At My Place .. August issue

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AT MY PLACE ISSUE NO. O7 • AUGUST 2017 • FREE

MOMENTS MATTER AND

IF

YOU

BLINK,

YOU'LL

MISS

Live in the small moments and make them so beautiful they will be worth remembering.

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CONTENTS 02 FROM THE EDITOR A brief note from At My Place's editor as we head into a new season

05 THE 7-DAY CHALLENGE Do you regularly wake up to a morning that is average, or great? Do your mornings overwhelm you, or energise you?

10 KEEP TRACK OF BIRTHDAYS These simple, reminders will help your keep track of important birthdays, anniversaries and special events

13 I AM A Journey to knowing who you are because of who He is

..... PLUS MORE IDEAS INCLUDED

MAKING EVERY MOMENT SPECIAL

editor's letter The days are slowly lengthening, temperatures are gradually increasing... I can't wait for Spring!

We've had so much sickness, this Winter, though some of it has had nothing to do with colds and flu.I am just glad that everyone is improving. And now, we're looking forward to school holidays and plenty of fun, family activities.

You'll find some included in this issue as well as book highlights and reviews, lifestyle challenges for the new season, helpful hints and tips plus a cupful or two of inspiration.

I hope, like me, you'll find something to fall in love with this month!

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7-DAY CHALLENGE

MAKEOER YOUR MORNINGS Over and again we're told that how we start our morning determines the whole day. Join the challenge to make over your morning and use those precious first few hours of the day to get closer to the goals you want to reach.

We’re not talking airy-fairy stuff here. You'll get hands-on, actionable tips, strategies and resources you can use every day to make the most of your mornings.

Don't put it off! What will it be? 'One day' or 'Day one'... you decide.

Don't be content with 'average.' Our goal is 'great!'

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reading to young ones Create a storybook time that will have your kids demanding more.

Reading provides so many more benefits than just a

But, don't stop as your children grow. It's still important

time-filler before bed. And it can be so much fun if you

and something they will continue to enjoy as you share

do it right! Not only will you help create wonderful

books, reading and adventures with them. You'd be

family memories, your kids will develop a delight of

surprised how a regular reading time creates one of

books and reading. But there are plenty of other

those amazing 'moments that matter' activities that your

benefits, too: develop literacy skills, earn sounds,

kids or grandkids will remember and treasure.

language structure, vocabulary and the value of books, develop their imagination, curiosity, thinking and problem solving, and much more.

Find out simple ways to turn a chore into a delight.

Want a wealth of wonderful family memories?

FOCUS ON ENCOURAGEMENT A busy, pint-sized bird flitted around, peering down at me from the guttering and muttering to herself in soft, high-pitched chirps, while I hung my washing.

She returned with her mate some time later. They were noisy myna birds and, generally, I discourage mynas from loitering in my garden. They're noisy and cheeky and very territorial. They'll chase away kookaburras and honey-eaters, even cats and goannas.

The couple was obviously young and looking for a place to build their nest... rst home buyers, I called them. And I honestly didn't think they'd return. After all, it was a potted shrub, for goodness sake, placed just outside my bathroom window.. not exactly the best location.

But they both seemed to like it and she started work immediately.

By mid-morning, she'd built a basic foundation for her nest. It was looking good. The male ittered around inadequately making encouraging noises which she totally disregarded. Work continued for some time and I went back to my own activities.

'Instruction does muchbut encouragement does more.'

I was surprised, a little later, by a noisy altercation outside. The male had obviously brought her a gift, a small contribution to the nest construction. It was a nice gesture. I can understand its appeal. It was a pretty blue scrap of a ribbon. He'd probably searched all morning for just the right interior design accent. But she wasn't happy.

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the excitement of a new book highlighting books, ebooks and magazines

Some book ideas for you, your home, your family, your children.

Don't forget.. you'll find more book reviews AtGrandmasPlace

A WHOLE NEW WAY TO EAT Recipes using the best possible natural ingredients, free from chemicals, in tune with the balance of your body and with the seasons.

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MADE FOR MORE An invitation to live in God's image. In an uncertain world, we crave the security of knowing exactly who we are and where we belong.

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WALK IT OUT Women often pack their lives with family, friends, and faithful service, yet still end up feeling empty and unfulfilled

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IDEAS FROM KIWICO

handmade ideas for kids In this magazine, I've reviewed KiwiCo subscription crates- a wonderful gift idea for kids that just keeps on giving.

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Click on the images to find the directions for these couple of crafts... and have fun!

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H O W T O K E E P T R A C K O F B I R T H D A Y S IT'S SO EASY TO OVERLOOK SOMEONE BIRTHDAY, WHETHER IT'S FAMILY OR FRIENDS. HERE ARE SOME TOOLS TO HELP.

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I Am: a 60-day journey to knowing who you are because of who He is.

-Michele Cushatt

FIND IT HERE There are so many demands placed on your life to

I get it. Me, too. But I have a secret: You don’t have to

measure up to society's expectations: how you look,

feel that way anymore.

what you eat and how much, how fit you might be, where you live, what you do with your time and

Michele Cushatt addresses this and more in her new

energy and more.

book, I Am, a journey to know who you are because of who He is.

And social media certainly doesn't help! It's a huge

In conjunction with the release of this book, Michele has

amount of pressure- small wonder, then, that it

prepared a special 7-Day video experience where you'll

affects your confidence.

walk through the truth about who you are because of

Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report notes

who He is.

that low body confidence, in particular, is a global issue with fewer than 20% women feeling confident

You might like to enjoy this presentation first or... even

in themselves. This lack of confidence affects how

better... buy the book and enjoy both together.

women react, the choices they make and the people they interact with.

Either way, it's definitely worth checking out and adding to your reading list.

Do you ever struggle to feel good about yourself?

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Don't wait for the next edition of At My Place to discover new and exciting ways to create moments that matter for you and your family. Connect online and on social media for daily updates. Find me here:

Online: atgrandmasplace.com

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