Friday, June 8, 2007

We need your help!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Lifestyles has a lot of stories planned for the next few weeks, many of which need input from you.

Although I'm not sure how much of it will work out, here's a look at what we have planned, along with various pleas for help.
  1. We're trying to have more content on the Web, like video and audio recordings. If you see something in the section that you have video, etc. of, send it in to starlifestyles@shelbystar.com.
  2. Hair products – what do you really need? When’s enough enough?
    We're also getting samples of products for people to try out. You interested in being on the panel? If so, leave me a note in the comments section.
  3. A tall, cold glass of sweet tea - all about the favorite southern drink. How do you like your tea? Leave your notes in the comments section.
  4. Sounds of summer - what songs do you think reflect summertime the best?
  5. Modern wedding gifts - What have you given/received that was really clever?
  6. Summer skincare
  7. Summer menu changes around the county - Do you know of any places with summer menu items? Leave responses in the comments section.
  8. Drivers Ed - How parents and students can deal with each other. Got any tips? Leave them in the comments section.
  9. We need July 4 happenings.
  10. Does your church use a unique way of delivering the message?
  11. 200 years of marriage - how four siblings have made it an average of 50 years. Do you have any tips on staying married? Put them in the comments section.
  12. We're also looking for someone to test out the Snoopy Sno-Cone maker. Any volunteers?

2 comments:

Paige said...

Neat thread idea. :) I like the interactive nature...Here's a bit of input - HTH!

#3 - Best sweet tea ever: boil water in small pot (Tea 101 - never boil tea leaves, as they become bitter); remove from heat. Add 2-3 family size tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea bags and add sugar to taste, dissolving completely. For "fish camp" tea, I use about 2 cups of sugar for a 1 gallon jug. Fill jug with COLD water & add tea last. Warning: this tea is addictive! ;)

#6 - my favorite kid's sun product is Coppertone's "Bug & Sun." Two steps in one & the kids are out in the backyard. No sunburn, no mosquito bites! Woo-hoo! We also love Banana Boat's kids sunscreen stick. Perfect for little noses & ears - theirs & mine.

#11 - I am in a healthy 10-year marriage. Like all healthy marriages, we have learned to work through the tough times. Without solid Biblical teaching, I don't know how other couples do it. In my experience, the best advice for marriage comes straight from God's Word. Husbands are to LOVE their wives as Christ loved the Church - willing to give up anything and everything for her. Wives are to RESPECT their husbands, submitting to him as the head of the home, just as Christ is the Head of the Church. It's a beautiful thing to see the cycle of LOVE/RESPECT functioning properly, the way Christ intended. My husband & I have been blessed to see it modeled. Sadly, we see many men today abusing their "leadership" role (actually it's a servant role), or abandoning it altogether, and we see women constantly being disrespectful & demeaning to their husbands. God chose the words He did for a reason. He knows a thing or two. :)

Just my .02!

Emily Killian said...

Thanks Paige! Look for your input on Wednesday's Food page. : )

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