Ever have a night when you don’t seem to slip off to slumber? As you’re snuggled in bed try some of these ABCs. And, invent some categories of your own.
1. Edibles
A = apple pie B = banana bread C = cabbage (Can you make it to Z?)
2. Girl’s Names
A = Ann B = Betty C = Christine (You’re on your own!)
3. Things you’re glad you DON’T have
A = arthritis B = broken bones C = claustrophobia D = etc.
4. Subjects you took in high school
A = algebra B = biology C = chemistry D = etc.
5. Names of cities in the USA
A = Atlanta B = Bismarck C = Carson City D = etc.
(There are 7 more creative categories on the next page. Take a look here:
6. Women mentioned in the Bible
A = Abigail B = Bathsheba C = Candace D = Dorcas
Stuck on this, look here: www.biblegateway.alphabeticalwomen
7. Famous men in history by their first names — or by last names
A = Abraham Lincoln B = Benedict XVI C = Christopher Columbus
8 Animals
A = antelope B = bear C = chicken D = etc.
This might help: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/
9. Fruits and Nuts
A = almonds B = brazil nuts C = cashews D = etc.
10 Vegetables
A = arugula B = beets C = corn D = etc.
11. Flowers
A = aster B = bachelor button C = chrysanthemum D = etc.
12. Hymns
A = Amazing Grace B = Beautiful Savior C = Child of the King
Now, get creative and choose other creative categories . . . !
After you’ve had your bedtime talk with your Heavenly Father, you can relax and enjoy as you give your brain a clever challenge, then you’ll drift off to dreamland !
by Elaine Hardt ©2016
