geblueyes's comments

Hugs and Mental Health

24 Oct 2008 05:20 PM

I have often wondered how not getting enough daily hugs effects the emotional well-being and self-esteem of children.

As a child growing up in the 50's I know my brother and I were not hugged. I also know that my self-esteem was low; and not just because I did not receive hugs.

Now, as a single, senior adult the only hugs I get are from one of my cats. He loves and thrives on climbing up on my chest and hanging over my shoulder - this hug is satisfing to both of us. This will never replace the bear hug of another adult but it does help.

Anyone who lives alone needs to have a dog or cat to have around for a little company; that's what I think anyway. And, if you know someone who lives in a nursing home or assisted living bringing them your pet now and again to hold and pet is great therapy for them.

Halloween, the Economy and Your Family

23 Oct 2008 08:42 AM

Hello, Your information on about how much money people are going to spend on Halloween amazed me, but did not particularly surprise me.

Yesterday when I was driving around doing my part time marketing job, I saw a small, very old house decorated to the hilt.

It all began a couple of weeks ago as they were putting up cute scarecrows all around thier yard. I thougt it looked very nice. But, this week they have added these great big blow up ghosts that have to cost quite a bit and lots of other decorations. There is now so many decorations in their yard you can barely see their home!

I wish I had extra money to spend on Halloween decorations but I'd rather buy food and pay my bills. Although people spend their money on what they think is important I, as a Christian, do not believe that Halloween is a holiday we should be "celebrating".

I love fall and pumpkin decorating as much as the next person (in fact I am even going to put some pumpkin decorating ideas on the activity page of my web site where I sell children's toys) but I believe we, as Christians need to focus more on the Fall Harvest theme instead of "celebrating" Halloween itself.

You may like to view my Kids Activity page at http://www.blocksand3dpuzzles.com/page/834262 and if you have any ideas to add to my pages please send me an e-mail.

Limited Mess Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Kids

23 Oct 2008 08:24 AM

Hello, I loved your pumpkin craft ideas. Using simple craft supplies that every family has around the home makes for fun and inexpensive craft time. I especially liked your Ribbon decorating idea.

This is my first time on a blog; I was searching for toddler crafts for Halloween to put on my web site. I sell children's toys and have an Activities page and I am always looking for new ideas to post for my customers.

Would I be allowed to copy your craft ideas onto my website or would I need to make a link to somewhere? You my view my website activity page at http://www.blocksand3dpuzzles.com/page/834262. Thank you, Garolyn B.