2013: Happy St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2013 by Tracy

Before my family went to bed, they each put on their green.

Because they knew when they wake up, St. Patrick’s Day it’ll be.

As the above lines are about as much poetry as I write, I wish you all a very green, lucky, and pinch-free day. ~ Tracy

I’ll Wear a Shamrock

Photograph Credit: NVT Office Clips

Posted by: The Holiday Spot

St. Patrick’s Day is with us,
The day when all that’s seen
To right and left and everywhere
Is green, green, green!

And Irish tunes they whistle
And Irish songs they sing,
Today each Irish lad walks out
As proud as any king.

I’ll wear a four-leaf shamrock
In my coat, the glad day through,
For my father and mother are Irish
And I am Irish too!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

2013: Daylight Savings Time – Spring Forward

March 10, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Flickr (Christoper Binning)

Officially, at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013, Daylight Savings Time begins. Since I do not plan to wait for the big moment, our family adjusted our clocks before going to bed on Saturday night.

In celebration of Daylight Savings Time, our family will stop by our participating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for our free original glazed doughnut. I hope they are hot and ready when we arrive. 😉

Though you are losing an hour, choose to work smarter rather than harder in using time wisely. You can then accomplish more in less time.

Happy Daylight Savings Time!

2013: Happy President’s Day!

February 18, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

Originally established to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, President’s Day has evolved into one big celebration for all our United States Presidents. Celebrated on the third Monday in February, President’s Day is now a federal holiday.

With the day off, our family is planning to accomplish some housekeeping items. We are also going to read a little more as February is a shorter month for my kids to reach their reading goals.

Enjoy your day off celebrating our Presidents, who were allowed to run our country according to God’s perfect plan. For a few President’s Day activities, check out Kaboose. The powdered wig cracks me up. Keep using time wisely as you enjoy today.

Happy President’s Day!

2013: Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Fotolia

Happy Valentine’s Day! My children are ready to present their friends with Valentine treats. Watching them get excited to give to others is my Valentine’s gift.

Understanding that some of you find this day difficult, I thank you for being a gift to me. You give of your time to read Using Time Wisely to which I am grateful.

As you celebrate Valentine’s Day in your special way, I present Joanna Fuch’s Valentine Gift.

Valentine Gift

On Valentine’s Day,
I’m thinking about
the special ways
you have made my life better,
the little things,
the not-so-little things…
your kindness,
the way you always listen
and pay attention to me.
You make my world
brighter and richer.
You’re a gift to me,
and I thank you
for being you.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

2013: Happy Groundhog Day!

February 2, 2013 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

The big question has arrived – Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow today?

As our family visited a nature museum this week, we saw a groundhog all curled up asleep in his habitat. If that groundhog is anything like Phil, then we might get 6 more weeks of winter.

No matter how long it takes, spring is coming. The birds will return, the flowers will bloom, and the land will awaken. Until that time, continue using time wisely.

Happy Groundhog Day!

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