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John 14:27 ~ “I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give.  It isn’t like the peace that this world can give.  So don’t be worried or afraid.”

For 24 years, the Coats for Kids program through the Salvation Army has provided coats for Twin Cities’ children. More than 269,000 coats and winter accessories have been distributed to Twin Cities’ children through Coats for Kids since the program began. Coats will be distributed TODAY at 10 Metro locations. If you’re in need of coats call United Way 211 to find your nearest coat boutique or visit www.givecoats.org

Walter

Today’s Pam’s Pal is Walter, a cat who just can’t seem to win over landlords. Walter arrived on one of Animal Humane Society’s doorsteps for the first time as a kitten back in August 2005. He wasn’t allowed by his owner’s landlord. But being a cute and cuddly kitten, he was adopted without haste. He spent the next three years in his new home growing, learning and being part of a family. Then his family moved and the new landlord’s door was another not open to frisky felines.

 

AHS welcomed Walter back earlier this year and were excited to see him go back into a new home on June 1. But come June 27, he was back. He didn’t get along with the resident cat.

 

Now this beautiful, black-and-white cat is back to where he started so long ago as a kitten. Walter has been in and out of shelters his entire life. He has never known a family for more than three years. Unfortunately, he now needs a home with an exceptional owner, something that’s a little more difficult to attain for the animals in AHS’s care. It’s been discovered that Walter has a heart murmur. 

Learn more about Walter by stopping by AHS’s St. Paul facility or going online at www.animalhumanesociety.org.

jicamaMmmm.  Turkey, stuffing, and jicama….what?  jicama (pronounced HICK-eh-ma)?  That’s not a Thanksgiving vegetable!  Maybe not, but why not try something a little different among your tradational favorites?  Click here for some ideas for your Thanksgiving menu!

bathThis bath smells delicious and makes your skin radient.  So says Woman’s World magazine.  Here’s the recipe.  1 c. rolled oats, 1/2 c. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 T. vanilla extract.  

Blend ingredients until smooth (it will have a flour like texture).  Pour under warm running water while drawing a bath.  Relax and enjoy but don’t eat it.

Today Carrie lets you in on how to get two items completely free on your next trip to Cub Foods.  Visit Carrie’s website for more great ways to save.

Carrie Rocha-Double Coupon for Free Item

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fake claen“What? You want to stop by in 15 minutes?  Ah…sure, I guess that’s fine. “   How in the world will you get the house clean that fast?  It’s impossible!  Not really, not if you fake clean!  Click here to find out how.

I got to go bowling with first grader Ethan and his classmates from Chapel Hill Academy. It was MOONLIGHT BOWLING!! What fun. His sister  (a big Twins fan) was also there.

Ethan Bday

Its fall and time to pick up those pumpkins. You can share this parable  about how Christians are Like Pumpkins with your kids when you carve pumpkins this weekend.

The Yell and Tell program has been developed by Jean Davidson.  She is the granddaughter of Walter Davidson, one of the four founders and the first president of Harley-Davidson.  Her father, Gordon Davidson, was Vice President of Manufacturing.  Jean chose not to work at the family company but to dedicate her life to teaching children.  She has developed educational curriculum for all levels of teaching at both the state and local levels.

 

Recently Jean’s 4 year old grandson, Ryder, died in an accident that could have been prevented if the child standing nearby would have known how to react.  Because of this and learning of similar losses, Jean has developed a program called “Yell and Tell.”

 

The program teaches children who observe a dangerous situation how to react in a proactive way.