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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, December 15-December 21, 2022 ListentoLife.org LISTEN TO LIFE by Dr. Joey Faucette One of my nieces celebrated her 4th birthday about a decade ago. She and her mom were going somewhere together in their van shortly after her birthday. And all of a sudden, she says to her mom, "Well, it's day two." "What do you mean, 'It's day two?'" the mom asked. And my niece replied, "It's day two after my birthday, Mommy!" She reminds me of my grandfather in his later years. If he was 86 years old, he would say, "I'm in my 87th year." Both my niece and my grandfather celebrated their birthdays by looking forward, excited not just by the day itself, but by the prospects of celebrating life in all of its goodness the entire year. Now contrast that attitude with the one you get from a lot of people around their birthday. Some people I know don't want anyone to acknowledge their birthday much less celebrate it. They are offended by cards, cakes, and gifts. Others get depressed. Every day of life is a gift. Celebrate each day regardless of when your birthday is so you Live Positive and make a life worth living. What day is it for you? "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" WITHERSPOON INSURANCE INSURANCE LOW DOWN LOW DOWN PAYMENTS PAYMENTS CALL TODAY CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FOR YOUR QUOTE! QUOTE! "Serving Cleveland County Since 1986" Agents: Wayne Witherspoon, Justin Witherspoon, Linda Thomas, Katelynn McCall & Tammy Shaffer • AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTH • AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTH • COMMERCIAL • MOTOR • COMMERCIAL • MOTORCYCLES CYCLES • RVs • • RVs • GOLF CARTS GOLF CARTS 704-480-9595 125 N. Lafayette St. Shelby, NC Across From First Baptist Church www.witherspooninsurance.com I-85 EXIT 104 • 570 Tribal Rd. I-85 EXIT 104 • 570 Tribal Rd. Blacksburg, SC 29702 Blacksburg, SC 29702 864-839-4900 864-839-4900 sheltonfi reworks.com OPEN 9-9 ALL YEAR HOME HOME OF THE OF THE BIG BIG ONES! ONES! Celebrate New Year's With Decorating is one of the joys of the holiday season. Fami- lies often decorate together, and such traditions may include dressing the Christmas tree and hanging holiday lights around the house. A day spent making homemade ornaments is another great way to decorate and spend quality time together as a fam- ily during the holiday season. Though families can let their imaginations run wild when making ornaments at home, the following are some great starting points that can serve as springboards for holiday crafting sessions. • Snowmen: The holiday season simply wouldn't be the same without snowmen. Homemade snowmen can be made out of ping pong balls, which are the ideal size when making ornaments for the Christmas tree. Those who want to go a little bigger can glue wiffl e balls or large polystyrene balls to- gether or create their own papier mâché snowmen to display on mantles or on console tables in a foyer or hallway. • Santa Claus: Another staple of holiday decor, Santa Claus has inspired many a DIY holiday ornament over the years. A paper plate Santa Claus with a cotton ball beard glued on can make for a fun Christmas craft, especially for young children who can't wait for the big guy to appear on Christ- mas Eve. • Penguins: Though they might not have a direct link to the holiday season, penguins evoke feelings of cold weather, making them an ideal addition to holiday decor schemes. Make your own penguin family using polystyrene craft balls in assorted sizes and then hang them on the tree or place them around the house. • Reindeer: Santa would not be able to get the job done each Christmas Eve without his trustworthy team of reindeer. Pop- sicle stick reindeer projects can be fun for kids of all ages and a great way for youngsters to recognize the efforts of Dasher, Dancer, Comet, Cupid, and, of course, Rudolph, among others. • Cookie cutters: Family baking sessions are a holiday tradi- tion for millions of people. Though that often leads to batches upon batches of tasty cookies, it also means families tend to have a surplus of holiday cookie cutters around the house. Surplus cookie cutters tend to be discarded or relegated to the miscellaneous items drawer in kitchens, but a more awe-inspiring fate can await them. A coat of paint, some glit- ter and a little bit of string or twine is all families need to transform their extra cookie cutters into colorful tree or- naments. Holiday decorating sessions can be made even more fun when families take time to craft some DIY decorations together. Deck the halls with DIY decor cdc.gov/RxAwareness Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a lot.

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