are outside, gather hands full of colorful leaves and show your child how to toss them into the air as he sings. If inside, use real leaves you have gathered, or cut some leaf shapes from colorful paper

Enjoy a healthy snack outside. Consider fresh fruit slices, graham crackers, and apple juice. Remember to ask God’s blessings on His provisions. If you prefer, use this blessing:

God is great, God is good,

And we thank Him for this food. Amen.

 Don’t forget to thank Him for giving you your child, too. God bless your parenting efforts.

© 2013 Brenda Holland-Robinson

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