Wednesday

Your Children are Going to Get Bored During Winter Break - Got Plans?

What to do, what to do?  Children get bored during breaks.  Here was what my school breaks consisted of when I was a child (mind you, there was no computers, Internet, gaming devices, etc. in my household until I was a late teen and young adult).

Watching television.

Chores wherever I went.  Someone always needed laundry, dusting, a car washed, walls and cabinets washed down, and stuff put away.

Drawing, writing and educational workbooks (usually sometimes during the summer, but not often).

Game board playing with a sibling who was four years younger -- not really fun.

Playing in the backyard (but not for long during the winter school breaks--brrrr!)

Note: talking on the phone, not permitted.

That was pretty much it.  Now from the looks of things it seems like there is plenty to do, but consider how long each activity takes.  Not very long.  You can try breaking them up if you are a parent or older sibling.  You could also teach some new activities.  But video games and Internet are indeed the best form of fun, but for how long until your brain turns into mush?

Here are some other things that would sometimes come up that I would get to do during school breaks:

Go grocery or household shopping with parents and relatives.

Visit a new place, new relative or participate in a new event.

Travel.

Ride the public bus.

Note:  Hanging out with friends and going to their homes, not permitted.  I must say, this kept me out of trouble because so-called friends ended up pregnant, drunk, on drugs, in jail, or kicked out the house.  I could count on one hand, once I became a teen, how many times I got to go over a sincere "Christian" friend's home and we didn't even go to church--lol!

Now here's the cool stuff you can do nowadays!!

Blog.

Photo taken by N. McGuire
Upload and share pictures and information.

Create things with photos using a computer.

Send emails and texts to friends.

Choose a variety of games online.

Tweet.

Create media online.

Record all sorts of things online.

And on, and on, and on!

Download music to an electronic device.  (You are so lucky, I had to wait for mine through snail mail back in the day and it sure didn't cost .99 cents for music you really liked--you had to buy the whole cassette, CD and for my parents, they bought albums and eight tracks at music stores and through the mail.)

In closing, parents and children, do enjoy the break!  Think about the fact that many children recently died, maybe just maybe taking a day or two off from your routines (of working, gaming, Internet surfing etc.)  and spending it with family isn't so bad--hey why not try a fun board game from back in the day? God bless!

Nicholl

Wednesday

Boring Boyfriends

Boring boyfriends are everywhere and they are in relationships with lively girlfriends who may be growing weary of them.  If you think that because a guy is nice looking, sounds nice, and dresses well is most likely not a dull person, think again!  When you know that you have an outgoing lifestyle, lively attitude, and enjoy talking to people, be sure to pay attention to signs that a potential partner might not be right for you long term.

So how do you know that your boring boyfriend just might not be right for you?

One.  He takes no interest in what you do.

When you mention a variety of things to do, which isn't always female related, and he still turns you down and prefers to watch TV or surf the Internet most of the time,  you have a boring boyfriend.

Two.  When he tells you things like, "All I do...I mainly do...I often do...." and then fills in the blank with something that sounds boring, most likely he is boring.

Some men just don't get it, there is more to life then working, eating and watching/playing electronic devices.  So when he is primarily using his free time to do the same ole things and rarely wants to do anything different, then face it, he is a bore.

Three.  Other people tell you, "He's boring."

Relatives and friends try to make conversation with your partner and all he ever says is the same statements over and over again, "Yeah...Wow..hmm."  Maybe he is nervous around them, but maybe he just lacks good conversation.  Whatever his reason, he is coming off as boring.  Now if he seems to be conversing with others he feels more comfortable with, like you, boredom isn't the issue, he just doesn't like your folks very much or they make him nervous.

Four.  Conversation is uninteresting.

No matter what you say, your dull boyfriend manages to bore you by being unresponsive or he talks much about nothing.  Whatever he says, you just don't feel enlightened and worse you feel like he is useless to talk to so you find someone else.  Not your issue that he lacks conversation skills, do what you have to do, talk to other people, before this guy drains all the life out of you!

Five.  Love-making is boring.

He does it the same way all the time.  No spice, no excitement, no anything.  Then when it is over, no cuddling or talking intimately to you.  He is ready to do what he likes to do re-enter his boring life of: eating, sleeping, working or watching or playing with his electronic device.  No one will blame you if you ditch him and go out with someone else who sparks your interest especially if you have communicated your thoughts to him and he ignores your requests.

There are many other signs that you might include, but these are most popular when it comes to boring boyfriends.  Keep in mind if these issues are most important to you and you can't see yourself spending the rest of your life with your mate, don't try to talk yourself into being more like him.  You will eventually start resenting him.  Meanwhile, he won't realize why you resent him so much until a major argument brings everything to light one day.  "I tried to get you to come out of your shell!  I wanted us to do other things!  I would have liked to have a real conversation with you sometime, but you are boring!  I don't know what I ever saw in you!"  This could be you, the active, outgoing, creative type, screaming one day.  Don't let it happen.  Cut your losses early if you know that the relationship is headed nowhere.

Nicholl McGuire is the author of Laboring to Love Myself

Monday

Coupons, Promo Codes and Cash Back Savings - Ebates.com

For years now I have shopped online and received cashback for my purchases.  I have shared my knowledge about one of the most popular sites online, Ebates and yet some are hesitant to join.  This is a free site and I have never been bombarded with anything via email from them.  I can say that I have made back almost $200 since using them and will be receiving more money this year.  If you are tired of simply shopping on and offline and not getting any cash back from purchases, I highly suggest you check out my link.  Once you join and start using the site, you will want to share with others.  You make money by referring people too.  So check it out, I am a wife, mother of four, and have a home business I can't afford not to save money on the things I do online.  Feel free to come back and share your experience :)

Coupons, Promo Codes and Cash Back Savings - Ebates.com

Nicholl

Shop Online at Cyber Monday for Deals & Coupons

Don't let valuable time go to waste!  Make a list of a few needed items and shop for the best prices.

Shop Online at Cyber Monday for Deals & Coupons

Learn more about Cyber Monday, deals, and tricks here.

Saturday

CNN Article Bashes the Growing Number of People That Question Mass Media | The Vigilant Citizen

Boredom is a good sign, because what it says is, "Now you have time to deprogram and look for some useful information that will actually generate some life in your lackluster moment."  So I beg of you, don't go to your TV box or carry on with some silly chit-chat (means conversation for those of you who aren't from Pittsburgh), see what the media is up to when it comes to keeping you from utilizing your critical thinking skills.

CNN Article Bashes the Growing Number of People That Question Mass Media | The Vigilant Citizen

Friday

Prophetic Words for Many Listeners - YouTube

I encourage you to listen to this message if you are bored with your circumstances and believe in a Creator.

Prophetic Words for Many Listeners - YouTube

Saturday

Say No to Retirement: Take Classes, Volunteer to Do Things You Like

I can't tell you how many people I have come across who retire and don't do much with their time, but watch TV, run errands, and drink.  You can see boredom in what they say and do even if they don't want to admit feeling this way.

One day I decided to read this book called, "Managing God's Money" by Randy Alcorn.  In between the pages of this book, I found many things I agreed with including God never intending for man/woman to retire.  When one isn't exercising his or her mind, body and soul, you elevate the risk of illness.  For decades people have trained their bodies to work, so when you decide to just stop cold turkey one day, what do you think is going to happen over time?

I wish some people would just simply find something worthwhile to do with their time besides hope, wish, and wait for children to call, a check to come into the mail, or some family event to come up so as to distract them from boredom.  You only get one life, so why not live it for the glory of God with a smile on your face?

I say, don't retire, perspire, inspire, and update your attire!  You have places to go people to see and a body crying out, "Exercise me!"  If you are able-bodied, find something you like to do in your community and just do it!  Sure, some people don't take on jobs because it just might affect their retirement finances, but this is no excuse not to do something outside of the typical household stuff.  Besides, routines get boring, and isn't that what many retirees did when they were working, create routines?  I'm talking variety!  From sharing coffee with an old friend at a local cafe to traveling across the United States to sight-see.  Then when you come back to your neighborhood, try seeking out those things you told yourself you always wanted to do!  Yeah, that's living!

Nicholl McGuire is author of When Mothers Cry and the daughter and granddaughter of retirees.

Friday

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Thursday

Family Trips and Useful Ideas - YouTube

Don't spend another weekend bored!  Visit your local community, capture photos and talk to locals.  You never know what you might find.  I started a YouTube page of my findings.

Family Trips and Useful Ideas - YouTube

Thursday

BannerSnack | Banner maker

Do you have a banner representing what you do online yet?  Well, this is a good way to past the time away doing something productive.

BannerSnack | Banner maker

Wednesday

Games - Free Online Games at Addicting Games!

Sometimes you will have those younger relatives who come to your home and look so bored they don't know what to do with themselves.  Usually I just find a site like the following and let them just pick any game that peaks their interest.  Before you know it, time has passed and they are grateful for the fun time they had--even if they spent the whole time in front of the computer screen!  Enjoy!

Games - Free Online Games at Addicting Games!

Could your body use a workout?

Why not try a new recipe using a new gadget?

If you must watch the game, why not go to it!

Buy a playstation or some other gaming system!

Have some fun, click around!

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