It takes a village!

WE ARE THE WORLD I don't envy our President.  He has had to make some really tough decisions and face pretty harsh criticism in these 30 days.  Yes, the majority of us understand and applaud his decision regardless of the mammoth task it seems,yet there are those of us who can't seem to think beyond themselves! These people can't move beyond thinking about only themselves, they have an "I" mentality.  I need.... I want.... I have.... I must have I, I, I,... They roam the streets, flout the lockdown and don't give a damn about anyone but themselves.  "Stay at home!" I want to shout out my window.  It's fine if they don't want to live, but don't they care about bringing the virus home to their loved ones or spreading it more so to others who have genuine reasons for being out. And buying a 2L Coke is NOT a valid reason. Yet if there is at least one lesson we take away from this Covid-19 pandemic, it is that the world do...

COOKING DURING A LOCK-DOWN The President has just announced the 21-day lock-down and I'm sure every parent everywhere felt their brain go How on earth are we going to survive our families, with our kids and spouses in such closed quarters for 21 days? Not to mention what do I cook? Don't fret. Help is on hand.  With a few rules in place, you AND your family will survive and thrive. Your grocery cupboard and your budget will also survive with just a few minor tweaks. Rules for Lockdown Be kind and considerate to each other ALWAYS. Try understanding the other person's point of view BEFORE you react. Give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Maybe s/he didn't mean it in a negative way. Before you say anything, ask yourself is this really necessary? When the inevitable argument occurs, stop. Think to yourself: do I need to be right? DO I get a prize for being right?  The answer is  NO. Your family relationships and your sanity are more important ...