Save it for a rainy day

A lot of us love to be outside, there are wide variety of options of things to do, especially for those of us who want to be active. However, rainy days happen and nobody can control the weather. But you can control what you choose to do when the weather keeps you inside. Here are…

August 3, 20200Comments

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Family Mental Health

No Change

Hello Friends! I just came back from a trip to Kroger, and I am fuming. When I paid for my groceries, they informed me that they are not providing any coin change. I know what you are thinking, you are thinking I am making this up. I wish it were not true. My first thought was, "What?!?! You cannot…

July 20, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership

One Thing

Hello Friends, Our entire country is changing by the day. Laws, names of cities and teams, masks, school schedules - lots of changes. Too many people are just along for the ride, only making changes when the change is dictated or enforced. They are stuck living their lives in the same old rut. In the middle of a…

July 14, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family

Games to Play Over the Phone

Having distance or a barrier between you and a loved one can be tough on any relationship. Whether you have a loved one in prison or are unable to see your loved one due to COVID-19, phone calls can help shorten that distance. However, sometimes you miss getting to do something more with your loved…

July 2, 20200Comments

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Family Cooking Ideas

The summer is officially in full swing. The weather is warmer, the air conditions are on, pools are opening up and the madness of COVID-19 is slowly starting to die down. One of the best parts of the summer is the tasty food that comes along with it. So what are the top 5 recipes…

June 29, 20200Comments

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Family Prison

More Gift Ideas for Prisoners

Hello Friends! I know I have blogged about gifts for prisoners before, but I have even more ideas that I want to share with you. So, I am going to dedicate another blog to sharing these great gift ideas so you have even more options. Buying something meaningful for your husband while he is in prison is such…

June 16, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

What to Expect When Your Husband Comes Home from Prison

As you prepare for your husband's return home from prison, you are both excited and stressed. So much has changed for you and your family while he has been away. It is hard to imagine your life with him back at home. Your established routine will be changed as your husband brings his perspective into your lives.…

June 9, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership Mental Health

Frustrated with Homeschooling

Until COVID-19 disrupted our entire world, children went to school. The only educational responsibilities most parents had was getting them to school every day and making sure they did their homework in the evenings. Our kids didn’t know how good they had it until school went online. Then, everything changed. If you were lucky, your child…

May 29, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family

Summer Activities in 2020

The cold weather is leaving and the warm weather is rolling in. That can only mean one thing, summer is officially here. 2020 has been off to an unexpected start with the COVID-19 outbreak, but states are starting to reopen which means people can begin to plan out their summer. So what are some fun…

May 27, 20200Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health

Learning From Home

In the midst of COVID-19, we are still adjusting to the new normal. Many of us are working or learning from home, while others are laid off from work. A very challenging task that parents are facing is making sure their children are still learning despite being home. Here are some quick tips to ensure…

May 23, 20200Comments

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