Cindy Rushton

Category: From My Heart

  • ‘s Make a Memory…Over Tea!

    A cup of tea???

    Tea…What comes to your mind?

    As I think back over the years since that first cup of tea, I think beyond the various types of tea…the beautiful tea rooms and homes that have welcomed me for the ritual…the unique cups and teapots, each with its own story…all those details blur.  But, one thing brings me back to “tea” over and over again…relationships!  Relationships forged over moments shared over a cup of tea. Sweet, sweet memories that forge forever relationships.

    My very first memories of tea were on the front porch, truly Southern Style with Iced Sweet Tea.  There was never a meal served or a family gathering without plenty of Iced Sweet Tea.  Just visiting Mamaw, I could always expect a big, tall glass of Sweet Lemon Tea whether we were working in her kitchen or swinging on the front porch enjoying her flowers and sweet conversation. (more…)

  • A School Day in a Charlotte Mason Homeschool by Cindy Rushton

    The image “http://www.cindyrushton.com/images/Cindy2.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.So, what does a Charlotte Mason Education look like in the home?  There are as many applications of the Charlotte Mason Approach as there are families.  There is no right or wrong way to implement these ideas…just take these wonderful ideas and implement them your own way!  That is just what we have done…our own way!

    In our home we have implemented a well-rounded plan for our lifestyle of learning.  Our plan includes seven aspects of a Real Education.  Come join us as we walk through our typical day in our Charlotte Mason Homeschool…

    Quiet Times…Our days begin with each family member having his/her own personal quiet time.  This is not pre-determined by me.  Each member of our family spends their quiet time based on their own abilities and preferences for study and worship.  The one thing that is determined as a standard is the set time and the respect for the quiet time of one another.

    Chores… (more…)

  • ‘s Make a Memory…Over a GREAT BOOK! by Cindy Rushton

    The image “http://www.cindyrushton.com/images/Cindy2.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Hummm…was it the giggles the whole way through adventures with Pooh?  My constant sobbing through every page of The Little Preacher? Our total addiction to every single page of Pilgrim’s Progress? The giggles and strategy as the children would run off to “play” every single bit of Daniel Boone’s life—with stiff warnings from Mom that NO ONE really got the hair-cut!  Peeking outside to see the hard, hard work as forts were raised and mud pies “baked” for our beloved “soldier.” Oh, the precious, precious memories! Precious memories that are OURS forever!
    Want the best homeschool year yet?

    Why not make it a priority to curl up as a family over the pages of a great book each day?  Get the water going…pull out some nice snacks…settle down for tea (or hot cocoa!!)…and dig into great books!

    Game, but have no idea where to begin?? (more…)

  • Fall! Ready for a Nature Walk??? by Cindy Rushton

    The image “http://www.cindyrushton.com/images/Cindy2.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Fall!

    This is MY time of year! Every day has a special new treat for you as you look outside the window! Our view outside of our window changes every day during this time of year. It is simply amazing!

    Don’t let this fall slip by! Why not take a break in the midst of your busy to-do’s today to take a nature walk? The lessons are awaiting you, so why not give it a try? Here are some things you may want to try out as you grab your backpacks, nature journals, you are in for a treat! (more…)

  • Our TOP TEN (OR MORE!) Favorite Books EVER!!

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    By Cindy Rushton and The Rushton Bunch!

    If there is ONE question that we are asked more than any other, it is this very question, “What are your favorite books ever??”  Sooo, I am compiling this list just for YOU! These are the books that we think EVERYONE should read!
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    Basket of Flowers by Christoph Von Schmid
    Clean Your Boots, Sir? By Anonymous
    Dangerous Journey (Oliver Hunkin…took original words and set to beautiful illustrations!)
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  • ‘s Make a Memory…Over Tea! by Cindy Rushton

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    A cup of tea???

    Tea…What comes to your mind?

    As I think back over the years since that first cup of tea, I think beyond the various types of tea…the beautiful tea rooms and homes that have welcomed me for the ritual…the unique cups and teapots, each with its own story…all those details blur. But, one thing brings me back to “tea” over and over again…relationships! Relationships forged over moments shared over a cup of tea. Sweet, sweet memories that forge forever relationships.

    My very first memories of tea were on the front porch,truly Southern Style with Iced Sweet Tea. There was never a meal served or a family gathering without plenty of Iced Sweet Tea. Just visiting Mamaw, I could always expect a big, tall glass of Sweet Lemon Tea whether we were working in her kitchen or swinging on the front porch enjoying her flowers and sweet conversation.

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  • 50+ Ideas for Taking Care of Mom! by Cindy Rushton

    The image “http://www.cindyrushton.com/images/Cindy2.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Tired? Weary? Need some fresh ideas for taking care of mom? Feeling that push and pull on you as you balance all of the many demands in your life? Are you great about taking care of others, yet not quite so good about taking care of YOU? Has it been a long, long time since you have done the little things to just fill your cup back up? How about a few fresh ideas for filling your cup and ministering to your heart! I promise that these will be easy for you to do! Here goes:
    –>  Grab Your iPod and go for a long, long walk! I LOVE my iPod. I have it filled with great Praise and Worship music, teachings and workshops, podcasts, tutorials, etc. My iPod has become my “pocket pal” when I work on my chores, take care of business duties, or even get out for my walk. Talk about my best investment!

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  • Peter Piper Picked a Profoundly Plump Pumpkin — Now What Does He Do With It?

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    Peter Piper Picked a Profoundly Plump Pumpkin — Now What does he do with it?

    Every fall I get many questions about what to do with pumpkins. Many people find curious fascination in imagining what it would be like to grow these versatile little gems, as if growing something that produces a large fruit is somehow more respectable than growing, say, a serrano pepper. Many people eventually venture into pumpkin experimentation. Some succeed and many fail. Much like a dog that chases a car, many people never give thought to what they would do if they actually succeeded in successfully raising a patch of these fall favorites. Whether you have found yourself with more pumpkins than you know what to do with or you are one of the people who had to buy pumpkins and duct tape them to the vine, these tips for roasting and using pumpkins are sure to help you make the most out of them (no matter how you acquired them)!

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  • Ready to Look 10 Years Younger?

    The image “http://talk-a-latte.com/ebooks/Mom-time.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.Ever seen that show on TV, “10 Years Younger?” If it begins playing on TV, I cannot stop watching. I want to see the vast transformation of the person featured in the show.

    Well, today, pretend that YOU are the guest. You don’t have to go under the knife or spend money on botox treatments in order to look ten years younger. Instead, make a few lifestyle changes and start treating yourself with a little TLC and you will be amazed at the results. Things such as sleep, diet, exercise and more play a huge role in your appearance.  Well, let’s go through YOUR regimen bit-by-bit and see if you won’t look 10 years younger very soon.

    –>  Getting a good night’s sleep is a sure-fire way to not only look younger, but to feel great as well. This is because while you sleep, cells go through a repair process and your body releases the hormone melatonin. This hormone has very positive effects on the skin. The result is radiant and youthful looking skin, fewer lines and less puffiness around the eyes. So do yourself a favor and get your z’s. (more…)

  • Super Mom Syndrome: Be a MOM!

    The image “http://www.cindyrushton.com/images/Cindy2.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors. Remember The Donna Reed Show? If not, turn on the oldies for the afternoon. 🙂

    The Donna Reed Show epitomized the super-mom.  Yes, she did it all, and was the perfect role model for women of that era.

    What most people do not know is that Donna Reed was executive producer of the show, and was heavily involved in the show’s immense popularity.  This was at a time when women were subjugated to one particular role. Subsequently, the emancipation of women brought them within equal status of the “dominant” male. With a nine to five job; children to care for; and either a single parent or not; moms today are expected to do it all. Thus, the “Super-mom Syndrome” was born; but at what price? (more…)