Logic - Converse, Inverse, Contrapositive

Okay, I am admittedly on a math kick.  I was on the Khan Academy website and was answering questions about logic and also trying to teach my kids about it.  So I made a little chart to help us remember some basics about logic.  Here it is in case you'd like to review or learn about it:

Avoid Paralysis by Analysis

I heard the phrase "Paralysis by Analysis" from a friend the other week and it was like a lightbulb went off.  We all have someone in our life (family, workplace, church callings, school, etc) who is unable to function effectively due to over-analyzing everything.

I am a fan of thinking things through, but when you think and think and analyze and analyze for an inordinate amount of time, you really become frozen in that pattern and don't actually get anything done.  So no matter how great the thoughts are, they are pretty pointless if you don't turn the thoughts into actions.

I am also a big fan of getting things done.

I made this little sign for a certain relative of mine, hoping it will help him (he'll think it is funny, but true).  I printed it out and put it in a little black picture frame that I bought at the $1 section of Target a while back.  Did I mention I am also a big fan of the Target $1 section?

If you are an over-analyzer, I hope this helps you.  If you live or deal with someone who suffers from this condition, maybe this will help you have patience as you realize that this is a serious condition, right?

Now I'm going to get something done before I think about it too long....

Father's Day MnM Bow-ties

Take a MnM bag, tie in the middle with a ribbon or string to make it look like a bow-tie.  You can put a tag that says You are a Most Marvelous Dad.

Thank you to my friend Stephanie for this fun idea.  She did this as an Activity Day meeting with the 8-11 year old girls at church.

Free Father's Day Printables

Here are some fun printables that I made to use in our family.  Feel free to use them if you'd like.

 This printable can go with chocolate Hugs and/or Kisses.

This can go on a jar or bag of Peanut MnM's.

 This one goes on a soda bottle.

Have fun!

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Click HERE for details on this cool Father's Day treat bag.

Click HERE for the website that I found this fun treat jar idea.

 Click HERE for this cute Father's Day printable that would be great for younger children.

This picture idea is SO wonderful.  We have three sons so I am thinking I'll make one of these for my hubby this year.  My kids are older so I hope they'll go for it!

Click HERE to see how one mom made this darling Father's Day photo collage.

I think we'll also have to do these cute soda bottles this year.

Seeing the Blessings in Trials

Our good friends were in a bad car accident on their way home from visiting us a few months ago.  She had just texted me when they were finishing up dinner and said things were going well.  I had a bad feeling when the phone rang about 10 minutes later.  My hubby answered and his expression said it all.

I am so grateful our friends lives were preserved.  Click HERE to read the whole story and see how there are indeed tender mercies to be seen even in the midst of trials.

(Thank you to Stephanie for allowing me to share your story)