Friday Five, plus an added bonus!

Here are five of my favorite videos, articles, pictures, and other links this week:

1. Favorite Parenting Article - Wanting God's Best - (via Orange Parents)

29 TIMES THE BIBLE TELLS US THAT WE SHOULD LOVE THE LORD—WITH ALL OUR HEART, ALL OUR SOUL AND ALL OUR STRENGTH! That’s our goal!

So, with that in mind, here are seven steps for use to pass on to parents about how to desire God’s best for the inhabitants of their homes. FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE HERE

2. Favorite Marriage Article - 3 Ways To Surround Your Marriage - (via MarriedPeople)

I stumbled on a 2010 article from CNN entitled, “Could you be, ‘infected’ by a friend’s divorce?” Studies reveal the answer to that question is . . . ABSOLUTELY.

James H. Fowler, professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, said: “Not only can the risk of divorce spread from one couple to their friends or family, it can also affect relationships at least two degrees of separation away from the original couple splitting up.” The article also stated: “People who had a divorced friend were 147 percent more likely to be divorced than people whose friends’ marriages were intact.” Find out how to protect your marriage here. 

3. Favorite Birthday Party - Generic Surprise Party - (via Imgur)

Here's the back story: This guys wife didn't want anything special for her birthday. Just a "generic" party. Here's what she got:

See the rest of the photos here.

4. Favorite Parenting Idea - Common Sense Ideas - (via Stupid Station)

5. Favorite Idea for Grandparents or Parents with Multiple Children - (via stuffformultiples.com)

Hurry! It's on sale for a mere $8000

BONUS: Just because I like you, check out these still images from the Disney's Lion King next to their real life counterpart. Pretty cool. You can see them all here:

Have a great weekend!