Each month, I target a different monthly theme with my children. We read books, make crafts, and even play games related to that particular theme. In February, we highlight Valentine’s Day by learning about love, family, home, and friendship. However, February is also a time to celebrate the leaders of our nation for President’s Day. We’re all happy to get…
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I rarely blog about blogging, but I’m feeling this sense of urgency to be a better blogger, and what better way to express myself than blogging? I’m approaching the 4-year mark next month. I know that I am a significantly better blogger now than I was when I began…but I believe I have hit a roadblock. I’m stuck. If I…
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I planned to be walking right now, but I’m sitting, somewhat frozen. Since having children I’ve had this fear. Of death. Dying. My death, my husband’s death, my children’s death. I try to rationalize this fear by convincing myself that everyone must feel this way sometimes, right? Don’t we all consume ourselves with death sometimes? Maybe not. Maybe it’s just…
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Every Friday, I take my kids to a local art class, which they really enjoy. Last week they made snow-themed crafts. This Polar Bear in the Snow is a super-fun craft, especially for those of us in South Florida who dream of some winter snow when it’s 85 degrees and humid in February. It is a great extension activity after…
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So here was the challenge. When I looked at it the first day, I pretty much laughed aloud, thinking “There is no freakin’ way I can do 125 situps, 200 crunches, 65 leg raises, and a 120-second plank.” We should never tell ourselves we can’t do something – unless we are prepared to challenge those thoughts. As Barney says “Challenge…
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