February 16, 2012

Overblessified Thursday: Steps to Zeal

Posted by Brenna Malmberg

For a wordie like me, a precise definition of a word can bring a deeper meaning to a passage in the Bible. This week, the word zeal really stuck out when I read Titus 2 for our Bible study. But if you aren't searching for words, you won't find them. Here are three easy steps to take if you have a zeal for words and want to apply them to your scripture reading time.

Step one: Have a dictionary or Merriam-Webster a click away. . . .


February 15, 2012

Worldly Wednesday: The Perfect Beach

Posted by Brenna Malmberg

Fine grit slips between the gaps in my toes. I can catch the occasional glimpse of sand as the sun glimmers on the small crests of each wave. So much water, as far as I can see, laps again the gradual shoreline of Rimini, Italy.

Less than three years ago on my 21st birthday, the perfect beach graced my feet.

The next day, while it wasn't my birthday, gave way to the same beach by daylight. Lucky me, I traveled to the beach just before the masses invaded the coasts of Italy, taking up plots of beech for their sunbathing, vacation needs. . . .


February 14, 2012

Trivia Tuesday: Happy Valentine's Day

Posted by Brenna Malmberg

Set aside the lovey-dovey mind set for a while. It’s trivia time, and brain cells need focus. I do, of course, wish you a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

1. What year was Valentine’s Day established?

2. Who wrote the first association of Valentine’s Day and love?

3. How many cards are sent for Valentine’s Day?

4. What other countries celebrate Valentine’s Day?

5. What state leads the country in chocolate and cocoa companies by employment numbers? . . .


February 13, 2012

Green Speak Monday: Green Valentine's Day

Posted by Brenna Malmberg

Behind all the pink and red, a little green can peer out from beneath all of the sugar on Valentine's Day. No, not green as in cold, hard cash. The type of green flowing through electric cars and compost heaps.

While you shower your sweetheart with love, embrace Mother Nature with a little love, too.

Try these green Valentine's Day tips if you are the last minute type or file them away for the next time you want to show someone some sugar. . . .


February 12, 2012

Get Your Taxes Filed by April 17, 2012

Posted by Brenna Malmberg

So most of us are use to taxes being due April 15. Well my friends, you have two more days this year. Lucky us. Want to know why taxes are due on April 17 this year? Watch this thrilling video made by the IRS. Giving us tax tips, what more could we want!

What I like most is the fact that the IRS looks like the are using a Mac computer calendar. Being classy. I like it. . . .